Evans Leads Slacks Boom as Movie Sideline Grows
Robert J. Evans, vice president of a suede and slack maker, talks of a growing multi million dollar business. He splits time between office work and occasional film plans sparked by Norma Shearer and others. Evans discusses balance between fashion, casual wear, and opportunities in entertainment.
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Doc Quige
Robert J. Evans
New York
Slack
America
Evans
Evan
Fay
MoHywood
Beverly Hills
Norma Shearer
Irving Thathrg
Ty Tink
Dre
Dar Zamick
Miaiactor
Higher Cotton Usage Predicted for 1957 58 Season
The Agriculture Department projects cotton consumption for 1957 58 starting Aug 1 at 13.14 to 15 million bales, midsize inland demand above 1956 57 and below the 1931 42 peak, with exports near 415 to 450 million bales. Carryover expected about 11.4 million bales, and about 14.2 million acres are in cultivation.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Tight money becomes a hot issue as markets show resilience
Bank and government officials describe a healthy money market with higher rates, while bond dealers note premiums on new Treasuries and strong stock uptake. Mortgage firms foresee rate rises, lenders say tight money curbs speculation, and builders warn housing slows. Critics fear recession risk but officials expect a soft landing.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Calder
Banke
Forestors
U.S. Treasu
Secretary of Commerce
Weeks
Lie
Tay M. Gidney
U.S
Florida
Congress
Lagrea
Young Reporter Kicked Beaten in Murphysboro
Robert McClure, 25, a reporter for the Southern Ilinoisian in Murphysboro, was kicked and beaten after leaving a tavern. He wandered for hours before reaching a farmhouse for aid and was treated at Murphysboro Hospital. He has written on liquor-to-minor sales and other local issues.
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Murphysboro
Robert McClure
Carbondale
Murphysboro Hospital
McClure
Sparta
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