FTC: 1950 profit rates higher than 1940 in 22 of 25 industries
The Federal Trade Commission report shows 22 of 25 major manufacturing industries posted higher postwar profit rates in 1950 than in prewar 1940, despite higher costs and taxes. Only cigarets, cigars and plug smoking and chewing tobacco failed to rise. several sectors like motor vehicles, matches, industrial chemicals, rayon, and petroleum refining showed sharp gains.
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Federal Trade Commission
Congress
FTC
Dewey Rejects Bid To Head New York University
Governor Thomas E. Dewey turned down an offer to become president of a large New York State university two weeks before his Far East fact finding trip. He notes he will remain governor and not seek other offices, while signaling continued influence on Republican policy.
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Singapore
Nana
Thomas E. Dewey
Far East
New York State
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Harold Stassen
Frank C. Moore
Buffalo
Albany
United States
New York
America
Truman
Dean Acheson
West German Republic to declare Sept. 12 a national holiday
The West German government plans to make September 12 a national holiday marking the day the first federal president was elected in 1949. The move enshrines the republic’s founding milestone as an annual observance.
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Bonn
Needle Pattern Pineapple and Shell Doilies Pattern 760
Doily pattern 760 uses pineapple and shell stitches. Includes directions in two sizes for crocheting decorative lace for shelves and tabletops. Clear step guidance with motifs and measurements to finish two sized versions.
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