Edson Reports Big HoldUp in U S Silver Bloc
U S silver stockpiles and market supplies are strained as shortages loom in car silver film and photography trades. A complex web involving Congress the Treasury Mint and price ceilings undercuts the world silver market and U S reserves. The stockpile peaked prewar and a silver act subsidized price support boosted holdings to over three billion ounces before wartime demand surged.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
U. 5
Treasury
Mint
U.S
U. S
Willi
Silver policy battles loom over wartime reserves and prices
The article outlines U S silver stock usage during and after World War II, noting large allocations for atomic programs and foreign loans, a price ceiling under OPA, and a 1945 Green Act that allowed sale of government silver to back currency. It details residual reserves and proposed extensions by Senator Green and others amid rising demand and legislative maneuvering.
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Uising Industries
Theodore Francis Green
Rhodereland
Gyge” Siver
Busjian
Bec
Treasury
U. S
Marines Officer Staff to Visit Ashland for Counseling
Maj. Charles H. Cowtos rehabilitation officer of the Ninth Marine district and staff will visit Ashland Friday to counsel former marines on war service problems. He urges interested veterans to meet at the Henry Clay Hotel and contact staff during his stay to discuss rights benefits and civilian life adjustment.
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Charles H. Cowtos
Warner
Henry Clay
Hotel Anvites
Maj. Cowles
Ninth Marine District
Jreludes
Raidwestern
Middle
Morehead to pay street improvement bill dispute
In Morehead Kentucky a judgment orders payment of 26410.52 to Kretfle Bros Newport contractors for street work. The case involved property owner assessments, city withholding funds, and court approval amid disputes over shared costs and valuation caps.
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Guy of Head
Agakiee
Kretfle Brox
Newport
Pudge OW
O'Neal
Ecal
Rowen
Geir “Pope
Fle Bros
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