Wall Street Discount Houses and the Distributor Dilemma
The piece argues discount houses threaten producer wholesaler and retailer confidence by undercutting brands and complicating inventory forecasting. It notes manufacturers and distributors rely on steady channels, catalogs, and brand control, while discount houses push a risky catalog plan. It cites expert views from the Association of Better Business Bureaus and warns that labor and broader prosperity may suffer if this trend continues.
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Better Business Bureaus
How to Take Full Advantage of the New Tax Law Panel
Business experts will discuss tax law benefits and intelligent management strategies. Moderated by Leo B. Morse MIT associate professor, panelists include Clinton W. Bennett, Dr C C Herrmann, and John H. Kempster. Contact Joe Noonan for details. Only 15 percent of handicapped children receive special services.
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Leo B. Morse
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Clinton W. Bennett
Cooley & Marvin
National Association of Cost Accountants
C. C. Herrmann
Arthur D. Little Inc
John H. Kempster
M.I. T
Dennison Manufacturing Co
Joe Noonan
Smaller Business Association of New England
Boylston St
Boston
Legion Group Seeks New Legislation for Veterans
Charles N. Collatos, commander of the American Legion Massachusetts, urged new laws after a recent Cambridge gathering. He cited changes in veteran status from a 90 day service requirement and argued veterans as a distinct group deserve preferential care and ongoing legislative protection. He noted past attempts and universal support for veteran benefits across U S and state history.
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Charles N. Collates
Department of Massachusets
American Legion
Cambridge
the Commonwealth
General Court
Massachusetts
Collatos
Department
State Department
Daily Press
Commonwealth
Joshua
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Plan a Special Picture a Year Album
A family shares a simple yearly photo series showing mother and child at the same lawn spot with a planted hedge in the background. Starting with a baby, the shots mark growth each year, culminating as the seventeen year old towers over mother and hedge. The camera is a simple box-type, inexpensive and kept in use, yielding clear, distant snapshots taken in bright sun for easy sharing with friends.
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Baby
Middlesex Farmers Eligible For Low Cost Emergency Loans
The Federal Agricultural Department designated Middlesex County and other New England areas as emergency loan regions after two hurricanes damaged crops and farm buildings. Farmers Home Administration offers low cost loans. Maine Rhode Island and additional Massachusetts counties were also added.
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Middlesex County
Massachusetts
Federal Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
New England
Farmers Home Administration
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Agricultural Department
Rhode Island
Maine
Worcester
Barnstable
Bristol
Dukes
Essex
Nantucket
Norfolk
Plymouth
Veterans benefits law prompts new Massachusetts legislation
The American Legion, the largest Massachusetts veterans group, plans 1955 session legislation to fix omissions in rights and benefits for World War II and Korean War veterans and their dependents. It argues class legislation is not unconstitutional and cites compassion and justice as motives.
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American Legion
Massachusetts
Americans Savings Rise During 1954
The United States Savings and Loan League reports net savings receipts after withdrawals by savings associations totaled 1.679 billion dollars in the first five months of 1954, up 17 percent from the same period in 1953 and the largest first five month rise on record.
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Chicago
United States Savings and Loan League
Nation
Savings Association
War chaplains baptize 21000 POWs in Korea camps
U S Army chaplains and accompanying missionaries conducted religious work in Korean prison camps leading to more than 21 000 prisoners of war receiving baptism.
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Korea
U.s.army
Clinton Rep Seeks To End Name Trading
Massachusetts State Auditor candidate Republican William P. Constantine proposes legislation to curb name trading by office seekers. He would require candidates with similar names to clearly identify themselves on ballots to prevent voters confusing unknowns with familiar figures like John F. Kennedy. Constantine cites last week's primary and says the issue affects election clarity.
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Boston
William P. Constantine
Clinton
Massachusetts
Constanting
Constantino
John F. Kennedy
Mass
Gifts and Gags Parade for Garry Moore Fans
Diane Jennings runs CBS TV gifts department collecting a flood of whimsical presents for Garry Moore from viewers. Items range from a beaver fur bow-tie and bristleless hairbrush to a windup monkey toy and a smoking pleasure device. Most gifts go to children's hospitals while some stay in the office as curios.
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Diane Jennings
CBS Television
Garry Moore
Morning Mail
Diane
Garry
Iowa
Chicago
Carey
Florida
Gary
New York
Ol Swimming Hole a Rural Danger in Ohio
Columbus Ohio UP report notes rural drownings pose a major danger. O C Croy of Ohio State University says about half of all drownings occur among rural residents and about 90 percent of rural drowners are non swimmers. He cites infant drownings on farms in stock tanks cisterns and tubs.
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Columbus
O. C. Croy
Ohio State University
Croy
Reminder on School Bus Stop Law for Drivers in Massachusetts
Chief warns drivers of the school bus stop law, applying in all directions when blinking lights are active. Vehicles must stop immediately and may pass at up to 10 mph only if safe, except on divided highways from opposite direction without a bus sign. Massachusetts reports mass adoption of chrome yellow buses and safety standards.
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Ulijss
Massachusetts Division
American Automobile Miction
Massachusets
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