Food Price Declines Offset Rising Costs In May
May brought a fall in prices for pork poultry eggs cucumbers and green peppers offsetting higher costs for services and new furniture clothes and cigarettes. The Labor Department index shows inflationary pressures moderating with weather-driven food price drops assisting households. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas notes the labor portion of the food marketing bill remains a focus of study.
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Washington Sends Valenti To Hollywood Debut
Hollywood welcomed Jack Valenti as the new president of the Motion Picture Association arriving with Louis Nizer. Valenti, former presidential assistant, eyed a role in shaping talent, revising censorship, and boosting industry vitality while promising frequent Hollywood presence and an east west cultural exchange with Washington.
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Ladies Looking For Stock Market Bargains
AP report notes women investors forming clubs to seek bargains as markets fall. Despite overall losses, some clubs show gains or stay calm, with 300 clubs formed in April and about 40 000 clubs nationwide totaling 1.5 million members. The National Association of Investment Clubs surveyed 3 284 clubs across 12 regions, citing an average 2 percent loss year to June 1 while some members switch into attractive issues. A Plymouth Indiana club chief in the piece leads to an implied focus on female club leadership.
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Local News Roundup From Mt. Vernon And Surrounds
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Titter spent Father’s Day with his parents in MarissaIllinois. Paul Thomas Jefferson County Farm Bureau secretary attended a three day conference in Springfield June 7 9. Roxie Gaunt joined Delta Rho Chapter Delta Theta Tau Sorority with initiation Monday June 6. Rev E H Moldik Mt Vernon Seventh day Adventist pastor attended the SDA World Conference in Detroit. Betty Ahlf installed as Treasurer Mt Vernon Federated Civic Club Eve Reid 23rd District President assisted installation.
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Western Gardens News Highlights Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Phillip Gardner, former Western Gardens residents, visited friends in Mt Vernon Sunday. Saturday was Little League Tag Day in Mt Vernon with Wilton Webb as league vice president. Kenneth Bell retired after 43 years with International Shoe Co and received a testimonial at the Elks Club on June 22. Grandparents Alden L Higginson welcomed Michael Mills Wicks born June 12 to Jerry R and family of Pekin. Donna White returned from Normal IL after attending ISU Summer Cheerleading School week.
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Investment amateurs compare stock drops to dress sales
Some investors seeing prices fall view it as a sale and buy. They say the reaction varies among seasoned pros, but the belief persists among hopefuls studying to become professionals.
First Flying Attempt Ornithopter Concept Stated
Man’s initial flight effort centered on an ornithopter, a flying machine with flapping wings powered mechanically or manually, as described in the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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White marlin schools seen off Ovrean City Maryland
Large concentrations of white marlin rare detected in waters near Ovrean City Maryland raising excitement among anglers and scientists. Local boaters report schools, no specific counts or fishing restrictions announced.
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Fat Overweight Galaxen Pill Ad Promises Quick Loss
An advertisement offers Galaxen fat loss tablets available without prescription. It pledges easy swallowing, a money back guarantee, and a $3.00 price. The South Side Drug Store at 901 South 10th sells the product with mail order service and a return policy.
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