Period of Confusion in Congress on Price Controls and Inflation
The article notes two weeks of potential market confusion as the Defense Production Act and wage controls face new legislation. Prices frozen since June 30 by OPS may thaw by OPS decision, while inventories rise sharply and consumer buying remains slow. Labor and farm groups clash over price ceilings, Korea peace talks influence inflation expectations, and home loans rise with record mortgage debt.
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Office of Price Stabilization
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United States
Veterans ask questions on war service claims and VA process
Questions from readers about disability claims timing response delays and beneficiary changes. Answers note no time limit for filing WWI claims, incomplete identification delaying replies, changing beneficiaries requires written VA notice, and wartime compensation is not subject to creditor seizure.
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Ohio
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Saundersville
Tenn. A. No
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I Was an American Spy on Screen and in Life
Ann Dvorak stars as Claire in I Was an American Spy based on INEZ GERHARD LAIRE PHILLIPS’s memoirs. The film portrays the wartime heroism of a U S spy in Manila during World War II and earned the Medal of Freedom for its subject.
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Manila
Sardi
Ann Dvorak
Claire
Allied Artists
Ilona Massey Finds Role in Escape to Paradise
Ilona Massey, inactive in film since 1949, pursues radio and stage work. In Escape to Paradise she plays a returning actress who reclaims jewels she left behind when fleeing Vienna after the war.
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Ilona Massey
Paradise
Vienna
Julia Adams Shines in Bend of the Snake Lead
Julia Adams transitions from her film debut in Bright Victory to a starring role in Bend of the Snake a Universal International release. James Stewart and Arthur Kennedy head the cast.
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Julia Adams
James Stewart
Arthur Kennedy
All Day Sing At Renfro Valley Draws Fans From New Mexico Texas
John Lair hosts Renfro Valley All Day Sing with restored valley buildings south of Lexington. Thousands gather to sing hymns ballads and folk songs for twenty four hours making the trip worthwhile.
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New Mexico
Texas
Renfro Valley
John Lair
Lexington
Actor Noah Beery Jr Buys 700 Acre Tehachapi Ranch
Noah Beery Jr joins actors turned ranchers by purchasing 700 acres in Tehachapi California to raise grain. He notes a previous smaller walnut farm counts as a farm, not a ranch, in his plans.
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George Montgomery
Texas Rangers
Columbia
Tehachapi
Calif
Samuel Goldwyn signs Loesser for Hans Christian Andersen
Samuel Goldwyn engages Frank Loesser to write music and lyrics for Hans Christian Andersen starring Danny Kaye and Moira Shearer. Loesser, composer of many hits, won an Oscar last year for Baby Its Cold Outside.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Frank Loesser
Danny Kaye
Moira Shearer
Loesser
Mel Torme Faces Rehearsal Delay With Traffic Aid
Mel Torme arrived late for a rehearsal of TV's Top Tunes after claiming a traffic jam delayed him. Producer Lee Cooley doubted the excuse and a traffic policeman accompanied Torme to the studio to back him up, while Peggy Lee remained skeptical.
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Mel Torme
Lee Cooley
Peggy Lee
War veteran to get complete modern farm in one day
Frank Flees, a 27 year old ex marine who lost an eye, will see a fully equipped farm built on his undeveloped land in one day September 12. State and federal agencies plus neighbors, veterans, contractors, and farmers donate labor and materials for the demonstration project featuring a house barn 65 fenced acres water reservoir and wood lots.
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Exmarine
Guam
Flees
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