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...sales of about 5,500,000 in 1958. As for the troubled railroads, they will see still another 5% to 7% drop in passenger traffic, while freight car loadings will show a continuing, but smaller (less than 10%), decline than in 1957. U.S. industry's headlong expansion will taper off in 1958; industry will invest only $34.5 billion in new plants and machines, down 7% from 1957. Autos, aluminum, machinery and many others are planning fewer additions. But utilities, which never caught up in 1957, will have to pile on another $200 million increase to $6.5 billion next year...
Most economists agree that a leveling-out would be a healthy thing for the U.S. economy. As the economy grows bigger, only the foolish believe that it can keep piling a 10% gain on 10% gain every year. But even if business activity continues to taper off during the remainder of 1957-and most areas of the economy, e.g., retail sales, new construction, are still booming-it could quickly start upward again. A Government tax cut. predicted for next year, would encourage business investment. And any loosening of the money market could stimulate more home construction, trigger postponed borrowing...
...tons in 27 years, until he came to Dr. Melrose's attention. Then, in hospital because of a stroke, he was denied bicarbonate. "This at once produced a violent emotional reaction," reported Dr. Melrose, "and he became restless, aggressive and difficult to handle." The doctors decided to taper him off, gave him successively smaller doses until at last the bicarb was completely withdrawn...
Andante con Moto. After that, Poetess Moore really began producing. Samples: "Mongoose Civique, Thunder Crester, Dearborn Diamante, Magigravure, Pastelogram, Regina-rex, Taper Racer, Varsity Stroke, Astranaut, Chaparral, Tir à l'arc (bull's-eye), Triskelion (three legs running), Pluma Piluma (hairfine, feather-foot), Andante con Moto (description of a good motor?)." Wrote she on Dec. 8, 1955. "May I submit UTOPIAN TURTLE-TOP? Do not trouble to answer unless you like it." Wired back Wallace happily on Dec. 23 (not forgetting to send two dozen roses): "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR FAVORITE TURTLETOPPER...
Completing these high-fashion ensembles is the new Flat-top hat in fuzzy Shetland-finished felt, with a narrow brim and a sporty taper running up to an absolutely flat summit. There's even a bow in the back...