Nebraska economy maintains steady pace of growth in April
Nebraska's economy shows only modest changes from March with April activity 11.5 percent higher than a year earlier. Four month totals top last year by 10.4 percent as manufacturing rises slightly while distributive and government sectors hold steady. Construction declines further. Real sales up 12.4 percent from last April.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Bureau of Business Research
Bureau
Duane Hackmann
Liss patent offers versatile outlet box holder
Duncan inventor John F. Liss receives U S Patent 3 963 204 for an adjustable mount that secures electrical outlet and light fixture boxes to walls or ceilings regardless of existing studs or joists. The device uses deformable retainers that grip the box edges from within the wall opening, allowing rigid installation in any wall or ceiling thickness. The application was filed August 29 1974 and includes 15 claims.
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Liss
Prospects For Housing Start Growth In 1976
Babson's Reports notes seasonally adjusted housing starts likely 1.3 to 1.6 million in 1976 with 1975 levels still below 1972 peak. Mortgage credit, inflation, and financing shifts shaped demand while single family starts rose as multi unit declines. Recommendations cite Johns Manville and Jim Walter Corp. stock interests for purchase potential.
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Jim Walter Corporation
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Johns Manville Corp
Jim Walter Corp
Babson’s Reports Inc
Wellesley Hills
Massachusetts
Why SSI checks require periodic questions and eligibility rules
The SSA explains that SSI beneficiaries must answer periodic questions to verify continued eligibility and correct benefit amounts. Changes in income, resources, or living arrangements can affect payments, even if disability remains unchanged. Benefits depend on need and last at least six months of disability. ownership of a home or car is allowed. No liens on homes are imposed for receiving SSI.
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Social Security
Retail spending up 13 percent in first half of 1976
Retail spending for the first half of 1976 rose about 13 percent from a year earlier, with durable goods leading gains especially autos. After inflation, real volume up around 8 percent, autos up roughly 15 percent in real terms, non durable goods near 10 percent, and apparel up 8 percent. The U.S. ranks third in per capita income behind Switzerland and Sweden.
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Washington, D.C
National Consumer Finance Association
U.S
United States
Switzerland
Sweden
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Local business and social notes from Columbus Neb
Douglas Lomason declares a regular quarterly dividend and an extra amount per share payable in September. Subaru of America remains sixth among auto importers with July sales and year to date up 10 percent. Cullum Companies declares quarterly dividends for common and Series A shares payable in October. Ward announces a large Anniversary Sale with hundreds of items and big discounts. Local residents attend national meetings in Chicago and St. Louis, with awards noted for Buss and auctioneers. Local beauty industry events include the Nova Cut release in North Platte with models and attendance from Columbus salons. Gary Ebel transfers to Chadron store management from Beatrice.
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Douglas & Lomason Company
Detroit
Mich
Subaru of America, Inc
Donne Crebbin Named Career Girls Junior Buyer
Diamonds Department Store of Ariz. names former Columbus resident Donne Crebbin as junior buyer for seven Phoenix area branches and three U S markets in New York Los Angeles Dallas. Crebbin previously bought for Natlesons in Omaha for six years.
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New York
Lord & Taylor
Harry Crebbin
Columbus
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