Population clocks at 165 million amid growth pace
The United States population reached an estimated 165 million at 51 minutes 51 seconds after 7 a.m. EST Friday, shown on a census clock in the Commerce Department lobby. The device tracks births, deaths, immigration, and emigration, with the total rising over a quarter since 1940 and last year adding 2,823,000 people, a 1.75 percent increase.
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Burglary Report From Emerson Shop Sees Small Theft
A burglary at a Emerson business forced the rear door, unlocked two more doors and opened the cash register. About $5 in change was in the till. the thief took $2.50 and fled. Local police investigation underway.
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Air Power Debate Amid Pentagon Plan Shifts
A two week debate over long range air power follows Pentagon changes as the U S boosts production of new jet bombers. Wilson cites Moscow displays of Type 37 bombers and IL38 turboprops while Russia shows MIG15 MIG17 fighters. the U S announces expansion of B52 production and notes B47 F100 equivalents.
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FHA surveys year's work
FHA reports 1954 a year of rising home ownership with larger families and higher incomes. The typical FHA buyer earned about 5 139 annually, purchased a 10 678 value house with 15 percent down and an 8 862 insured mortgage. Monthly payments totaled 68 62 including taxes and insurance, about 15 percent of income.
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Worm Business Suit in San Diego Over Worm Shortage
In a San Diego Superior Court case a worm business partner accuses another of short counting five million worms. Howard W. Neal claims the shortage involved worms from his ranch intended for sale to avocado growers to aerate roots and aid organic fertilization. He seeks 1500 dollars as the value of the missing worms.
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