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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1945
Page
9
Washington May 25 The growers ceiling price for early apples of the 1945 crop has been increased 68 cents a bushel from 2.85 to 3.55 the OPA announcer said in a press release.
The notice states a 1 cent per pound rise in retail ceilings effective tomorrow and running through June 20, impacting prices for shoppers and vendors. The proclamation specifies the temporary adjustment and its limited enforcement window.
Albuquerque residents complained of a sulfur odor after a new gas well was tapped and its contents pumped into the city mains before officials realized the well did not produce natural gas. May 29 report notes gas and electric company officials identified the odor as sulfur gas.
A Maryland Farm Industry Conference at Hotel Alexander featured Dr. Byrd urging national cooperation and understanding of U S history to unite industry, agriculture, and business. He warned against cheap foreign raw materials and called for fair profits for all workers while boosting production efficiency to lower consumer prices. Roy F Weagly and others discussed air transport effects, veteran employment, and debt reduction with County Agent Mark Miller moderating.
A cablegram to Mr and Mrs J Frank Ridenour in Hagerstown from Oslo confirms the safety of Grace Hall Loe's family in Norway. The Loe family includes Mr Loe and two children, with Grace Hall Loe formerly from Hagerstown. This follows the restoration of U S Norway cable and radio service after the German invasion.
Memorial Day tribute programs on NBC extend to 1 30 a m with a two hour finale featuring War Bond activities. Highlights include Memorial Day features on American Shrines and Cemeteries, segments from Europe and the Pacific, and performances by Judy Vinson and Fred Waring. CBS and NBC schedule evenings with Bob Hope Judy Garland and Jack Benny among others.
SAPULPA Okla May 29 Vernard McKinney and Doc Maness were chased by a bull while fishing and jumped a fence then ran again. They later found the fence section open at both ends hindered direct communication with the Lee family for nearly four years.
Birmingham, May 29. Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler urged boys to obtain maximum education before entering professional baseball. He told Hot L. Thomas, director of athletics for public schools, that he discussed with major league representatives, and noted clubs may sign a performer before finish school to prevent losing him to others.
Fort Worth Texas May 29 P One of the richest golf events will open in 1946 at Colonial Country Club for the Colonial National Owen invitation. The 72 hole stroke play over four days limits to 36 players 24 pros and 12 amateurs. No entry fee no clubhouse charges and the winner will receive about 3500 with other prizes to beat low scores. Windsor Castle note appears as unrelated historical fact.
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