Bread price paradox as Soviet grain imports rise
The piece explains Soviet bread remains cheap under government controls despite large American grain imports. It notes two pound loaves selling as low as 16 kopecks and contrasts dark and white bread prices, while detailing state secrecy around grain dealings and the need to keep bread affordable for workers amid a vast mobilization to secure crop yields.
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Theodoke Shabad
New York Times
Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Chance for D C Home Rule Bill Gains Momentum
The District of Columbia, without local self governance since 1874, nears a House floor vote on a home rule bill as allies forecast a path to restoring self government. Critics cite a slow federal system and absence of local voting power while advocates point to enfranchised residents and decades of governance by Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Columbia
Itelf
T Senate
U.S
District of Columbia
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Rmd
Senate
District of Colums
Woman with History Degree Drives Lumber Trucks in RI
Patricia Chevarie 22 of Pawtucket earned a URI bachelor’s in history and joined Diamond International’s management training. She works loading lumber with a fork lift and delivering boards while gaining office experience, proving women can work in the lumber trade.
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Pawtucket RI
Patricia Chevarie
Pawtucket
University of Rhode Island
Miss Chevalie
Diamond International
Tage
Diamond
Aquatabs Diuretic Promises Quick Water Weight Loss
Advert describes New Aquatabs as a mild diuretic to reduce premenstrual water retention and temporary weight gain. Claims gentle action to relieve body and throat puffiness with a money back guarantee, from Percy’s Pharmacy at 244 Main St Saco.
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Main ST
Saco Percy’s
Saco Council Approves 200000 Loan To Cover Tax Delays
Saco City Council votes to borrow 200000 at 5.5 percent from Casco Bank to cover city operations delayed by late tax bills processed by The Computer Center in Falmouth. Residents near Brentwood Circle push for culverts while council notes developer Leroy Waycott should fund repairs.
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Saco
Casco Bank
Falmouth
Brentwood Circle
Leroy Waycott
Waycott
Ronald Ayots
Berton Braley
Louisa Winston Opens Winston Realty in Kennebunk
Louisa F. Winston announces the opening of Winston Realty at 24 Main St in Kennebunk after years as Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce office manager and recent associate with Andrews Real Estate Agency.
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Kennebunk
Louisa F. Winston
Winston Realty
Main St
Kennebunk ‘Kennebunkport Chamber of iCommerce
Winston
Andrews Real Estate Agency
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Tiree
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Semiconductor
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