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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1954
Page
2
New York writer Inez Robb notes a shift toward credit living where many groups allow members to buy and travel on credit. She describes receiving a booklet titled The Golden Key to Gracious Living and contemplates its promises of luxury and travel.
The Independent School District of Cedar Rapids announces sealed proposals for plumbing heating and ventilating work on additions to Harrison Johnson and Tyler elementary schools Cedar Rapids Iowa. Bids due 7 30 p m Monday November 15 1964 with 5 percent bid bond. Plans at Iowa Healey Architects Cedar Rapids deposit 25.0 refundable on return. The district may reject any bid and reserves the right to award to the best interest of the owner.
The article examines the Golden Key as a credit group that claims stringent screening and no deadbeats. Guido Fusco Jr. explains that their system rejects risky applicants after careful prospect review. Partners Harold Lester and I. L. Hubschmann helped launch unlimited credit ventures.
The National Safety Council reports that non motor vehicle deaths per 100 000 declined by about 46 percent since 1918 while motor vehicle deaths rose by roughly 500 percent. This leaves survival prospects similar to 1913 levels despite medical advances.
A discussion notes that department stores monitor individuals' credit status more than banks or pastors. It states credit losses stay under half a percent of sales and that society people are weak credit risks while men pay sooner than women. Eventually all Golden Key members pay by check.
Tampa reports J. Tom Watson aged 68, a two time state attorney general and Republican gubernatorial nominee, died of a heart attack. Watson, a lifelong Democrat who supported Eisenhower in 1952, had been GOP candidate since last May but faced slim odds against LeRoy Collins.
Historical record notes Elizabeth I of England was 26 years old at her coronation, marking a pivotal culmination of her ascent to the throne. The event solidified her accession and established her long reign in the late 16th century.
A brief catalogue item notes 16 3 pair 4.50 BERKSHIRE Nylace with the giveable hem in medium weight. Mentions short average and tall sizes. Also lists 98 2 pair at 1.89. The ad promotes hosiery options and pricing.
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