Seven staple food items drop 9.7 percent in 13 city survey
An Associated Press survey shows seven staple food items cost 9.7 percent less nationwide than a year ago across 13 cities. Des Moines records the largest decline 21.4 percent, while San Francisco notes a 0.5 percent increase. Prices for bread eggs butter milk pork lamb and chopped steak vary by city with no single pattern.
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Dr Windham speaks to Jaycees on socialized medicine
The report notes an overall price rise year over year with milk varying across cities from a two cent gain to nineteen cent highs, and Atlanta showing a 24 cent peak. Pork loins mostly down except San Francisco. Des Moines tops at 43 cents while Chicago is lowest at 39. Leg prices vary with New Orleans lower and Dallas higher. average price across cities 68.7 cents. Chopped steak drops in New York by 36 cents with Atlanta up 12. New York average 49 cents and Atlanta 72. Overall clothing and shoes similar to last year, but men shirts have fallen 39 cents and popular $3.95 brands now $3.65, nylon hosiery down similarly.
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Alabama Educators Back 94 Million Dollar School Budget
A conference of Alabama educators endorsed a budget totaling 94,891,627 for next year, roughly double the current spending. The plan calls for 132 percent rise in Negro college funds, a total program of 216,979,685 for building, and raises to teacher salaries across grades. If federal aid appears, state funding would adjust, with salaries set by a 12-month year and new board governance proposals.
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Doctors Prove Plan Breaks Laxative Habit
Five New York doctors assert a regimen using Carter's Pills breaks the laxative habit and restores natural regularity. The plan includes staged dosing over three weeks, daily water intake, and a fixed nightly routine, claiming 83 percent success in test cases and no habit forming drugs.
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Legislators To Plan Session At Meeting
About 20 members of the Alabama House of Representatives will meet in Chapman Alabama on Sunday and Monday to plan for the 1949 legislative session. Rep. George E. Stone Jr of Mobile County said the informal caucus aims to gather ideas for a positive program for submission to the Legislature.
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