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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1959
Page
8
A veteran Associated Press feature argues highways affect people beyond construction. It cites Lonnie Puckett and Hazel Deubel among displaced residents, notes sentiments shaping Danbury and Norwalk routes, and describes compensation debates, court wins, and broader effects on traffic and growth.
Pawnee lawyers presented claims to Indian Claims Commissioners alleging the 23 million acre purchase was undervalued. They argue land was worth about 29 million, far above the $1.087 million cited by appraisers. Proceedings set briefs deadlines with outcomes due from two commissioners.
West Germany ends May with 320 799 unemployed, a record low per the Federal Employment Bureau. The UPI report notes the May figure marks a new low for the period, reflecting steady labor market improvements.
Auto makers report only modest gains in fuel economy for 1959 standard size cars. Chevrolet publicizes a 5 to 10 percent improvement through cam shaft changes and carburetor recalibration. Ford cites engine efficiency and exhaust design boosting economy, noting a test comparing a 1909 Model T and a 1959 Ford sedan showing 28 mpg versus 17 mpg. Chrysler claims about 10 percent gain with V8s by carburetion tweaks and axle ratio changes.
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