Economist Predicts 1952 Expansion Amid Growth
Sumner H. Slichter, Harvard economist, told a large Farmers and Merchants Bank Forum audience that the 1952 economy should see continued expansion with rising personal incomes and employment. He noted mixed signals across sectors, with consumer goods revival and defense spending up, while housing and plant outlays faced shifts, and he saw only mild risks of inflation and a possible smoother 1953-54 transition.
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Slichter
Korea
Harvard
Shechter
U.S
Egypt Relics Loss Reported From Museum Expeditions
Cairo April 15 The state audit department reported thousands of historic objects missing from the Egyptian Museum including items of gold while museum director Dr Etienne Dripton said the report is exaggerated. Auditors allege items vanished in part due to foreign expeditions with 25309 pieces cited as gone.
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Egypt
State Audit Department
Independent
United States
Etienne Dripton
Espotabs Laxative Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Espotabs as a powerful laxative for relief when other laxatives stop working. It claims scientific formulation, strong relief with minimal discomfort, and a long track record of over 25 years with thousands of users praising it.
Truman Urges UN Peace Effort At DAR Rally
President Truman says the United Nations holds hope for world peace and urges American women to back its untiring effort. He notes U S support for free nations against communism and cites Korea as proof of resolve. Gov John S Battle of Virginia urges universal military training and criticizes waste and corruption. DAR president Mrs James B Patton proposes a government survey board.
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Truman
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America
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
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United States
Korea
Dnanitet
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Asia
Battle
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Columbus
Ohio
Connally Looms Large as Senator and Actor of Senate
Washington April 15 reports describe Senator Tom Connally as a witty, theatrical figure who dominates foreign relations hearings. The piece notes his 35 years in Congress, 74 years old, and nearing retirement as Price Daniel challenges for his seat. It contrasts him with fellow old-guard senators McKellar and Hoey, both 74 or older, highlighting looming re-election battles and the toll of long service.
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Texas
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McKellar
Ternnessee
Hoey
North Carolina
Albert Gore
Turboprops raise fuel use on planes say Lockheed official
Clarence L. Johnson Lockheed Aircraft Corp chief research engineer says uptanks will be necessary with turbo prop engines on commercial planes. Turbo-prop engines consume fuel about 54 percent faster than conventional engines, and the 600-gallon tiptanks standard on military ships curb vibration.
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Clarence L. Johnson
Lockheed ,Aircraft Corp
Rengineer
Wingtip Fuel Tanks Predicted for Civil Aircraft
An aircraft engineer predicts wingtip fuel tanks will appear on commercial airliners within three years. He cites a top flow and strengthening effect, stating tanks of 3900 pounds apiece will improve stability and ride quality.
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