Record Texas Business Seen For 1956
Dr. John R R Stockton of the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research forecasts another record year for Texas business in 1956 despite signs of a mild decline He cites 1955 gains of 10 percent over 1954 and a 172 index level The 1955 increase outpaced the nation with bank debits rising 12 percent and farm income dipping 10 percent while consumer spending rose 10 percent overall.
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Austin
Texas
John R.R. Stockton
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Stockton
Mexican Workers Top Reds in Buying Power
The Confederation of Industrial Chambers releases a chart comparing cost of living in the United States Mexico and Russia. It shows how many minutes workers must toil to buy basics such as meat butter sugar milk coffee clothing and a radio. Russian prices are sometimes lower than Mexican while bread costs are cheaper in Russia.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Russia
Confederation of Industrial Chambers
Labor Organization
United States
U. S
Buying for Cash Cost More in 1890s Denison Tale
A 19th century Denison vignette recalls Perry Bailey and wagon maker Charles Griffith. Griffith charged $2.75 for cash and $2.50 on credit to show creditors pay late. The piece concludes with Horace Mann quotes and a meditation on time. Also included is a Texas citation notice naming defunct corporations and a property suit in Grayson County with specifics on Sunny Side Addition in Denison.
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Lewistown
Ill
Perry Bailey
Charles Griffith
Griffith
State OF
Texas
Denison Land and Investment Company
Denison Land and Loan Company
Denison Improvement Company
Houston Printing CO
P. C. Martin
James Lansing
Alfred Johnson
Josiah W. Baldridge
Joseph H. Baldridge
James W. Throckmorton
D. E. Crossland
Martha A. Crossland
Daniel P. Sparks
James P. Dumas
C. ¢. Binkley
J. B. Wilde
E. H. Lingo
B. T. Vinson
Alice Vinson
Edward C. Harrison
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Clarence A. Newton
Denison Land and Investment Company, Et al
Denison
Willow Grove Road
Ruth D. Wilson
G. N. Wilson
Dixie D. Wilson
A. D
Sanne
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Davenport
Whitewright Sun
Worst Buys in U S Listed by FTC
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission released a list of ten worst bargains for consumers. The warning targets cure-all medicines, earn big money at home schemes, hair restorers, dubious correspondence schools, sunburn lotions, DIY eyeglass kits, lawn grass seeds, reconditioned items, phony furs, and TV repair schemes. Use trusted brands and beware exaggerated claims to avoid losing money.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
United Press
Population up 13 million in five years
The Census Bureau estimates the U S population rose by 13 582 000 from 1950 to July 1 1955 reaching 164 280 000. Nevada is noted as the fastest growing state while California shows the largest gain increasing by 2 446 000 to 13 032 000. South America averages about 1 800 feet in elevation.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Nevada
Union
California
Flat Rating Accepted Practice in Auto Shops Says NLRB
An NLRB examiner in Houston ruled flat-rating charging for work not performed is an accepted industry practice. Raymond Pearson Inc. testified service manager B G Sweeney admitted approving and encouraging flat-rating citing replacing a cam shaft without radiator removal though manuals require it. The case involved union organizer A H Gullick.
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Houston
National Labor Relations Board
Automobile Service
Arthur Leff
Raymond Pearson, Inc
Sweeney
A. H. Gullick
NLRB Upholds Report On Flat Rating Labor Case
Leff found unfair labor practice concerning flat-rating practices. Unions challenged the discharge, and the NLRB fully affirmed Leff's findings in an order released in Houston.
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Leff
NLRB
Houston
Wigs Rise in Europe Under Louis XIII Fashion
Wigs became fashionable in Europe as Louis XIII grew bald and wore elaborate hairstyles his followers imitated.
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Europe
Louis XIII
Guess Who's Calling Sparks Caller Identification Debate
The phrase signals an emphasis on caller identification and privacy. It reflects concerns about unsolicited calls and awareness of who is on the line in telecommunication discussions.
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Horace Mann
L. H. Luck
North Crockett IN
South America
H. H. Taylor
Sawyer
First National Bank
Whitewright, Texas
Tewright
Whitewright
Forest
Fire and Police Department
Jack Valentine
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