Maine oil allocations may delay emergency supplies
Robert A. Flynn of the Maine Oil Dealers Association warns that federal allocation rules set for December 17 could slow emergency oil deliveries in Maine this month. He notes increased paperwork for Boston regional offices, unequal impact on heating oil users versus electricity or natural gas users, and calls for wholesale level allocation with dealer distribution to customers.
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Portland
Maine Oil Dealers Association
Maine
Robert A. Flynn
Boston
Flynn
Kennebunk Club Christmas Party and Officer Elections
The Olive Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands Association held its annual Christmas party at Pauline Hayes home. Elected for the coming year were Flora Ricker president Anne Cole vice president Gladys Bryant secretary and Eva Emery treasurer. Members present included Dorothy Hubbard Evelyn Court Lillian Matthews Lillian Berry Priscilla Ladd Alberta Morison Mary Cole Marion Bedard and guests Marion Guptil Edith Horne and Emile Jones who won the mystery prize.
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Kennebunk
Noble Grands’ Association
Olive Rebekah Lodge
Pauline Hayes
Flora Ricker
Anne Cole
Gladys Bryant
Eva Emery
Dorothy Hubbard
Evelyn Court
Lillian Matthews
Lillian Berry
Priscilla Ladd
Alberta Morison
Mary Cole
Marion Bedard
Marion Guptil
Edith Horne
Emile Jones
Auto Industry Controls Lifted and Prices Set to Rise
The Cost of Living Council freed the auto industry from wage and price controls, prompting anticipated price hikes. Ford GM and AMC expect increases after today with retail and wholesale changes, while Chrysler joins in alignment with competitive pressure. The move follows UAW contracts covering 760,000 workers raising wages and benefits by over seven percent.
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Detroit
Cost of Living Council
United Auto Workers Union
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
American Motors
AMC
John T. Dunlop
Lynn Townsend
United Auto Workers
Auto
No electricity in the hills A California couple live off grid
Doc and Shelley Dachtler and their son Nathaniel live without power in a Sierra foothills home near Sacramento. They rely on kerosene lamps, a wood stove, hand pumped water, and a windmill pump while neighbors also choose off grid living. The family rents a 677 square foot house and the father teaches math and reading part time.
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Sacramento
Calif
Doc
Shelley
Daddler
Mrs. Dachtler
Ter
Daddlers
Dachtler
University of California
Dachtlers
Nathaniel
Sierra Foothills
Dadtlers
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Jordan
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Teour
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