Food price probe finds no just ground for high costs
Washington reports the first congressional price probe finds food shortages misrepresented, prices unusually high in many cities, and a pattern of delayed shipments. It urges nationwide marketing reform and direct producer to consumer delivery while noting speculative factors and rising costs in urban living.
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America to Dictate World Food Supply
Reports from Washington describe plans for an American led control over food production and distribution in the Allied nations. The proposal envisions a director general of food for each country with the U S president at the head, shaping global wartime food policy and logistics. The talks also cover broader Allied cooperation and the involvement of France, Britain, and others in war management.
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Saving Daylight Gains Support in Detroit
Detroit adopts daylight saving with strong push from the More Daylight club and the Detroit Board of Commerce. Opposition mainly from transportation interests eases as the additional hour of daylight benefits residents and business alike. In New York, figures show England will save about 12.9 million dollars in energy this year by using an extra hour of sunlight.
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Cleveland Doctors Find Daylight Plan Boosts Health
Cleveland physicians report that using early daylight has added about 181 hours of sunlight to the average citizen and boosted health through more outdoor activity. They say health improves when people use sunlight for daily activities.
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Clock Slogan Advocates Daylight Change In Detroit
In Detroit on April 26 the More Daylight club used a slogan to spur support for daylight saving. The line stated we rise at dawn and retire at night, work by the clock, and eat when the clock says go.
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Cleveland Keeps Central Time Despite Ohio Statute
Cleveland officials state central time remains the legal standard for enforcment of state laws despite attempts to harmonize with Ohio daylight time. W. S. Fitzgerald, city law director, says no extra legislation has reconciled the conflict and county courts still operate under central time.
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Freezone Corn Remedy for Foot Pain
A Cincinnati man promotes Freezone as a cheap corn remover. Apply a few drops to the corn to shrivel and loosen it quickly, with no irritation to surrounding tissue. Cut out the notice and have Father try the remedy to prevent infection.
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Father
State laws ease conduct of business in central time
Fragmentary text notes no practical difficulties encountered due to state laws. It references central time in conducting business and implies smooth operations without legal obstacles.
Boston Chamber weighs daylight saving advance
The Boston Chamber of Commerce is investigating the advisability of advancing clocks to give Boston residents an extra hour of daylight. Local officials and business leaders consider potential economic and social benefits, with a decision expected after review.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Broadway High School Spring Show Promises Colorful Acts
The Girls' and Boys' clubs of Broadway high school present a Friday evening revue titled Passing Whime along with The Triumph of Pauline sketch, a military drill, and songs in the school auditorium. The Parent-Teachers Association backs the performance.
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Will Move Barn to Plant More Spuds
Councilman Bolton and the public safety committee dispose of a petition from 38th Ave and N Linden residents seeking removal of the city barn next to Fire Station No 9 The committee recommends the barn be removed Julius Day jokes he will plant and plow spuds on the lot confirming the plan to relocate the barn
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Public Safety Committee
38Th Ave
N. Linden
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