Time Clock, Aug. 31, 1959

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX rise of .3% in July (to new high of 124.9% of the 1947-49 average) was less than June-to-July average increases of .5% in past years. Government economists note that price trend is still stable, since index has risen only .8% over past year.

SUPERMARKET GAS stations will be constructed by Food Fair chain (sixth biggest in U.S.) on parking lots of its 400 stores. Plan calls for 24 stations within a year, others later.

$50 FARE TO EUROPE via superliner may be realized by 1962. New York Hotel Operator Hyman B. Can...

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