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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
6
Harold S. Collins, CPA official from the Cleveland regional OPA office, explains the Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 to Raleigh area business leaders. The act sets ceiling prices equal to March levels and requires price transparency to curb inflation and protect war production.
A speech by Collins outlines how a wartime price ceiling will work with March to May base prices, top price rules from competitors, and required supplier records. He notes exemptions for certain commodities and services, public disclosure of March sales, and enforcement through OPA investigations under Regulation No 1.
The government egg buying program will extend to the South Parkersburg plant of the Ohio Valley Cooperative Association tomorrow. Purchases for the Agricultural Marketing Administration will occur there every Tuesday and Friday until about June 30.
The Carolina Super Market on Crab Orchard Road was named a winner in a national $20,000 Ivory Soap display contest. Posey Rhodes, operator of the market, said one case of Ivory was judged among the nation’s best. Two hundred winners were selected nationwide, marking an outstanding retail merchandising performance for the area.
CHICAGO The international livestock exposition the North Americas largest agricultural show will not be held this year due to transportation demands for the war effort. Directors announced the cancellation of the 42 year old barnyard world fair after a Washington opposition to large expositions. Last year the eight day event drew 12000 to 14000 animals from across the U S and Canada and attracted about 1300000 in cash for exhibitors.
The statement provides an average depth of the ocean below sea level at 12 450 feet. This value represents a global mean depth used in oceanography. The figure aggregates bathymetric measurements from multiple ocean basins to estimate overall seabed depth.
Outline with cloves. Coat rest of ham thinly with peanut butter. Top with bread crumbs. Brown as directed. Sift 6 cups flour with 3 tbsp baking powder and 1 tbsp salt. Cut in Bake-Rite shortening. Keep cold. When needed, add milk to make a soft dough. Usually 1 to 1 1/4 cups milk per 244 cups mix. Can be doubled.
A county wide bond sales drive announces a public meeting next Tuesday night in the Memorial Building. B E Carter chairs the committee with C G Peregoy and W R Fugitt, civilian defense officials, planning the open meeting. George W Bright will choose the speaker. The 75 member county committee seeks full participation and features a payroll purchase plan for Victory stamps and bonds. Local groups like the Kiwanis Club and Raleigh County Bank have enrolled, with more urging employers to participate. A government sponsored moving picture will be shown soon to boost sales.
A Raleigh County committee outlines efforts to meet the May goal of investing 90,600 dollars in War Savings Bonds and stamps, detailing actions to boost purchases and participation among residents and organizations.
Dr Daniel Poling of Philadelphia told the West Virginia Minister's Conference that the church as an instrument has more at stake in this war than any other agency He said the church must not be a recruiting agency but provide a moral and spiritual foundation and that freedom winning entails doing good to enemies and embracing Christ s peace after evil.
A country-wide plan proposes quotas for every county based on past purchases. The measure aims to allocate resources and regulate distribution nationwide. Officials argue it will ensure fairness and efficiency across regions.
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture powder as a solution for loose false teeth. It claims the product secures plates without gummy taste, is alkaline, and can be bought at any drug store.
In a simple ceremony Britain's ambassador received back with interest the 1729 gift from Queen Caroline to Thomas Lee of Virginia. The funds aided rebuilding Stratford Hall after criminals burned his home. The Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, led by Mrs. Charles D. Lanier, presented $1,600 to Lord Halifax for use in restoring homes harmed by crime.
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