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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
12
AP report outlines two main trends for a lighter cost of living this summer. Food abundance and competition at retail may keep prices down while wages rise and taxes could fall, boosting take home pay. Farmers face producers price pressure if weather worsens, and some merchants may narrow profit margins to attract customers.
The piece notes higher prices for LAFF A DAY and potatoes while most major crops benefit from good weather. Auto buyers see price concessions though list prices stay firm. Discounts rise with fierce competition, promotions flood ads, and rents dip as homebuilding and vacancies rise. The consumer mood improves if trends continue.
Washington photographer Frank Delaney, 44, born in the same George Washington University Medical School building where he now lab photos, recalls a career started near his birthplace. His father James E. Delaney, 71, is his assistant, sharing a curious family link to the same site.
In Arras France 106 year old Sera phin Provist was awarded a Combatant's Cross on Sunday for his service in the 1870 Franco Prussian war.
State of Iowa Linn County notice declares Mary F M Novak deceased with estate to be administered. Executrix R Haverkamp appointed and qualified. All debtors urged to pay promptly and any claims filed with attorney W M Crissman in Linn County Iowa.
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