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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1956
Page
5
A broad list of items offered for sale or trade including sod beds toys fuel bugs guns sleds tools tents boats books chairs radios washers clothing antiques cameras livestock furniture diamonds golf clubs fish poles used cars auto tires real estate typewriters motorcycles baby chicks used trucks baby buggies television sets office furniture store equipment farm machinery infant's clothing outboard motors.
The jumbo road building plan before Congress totals about 51 billion dollars to be spent over 13 years, with roughly 36 billion from the federal government and the rest from states. It would fund 40 000 miles of interstate highways, create widespread payrolls, and aim to shield the economy from recession and unemployment while improving safety and infrastructure.
In Houston on March 18 Texans will bake the largest cake yet, celebrating the first anniversary of Sharpstown. Promoter Frank W. Sharp leads a project that includes 20,000 homes for about 100,000 residents, with 4,000 acres first funded by six million dollars. The article also notes regional factory expansions and new plants boosting employment across several states.
Hollywood's top players chase luxe fads and now flock to L Escoffier at the Beverly Hilton. Average checks run about 13 50, with display of the biggest bills marking status. An observer notes prices were once unnamed and later listed to calm curiosity.
Iowa reports healthy industrial growth for January 1955 with three new industries and expansions by two existing firms. T. E. Davidson II of the Iowa Development commission cites Montezuma as a site of a new "evening hobby" venture and notes two branch plants joining the state economy.
A glowing cinema review of Allied Artists Wichita praises its Technicolor scope and strong performances. Joel McCrea stars as Wyatt Earp with Vera Miles Lloyd Bridges and others delivering credible, powerful portrayals. Jacques Tourneur directs from Daniel B Altman script. Lipstein’s color photography noted as breathtaking.
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