Inflation fears and buying habits in postwar America
Babson analyzes 1950 51 shopper behavior in Mass showing how panic buying spurred inflation then subsided as consumers resisted ads and shortages dissipated. He contrasts government aims with manufacturers push to buy and notes television as a bellwether of demand and price pressures.
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Babson Park
Mass
Truman
Washington
Korea
DiSalle
Babson Urges Wise Buying For 1952 Sales Shift
A Babson Institute statement notes 1950 51 saw over 3 billion in output yet weak demand. It highlights price trends from 1951 into 1952, warns against panic buying, and urges shoppers to patronize reputable local merchants to stretch their 53 cent dollar and avoid shortages. It stresses value over hurry and calls for conservative purchases amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Washington
What is AA Alcoholics Anonymous history and aims
A summary of Alcoholics Anonymous as a voluntary, church independent fellowship for alcoholics. It explains that AA is not a church, has no dues or cost, and operates as a cross‑section of society with a spiritual recovery program founded in 1935. Membership and contact details are provided along with guidance for obtaining information and arranging meetings.
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U. S
Informa Hon
AAT
Alcoholics Anonymous
Vernal
Utah
Impassable Roads Cancel Meetings in Randlett
Community notices report no Relief Society or Primary gatherings due to impassable roads. Visits included Earl and Bryce Moore with the Rogers family. J B Jensen at Edgar Jensen’s home. Earl Moore’s Vernal trip. J E Jensen and three daughters visiting Sahara Village. Mrs Lewis improving. Brimhall and Lawrence of Hermit visit Vernal. Avalon School enjoyed spring vacation while Union High School resumed on schedule.
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Bryce
Even Rogers
J. B. Jensen
Edgar Jensen
J. E. Jensen
Sahara Village
Utah
Sheldon J. Lewis
Babson on education, inflation and prices
Roger W. Babson argues that education consumes 1.7 percent of national income today versus 2.5 percent in 1940. He warns against scare selling by sales organizations, calls inflation a danger, and notes wholesale prices have fallen recently, which should help consumers.
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Soviet Russia
Roger W. Babson
Community Notes From Salt Lake Trip and Local Visits
William Karren recuperating in LDS Hospital Salt Lake City after a serious operation. Primary Convention attendees in Salt Lake City included Jennie Haslem Norma Haslem Doyle Thacker Alma Preece Nelda Kloeppel and others. Several families travel to Salt Lake City and Moses Lake for visits and to attend services and funerals.
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Bil Karren
LDS
Salt Lake City
Jennie Haslem
Norma Haslem
Doyle Thacker
Alma Preece
Nelda Kloeppel
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