Sensible oil policy urged to remove price ceilings
Deputy Petroleum Administrator Ralph Davies joined the Office of Price Administration in calling for ending price ceilings on oil products. He warned ceilings threaten the industry, citing a looming kerosene shortage as production shifts to more profitable gasoline. He urged persistently adequate crude prices and high import duties to shield American oil from foreign competition while avoiding inefficiency.
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Ralph Davies
Office of Price Administration
Ife
Davies
Obedient Bowing Quote From Sage of Chinatown
A quotation attributed to Hi Ho in China town reflects a belief that a well bred man should know when to bow and when to speak. The remark emphasizes timing and deference in social conduct.
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Hi Ho
China
Official Board Proceedings in Emmetsburg Iowa 1946
The Board of Supervisors of Palo Alto County Iowa met Feb 1 1946 per adjournment of Jan 15 1946 with all members present. Claims across Poor Fund County Fund and other accounts were approved for payment with warrants to be drawn. Entries detail numerous care, groceries, rent, medical, fuel, and service expenditures for county programs and facilities.
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Palo Alto
Apie of
Emmetsburg
Amro Cuttington
Arndt. Clothing Co
Clarence Fitzhenry
Dirx
J. M. Fuel
Cal
Convent of Good Shepherd
Phyllis Anderson
Council Oak Groceries County Farm
Cretameyer
FB. X
Lundeen Torn
Lundeen TORN es eveeeee Dietrich, Mrs. C. +. 45 7.00 Gallerher, Mrs. Jass
Ludington
Austin
Andy
Bowell
Bernice
Boster Nevers
John Gallegher
Jas Kirtz
Hanssos Frederick
Rent
Melvin Sampson Farmers Grain Co
Fom Allen
O'Neill
Maude
Margaret Tinnell
Seeeseeeeee
Granges Grocery
Hughes
Aldrich
Cesses Hofstad’s
Dan “Gardner Seerseesseee Haugen Home Care & Keep
Luella Sporan
Henrich
Fret Food County Farm
Siss
Hughes Bert
Medicine Powers
Li Vieeveeere
Gold and Metal Boom Transforms Idaho 1866 Legacy
Gold rushes drew attention to Idaho in 1866 but the once rejected rock became the basis of a major industry. By eliminating waste and using large scale milling smelting and refining, mining supported about 50 000 livelihoods and boosted national wealth tied to war bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
U. S. Treasury Department
Indiana Minerals Boost War Bonds Support
Indiana may not add mineral assets to war resources but the state produces 107 million dollars yearly in coal clay products lime peat and petroleum. Huge marlstone reserves in Lawrence county promise rock wool insulation and thousands of jobs as output rises after the war benefiting Indiana and national war bond buyers.
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Indiana
Lawrence County
U. S
Behind Your Bonds and the War Effort in Florida
A historical notice highlights turpentine from Florida trees and other state products fueling the war effort and backing War Bonds. It lists diverse Florida goods and multiple firms supplying materials, repairs, and services, along with payroll and roadwork disbursements amid wartime economics.
Heinz pickles and the Pittsburgh food industry milestone
The passage notes Heinz as a major Pittsburgh producer, with 26 plants and 150 branches, supplying pickles and vegetables worldwide. It links small household purchases to national prosperity and war bond support, while listing county officials and board motions from a 1946 meeting approving audits, drainage reports, and a quick claim deed for Emmetsburgproperty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Heinz
Trearnsy
Tractors and Beds Aid War Effort Across Regions
Wartime industry and agriculture merge as tractors and beds symbolize victory. After European and Asian landings, reconstruction will expand farming. Racine Wisconsin hosts two large plants turning out vast quantities, supporting mattresses, aluminiumware, and overalls in peacetime. War bonds support the effort.
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Europe
Asia
Racine
Wisc
Utah's Mineral Output Shaped War Bond Wealth
Utah supplied the war economy with massive ore values in 1943, surpassing other states. Gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc totaled 913,361,705 with copper near 83 million, lead 9.8 million, and silver 6.6 million, reflecting untapped deposits underpinning national wealth and bond benefits.
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Utah
Secon
Ailver
Treasury
Palo Alto County Highway Projects Adopted by Board
Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors approves a list of federal aid highway projects under the 1944 act. Projects include Grade and Surface on County Trunk Road J and various branch corridors, with routes spanning sections in Townships 64N to 97N and ranges 84W to 34W, plus a bridge over the Des Moines River. Approval certified by T. Martin Thompson, Auditor, and Iowa State Highway Commission dated February 11, 1946.
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N. H. Becknaire
Allen Adamson
O. J. Salisbury
John Rehn, Jr
Orville Telford
Silt Hundertmark
Ed Johnson
Ross Clayton
Foley
Thompson
T. J. McCafvey
Palo Alto County
Phillips
Robinson
Carrie
Gea
Deer
Haley
Board of Supervisors
Palo Alto
Paulo Alto
Martin Thompson
Omro Cottington
Congress of the United States
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Roeds Administration
Said Township
Seetlan Dd
Ayrshire
Township
Said
Township 97N
Township 95Nl
Kiridge
Dew Moines River
Rangett W
Phillipa
T. Martin Thompson
Iowa State Highway Commission
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Geo. Richeson
Papadakes
Dan. McNally
Pettit
A. A. Loom
Dan McNally
Parnham
R. EE. Coles
M. Williams
Penny
J. C. Co
Dan Gardner
Ray Graviand
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Powers
Anty
Leonard
Ryan Furniture Co
Fas County Farm
Thayer Coal
Lena
Ayrshire Chronicle
County eTreas
American Book Company
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Jessie
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Jessie Stamps
Tread
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Jessie Box
Brunais
Pitcher
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RB. J
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R. J
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Cottington
Omro
Emmetsburg Democrat Pub
Ee Huxter
Br. M
Medical Care
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Luella Johnson
Anton
Reee Watrous
Hough
Fred
County Farm
Hubbard Feed Store
Salt County Farm
Joynt
David
Labor & Repair
Pump County Farm
Jensen Drug Store
Clayton We. Kerr
Clayton
Ayeveee
Kinnett
Marvin Care
John Rouse
S.bbe McManus
J. PB
Murray Allayton
Fran Sandvig
Sandager
Melvin
Weir
John
Grade O'Neil
Richeson
Gee
Mulroney
Robert Clothing
McNally
OL Gardner
Ald Mitchell Food Store
Mont Clayton Nelson
O. Meidica
Hester
Cal Wirtz
Neary Implement Co
Simonsen
Robert Groceries
Melvin Sun- Awnbop Sas
Ensessenes State Board of Social Welfare
Sieesees
McCaffrey
T. J
Mallard
Merritt Co
Oliver
Edna M
L. C
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LL. C
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Peterson & Company
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Wigdahl Bros
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Phillips School Service Library Books
Scott, Morsman Company Library Books
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Bang's Fund
Henry Lammers
Donald Root
Fmmersburg Democrat
the Graettinger Times
Jameson
J. Q. Sulary
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Kane
Gene Labor
Mallard Leuler Pub
Gra DL
Calentine
George Labor
Farris
Homer Labor
America
Florida
Treasury Department
Brownlee & Son Hardware & Repairs
the Baum Tron Co
Bolts
Branngan
Jessie Box Rent Pessaanee
Thompso Motor Exchange
Egistee’ Cities Service Oil Company
Eucl Anne Ilelsee de Eave Dinges Motor Company
Ellis Lundgren
McWilliams
McGregor Bros. Co
Post Wire & Staples
Martini & Sons Oil Co
Freeze Sevsecere Meier
Murray
J. W
Neary Implement Company
Calmenson & Company
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Swaney Oil Company Grease & Oil
Henry Severson
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J. M. Robinson
Frank Foley
John Thompson
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