Industries push new plants to meet rising demand
The Business Mirror notes top industrialists advocate further steel capacity expansion amid rising consumer demand and population growth. Leaders like Fairless, Grace, and Weir call for annual additions of over a million tons, plus upgrades to convert capacity into finished products for cars, appliances, and infrastructure.
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Sam Dawson
New York
United States
American Iron & Steel Institute
Benjamin F. Fairless
U.S. Steel
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel
E. T. Weir
National Steel
W. W. Sebald
Armco Steel
Avery C. Adams
Pittsburgh Steel
Longevity Trends Show More Americans Survive to 65
New York report from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company finds about 60 percent of men born in 1910 will reach 65, with women at roughly 70 percent. Survival gains rise across generations due to declining mortality since 1900, with future improvements likely from medical advances and wider access to care. The study notes social and economic impacts as more people live past retirement and more wives outlive husbands.
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New York
N. Y
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Statisticians
Truant Youth Fires at Boy In Dallas Suburb
Nine year old Tommy Rendon died from a .22 slug fired from a window by a 12 year old tru ant in west Dallas. The youngster said he fired at a utility pole to frighten the smaller boy and did not intend to hit him. Police found the rifle and an ajar window screen in the suspect's apartment. He surrendered to Ju venile authorities for a part time education program.
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Dallas
Tommy Rendon Jerr
Sam Bass
Clyde Barrow
Tommy
Hagerstown
Evan Crossley
Near Normal Temperatures Across Midwest Amid Storm Damage
The Associated Press reports near normal temperatures in most places while a spring-like system moved through the upper Midwest. A Delaware County northeast town saw heavy property damage and one injury as a strong line of storms with winds up to 83 mph struck. Temperatures reached 90s in many areas, including a record 92 in Chicago, with thunderstorms widespread and severe weather continuing across the region.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Iowa
Mid
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Wis
Rocky Mountain
Great Basin
Coasin
Delaware County
Plains
Mississippi Vall
Bethel Lutheran Home For
Viroqua
Midwest
Chivaso
Polio Serum Controls Debate Divides House Leaders
Lawmakers from both parties weigh vaccine controls and pricing while urging careful action. Speaker Martin supports bills to regulate supply and distribution, but others warn against rushed rationing. Governors press for a clear federal plan with state coordination amid scarce vaccine availability.
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Eisenhower
Martin
House
Charles. F. Barrett
Washington
Spence
D-Ky
Multer
D-Ny
Isinbil
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West Germany
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Edwards
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RCO
Ford
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Dr. Sdn
Water St
Edwards Motor Co., Inc
Indiana
Hobby
Milward L. Simp
Wyoming
General Motors Co
Goodyear Rubber Co
Gulf Refining Co
U.S. Army and Navy
U. S. Rubber Co
U.S. Steel Co
Utah
America
George L. Shaw
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