Rising living costs pressure wage earners in 1941
New York area press statistician Joan L Beckley notes that arms demand and larger payrolls lifted the general price level in 1941, with foods leading the rise. While living costs stay below 1929 levels, wage rates surged, leaving fixed incomes, especially white collar workers, feeling the strain. The discussion touches on Price Administration ceilings and congressional price control debates.
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Joan L. Beckley Area Press
New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Henderson
Congress
Conference Board
Purpose of Civilian Defense In Hempstead
The Hempstead civilian defense council outlines aims to recruit volunteers for local programs and to strengthen morale through useful community service. It functions as a clearing house for training, coordinates recruitment with existing agencies, interviews volunteers, maintains service standards, and reports quarterly on placements and hours served.
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The
Hempstead Civilian Defense Council
USO
Intergroup
Red Cross
Local Defense Council
United States Director of Civilian Defense
Home Building Drops in War
New York report from Standard & Poor’s 1942 construction forecast warns a sharp contraction in new building as wartime requisitions tighten copper, steel, and other materials. F W Dodge data for 37 states predicts total awards around 4.5 billion, about 25 percent below 1941 levels, with residential work most affected though defense housing under $6,000 may still proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard & Poor's Statistical Agency
F. W. Dodge Corp
Defense housing and public works outlook for war effort
The report notes home units costing up to seven thousand five hundred may be allowed under defense priorities as costs rise. War drives high material and labor costs, yet builders still expect sub six thousand dollar homes to be possible. About two billion dollars of low cost defense housing in 1942 appears likely, with some projecting up to two and a half billion as production expands. Public works projects like post offices and federal buildings may see record low construction flow, while industrial plant construction rises. President Roosevelt urges expanding production by building new plants and expanding old ones.
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Roosevelt
Notice of Sales by Mortgagee in Hempstead County Arkansas
The United States mortgagee will sell at Sutton Barn Hempstead County on January 18 1942 between 3 and 5 PM the property of Jim Pasker including two mules Kate and Pet a cow and heifer a wagon two pressure cookers plows planters and related farm equipment to the highest bidder for cash. Also notice for Sam Reed mortgage sale to be held January 13 1942 between 9 AM and 5 PM at Sutton Barn Hempstead County with items Tom and Blue gray horse mules harnesses plows cultivators planters and other farming gear.
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Jim Pasker
United States
Hempstead County
Arkansas
State of
Sutton Barn
Kelly
United States of America
John V. Ferguson
Sam Reed
State
Syracuse
McCormick
John Deere
John’ Deere
J. C. Spring
State of Arkansas
of Hempstead
Pearl
Ada
Kate
Star
Mortgage sale notice in Hempstead County Arkansas 1942
United States mortgagee releases and schedules a public auction at Sutton Barn Hempstead County Arkansas on January 13 1942 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to satisfy the loan. The property includes farm equipment livestock and a cream Jersey cow with specified weights and ages. John V. Ferguson acting county supervisor witnesses the notice.
New Firm Is Good Business For War Time
New York based Defense Blackout Camouflage Co thrives after Uncle Sam declared war. Founder Melvin Wolff explains window and roof treatments to make buildings light-tight using non reflecting paint and blackout frames. He expanded operations as demand surges and also sells blackout supplies and special display lighting ideas.
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Jack Devlin
NER
New York
Blackout
Uncle Sam
Melvin Wolff
Defense Blackout & Camouflage Co
Wolff
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
London
Europe
Hong Kong Ridge Shape and War-Industry Soap Link
A historical note describes Hong Kong as an irregular broken ridge spanning about 11 miles east to west over 32 square miles. It also notes glycerine for war equipment comes from coconut and palm oils, with soap produced as a by-product.
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Hong Kong
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John Pp
Cox Drug Co
Allied
Oklahoma Tire & Supply Co
Bob Elmore
Hope
Perkison’s Jewelry Store
Oriana Ament Boyett
South Main Street
Iron Workers Local Union
Shreveport
Barlow, Hone
Ark
H. H. Phillips
W. B. Williams
Capital Barber Shop
C. C. Bowman & Associates Accountants - Auditors
Prescott
Allen Electrical Service
E. B. L. Helfrich
Keith
Arkansas Machine Specialty CO
Hope, Arkansas
Steinway, Haddorff, Cable, Wurlitzer
Beasleys
Texarkana
Robison
Crepe Jr
Geo. W. Robison & Co
Nashville
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