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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1957
Page
14
Fortune magazine reports worsening slum conditions in American cities with over 17 million residents living in degraded housing. It cites migration, racial minority status, and rural poverty as drivers and criticizes renewal effort delays and costly public housing programs.
A discussion urges insurers and banks to supply equity as well as mortgage funds and proposes local investment trusts to spur residential construction. In Cleveland a Industrialist group formed the Cleveland Development Foundation to back builders lacking required equity and to explore land leasing with buy options.
A London oilman buys a Rolls Royce for about 1400 pounds and spends 2006 pounds to convert it into a cab with a folding roof, brass lamps, and luxury fittings. Cabs and taxis are discussed as a costly adaptation, with emphasis on practicality versus novelty in a city taxi role.
An advertisement describes a soft wrinkle-free dress with a full gathered skirt and 14 front Cormatic zipper, offering easy care with gentle washing and quick drip-drying. Available in teal, brown, or rose prints in sizes 12 to 20. CRAEMER'S, Second floor, North.
An ad for Creamer’s showcases nylon stretch seamless stockings in multiple pairs and bouffant petticoats with new fall shades for 1957. It promotes the stocking of tomorrow with fully proportioned sizes, elasticity and comfort, urging purchases as Christmas gifts. The copy highlights prices and colors, aiming at teen buyers with a cheerful holiday tone.
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