Derby promotion uses 9000 silver dollars to lure shoppers
Derby Kansas merchants staged Silver Dollar Day with 9000 coins worth about four dollars each to attract customers. Promotions boosted sales, with one clerk noting sales volume doubled before noon. Derby leaders planned a second day on May 6 as coins circulated nationwide and a treasury shipment supported the stunt.
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Derby
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John Sollenberger
Glenn Lake
Wichita
Chamber of Commerce
FederalReserve Bank
Kansas City
Larry Ricketts
Derby Daily Reporter
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Treasury
AF Convention Invited Here In Long Beach
The California Wing of the Air Force Association was invited to hold its 1965 convention in Long Beach. The invitation will be presented at the California Wing convention in Palm Springs later this month, as decided by the executive council of the First Reserve Squadron at Edgewater Inn.
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Acton
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L A Port Plans 4 5 Million Bulk Loader Facility
Port of Los Angeles commissioners want to finance and build a 45 million bulk loader at Berths 49 and 50 to handle various dry bulk products. The plant would operate under National Metal and Steel, aiming to secure at least 600000 tons of cargo monthly and expand trade with Japan, with dedication ceremonies planned and local funding discussions continuing.
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Artois Bates
Los Angeles Harbor
Condi
Feo
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Los Angeles
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Japan
Beisen
Anaheim
Albert 'Perrish
Watcham Basin
Harbor Board
Los Angeles Outer Harbor
Palma Park
National Metal ‘and Steels
Pam
Pre Corp
Hocheon
TESS
Harry Favershies
Vrata
Probe Set Into Death Of Deep Sea Diver Diemer
An autopsy will determine the cause of death of Santa diver Diemer, 33 miles off the barge. Fellow divers report he appeared to be suffering from the bends, a pressure related affliction. Diemer, father of four, was part of a crew created to prevent a wreck.
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Diemer
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