OPA Moves To Stabilize Liquor Prices Across Markets
The Office of Price Administration aims to stabilize hard liquor pricing by issuing new ceilings based on March 1942 costs plus operating and tax adjustments. Ernest G. Even travels to New York to align importers on keeping ceilings even, with a roll back planned for whisky gin and other spirits. The rule changes will set wholesale ceilings and fixed retailer markups, potentially affecting state liquor stores and targeting evasion through new brands and altered proof.
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Washington
OPA
Ernest G. Even
New York
Latakia location and notable products in Syria
Latakia is a city in Syria known for producing a world famous strong dark tobacco. The text mentions Latakia as part of Syria and highlights its tobacco production.
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Latakia
Takia
Syria
United States
Lasen Volcanic Park
California
Local Lions Club president elected in High Point
A. Cecil was elected president of the High Point Lions Club for the ensuing year. A city wide crucible campaign will raise funds for the YWCA with gifts of old gold turned into cash. Fishing at the city lake approved Fridays and Saturdays. A. Coke Cecil to give a magic demonstration at the YWCA Hut tonight. Charles Tomlinson Jr chosen as marshal for the Cotton Festival in Raleigh May 19 by UNC students. Born to Ralph and Mrs Dills, a son Robert Lee, April 28. Roosevelt urges mortgage moratorium. World Economic Conference tariff truce proposal adopted in London. May 12 1973 local reorganization of chamber of commerce. Harold Knapp guest speaker for Philathea Class at First Baptist. Mrs Walker of Lexington and Mrs Doub of Booneville visit. Dr George R Brown returns from Concord to lead Sunday services. A new building firm organized in High Point by Clark Kephart Snow. Charlotte postmaster salary raised to 5000 annually.
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Chamber of Commerce
Philathea
First Baptist Church
Harold Knapp
McKenney on Bridge Trump Lead Shifts Advantage
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE notes that a trump lead favors declarer in the world championship masters tournament. This year women again feature prominently with Mrs. J. E. Folline of Richmond finishing third, repeating last year’s third place by Dr. Arthur Salasky. Six of 36 players are women, including Mrs. Benjamin M. Goilder, Mrs. A. M. Sobel and Mrs. Olive Peterson.
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William EB. McKenney
America
J. E. Folline
Richmond
Arthur Salasky
Benjamin M. Golder
Philadelphia
Pictured war plane and puzzle clues across the page
A vintage newspaper puzzle page shows a B-25 image with a grid of clues across numbers 12 to 58. Entries include hints for words like Smell, Wager, Love to excess, Greek letter, Et cetera, Side protected from wind, We, Leave out, Pay attention to, Parent, Erect, Mix, Seine, Single, Sailor, Writing fluid, Beverage, Auricle, Rowing implements, Mother, Egyptian sun god, Answer to Previous Puzzle IMS, Dined, Compass point, Vase, Observe, Fastener, Exist, Perfume, Sign, Spinning toy, Consume food, High card, Bright color, Gale, Mill, Singing voices, Wireless, Morindin dye, Deliver speech, Oil, Arabian, Sheep's call, Recede, Pro, Boldface, Master of Science.
Calling All Deer Skins Gloves for Soldiers Demand
Washington May 12 Government appeals to hunters and deer skin owners to turn in pelts for glove production for soldiers on northern fronts. About 35,000 skins are held by tanners, needing written owner requests. estimates 35,000 more skins remain at homes.
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Washington
Two Men Booked On Robbery Charges In North Carolina
Smithfield May 12 Two men James Mc Lamb 25 of Erwin and David Stephenson 25 of Dunn were jailed in Johnston county on highway robbery and automobile theft charges. state highway patrolmen Parks Alexander and Earl Whitaker nabbed them near Erwin. They allegedly held up L G Dickerson at a Selma filling station and stole a Raleigh car. Dickerson lost 250 dollars with 153.86 recovered.
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James McLamb
Erwin
David Stephenson
Dunn
Johnston County
Parks Alexander
Goldsboro
Earl W. Whitaker
Mt. Olive
L. G. Dickerson
Selma
Raleigh
Alexander
Dickerson
King and Queen of Clubs Drive Endgame in Card Play
In a bridge run, the king and queen of clubs dominated the play. East had to unguard the king of hearts to retain the fifth club, while West became squeezed between the heart and diamond suits.
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King of Hearts
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Sugar rationing at High Point colored schools today
Three High Point schools Fairview Leonard Street and William Penn will host sugar rationing today from 3 to 5 30 pm and 7 30 to 9 30 pm. Bring War Ration Book and canning plans. Registration ends at 9 30 pm. Officials include President Creola Alexander and Secretary Galatia Lynch with Miss Ruby Graden as assistant secretary.
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Leonard Street
Wm. Penn High School
Creola Alexander
Galatia Lynch
Ruby Graden
Treauher
WY. Holmes
Trout Season Opens in Pisgah National Forest
In Brevard on May 12 the trout fishing season began on streams within Pisgah National Forest after a postponement due to dryness and fire risk. Ranger Gerald Griswold said the earlier schedule for stream opening dates would be followed.
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Pisgah National Forest
Gerald Griswold
Greensboro Council Probes City Manager Office
Greensboro city council designated as a committee of the whole to investigate the Office of City Manager C. W. Smedberg. The move followed a motion by Councilman Harry P. Stanley calling for dismissal after Mayor W. S. Sullivan was reelected and inducted.
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W. S. Sullivan
C. W. Smedberg
Harry P. Stanley
Mrs Weigman Named to West Coast Radio Critics Group
Madeleine Dolly Weigman of Los Angeles and formerly of High Point has been named to the Radio Critics Corporation for the west coast. Her first assignment is a Hollywood originating program from Sardi's. She is now a guest columnist in Los Angeles and won a prize from The Enterprise as a 10 year old. Seeding crops important for NC pasture and forage to sustain poultry and livestock, says the North Carolina feed conservation committee amid a threatened feed shortage.
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Dolly) Weigman
Los Angeles
Calif
High Point
Radio Critics Corporation
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Episcopal Diocese Convention Held In Greenville
Ministers and lay delegates gathered for the Eastern North Carolina Diocese annual convention at St Pauls Church in Greenville. The three day meeting was shortened to one day this year with 1402 Leonard a local resident mentioned among attendees. Georgia Anna Concord hosted weekend guests Mrs Anna Kirt and dad. Civic Club note: Business Men's Club meets May 13 at 767 E Washington St hosted by O E Davis with full attendance urged.
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Episcopal Church
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Southeast furniture dealers rally in Charlotte May 18
Southeastern furniture dealers will hold a joint meeting in Charlotte on May 18 joining the Southern Furniture Dealers' Association and the regional division of the National Furniture Dealers' Association. The sessions will be at a local hotel. Hugh Martin, president of the Charlotte Association, announced the event.
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Charlotte
Southeastern Furniture Dealers
Southern Furniture Dealers’ Association
National Furniture Dealers’ Association
Hugh Martin
Charlotte Association
Local Hospitals Observe National Hospital Day
Today May 12 local hospitals observe National Hospital Day with an open house from 1 to 4 PM inviting students to visit for nursing career information. Hospitals cooperate in a May effort to recruit many student nurses, aiming for 65 000 enrollments this year and inviting interested individuals to contact them for details.
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