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Local OPA Price Ceilings and Homecoming Notes
The Office of Price Administration announces October 15 as the effective date for OPA price ceilings replacing selling price on many retail goods. Arthur Weber, recently discharged from service, returns home to be reemployed by Big Piney Mercantile. Fred Carr Jr plans to open Cenoso Service Station. Pfe. Carr served in Italy. The OPA also lifts rationing on select truck tires while others still require certificates. Mill ceiling hikes of 1.50 per 1600 board feet raise ties prices to balance lumber markets. GSI crew from California Oil Co leaves town for Rawlins with possible return later. A cabbage move prompts removal of sauerkraut incentives. Martin and Brown bring in new drilling gear to expand operations.
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Arthur Weber
Seattle
Hosarge
Big Piney Mercantile Court
South Pacific
Office of Price Administration
Pfe
Fred Carr, Jr
Italy
Fred
Rocky Mountains