New Year Price Rivalry Foretold by 1947 Economists
American leaders foresee renewed real price competition in 1948 as inflation lingers and wage gains may continue. Midyear readjustment is likely, with prices possibly rising before, then easing if demand and supply balance. The Truman council warns inflation, living costs, and recession risk demand vigilance.
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Bob Topping Leases Mocambo For Night Party
Hollywood January 1 The Mocambo nightclub manager announces that Henry J. Topping has chartered the venue for an exclusive party on January 9. Rumors tie the event to a Lana Turner engagement, but no confirmation has been issued. Topping reportedly ordered orchids worth 36 dollars a dozen from Hawaii for the affair. He is also known for a divorce filing against Arline Judge in Bridgeport. Kingston Ontario is named as the site for a proposed Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Bob) Topping
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Twenty Bears Slain in Santeelah Refuge Hunt
In Mantahala national forest the Santeelah game refuge saw twenty bears killed in a special fall hunt. Total weight reached 3425 pounds with the heaviest bears around 300 pounds, three of which weighed that mark. Victor Denton, refuge manager, confirmed the record.
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Bushbee Encampment No 16 Meets Tonight
Busbee Encampment No 16 will meet at 8 o clock this evening at 128 West Commerce street. All members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
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Scouting Leader Hackney Resigns to Become Deputy Regional Chief
John B. Hackney, longtime scout executive of the East Carolina council Boy Scouts of America, resigns effective February 1 after three years in the post. Hackney will assume the role of deputy regional scout executive, announced by N. M. Schaum, council president.
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Navy Develops Leap Frog Landing Barge for Heavy Loads
The Navy unveils a landing barge capable of crossing snow mud and bogs while carrying 60 tons of men and equipment, enabling rapid amphibious insertions.
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