Nostalgia drives radio premium collecting in Queensland era
Tom Mix compass magnifying glass and Lone Ranger rings fetch high prices as collectors prize old radio premiums. Jim Harmon, author of Nostalgia Catalogue, catalogs about 160 of nearly 400 premiums from 1920s to 1950s, noting premiums were integral to shows and sparked listener loyalty. Harmon, 46, has written 30 books and earns $12,000 to $15,000 yearly from nostalgia work.
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Jim Harmon
Harmon
Firelli calendar ends after ten years in British market
London AP report says Firelli calendar, a glossy symbol of executive status produced by Pirelli's British arm, will be discontinued at year end after 382000 copies since 1964. Spokesman Antonio Rossetti cites need to emphasize the company name and product. notable recipients included Prince Philip, Harold Wilson, David Niven, and El Cordobes.
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London
Antonio Rossetti
Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth II
Harold Wilson
David Niven
el Cordobes
Bullfighter
Yorty Must Have Data in Court Ruling
The State Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that Los Angeles City Council may review records of former Mayor Sam Yorty in the Occidental land swap dispute. Yorty resisted a subpoena to hand over documents on his Occidental stock purchases from the 1960s. He had claimed the subpoena violated constitutional rights. He previously said he would comply if the court supported him.
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State Court of Appeal
Los Angeles
Sam Yorty
Occidental of Co. Landswap
Yorty
Council
Government Efficiency Committee
Occidental
Pacific Palisades
Omega car ad touts efficiency and value for Oldsmobile fans
The ad explains a used Omega’s mileage varies with driving conditions, noting 20.1 mpg at 55 mph and 15.1 mpg in city simulation with 24 mph average and 1.6 stops per mile. It invites readers to see the Omega today and promises driving pleasure and value with phrases like Drive it, Price it, Love it.
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Omega
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