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Cost of living barely rises as war-time controls ease
Washington reports the cost of living has nearly stood still for the first time since the Korean war began. A Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis shows March 26 to April 15 saw a 0.1 percent rise, the smallest monthly increase since June 1950. Food prices slipped while meats and eggs varied. Other major items such as clothing, fuel, and rent showed modest changes, pushing overall living costs 4.6 percent above the 1935-39 base.
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