Regulation drives price controls in wartime America
The Emergency Price Control Act of 1942 set general maximums, effective March peak levels. adjustments allow lower prices. Exceptions apply when supply is nature governed, as with fresh fish or seasonal produce. With 1.7 million retailers, expect initial confusion but aim for stability in essentials like food and shelter. Local stores and firms listed show the broad scope of affected commerce.
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Barkey's Market
Day's Hardware & Music Store
Elyria Furniture Co
the Fashion
The
Fitch Co
Fulton
Peter Ferraro
Gerber’s Market
W. T. Grant Co
Jack & Jill Shop
King's Shoe Store
Maytag Elyria Co
C. H. Merthe Co
Miller United
Mutual Credit Clothing Co
Nobil's Shoe Store
Ohio Public Service Co
Ostroy Shoe Co
the Bighee Co
Spike's Food Market
Sy's Master Market
United Shop
Wagner
Welsh