1951 Outlook for Prices and Production Across Industries
A year end survey outlines higher consumer prices and curtailed output in 1951 as military orders surge. Electrical and durable goods face cutbacks while defense needs push ramped production in turbines, electronics, and related sectors. Transportation, lumber, and rubber sectors anticipate mixed demand with higher costs and constrained civilian shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salauer
A. Price
Wise
J. A. Hutcheson
High Point Enterprise Circulation and Community Updates
The High Point Enterprise reports a one year rise in circulation by about 1000 subscribers, continuing a decade long growth trend. The note highlights a steady community and retail trade expansion since 1945, and mentions planned facility production to curb shortages. Also covered are the Tide of Toys Drive by the American Legion, the upcoming Post Officers Conference, Carolina Playmakers visit with Romeo and Juliet, a Tuesday meeting, and a membership drive reaching its goal with increased use of the Legion Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Heping
Russell Holt
Europe
United States
High Point
Carolina Playmakers
Phil Warner
Post
Legion
High Point Forecast Sees Strong 1951 Demand In Hosiery and Furniture
An economic survey predicts robust 1951 demand for hosiery and furniture in High Point. Defense programs raise hosiery output, civilian income rises, and diversified industry is urged. Managers face production challenges but inflation can be fought by higher output. P T Barnum is noted for an 1866 congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry E. Humphreys, Jr
Press
United States Rubber Co
Humphreys
Humphrey
Asia
High Point
Income needed in 1950 to match 1940 earnings
The Newschart based on NCIB data shows three brackets for a family man with two children. It outlines how much income in 1950 was required to keep pace with a 1940 income, reflecting effects of taxes and inflation on purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
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Hecker
Eee
Clyde A. Fulton
Seilen
Tye
Tosaig
Fulton
Ward M. Cannaday
P— W. A. Pat
Patterson
United
Air Express
Stuart E.hockenbury
Presi
Dent
The
American Hotels
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Latin
Fee Ee! Case Co
Allen B. Dumont
Allen B. Dumont Laboratories, Inc
Dr. Dumont
Paeeeenen
Oan
Dumont
Lockport
N. Y
W. H. Upson, Jr
Upson
Federal
Wash
Union Carbide & Carbon Corp
George C. Miller
C. W. Blount
Bakelite
U. S
North State
North State Telephone CO. High P
Thomasville
Randleman
South Main Street
W. H. Grady, Sr
Millie Wells
High Point Weaving
Roy Scarboro
Rossie Long
Clyde Brooks
Mrs. Grady
George Williams
Sam Moore
Mr. Scar
Agriculture Department
Charles Loflin
P. T. Barnum
Showman
Lumbe
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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