Sony Transistor Kings Lead Asia Expansion and Growth
Sony Corp. and Masaru Ibuka drive rapid expansion into Southeast Asia with eight new factories and growing transistor radio output. By late 1950s, Sony ships tens of thousands of portable sets to America and Asian markets while securing licensing from Western Electric and government tax exemptions. The firm aims to double production as Asian governments seek affordable, battery operated radios for remote areas.
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Masaru Ibuka
Tokyo
Japan
Sony Corp
Southeast Asia
Sony
United States
Ramon Magsaysay
Philippines
Ibuka
Man Chooses Chickens Over Wife in Divorce Case
A divorce was granted after the wife testified that her husband faced a choice between her and the chickens he kept at home. She quoted the husband saying he would take the chickens, not her, in the dispute before District Judge Joseph E. Cook.
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Tax Booklets Available Now
The 1958 tax booklets "Tax Guide for Small Business" and "Your Federal Income Tax" are for over the counter sale at IRS offices in the Cincinnati Post Office Building and Dayton 18 E. 4th Street. Price is 35 cents per copy. mail orders to Cincinnati Room 328, U S Post Office Building. The guides explain 46 new rulings with examples, include a 1958 tax calendar, and answer common questions for individuals, corporations, and sole proprietors. The 128 page Your Federal Income Tax contains chapter headings and covers federal tax topics.
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Internal Revenue Service
Post Office
Cincinnati
E. 4Th Street
Dayton
Irvin L. Davis
U. S. Post Posos
David
Minshall Announces Reelection Bid in Cleveland Race
Rep William E Minshall becomes the first Cleveland area congressman to launch a formal bid for re election highlighting his bid as a milestone in local politics The move signals ongoing competition in the Cleveland district and could shape the upcoming electoral contest.
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