Time Clock, Sep. 9, 1957

WATER-SKI BOOM is turning into big business. Skimakers forecast sales of 250,000 pairs worth $6,500,000 this year, almost 50% more than 1956, also say that water-ski fans will buy $18 million worth of outboard boats and motors (14% of total outboard sales) in 1957.

U.S. SAVINGS BONDS have slipped away from longtime role as nation's favorite investment, says Federal Reserve Board. Some comparisons from an investor survey:

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