Understanding the Living Cost Index in Plain English
James Marlow explains how the government compiles the living cost index used to gauge price changes for items families buy monthly. He details data gathering by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including food price checks by housewives, rent and other items by BLS agents, and the inclusion of items like cars, fuel, and medical care.
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James Marlow
Washington
March
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Revision of BLS index raises living costs 7.8 percent
The revised Bureau of Labor Statistics index, issued last Friday, shows living costs as of Jan 15 1951 up 7.8 percent since Jan 15 1950. Shifts emphasize gas and electricity for heating, TV and radio sets, with items like coal weighted lower. Food up 13.2 percent, house furnishings 12.3, rent 2.9, clothing 7.3, fuel 2.4, miscellaneous 4.5.
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the News
Frederick
Thurday
BLS
One Killed Every 18 Hours In Maryland
Maryland traffic study shows one death every 18 hours and a injury every 42 minutes in 1950. Most accidents occur on straight leveled roads with many on Saturdays and during 5 to 6 pm. Male drivers predominate. 25 to 34 year olds have the most crashes. 3 to 9 year olds the most pedestrian incidents.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
County and State Bills Consider Standard Time All Year
Other County and State offices in the Court House. Other bills introduced yesterday would establish standard time the year around in Washington County and authorize increased.
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Court House
Washington County
Sheriff Proposes Deputies Pay and Auto Allowance
A proposal in Washington County suggests paying sheriff's deputies with an expense account and auto allowance. The plan outlines compensation and reimbursement benefits for county law enforcement personnel.
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Sheriff's
Washington County
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