Trailer travel boom fuels mobile home market surge
Babson Park report notes rapid growth in recreational vehicles with over 1.4 thousand private parks and 41 new National Park Service camp sites, total government camps reaching 1,700. U.S. RV sales in 1966 topped 314,500 units as demand shifts to self-contained homes on wheels and trailers.
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Babson Park
Mass
U.S
National Park Service
Montreal
Canada
Apel
How a Checking Account Works in Practice
How to open a checking account with a bank the steps from form to signature card and initial deposit. Do and don’t tips for handling checks including dating, endorsing, signing, keeping records, and avoiding pencil writing. Monthly statements explain deposits withdrawals balances and the need to verify with canceled checks and file for years.
Motorola Second in Integrated Circuits Shipments in 1966
Motorola Inc. Semiconductor Products Division reports fourth quarter 1966 shipments exceed all but one competitor, signaling a move to second place in integrated circuits. Assistant GM Stephen Levy cites breadth of product, reliability, and a new Mesa IC Center as key factors in growth and military program leadership like Minuteman.
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Motorola Inc. Semiconductor Products
J. McDowell
Stephen L. Levy
Tatanentad Caniiteevafarvad Tay
Atulae Cate
Motorola
Levy
Semiconductor Products
Motorola 1Ca
Mesa
Italian aims to be first to market electric auto
In Pisa, Marquis Bargagli plans to release 1000 Urbaninas in June with orders for 6500 units. The tiny two seater weighs 750 pounds with a 53 mile range and top speed of 33 mph. The single door turret design allows exit space, while floods delayed the March debut.
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Pisa
Italy
UPI
David
Auto Goliaths
Marquia Piera Girolamo Bargagli
Marquis
Bargagli
Bargagli and
Cristiani
Marquia
Santa Croce Arna
Florence
Bargeau and
Bancorporation Posts Over $1 Million in 1966 Earnings
Bancorporation reports total after tax earnings of $1,014,201 for 1966 led by The Arizona Bank with $1,568,000 and Allison Steel Manufacturing Co returning its best year yet. Cash deposits rise to $248 million as net earnings after taxes reach $903,902, up 43 percent from 1965.
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Arizona Bancorporation
Lloyd A. Bimson
Bagdad Copper Corporation
Bimson
Ings
Arizona Bank
Allison Steel Manufacturing Co
Billson
Apache Wells Anniversary Celebration Open House
Apache Wells Mobile City near Mega marks its third anniversary with a two day fiesta featuring open houses starting at 9 a.m. each day. Attractions include sky diving, art show, golf exhibitions, swimming shows, a horseless carriage parade, rock and mineral displays, square dancing, prizes and refreshments.
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Apache Wells
Mobile City
Mega
Companies employ chaplains to aid workers with emotional issues
UPI reports several firms have added chaplain counselors to reduce losses from absenteeism and poor focus. Northrop Norair Division Hawthorne California Hennis Freight Lines Winston Salem North Carolina Holly Poultry Wilkesboro North Carolina Carolina Freight Carriers Cher leyville North Carolina Reynolds Tobacco Winston Salem North Carolina Akers Motor Lines Gastonia North Carolina. The chaplain Homer L Good cites alcohol problems and marital rumors as types of stress drivers face on the road and at the dock. He recalls a worker who quit drinking for three years then relapsed and returned to work, with bosses praising his improved performance.
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New York
UPI
Northrop Norair Division
Northrop Cor
Hawthorne
Calif
Hennis Freight Lines
Winston-Salem
N.C
Holly Poultry Farms
Wilkesboro
Carolina Freight Carriers, Inc
Cherleyville
Rd, Reynolds Tobacco Co
Akers Motor Lines
Gastonia
Homer L. Good
Mr. Good
End of WWII GI loan program looms on July deadline
The Veterans Administration notes the 20 year World War II GI home loan program still accounts for 12 percent of loan applications with over two million veterans retaining unused eligibility. The entire program ends July 25 1987 and both first applications and lender guarantees must be filed by that date. Korean War and Vietnam era eligibilities are unaffected.
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Veterans Administration
Transportation needed for the poor in Watts
Charles Haar of HUD argues in Nation's Cities that inadequate public transport keeps the poor isolated. In Watts, Los Angeles, a direct Watts to Jobs and hospitals bus link expanded from 600 800 riders daily, aided by 2.7 million dollars over two years. The Urban Mass Transportation Act funds grants nationwide to help low income reach jobs and services and reduce isolation.
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Washington
UPI
America
Charles H. Haar
Housing and Urban Development
Nation's Cities
National League of Clties
Watts
Los Angeles
McCone
County General Hospital
Dag
Haar’s
Haar
Department of Housing and Ranapactation
Nashville
Puerto Rico
Rome
N.Y
Boston
Chicago
Chesapeake
St. Petersburg
Fla
Coroua Chrneti
Texas
Jackson
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Babson
Nyal Garmon
Scottsdale
First National Bank
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Dickson
Dickson Electronics
Sentisdale
Defense Department
Don Dickson
Lawrence A. Fowler
U.S. Air Force
China
E. Main
Casa
la Mesa
University and
North Mesa
Drive
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