Why Capitol Drinks So Much Likker Says Othman
Washington columnist Frederick C. Othman riffs on Washington culture and government life as the WCTU explains the city’s heavy drinking. The column stitches together satirical vignettes from officials and events, noting curbs, budgets, and odd anecdotes from politics and daily life.
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Strikes Signal Possible Return of War Time Controls
Washington December 17 The current labor disputes may prompt rationing and distribution controls for housing and materials. The shift toward channelling products to residential building signals a move away from unfettered free enterprise, with the era of loosened wartime controls potentially ending.
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Controlling Economic Transition Postwar Says Truman Aid
A Truman administration assessment warns reconversion delays curb civilian production and boost prices. It notes bottlenecks in housing supplies and the risk of wage and price controls if inflation and strikes persist, with possible reimposition of wartime controls and labor boards.
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Wartime controls urged to counter 1946 inflation risk
The piece argues that inflationary trends across categories threaten an economic crisis in early 1946 and may force the administration to revive wartime controls. A potential steel strike could trigger a return to wartime measures and disrupt manufacturing reliant on steel.
South Africa Tightens Uranium Prospecting Penalties
South Africa passes a regulation setting a 6000 dollar fine and up to seven years in prison for prospecting or mining uranium and other strategic minerals.
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Former Bisbee Residents Married In New York
Miss Anne Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Davis of Bisbee and Capt Allan McClure son of J B McClure of Warren were married December 6 in New York City. After spending a period in the city they plan to reside elsewhere.
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Couple Weds Then Honeymoon Flight To New Jersey
In New York the couple traveled to Ponte Vedra Beach Florida by plane for their honeymoon and will settle at 114 High Street Mt Holly New Jersey. Mrs McClure a Bisbee High School graduate of 1938 worked as a clerk at the Bisbee selective service board until leaving for New Jersey. She also studied at the University of Arizona graduating in 1941. He served overseas with the military.
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Army unit stationed at Ft Dix after 25 months in England
A military unit returned from England after twenty five months and is now stationed at Fort Dix near Trenton New Jersey.
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Captain Jack Haines scales 14 Welsh peaks in record time
Captain Jack Haines, a renowned British climber, set a new record by summiting all 14 Welsh peaks above 3,000 feet in seven hours and twenty-five minutes. The feat highlights his endurance and ascent speed across Wales.
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