Price Trends Show Restraint Amid Lower Demand
The federal reserve board reports prices are at a steadier level as demand weakens since the war. Consumers save more and spend less after tax while business slows. Department store sales fall below last year for two weeks, and general retail gains fade. Construction starts drop since April, signaling buyer resistance to high prices. Weather and late Christmas shopping may also affect the sentiment.
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North Carolina Weather Forecast
Mostly cloudy with little temperature change. Occasional rain possible tonight and Wednesday. West portion sees the start as a front moves through. Calendar notes show sunrise at 7 00 and sunset at 5 08.
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GMC Truck and Panel Prices Rise in Detroit
General Motors on Monday raised prices for GMC truck chassis by 90 to 175 dollars and added 10 dollars to cab costs. Panel bodies also increased by 50 dollars. M. D. Douglas cited higher manufacturing costs as the reason. Use quick frozen fruits promptly after defrosting.
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Red Dean Promotes Communism Stir in Our Land
A critical Puritan editor surveys Red Dean's visit warning that the Church of England's leader answers to government not God. He notes U S labor and CIO conventions show anti communist strains and cites Admiral Standley's warning of internal danger while tossing a banana salad anecdote at the end.
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CIO Convention Trials Stir Labor Politics in Portland
Morse delivers keynote at the Portland convention calling for Wagner Act revisions to curb employer and union excesses. He urges mandatory good faith bargaining and compulsory settlement of jurisdictional strikes while supporting repeal of Taft-Hartley provisions including the non communist oath.
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Saving China Would Cost Five Billion
The plan would add a third purpose to provide large quantities of consumer goods for Chinese civilians to curb hoarding and black market activity. U S estimates total wartime and postwar aid to China at about 3.6 billion dollars, including lend lease and military and economic aid. The current program requests 400 million dollars.
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Quick Fruit Cream Pie With Apricots Or Peaches
Prepare a graham cracker shell. Fill with chopped apricots or peaches and a light layer of whipped cream. Top with orange segments or pineapple pieces for a bright festive finish. Serve chilled.
Exchange Club Deliberates U S Coal Output And Trade
D W Hunter, a local coal and ice dealer, spoke to the Exchange club about national coal production, distribution, and exports. He cited 660 million tons annually in the United States, 7 percent shipped abroad, and rising electricity demand, noting wage growth in mines and global comparisons with England, Western Germany, Russia and Siberia. Charter night plans for Hickory Exchange club and a ladies night on December 10 were announced.
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Southern Bell asks rate increase to boost revenue
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph seeks approval from the state utilities commission to raise annual gross revenue by 2.667 million dollars. The company filed no specific rate schedule, asking the commission to set increases as it deems reasonable.
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Words of the Wise on social rank and merit
A quotation attributed to Cooper contrasts how people perceive differences with inferiors versus superiors. It notes we misjudge merits we do not understand and hints at humility in recognizing true merit among those above us.
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King George postpones tour as doctors treat foot ailment
The ailing King George VI, who turns 53 in December, delays a planned mid January voyage with Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret to Australia and New Zealand. Five doctors have been treating him for more than a week after he reported loss of feeling in his right foot and new pain.
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