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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1943
Page
4
The U S Department of Agriculture explains parity prices as the purchasing power balance for farm commodities relative to the base period 1909 14. It outlines basing, price index of 86 living and 88 production items, and applying a 1 52 multiplier to base prices to obtain parity for June 15 1942.
The Dakota Farmer notes CAMERAGRAPHS shows synthetic gypsum based lumber replacing scarce wood in buildings from plants to naval bases. It explains parity prices for corn and wheat, the rising parity index from 1941 to 1942, and outlines the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 setting ceilings above parity prices or historic market levels.
Dorothy Hurley of Wisdom became the wife of Robert Melvin of Butte at St Patrick church in Butte. The ceremony featured Marian Hurley and Sgt Leo Johnson as attendants, with a wedding breakfast at the Casino afterward. The couple will reside in Butte and honeymooned Tuesday.
I R M Stone cashier certifies the bank statement as true to the best knowledge. Notary public L L Banks, Dillon Montana, with commission expiring October 22 1943, attests. The report lists assets totals and profits with multiple monetary figures and percentages.
Complaints to the OPA report radio batteries selling at 10 to 14 dollars due to scarcity, though retail prices remain frozen at March 1942 levels of 5 to 7 dollars per unit. Farmers are urged to report any overcharge to the OPA.
The piece argues that when production costs rise even as the OPA pushes price rollbacks, retail prices cannot be frozen. It notes proposed eight cent hourly wage gains for railroad non-operating workers and coal miners raises costs, threatening merchants and farmers and threatening tax-funded subsidies to offset costs.
Prices recover from a sharp decline caused by government price roll back and subsidies. Cattle receipts at the Los Angeles Union Stock Yards lag last year, while hogs flood in across 12 markets, with LA prices around 14.35 to 14.65 and futures near year-ago levels. Steers, heifers, and cows show varied declines. lambs bring 15 to 15.50, with feeders and cutters mixed. Also announced is a mid August rationing plan for new heating and cooking stoves under OPA rules, advising contact with local offices or dealers for replacements or inquiries.
A 60 page Nazi issued booklet in Poland catalogs titles of Polish authors whose books are forbidden reading. The listing signals censorship during occupation and highlights suppression of Polish literary works.
In Dillon Montana the estate of Mary I Esterwold deceased will sell privately to the highest bidder after July 23 1943 at 2 pm court confirmed sale. Real property Lots 17 18 Block 2 Thomson Addition Dillon and dwelling contents furniture and equipment are offered for cash with 10 percent due at sale and balance on court confirmation. Bids in writing may be delivered to Theodore F McFadden Dillon attorney after first publication until sale. Ivy M Waldemar administrator.
Frank C. McFadden administrator announces sale of 745.73 acres in sections 1 5 6 7 32 within Townships 10S to 12W Beaverhead County Montana. Sale after July 19 1948 with lease rights through March 1 1944 and 10 percent bid deposit. Auction at J E Kelly office Dexter Building Dillon Montana. Cash only on balance after court confirmation.
The administrator of the estate of Roscoe Cornell, deceased, invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within 10 months of the first publication. Claims should be submitted at the law office of Leonard A. Schulz in the White Building, Dillon Montana, Beaverhead County. Dated June 21, 1943.
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