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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
12
Harrisburg reports a warning from the state police fire bureau that Christmas season rush risks overlooking common fire hazards. Caplin W. Traeger cites last minute decorating with lights and inflammable materials, plus unattended fires, as frequent causes of tragic fires.
New York reports show the American standard of living at a peak in 1948 with rising prices yet widespread gains. Wages and salaries surge while some groups in pension, annuity, and unskilled labor sectors lag behind. Personal income nearly triples since 1939. corporate profits and farm income rise, with 15 million more nonfarm workers employed.
The passage notes high prices could push the dollar total up on atonal income while some increase stems from higher production. It hints at a mixed impact on overall income amid inflationary pressures and output gains.
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