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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
8
In the first 40 months of both wars farm prices in the United States rose about 80 percent overall. Individual products varied, with hogs and potatoes rising more while eggs and butter rose less, reflecting uneven market impacts.
A New York Times style column praised country papers for their intimate, local focus. It notes small town journalism thrives on the trivial and personal, forming community bonds, while metropolitan papers chase global mega-stories. The piece highlights neighborly acts and the Brigade’s aim to feel like a letter from home.
The Office of Price Administration imposes ceilings on used commercial motor vehicles to halt price gouging by speculators. By tying ceilings to a percentage of new vehicle value, the move seeks to release withheld trucks and ease wartime transportation shortages. The regulation covers dealer and private sales including auctions, targeting schemes that mask ownership.
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Howard Witting. Two guests, Mrs. Etieine Spenser, and Mrs. Ralph MccCreedy, were present besides twelve members. Devotions were in charge of Mrs. Carl Cannon, president, and Mrs. Bryant Swift read the scripture. A short business meeting was conducted by the president and the remainder of the afternoon was spent socially. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Pat Swift.
Mrs Raymond Landau hosted the Friendly Neighbors club yesterday with seven members and three guests including Mrs Donald Stout Mrs Logan Ahrens and Mrs Anna Landau. A short business meeting was held by the president and the afternoon was spent socially assisted by Mrs Anna Landau.
Members of the club were invited to the home of Mrs. Logan Ahrens for their next meeting. The notice specifies a social gathering at a private residence with members expected to attend.
OTTUMWA The curfew for under 18s will start at 10 PM from June 7, up from 9:30 PM. Mayor David A. Nevin said the change avoids undue hardship for Ottumwa youths after a letter from Ottumwa High School student council. The letter urged a later hour and a 17 year old age limit, tying the move to recent student actions and a city ban on liquor and gambling.
Archaeologists in Mexico announce rich Toltec era discoveries dating from the seventh to eleventh centuries. Revealed are a pyramid, a fortress, and fragments of a statue, suggesting a complex site with ceremonial and defensive functions.
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