Food prices rise again despite wage hopes
Labor Department figures show a $24.47 basket of groceries, up from $10 before World War II and $21.15 at the start of the Korean War. Officials warn costs will climb further, as prices for 14 foods increased with Office of Price Administration approval. The 1950 basket now buys only the first six items from the August 1939 list, highlighting higher living costs.
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Washington
Labor Department
Office of Price Administration
Itchy Pimples Relief With Peterson's Ointment
Advert reads a skin care remedy for itching from external causes including pimples and eczema. It promotes Peterson's Ointment as soothing and fast acting, claims improved skin and comfort, and notes 40c at druggists with money back if not delighted.
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Opening Three Bid Types in Bridge Strategy
Barclay on Bridge discusses how a three bid can show either a strong balanced hand or a long suit used defensively. It contrasts veteran players’ use of the bid with a new partnership scenario and examines how misreading the bid can cost tricks and points.
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Eisenhower faces early tests as candidate after arrival
Washington June 2 Gen Eisenhower returns from the plane smiling and vigorous ready to run for president at 61 after 37 years in the army. Taft attacks him on foreign policy. Democrats may challenge him. Republicans too. Critics and newsmen watch for clear domestic positions and possible nomination. A separate crash report notes a traffic accident in Vermilion County with a child injured. Ancient chroniclers recall Sheba Queen visit to Solomon.
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Eisenhower
Columbia University
Tait
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Taft
Yemen
Arabian Peninsula
Saba
Sheba
Solomon
Girl Seriously Hurt by Auto Near Clinton Ind
Irma Green, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Green of Lyford, was critically injured at 6 30 Sunday evening when struck by an automobile driven by Miss Helen Ga
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Clinton
Ind
Irma Green
Leo Green
Lyford
Helen Ga
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