Bowles Predicts End of Some Wartime Controls in 1944
Washington AP Chester Bowles, head of the Office of Price Administration, forecast in a year end statement that 1944 may end some wartime controls. He urged price control as a personal responsibility and noted earlier removals of coffee from rationing and rent control in certain areas. He emphasized possible tighter tires and gasoline and discussed organizational changes at OPA aimed at a more realistic approach to wartime economic policy. He cited subsidy debates in Congress as pivotal to sustaining price controls and production.
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Washington (Ap
Chester Bowles
Office of
Price Administration
Bowles
OPA
Washin
Congress
Aew
United
Deaths 45 Percent Above Normal for Christmas Period
The census bureau reported the national death rate 45 percent above normal during Christmas week driven by influenza and allied respiratory illnesses. The Christmas week rate was 17.1 per 1 000 from 90 cities, with the preceeding week at 15.5 and the week ending Dec 11 at 14.0. Public Health Service noted the flu picture was confused but aimed to confirm if the peak had passed next week.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Public Health Service
Crossword Fill In The West State Military Merit
A compact puzzle entry clues a series of words with definitions and letter counts. It lists partial answers such as depict state and various definitions including one for "merit" and several directional, relational, and archaic terms. The grid hints at a themed horizontal sequence and filler words.
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Waste Is a Vital Weapon of War Says Propaganda Message
A wartime civilian notice urges saving waste as a means to support the war effort and protect lives. It emphasizes frugality and resource conservation, framing everyday choices as direct contributions to national security and the safety of young soldiers.
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