Cigarette Crisis Also Hits Italians in Rome
In Rome American cigarettes are scarce with black market sales thriving. Prices range from 340 to 228 lire per pack, about 12 to 15 dollars, as a contact system moves packs through intermediaries. English and South American brands appear alongside seized or repackaged stock, while soldiers report receiving one pack daily.
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Rock of Ages Sentenced to One Day in Jail Per Cigarette Parcel
A man received one day in jail for each cigarette package he sent via a messenger to inform his wife he would be away three days. Jail attendants who opened the parcel uncovered additional packs of cigarettes.
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Washington's Birthday Observed by Local Agencies and Events
Hoosick Falls marks Washington's Birthday with a full holiday for the Peoples First National and Railway Express. Post office windows close early. parcel post and afternoon mails handled. Obituary notes Isaac Baker of Eagle Bridge. Public schools close due to fuel shortage. St Marys Academy and Cheney Library open. Masonic card party and dance planned with Hynick's Orchestra. Service member notes list local personnel and injuries. St Marys Auxiliary social set. George Washington party organized by Madelen Reinfurt committee.
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Cambridge events and elections planned in Cambridge area
Cambridge announces a birthday card party sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution at the Historical House. A Union Lenten Service at United Presbyterian Church features Paul Graham on The Comforting Touch of Jesus. Red Cross War Fund Drive opens March 1 with canvassers secured. Village caucus set for Feb 28 at Engine Point from 2 to 6 pm. two mayoral candidates remain.
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Averill Park Notes From Local Meetings And Events
Averill Park Fire Co and their wives attend a dinner at the engine house today at 7:30 pm followed by games after supper. The Community Lenten service at the Methodist Church is tonight at 7:30 pm with Rev John Wilson of Ezcie Methodist Church as speaker. The Senior Class dance at Central School auditorium will be tomorrow from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am. Orion Evans is confined at home with injuries to his right arm from a fall on the ice. An all day meeting of Averill Park Fhre Red Cross is at the engine house today starting 10:30 am.
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Averill Park- Sarid Lake
Fest Sand Lake Socials and 4-H Clinker News
Fest Sand Lake hosted Mrs Warren Rescott and guests Mrs Strong of Long Island and Mrs Calfa of Newark while the Cackle and Crow 4-H Clinker met at West Sand Lake School this week. Arrangements were made to collect waste paper after school and on Saturdays in West Sand Lake and nearby areas.
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Fred. Strong
Long Island
Savard Calfa
Newark
West Sand Lake
LekeS for Twirl Axes At Chanute Field
Harold F. Emrica a Kansas City student soldier stationed at Chanute Field spends spare time twirling axes. His hobby features three pound two headed steel axes with a knob carved on the end for a firmer grip.
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Kansas City
Sugar allotments cut for home canning season
The OPA tightened sugar allotments yesterday, trimming home canning supplies for the 2345 season. Washington officials said housewives will be able to obtain limited quantities under the new quotas.
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Sugar Ration Rules Eased For Family Members In 1944
Price Administrator Chester Bowles announced a simpler sugar program for 1944 allowing up to twenty pounds per family member with no limit on recipients. Unlike last year, all allotments must come from local rationing boards, and the plan aims to curb overdrawal while promising ample sugar for home canning. Bowles called the plan easy and noted a shift from prior practices amid the broader allocation context.
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Pope Pine Shows Improving After Influenza Fever
Vatican City report says Pope Pine showed progress as fever declined, he left bed and resumed work in a chaise lounge at his apartment, indicating improvement after influenza.
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