Profits Surge Across U S Corporations In Early 1960s
Across the United States corporations report record first quarter profits driven by renewed demand and higher margins. Major automakers General Motors Chrysler Ford post sharp gains. Boeing and steelmakers rise while railroads and paper falter. Analysts warn tightening money and taxes could slow growth later, despite inflation boosting profits. The boom prompts questions on sustainability amid high costs and potential rate hikes.
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New, York
America
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Boeing
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Inland Steel
Safeway Stores
Winn
Dixie
International Business Machines
Business Week
War Dead On Rise In Vietnam Toll Reaches Nine Week High
SAIGON AP reports U.S. deaths in the Vietnam war rose to 383 for the week ending May 4, the highest in nine weeks. The tally excludes new enemy offensive losses. Enemy deaths increased while South Vietnamese forces saw slight casualty drops. The period spans to midnight May 4, with the new offensive starting Sunday. its toll will appear in next week’s summaries. U.S. troops wounded totaled 527 not requiring hospitalization.
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Saigon
U.S
Open House Set Sunday For Mrs George Burch
Mrs Clarence Ely hosts an open house in honor of Mrs George Burch this Sunday from 2 to 5 pm at the Ely residence. Burch, formerly of Greenwood and Wellsville, returned after 28 years away to visit friends. Directions: six miles north on US 59 to Centropolis corner, half mile west, half mile north, three quarters mile west.
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Clarence Ely
George Burch
Burch
Greenwood
Wellsville
Baptist Missionary Union Fellowship at Calvary Church
The Women's Missionary Union of Calvary Baptist Church held its annual Fellowship Meeting on Tuesday. Mrs. Gale Woodrome welcomed attendees from Seward Avenue, Topeka Faith, Ottawa Bible, Faith Bible in Ottawa, and Colonists from Calvary Ottawa. Mrs. Dora Boucek gave corsages. hymns were sung with Pamela Weber on organ. Miss Weber and Kathy Peed performed. Guest speaker Mrs. Maxine Stephens shared her missionary work in Brazil. A reception followed in the basement with lace tablecloths, pink underlay, pink doilies, candles, and flowers. Mrs. Gordon Allan served punch. hostesses were Mrs. Pat Jefferson, Mrs. Boucek, and Mrs. Marshall Allen.
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The
Women’s Missionary Union of Calvary Baptist Church
Gale Woodrome
Seward Avenue Baptist Church
Topeka
Faith Baptist Church
Osawatomie
Ottawa Bible Church
Faith Bible Church
Ottawa
Calvary Baptist Church
Dora Boucek
Jesus
Pamela Weber
Miss Weber
Kathy Peed
Maxine Stephens
Brazil
Gordon Allan
Pat Jefferson
Boucek
Marshall Allen
Just The Right Size Typewriter Table Fine For Sewing
DEAR HELOISE: I bought a typewriter table to hold my portable sewing machine. It’s the perfect height and portable, then folds away in the closet. Betty C notes many readers share simple life hacks from sewing in kitchens to clever storage ideas.
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Heloise
Betty C
Bettie Jordan
Charley
W. F. Howard
Shower Honors Esther Mae Finley Bride of John Owen Beavens
Socialette Mrs. George C. Dietrich of Richmond hosted a Monday night shower for Esther Mae Finley bride to John Owen Beavens assisted by Janice Cooper and Virginia Taylor. Fifteen attended and prizes won by Mrs. Bernard Sims and Mrs. Lon Mishler were presented to the honoree. Pink and white theme and gifts from absent friends completed the event.
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George C. Dietrich
Richmond
Janice Cooper
Virginia Taylor
Dietrich Home
Esther Mae Finley
John Owen
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Ve Ol
Janet Lickteig
St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
Kansas City
Kansas
National Polio Foundation
Donald Lickteig
Andrew Lickteig
Garnett
Baptist Meet
Ruth Ferry
Ruth
Stella Staley
Rosette
Chelsea Moreland
Saffron Glass Co
Hallmark Cards
Halllmark
Free Life Insurance
Hallmark Cards, Inc
Lawrence, Kansas
TROUT
Jewelers
S. Main
Tot mC Ae
Mely
Anchor Savings
Anchor Savings Association
Harry T. West
George L. Marstall
South Hickory
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Litwin
Shop Litwin’s Ladies Dept
Helanca
Jamaica
Easyecare
Playtex
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