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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1976
Page
3
Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 5.1 percent in October to 4.9 percent in November, per Job Service of Iowa. The Des Moines area rate dropped to 3.3 percent, with 52,660 Iowans unemployed in November, up 1,500 from October.
Journal photo shows Erv Peters and Ted Peters visiting C Peters Inc at 1429 Park Ave. Ted manages the firm, which holds the Dodge and GMC truck dealership. The visit, tied to a holiday special, also notes Erv Peters’ Rock Island Ford dealership and Davenport residence.
Q and A format discusses growth stock risk versus income stocks, noting no guaranteed capital preservation options beyond insured savings and Treasuries. It cautions against relying on labels, explains ex-dividend timing for dividends, and guides readers to seek personal analysis, brokerage commissions, and written queries to Sam Shulsky for retirement planning insights.
Bob Hynes of Columbus Junction retires after 41 years in Louisa County meat business. He recalls 2 pounds of ground beef for 25 cents and 49 cent steaks. A going away party is planned by Economart employees. He will stay in Columbus Junction with wife Evelyn, plans golf and radio hobbies, and hopes to travel Europe again after the holidays.
Volkswagen plans to produce 200000 Rabbits yearly at a New Stanton Pennsylvania plant. The move signals a shift from its U. S. entry strategy of offering a unique Beetle to cutting costs and competing on price amid currency shifts, wage trends, and Japanese competition.
John L. Thomas of Stanley Consultants will join the 971st winter annual meeting of the ASME in New York City December 5 to 10 as panelist on Wastewalter Management. He will present a technical paper On Treatment and Monitoring of Power Plant Wastes. Thomas is a registered professional engineer listed in Who's Who in Engineering. Gail Kettenbrink Davidge has joined Peppard Sauders & Associates as a geologist in Midland Texas, with offices in Dallas Denver and Houston. She previously worked for Geomap and ERDA Gulf Oil and taught earth sciences. She earned a BS in geology from University of Missouri Rolla in 1967 and an MA.T in earth science education from University of Iowa in 1969. She is a member of West Texas Geological Society, SEPM Permian Basin, and AAPG.
A franchise leader cites Goodyear Tire Center as a strong investment with steady returns. He notes starting at 23 in 1971, now owning two centers, praising Goodyear’s support, data processing service, and professional treatment that helps with informed business decisions. The ad invites readers to consider the opportunity.
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