First half of 1959 shows strong economy despite threats
Sam Dawson reviews a buoyant midyear 1959 economy with rising incomes, higher wages, more debt, and expanding home building. Unemployment declines as industrial output climbs and stock buying grows, while inflation fears linger. Governments seek more cash and steel talks stay unsettled. Public confidence surges despite Berlin tensions. Water shortages ease in Corning and Italy’s Segni to visit Washington this summer.
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AP Business Pews
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
New York
Berlin
Lions Hear Burlesque Star Libby Jones at Luncheon
Royal Oak Lions Club members, plus wives, heard Libby Jones describe her striptease art at a Monday luncheon. The 5-foot-8 performer wore a white dress and discussed earnings, while TV executives debate next season's “specials” and top stars in hour-long programs.
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Royal Oak
Mich
Libby Jones
Lions
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Royal Oak Lions Club
Libby
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NBC
Tolone
TV Next
Sam Molarino
Victor Borge
Bob Hope
Denmark
Art Linkletter
Ed Sullivan
Moscow
Eight Americans Return From New Guinea Plane Crash
Eighteen Americans aboard a C47 that crashed in Dutch New Guinea 14 years ago were brought home to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. At the graveside 34 relatives from 13 states gathered as 21 perished souls were honored. survivor John S. McCollom spoke briefly of gratitude.
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New Guinea
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Hidden Valley
Dutch New Guinea
Women's Army Corps
Hollandia
John S. McCollom
Dayton
Ohio
McCollom
Air Force
Robert
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