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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
11
Baltimore November 16 complaints grow over turkey fees amid holiday season price ceilings. OPA official McCormick says county agents sent ceiling lists and urged turkey growers to comply with regulations.
Washington reports no coffee shortage, with officials stating price hikes would raise living costs. The Office of Price Administration and War Food Administration ruled against price breaks on this vital weekly item. Six weeks earlier imports nearly stopped as South American shippers sought higher prices, but a Brazil pact promised 1,000,000 bags monthly.
St Louis Nov 16 workers' nervous conditions in war plants linked to boogie woogie music at factories. Dr Robert V Seliger Baltimore psychiatrist reported 7 cases treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital clinic. He said noise and crowding in large plants made some workers unable to adjust and shifted to different tasks.
Britain in Commons Churchill argues Allies must boost export trade after defeating Germany. He says Japan must be defeated first, then resources shift to civilian production and strengthening industry to win export markets.
President Roosevelt calls reports that blood plasma given to aid wounded soldiers a lie and urges citizens to report spreaders to the FBI. He labels the claim as an unqualified falsehood and warns of enemy propaganda aimed at hindering the war effort.
William H. Eden vice president of American Stores told Judge Ganey the firm cannot comply with all OPA regulations as defense opens an OPA suit alleging meat price gouging. He cited 50 steak cuts under rationing and noted HQ orders to obey the law. Company had multi-state stores and rising sales figures through 1943 with large meat departments. Suit remains active as testimony continues. A divorce suit by Pauline C Sonifrank against Boyd Sonifrank was dismissed by plaintiffs counsel in Circuit Court.
Hood College launches the Sixth War Loan Drive with a goal to surpass last year's tally of $1,600. The campaign runs through December 7, highlighting bonds and stamps in Alumnae Hall and on campus as part of the national drive.
Last year the quota was $5,000 and the students and faculty surpassed it by reaching $10,300. On Monday night a special dine service aimed to back the campus initiative as Miss Margaret Whitehead led the effort in Upper Montclair New Jersey. St. Paul and parish committees organized stamps sales and publicity duties to support the National War Loan Drive.
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