Saving Up: Americans Boost Bank and Insurance Purchases
New York reports show Americans increasing savings in U S Savings Bonds and life insurance despite high living costs and lower take home pay. Savings bonds and deposits rose sharply in early 1950s figures while debt payments reduce new borrowing, indicating a broader saving trend.
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New York
U.S
U.S. Treasury
New York State
Institute of Life Insurance
Department of Commerce
Ancient Forest Found Under Mud Near Mullica River
In Tuckerton New Jersey a prehistoric underground cedar forest was uncovered by a dredge along the Mullica River. Logs, up to 40 feet below marsh surface, were extracted as engineers repaired the dredge. Scientists note the site suggests a past dense forest and changing river courses over millennia.
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Tuckerton
N. J
Garden State Parkway
Mullica River
Ogg Ag Dredging Co
Philadelphia
German Pays An Old Debt Of Gratitude
German ex sergeant Michael Leipold, saved by American troops at Verdun in October 1918, expresses gratitude by presenting the Third Battalion of the Second Armored Regiment with a 35 year token gift a handsome decanter and crystal glasses from Amberg.
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Nurnberg
Germany
Verdun - Toulon
Michael Les
France
Leipold
Amberg
Second Armored Regiment
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Leobay
Pep Carter
Kraft
Betty Crocker
Nabisco
America
van Camp
Fancy
Texas
Calif
California
Elberta
Mexico
Phg
Gerber’s Cereal
Asean
Lakeview
Kraft’s Deluxe
CHEES
Sirlomn
Fairmonts Dairyfair
Starkist
Gen” Soc
Kelly Hillis
Red Bud Market
Crisco
Washington Forge
Minute Maid
AJAX
Woodbury
Borden
Motts
Welch’s Grape Juice
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