Dealers Call For Ceilings On Used Cars
Washington reports that the drain of used cars to higher profit markets has pushed dealers to seek price ceilings. An OPA spokesman said such ceilings may be needed if firms cannot stay in business. A National Automobile Dealers Association official notes some protest their flow to the Midwest, while overall dealer opposition remains. OPA has studied used car ceilings since last April and plans a joint government review with other agencies. Proposals would base ceilings on October 1942 average guidebook prices.
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Washington LP
Office of Price Administration
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
Midwest
OPA
Legion Auxiliary Social Planned for November 17
Noble Callahan Auxiliary 237 American Legion met in post rooms at 14 First Street to plan a social for Wednesday November 17 at 8 pm. Mrs Ann Nagen and Miss Katherine Quinan named co chairmen. Refreshments to be served, proceeds for cigarettes for armed forces overseas. Mrs Margaret McKeever presided. Reports from the third district conference were read.
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Noble Callahan
American Legion
Pirst Street
Ann Nagenpost
Katherine Quinan
Margaret McKeever
Gifts from the sky aid oppressed peoples in wartime
An American air drop drops pre Christmas gifts over enemy occupied lands. A coloring book for children with crayons and soap accompanies the gifts. A Kingston meeting concluded with Fiesta committee activities for the post and auxiliary.
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Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Certh
Kingston
Fiesta Committee
Wall Street in DC Could Rename to Vermont Avenue
The capital’s financial hub faced a publicity stir as the National Capital Planning Commission proposed renaming a five block stretch off Vermont Avenue to avoid a conflicting street name with 15th Street Northwest. Bankers and brokers protested, with Bruce Baird and Edson B. Olds voicing strong opposition and George A Garrett noting the impact on nearly 17000 people connected to his brokerage firm.
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Washington
Wall Street
Capital
15Th Street
Vermont Avenue
National Capital Planning Commission
15Th
Bruce Baird
National Saving and Trust Co
Edson B. Olds
Washington Stock Exchange
George A Garrett
Piers and mailings spark debate over city notices
City officials weigh notifying a mailing list to straighten out dividend checks. C F Jacobsen of National Metropolitan Bank criticizes slogan changes near the Treasury. Y E Booker questions the difference. A Coast Guardsman checks identities at New York piers handling war shipping.
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New York
Stiffer Attitude Toward Argentina Foreseen in Washington
Diplomatic circles in Washington foresee a tougher U S stance toward Argentina after the Treasury blocked transactions of two major Argentine banks El Banco de la Nacion and El Banco de la Province de Buenos Aires. The move is viewed as a de facto financial sanction against Argentina and signals a shift in U S policy toward the nation.
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Washington
Sns
Argentina
Treasury Department
el Banco de la Nacion
el Banco de la Province de Buenos Aires
Banks extend credits to firms on American blacklist
Banks are reported to have extended credit to companies that appear on the American blacklist, raising questions about due diligence and governance. The article notes potential risks for lenders and implications for regulatory compliance and enforcement.
Bank makes interest payment on Argentine bonds held by Germans
One bank issued an interest payment recently to Germany on Argentine bonds held by German citizens.
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Germany
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