Occupation era black market in Paris and veteran life
The piece analyzes German occupation buying offices and the Paris black market, detailing how price controls were evaded, settlements profited government officials, and the daily hardships of Parisians. It also discusses postwar veteran adjustment, mental strain, and the need for patient reintegration and civilian support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace Control Committee
Brest
Vichy
Bonnafous
Paris
Maxime
Fouquet
Rotisserie Perigourdiné
France
Dependeng Bey
Gremans
Gerrean
Paria
Switzerland
United States
Providing Shade and Wallows for Hogs in Summer
The text notes hogs cannot sweat and have poor cooling, advising shade and wallows to help them stay cool during hot weather. It highlights the need for proper summer habitat to prevent heat stress.
Shoppers Praise Honest Grocery Store During Shortages
Ruth Millett notes a new neighborhood grocer and his wife handle scarce goods with courtesy and efficiency. They admit shortages, apologize sincerely, and refuse to argue with customers. Staff stay quiet, keep the shop clean, and move quickly to serve all shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Ashough
Change Of Soldier Back Into Civilian As Vital Problem
Dixon vecter notes the postwar challenge of reintegrating soldiers into civilian life. He argues the key issue is retraining minds and hands trained for combat into peacetime roles, with insufficient attention given to personal and emotional readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Vecter
Johnny
NEA
Washington
South Pacific
Untitled note on wartime store service
A fragmented remark contrasts intelligent staff with ignorance of a war. The writer dislikes the lack of wartime awareness among workers, noting the unexpectedly courteous service given when the staff do not recognize them as a nuisance.
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Tg Jong
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Heirself
New York State
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Booth
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Holgand
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By Williams
Pepsi-Cola Company
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Houston County Farmers Exchange
PR. T. Harvey
Athata
Phoar
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Eastman
Great Silver Fleet
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Southside Granite Co
Cey L. Brumscn
Jack Elsgry
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