Furniture Suppliers' Market Considered Near Exposition Building
The Southern Furniture Exposition Building Inc evaluates a permanent suppliers market near the building. Leo J. Heer says letters are sent to furniture suppliers about space options adjacent to the exposition site on 3. Wrenn St. The board has not authorized the venture yet and will review replies after they are tallied.
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Leo J. Heer
Southern Furniture Exposition
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the Building Corporation
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Samuel Shavitz and
Business Surges Amid Favored Economic Signals
The piece notes a rebound in activity from Detroit steel mills to suburban shops and resorts with 65 million employed and record wages. Government curbs slow big-business spending as Fleming halts rapid tax write-offs for defense expansion and banks tighten credit. Detroit auto production up briefly before 1955 model ramp. dealers face a large cleanup as 12 million cars are forecast for sale.
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Union Scam Cha Sco Co
Esso Standard Qi Co
No. 41 British naval hero and a maze of clues
Puzzle listings present a mixed set of trivia prompts with historical figures, places, and terms. It lists subjects such as a British naval hero, American battles, poets, and various abbreviations, arranged as a crossword style clue grid without a cohesive news event.
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Ware
Market Ends Third Week of Decline Amid Policy Tightening
New York markets slid for a third straight week as tighter credit policy weighed on stocks. The Associated Press average fell to 171.90, down 50 cents for the week after a 3.10 drop last week. The market had peaked at 177.00 on July 27.
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Hamburgs postwar boom makes Heligoland a tourist haven
Hamburg, Germanys biggest postwar boom town, rebuilds Heligoland into a luxury retreat with beaches, duty-free shops, new hotels, and a five hour Hamburg ferry at $5.70 round trip. The citys revived opera, hotels, and nightlife radius from St Pauli to Jungfernstieg, plus a day trip to Lubeck with Mann ties and medieval landmarks.
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Boost In Furniture Prices Set Sept 1st
Furniture makers in the area plan price hikes on foam rubber chairs effective September 1 due to a 5 to 10 percent foam rubber cost rise. Slab rubber and other materials have also increased, and firms with high foam rubber usage anticipate substantial impact on overall output and margins.
Tar Heel Firm Wins First Place In US
Berry Brothers Corporation of Greensboro won both first and second prizes in a National Paper Box Manufacturers Association contest at Atlantic City for a patented hosiery packaging. The Berry Pak displays two dozen socks in a bright half opened box with an easel stand, allowing color and pattern selection while keeping merchandise orderly. Carolina Paper Box Company of Burlington produced the winning display for Berry Brothers, with judges praising protection and visibility of the product.
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Mrs Irene Cook New Bookkeeper At Furniture Mart
The resignation of Betty L Neville as bookkeeper for the Building and the appointment of Irene Cook to that position was announced by Leo J Heer. Neville, who lives in Trinity, departs Aug 17 for Sango to make her home. Cook succeeds her. she now works at Lawrelles. She was formerly with Cloniger Buick Co in Thomasville and will reside in Archdale.
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Minnesota Mining Posts Record Quarterly Sales and Earnings
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co reports three months ending June 30 sales of 68.26 million, a record, with net income before taxes of 16.61 million and after tax earnings of 8.33 million. Earnings 1.01 per share on 8.22 million shares. First half sales 131.65 million and earnings 15.78 million. President Buetow cites strong demand and product growth as factors.
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Herbert P. Buetow
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Drive In Restaurants Rise in Local Scene
The region sees growing drive in restaurants led by Bingo the Hi-Toms and manager Jimmy Brown with Fred Harrington at shortstop. Headlines praise Dan Morton Woody Rich and Ed Cannon as key players while noting support from Furniture City American Business Club and local figures like Bob Tuttle and Proxy Arthur York. Strong community interest and travel notes from Grady Snow and Roy Culler accompany the sports and business chatter.
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Insurance Men Open Institute At Chapel Hill
Aug 13 Chapel Hill expects enrollment of over 140 state insurance personnel for the sixth annual Institute of Insurance at UNC. Registration at 2 p.m. in Whitehead Dormitory. The week features a four year curriculum with four groups and sessions all week. Cecil C. Duncan leads a faculty of senior executives as the program assists members and prospective members of the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents. New Jersey migrates 44 000 net into the state yearly. About a quarter of deaths from disease before age 45 are caused by cancer.
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Global TV Stations Rise Threefold, UNESCO Survey Finds
UNESCO reports about 570 television stations worldwide, tripling from two years ago, highlighting rapid growth in global broadcast capacity and reach across regions. The survey underscores expanding media access and diversity of programming amid technological advances.
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