Auto slow down baffles industry says consumer holds answers
Detroit reports focus on consumer behavior as the auto market cools. Analysts debate causes from credit to overproduction and shifting seasonal demand. Dealers and UAW President Walter Reuther argue management misread demand and overproduced, while high end models and sporty cars remain popular amid slower overall sales.
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Sam Dawson
Detroit
Walter P. Reuther
United Auto Workers
E Public
George Hitching
Ford
Harlow H. Curtice
General Motors
Federal Reserve Board
Henry Ford I
Chrysler
Drop Plans For Probe Of Sheriff And Justice Fees
McLean County Board of Supervisors votes to drop an audit of fee handling by the sheriff’s office and justices of the peace. They cite cost and lack of records, while county records system is already in force. Justice fees totaling 1850 last year were belatedly posted revealing omitted sheriff reports. County states fees are county property and may be collectible past years. past practice used justice funds as a contingent deputy bonus fund.
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Bloomington
Ill
McLean County Board of Supervisors
Justices of the Peace
Sheriff's Office
Elisabeth Stubblefield
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Campbell
Atty
Clifford Coolidge
Coolidge
Justice
Raccoon on 10th Floor Ledge Captured in Providence
In downtown Providence two SPCA special agents captured a raccoon atop a 10th floor office building. The case sparked questions about how the animal reached the elevated ledge as agents secured the animal without incident.
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Providence, R. I
The
Society For the Prevention — of Cruelty To Animals
Navy Secretary to rule on sailors zipper dispute
Secretary Charles S. Thomas will decide a long running dispute over whether sailors should wear zipper or button front pants. The Navy banned the broad fall front 13 button style in 1948 but allowed current uniforms to wear out. A survey of enlisted opinion led the uniform board to back the old front closure, decision expected soon.
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Washington i
Navy
Charles S. Thomas
Navy Unfirom Board
Thomas
Bermuda Has No Inheritance Or Income Tax
Bermuda maintains a tax regime without an inheritance tax or an income tax. The absence of these levies impacts individuals and businesses by reducing tax burdens and shaping financial planning considerations on the island. Local authorities emphasize the lack of these taxes as a key economic feature.
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Bermuda
Polled Hereford Breeders Sunday Field Day at Brehm Ranch
The Illinois Polled Hereford Association plans its annual field day and picnic on Sunday June 11 hosted by Beau Brehm Ranches owned by C E Brehm Mt Vernon. The event at 24% miles north of Belle Rive invites all breeders to attend bring a basket dinner drinks provided by the association and view polled hereford cattle quarter horses and Suffolk sheep while socializing with friends.
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Illinois Polled Hereford Association
Beau Brehm (L) Ranches
C. E. Brehm
Mt. Vernon
Belle Rive
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Benefi Society
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