Marked currency shifts fuel inflationary fears in US policy
The piece argues foreign currencies like the krona and Canadian dollar have weakened the dollar, pushing prices up despite a large peacetime budget. It discusses inflation, production delays, OPA changes, and doubts about stabilizing policy as Congress handles Truman’s nearly 40 billion dollar budget and a British loan.
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Congress
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House
Senate
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OPA
Girds for Peace AAF Anniversary Showcases Air Power History
The Army Air Forces marked its 39th anniversary with a call to duty and a shift toward jet propulsion. It highlights wartime growth to 2,383,000 personnel and 64,591 aircraft, plus vast fuel use, bomb tonnage, and the role of radar, WACs, and aces while noting rapid expansion of bases and shift to new technology for national security.
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D. C
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U.S
Carl Spaatz
Of we Po: Fliers and Flying Airport Chatter
Reports on surplus Arlington airport sale to the chamber of commerce and various aviation notes including a crop dusting plane flip near LaSalle Colorado and pilots taking to the air. Other items mention Jondahl's airport leadership in Glasgow Montana and tree planting by air in Oregon.
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Arlington Airport
Arlington Heights
Ill
Chamber of Commerce
DuMac Air Service
LaSalle
Colo
Dean Boyd
Willow Hill
Taylorcraft
Robert S. Jondahl
Glasgow, Mont
Oregon State Forestry Department
Great Tillamook Burn
Polk County
Youth Council Sparks Richfield Springs Civic Rise
Richfield Springs youth leaders formed a town council over three years ago to address present day problems and civic improvement. They organized community projects, studied local history, supported a carnival and Christmas charity, and aim to boost tourism while honoring the past.
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Richfield Springs
Upstate New York
American Legion
New York State
Canadaraga Lake
Texas Politicians Slow in Own Towns
In Taylor Texas two county politicians Mr A and Mr B campaign by visiting each other towns. Each reports talking to 100 voters and 90 promise to vote for them, highlighting mutual bragging and contested local races.
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Texas
Taylor
Williamson County
Mr. A
Mr. B
Sewing Circle Patterns for Juniors Dress
Pattern focus on Jean Whisted and Siat Stock Sidad Sutton designs for junior wear. Highlights include wide shoulders and a narrow waist silhouette. Includes dress pattern guidance suitable for sewing circle projects and home sewers.
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Siat
Sidad Sutton
America
Two Year Old Donna Jean Stuns Guests With Speech
In Cranston Rhode Island Donna Jean Stabile two years old engages visitors with extended sentences and a vocabulary beyond typical for her age. She also uses a clever self-advantage in doll games claiming she always wins, a habit learned from playing against her father.
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Cranston
R. I
Thomas Stabile
Donna Jean
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