Meat Scandals Rise in Federal Probe Across Cities
Federal prosecutors target major Chicago packers and 19 salesmen in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide drive against gray market and tie in practices in meat distribution. Investigators say illegal payments, scrip deals, and above ceiling pricing squeezed independents and kept retail prices high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Office of Price Administration
The
Treasury
OPA
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Uncle Sam
Packers Fear Advance Knowledge Of OPA Price Changes
Officials warn a grave spoilage risk if the packers foresee price schedule shifts under OPA. The text notes concern that advance knowledge could lead to shortages or manipulation of supplies.
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OPA
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Franco Faces Shortage Of Vital Items In Spain
Madrid Sept 15 Franco faces growing economic strain as drought cripples wheat and power, threatening a winter food shortage and reduced industrial output. Government eyes proposals from monarchists for regime evolution while press notes wheat and coal imports, sugar gaps, and ration cuts loom.
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Alburn
Madrid
United Nations
Spain
Franco
Rodrigo Vivar
Salange
State Party
Argentina
Coach Moss quits Western Military to seek better opportunities
Alton, Ill. navy veteran William G. Moss resigns as football coach at Western Military Academy to pursue a boxing career. He says coaching requires constant moving as success prompts offers and failure leads to departure, leaving him always on the go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ill
William G. Moss
Western Military Academy
Coal Shortages Mark 1945 Transition Strain in Franco Era
The text describes severe coal supply issues in 1945 with only 12 000 tons received monthly amid power shortages. It notes rolling stock shortages and deterioration of equipment. Coal collection rose from 7 500 tons annually before 1936 to 11 600 000 tons in 1944 while imports fell from 1 000 000 to 100 000 tons in 1944.
National Dog Week Observed with Obedience and Care Aims
National Dog Week runs September 16 to 22 as the 18th consecutive observance. The program promotes proper care and training, lead control on public property, and wartime postwar care, with Robert L. Ripley as General Chairman and a roster of prominent supporters from veterinary, humane, and scouting circles.
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Robert L
Ripley
America
Bob Becker
Chicago Tribune
James Farquharson
American Veterinary Medical Association
Harry S. Caesar
Dogs For Defense, Inc
Sydney H. Coleman
American Humane’ Association
James E
Ordnance Workers Record Mortar and Shell Production
Boston officials report civilian ordnance workers achieved record production with 16 million 105mm shells fired in three years and eight malfunctions, 3.85 million 155mm shells with one malfunction, and Europe ammo use at 1.33 million 90mm rounds with one malfunction. Hydrogen peroxide output exceeded 15 million pounds in early 1945 and rubber carbon black surpassed 200 million pounds in the same period.
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Boston
SNS
H. B. Sheets
Boston Ordnance District
Europe
TRAINER S GUIDELINES FOR DOGS KILLING ABILITIES
Training notes outline do not punish when angry do not chase or surprise bite prevent self protection avoid leash punishment and nagging require rest after eating enforce discipline briefly correct disobedience but maintain patience and consistency to avoid repeated misdeeds or accidental bites.
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James Cales
Laurie Cales Bernstein
Ethan Bernstein
Cales
James Cales, Jr
Home Service Department
Duke
Power Ng
Alburn West
Albuquerque
Associated Press
W. A. Bivins
Missouri
Senator West
Alaska
London
Ordnance
United States
Jake
Wachovia
Wachovia Protection
Federal Deposit Insurame
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
F. D.lc
Carolinas
Service
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