Forecasters May Misread 1971 Economy As Consumers Reconsider
New York AP reports a shift in consumer behavior undermines forecasters' models. The rise in savings beyond 7 percent and weak demand for big-ticket items suggest a lasting "new life style" that favors lower-end purchases and restraint. This could slow the hoped-for rebound in business activity and delay a return to historic spending patterns.
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John Cunniff
New York
Tilford Gaines
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Capital Man Vows Revenge For Giant Get-Well Card
Oklahoma City AP reports a giant get well billboard aimed at Fred Sylvan after a heart attack. Friends hired by Steve Hallmark placed the sign, sparking Sylvan's vow to expose them with a full page ad. The advertisers surrendered the space for 30 days.
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Capital Man
Oklahoma City
Fred Sylvan
Fred
Steve Hallmark
Sylvan
Mal Lessees
Air Crash Claims Two In Norman Oklahoma
In Norman Oklahoma a twin engine Piper Apache crashed near a residential area while approaching Westheimer Field killing Kenneth Stuart Gardner of Fort Worth and Bill James Bryan of Oklahoma City. Bryan was trapped in the wreckage. Gardner was thrown from the cockpit. FAA investigators were on scene.
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Norman
Okla
Fort Worth
Tex
Oklahoma City
Kenneth Stuart Gardner
Bill James Bryan
Bryan
Gardner
Westheimer Field
FAA
Iowa Becomes 29th State Admitted to Union
Iowa was admitted as the 29th state to join the Union. The enrollment followed the path of statehood recognition and cemented Iowa's status within the United States.
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Iowa
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Lawton
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4Th and A Avenue
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Lawton Car Wash
Ideal
Mr. Dimsele
Holiday Inn Motel
Sears
Sears and
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Sears, Roebuck and CO
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Dial
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Goodyear Welt
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