OPA policies spark debate on business impact and subsidies
The Washington Bureau analyzes OPA effects on bankruptcies, production, and subsidies. It cites Dun & Bradstreet data showing bankruptcies declined after 1943, argues production rose postwar, and estimates food price consequences if subsidies end. It notes profits across sectors remained high and warns against removing cost absorption policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Dun & Bradstreet
National Manufacturers Association
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Congress
Committee For Economic Development
Dyer Limits on Grodzicki and Munger as 1946 Pitching Bets
Eddie Dyer of the Cardinals worries over Grodzicki and Munger both serving in the war. Grodzicki, from Nanticoke Pennsylvania, has a shrapnel wound but could be a 25 game winner. Munger, in Far East duty, is one of the finest Cardinal pitchers and may return to lead the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Dyer
Cardinals
Eddie
Dyer
Johnny Grodzicki
George Munger
Nanticoke
Pacific
Army
Grodzicki
Columbus
Johnny
Cardinal
Munger
Far East
Feller
Hughson
Ted Williams
Wakefield
Greenberg
DiMaggio
Keller
Phil Cavarretta
Tommy Holmes
Crochet motif tells of linen borders and pineapple edge
The description notes a magic effect on plain linens with embroidered flower borders in natural colors and a pineapple crochet edge. The crochet motif can be used in three ways. Pattern 795 includes a transfer of six motifs averaging 414 by 12 inches and crochet directions.
Curtain Rod Care and Handy Panholder Trick
Wax ordinary floor wax on curtain rods to prevent rust and aid sliding. Panholders often get lost. attach one to each end of a tape and wear as a neck pendant so they are reachable when needed.
Stain Removal Tip With Lemon Juice and Salt
To remove perspiration stains from white clothes dampen the garments with lemon juice and salt before placing them in soapy water. This vintage method uses natural acids and abrasives to lift discoloration from fabrics.
Fern Care Tip Sparks Green Fern Foliage
A garden hint suggests mixing a teaspoon of household ammonia with one quart of water and pouring the solution over ferns to deepen their green color. The method targets lusher leaves and a more vibrant appearance in houseplants.
Potato Cooking Adage Promotes Halved Potatoes
A kitchen tip urges cutting large potatoes in half before baking to save fuel. The saying half a potato well done is better than a whole potato half done emphasizes efficiency in cooking.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Hague
Oklahoma
Tito
U. S
Richard C. Patterson Jr
Marshal Tito
Federative Peoples Republic of Yugoslavia
Ruma
Ambassador Patterson
Arthur H. Compton
Washington University
St. Louis
Atlantic City
N. J
Ol’ Dobbin
Wendell M. Stanley
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Princeton,n. J
Japan
Lewis J. Valentine
New York City
United States
General MacArthur
Valentine
Washington
Walter Shead
WNU
Eye St
N. W
House
Bob Feller
Joe DiMaggio
Tex Hughson
Joe Gordon
Bobby Doerr
Bill Dickey
Phil Rizzuto
Johnny Mize
Hank Greenberg
Dick Wakefield
Spud Chandler
Charlie Keller
Johnny Beazley
Howie Pollet
Peewee Reese
Pete Reiser
Country Slaughter
Terry Moore
Dave Ferriss
Dom DiMaggio
George Selkirk
Hve
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Fixaco
Atte
Iters New
Shayne
Mrs. Peters Serum Co
McGee St
Kansas City
Missouri
U.S
Lafayette County
Boone
A.H. Meinershagen
Higginsville
ITO
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