Postwar durable goods prices expected to rise 15 to 35 percent
Washington sources say first new cars refrigerators washing machines and other durable goods will cost 20 to 35 percent more than prewar equivalents. Radio sets may rise less sharply. Higher wages material costs and taxes drive the increase while the pace of reconversion could push prices higher or lower.
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Washington
Office of
Op.a
W.E.B
OFA
Radio Seis
Republicans Fill Vacancies in Raleigh County Ticket
The Raleigh county Republican committee met in Blayd M. Sayre’s office and filled five vacancies for the upcoming election. Nominees include Mose Parsley and Hatcher for justices of the peace in Trap Hill district, Elbert Afon and Dess McGinnis for constables, and J. A. Meador to fill a vacancy in the Richmond district justice race. The short term constable seat in Lone district remains without a candidate.
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Raleigh County
Republican Executive Committee
Blayd M. Sayre
Rainan
Buresberg
Roy Ledge
Centers To Aid Veterans Set Up In Counties
Centers to aid returning veterans will be set up in counties in West Virginia by September. The program, led by Carl G. Bachmann, will reference agencies in Charlestown, Weirton, Morgantown, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, and others to guide veterans to suitable government services.
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Ene Asefitiatadd
Schaarton
Cenjiers
Loveny
Virginia
Carl G. Bac Hilidtin
Bachmann
Charléaign
Weirton
Murghntown
Clacks Guts
Mattinsburg
Silce
Bachan
U. S
Atert
Veteraine Administration
Witt da
Barbour
Rendolph
Mineral
Bonth
West Virginia
Dorsey Hall Fight Leads to Balcony Brawl in Hollywood
Hollywood report details a double bill altercation on a hotel balcony. Dorsey and Jon Hall clashed resulting in Dorsey with a bruised nose and Hall nursing facial cuts. Barney Oldfield and Prince Mike Romanoff also involved in a separate melee with blows exchanged.
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Ascuciditd
Hollywood
Holhyrwood
Tommy Dorsey
Jon Hall
Dorsey
Hall
Tommy
Pat Dane
Hallo
Barney Oldfield
Mike” Romanoff
Romanoff
Oldfield
Allies Plan Three-Way Occupation Of Germany
The European Advisory Commission proposes dividing Germany into zones for Russian British and American control after the war. French and other Allied forces would have symbolic participation. A joint Berlin commission would supervise cooperative administration and equal justice for Germans.
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Gethier
Reich
European Advisory Commission
Matts
Germany
Berlin
Ste
Wauhop Ends 31 Month Overseas Service
Mr and Mrs C G Wauhup of Quy Aelvue lane receive word son Staff Sgt James Wauhup returns home tomorrow after 31 months overseas with the Air Forces pursuit squadron. He served in Australia and New Guinea and called his parents late Friday night.
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Mig. C. G. Wauhup
Quy Aelvue Lane
Spi
Janes Wauhup
Spi Warhop
Air Forces
Australia
New Guinea
Farmers 10 Attend Farm Bureau Meeting in Raleigh Region
Readable fragments show ten farmers plan to attend the annual Farm Bureau convention from Thomas offices to Jackson’s Mill. Delegates include Harper Road area members and local officials like Joe Taynr Bare au. alternates named Stover, Daniels, Harvey, and Noah Crotty. County dairy representatives to also attend.
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Raleigh Canats
HB. Thomas
Farm Bureaus Aid Tornado Victims in Eight Counties
Morgantown reports Connecticut county farm bureaus raise funds totaling $2,600 for rehabilitation of tornado struck farmers in eight counties. Beneficiaries include Brooke, Marion, Harrison, Valon, and others across the state.
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Morgantown
Bares
Saertnia
Connecticut
Leland Bouth
Beret Saintoby
iBrooke
Marion
Harrison
Vaylon
Surviving Nips on Guam Dig In for Last-Ditch Defense
Surviving Japanese defenders on Guam dig in for a last stand as American forces close in. Reports describe heavy combat along east and west coasts, with tanks, artillery, and air power pressing toward entrenched positions and preparing for a final push.
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Guam
Charles Parnot
Conollys
Navy
NATO Beach
Per
Fumen Bay
Sassawan
Serwin HH
Silvertiern
Ete
Mian Bay Lines
Lor
Maj. Gan
Andrew de Brice
Vex
Tue Ab Vibert
Ara Divivvohy
Sid
Henetay
Guays
Fan Ho Wate
Shemt
Biz
Sinprican
Carefi
Peterson’s Eczema Ointment Promises Relief and Money Back
A vintage advertisement touts Peterson’s Ointment for eczema and itching skin. It claims quick relief from itching cracking and rash with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, highlighting its effectiveness and popularity in period health ads.
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Peterson
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