Consumer Spending Boosts U.S. Economy in Recovery
The AP reports a broad upswing in consumer demand with surging auto sales, rising department store activity, and a housing boom. Ward's Auto notes April new car sales at 503,890, Sears and Montgomery Ward post strong gains, and construction spending nears record levels as economists lift 1959 outlook despite auto and steel strike uncertainties.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Federal Reserve
Hot Springs
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Earth
Wall Street
Double in disguise sparks clemency for Woods in robbery case
Samuel Woods 26 and Ralph Rivera 26 matched closely in looks and moustache. witnesses tied Woods to two Long Island City holdups. Police matched photos, Rivera confessed, Woods was paroled pending dismissal, and Woods thanked detectives for clearing him.
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Samuel Woods
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Long Island City
Queens
Martin Dillon
John Aknes
Ralph Rivera
Manhattan City
Rivera
Edward Thompson
Easy Sports Pattern 4548 Misses Dress for Tomorrow
Advertisement for Printed Pattern 4548 aimed at Misses sizes 12 to 20. Describes poncho bra top shorts pedal pushers and a Misses dress for tomorrow. Includes price details 50 cents each 10 cents extra for first class mail and mailing address in New York.
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Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
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