1959 FARM OUTPUT will come within 1 % of last year's record high. August rains in most parts of nation are boosting predictions for record corn crop of 4,381,772,000 bushels v. 3,779,844,000 last year, but wheat crop may drop to 1,116,405,000 bushels v. record 1,462,218,000 last year.

NONSTOP JET FLIGHTS to Europe on scheduled basis will be started by Pan American in mid-October and TWA in November, with new, intercontinental Boeing 707s.

SUPERMARKET TV will be started by National Telefilm Associates in 400 New York-area stores on Nov. 1. Plan calls for installation of eight TV sets in each supermarket to plug stores' products.

IMPORT BANS against foreign-made men's and boys' clothing are being instituted by Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Union invoked contract clause that prohibits makers from handling apparel not made within union jurisdiction, will force three large New York-based chains--Ripley, Howard, Crawford (totaling 177 stores)--to halt imports of West German woolen loden coats.

SHIP-CONSTRUCTION BONDS guaranteed by U.S. will be marketed by American President Lines to aid in building two 13,250 D.W.T. cargo ships. First of its type, the $14.4 million offering is expected to lead way for $1 billion in new maritime bonds.

AIR-COMMUTER FARES will be started by Allegheny Airlines between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at reduced rates if CAB approves. Passengers will not be permitted to make reservations, must carry own baggage but will pay only $13 v. present $20.30 one-way fare. Allegheny also plans to offer ten-ticket books at 15% discount.

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