Regional retail surge leads state in 1962 gains
The Hamilton-Middletown area posted the largest March 1961 to March 1962 sales gain in the state at 13 percent, with a 9 percent rise for the first quarter of 1962 tying Portsmouth for top. Across Ohio, most regions advanced, though Cincinnati, Toledo, Canton and Youngstown fell.
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Hamilton-Middletown
Bureau of Business Research
Ohio State University
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Toledo
Canton
Youngstown
Ohio
Ohio State
U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau For
Income Up In Ohio Second Month
Ohio personal income rose one percent from January and seven percent from last year, while agricultural income fell thirteen percent from January and nine percent below last year. Retail sales declined five percent from January but were eight percent above January–February 1961 totals, with department stores down fourteen percent from January yet up seven percent from 1961's first two months.
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Columbus, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio State University
Bulletin of Business Research
Ohio’s Haussermann Maverick Millionaire
NEW RICHMOND Ohio AP John W Haussermann built Benguet Consolidated in the Philippines from 1915 and rose to 15 million yearly gold output. A former lawyer, judge and city attorney, he retired at 94 to make way for Ralph Crosby as successor. He and Jessie funded a revival after World War II, borrowing 15 million in New York to rebuild the mines.
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New
Richmond, Ohio
John W. Haussermann
Philippines
Benquet Consolidated
Islands
Haussermann
New Richmond
Ohio
Cincinnati
Leavenworth
Kan
20Th
Kansas Volunteers
Manila
Benquet
John
Jessie Haussermann
United States
Ohio River
Benguet
Judge Haussermann
New York
Iwitch
No Helmets At Goodwill Store
Middletown Goodwill Industries at 32 S Clinton St offers wide variety but does not carry new merchandise. Miss Bee Williams of 2409 Minnesota Ave asked if bike crash helmets were available as a gift, reflecting the store's casual inventory during its decade of operation.
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Middletown
Goodwill Industries
S. Clinton St
Miss Bee Williams
Minnesota Ave
Goodwill
Reynolds
Medium Price Car Craze Reverses Amid GM Lead
Detroit AP reports a rapid shift from economy compacts to mid price cars, as buyers favor well equipped models from GM and other majors. Ward's data show 1962 mid price cars at 2,601 to 4,400 base price, with taxes and options boosting costs. GM dominates production and profits in the segment, with Ford Chrysler and others sharing smaller shares.
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Ben Phlegar
Detroit
Ford
Cadillac
Ward
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Dodge
Oldsmobile
Buick
Chrysler
Thunderbird
Goodwill Industries Aids Handicapped With Jobs Training
Goodwill Industries runs programs to employ and rehabilitate the handicapped by providing weekly pay and vocational training. Articles donated are cleaned repaired and sold in six local stores. Donations can be arranged via Garden 29995 or dropped at Kroger Stevens Avenue Middletown, or at the Middletown Shopping Center lot.
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Middletown
Goodwill
Mrs. Waits
Middletown - Dayton
Goodwill Industries
GC Sodwill
Garden
U. S
Preferred Stocks Yield Most About Five Percent
Roger Babson outlines an income oriented investment mix with about one third in common stocks and two thirds in high quality income assets. He ranks preferred stocks around five percent, favors non callable cumulates from utilities, then high grade bonds, municipal and state bonds, and U. S. government savings bonds. He stresses liquidity and a balanced approach across assets.
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Naid
Federal Government
U. S Government
Stolen Renoir The Girl Valued at Thirty Thousand
A Renoir painting titled The Girl, valued at $30,000 and owned by multimillionaire State Minister Aiichiro Fujiyama, was stolen from an art exhibition. Police report the incident as of Saturday.
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Tokyo
Asbestos Found in Italian Alps Ancient Times
A historic note suggests asbestos minerals were present in the Italian Alps over two thousand years ago. The claim points to early use and awareness of asbestos by ancient peoples, though details remain sparse in the source.
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Italian Alps
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Jessie
Wyoming
Thomas Moonlight
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John Haussermann
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Studebaker
American Motors
Mildred Waites
The
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Greene
Ladd
Manchester
Motor Inn
Stock Exchange
VEW Products
Becton, Dickinson & Co
East Rutherford
N. J
Egine Imports Inc
San Diego
Calif
Melhor Industries, Inc
Moonachie
Devcon
Devcon Corp
Danvers
Mass
Fort Hayes
Duncan Hines
Thomas Walker
Albert Pick
News of Business
Roger Babson
By Roger Babson
Em Etal
Wiavate Savings and Loan Association
Central Ave
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