Economic outlook softens as inventories loom in Korea era
The piece notes a lag in consumer buying despite market steadiness. It cites large ongoing inventories from manufacturers to retailers, defense order hopes for fall, and Federal Reserve credit controls easing slightly. It warns of a 1952 election impact on defense spending and mentions lower prices on autos, tires, and textiles as a buying moment.
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New York
Federal Reserve
Cnel
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Solar energy expert says it's possible to get 20 times U S power from sun
A solar energy proponent asserts two patented devices could yield twenty times current U S power needs using desert solar collection. He cites rectangular mirrors and circular mirrors as key tech, describes efficiencies, storage options, and notes wind limits on large mirror systems. He argues desert plants would provide a safe, cheap, widespread power source immune to submarine disruption.
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Washington
NEA
United States
U.S
Southwest
Earth
Economic and political shifts hint at tax restraint and Congress independence
The report notes no major war expected this year with possible tax reductions and growing independence of Congress. Truman faces distrust over taxes and controls, while market activity shows mixed gains in rails and utilities and a strong uptick in drugs and certain industries. Oil, chemicals, and other sectors perform solidly amid a volatile week.
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Congress
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Stock Exchange
BC Pain Relief Products Ad
An advertisement touts BC powder and tablet formats offering fast relief for headaches neuralgic pains and muscular aches. It promotes powder in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes and tablets 10¢ 25¢ plus family bottles of 50 and 100 tablets.
Local Tax Redistribution and Traffic Innovation Ideas
The article discusses shifting levied taxes to local units and leaving certain items to counties and municipalities while noting potential improvements. It proposes combining radios with loudspeakers at intersections to guide traffic, envisioning a future with reduced jams and safer roads.
Canasta Hand Highlights Risk and Discard Decisions
In a Canasta moment the discard pile nears 30 cards with about 10 wilds. A Canasta player faces a choice between a ten and a seven as opponents need 50 points. The winner walks away as the left player’s two previous turns show sevens discarded and tens unsafe. The author analyzes the logic of the discard and notes Jacoby cannot answer individual reader questions but will include frequent inquiries.
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