Government Experts See Indications of Price Drop
Washington experts argued that a light sprinkle of price straws may signal an upcoming peak in postwar inflation with lower prices to follow, though the general trend remains upward. Forecasters foresee a limited decline later, possibly in early 1947, while some officials doubt deflation. The outlook notes wage levels savings and demand buffering any drop, with mixed signals in dresses radios real estate and meat markets. The Labor Department indices show wholesale prices near 136 percent of 1926 levels for 900 commodities and farm products around 170 percent, reflecting postwar price upheavals after the OPA shifts.
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Washington
OPA
Labor Department
Optical lenses molded without grinding from Kodak method
Eastman Kodak scientists developed a hydrogen atmosphere molding process to produce small eyeglass lenses in quantity as finished articles without grinding or polishing. The lenses, under two inches in diameter, lack high precision polish, but an improved press may yield accuracy for some telescope systems. the method, reported by the Office of Technical Services, advances molding by avoiding defects from uneven chilling.
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Rochester, N
Eastman Kodak Co
Office of Technical Services
U. S. Department of Commerce
GI gets 3 years for stealing Japanese razor
Pfc. Andrew W. Clark of Gueydan Louisiana was convicted of stealing a straight edge razor from a Japanese person in Omori on August 15. He received a three year sentence at hard labor. Witnesses testified Clark entered the dwelling of a Japanese resident, took the razor, and claimed he was only borrowing it despite protests from a Japanese woman.
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Yokohaha
Andrew W., Clark
Gueydan
Clark
Omori
Make Soap In One Easy Home Lesson
Portland readers are told a practical home soap recipe by Mary Cullen of the Oregon Journal. The instructions cover soft water use, fat preparation, lye mixing, borax ammonia addition, and careful stirring. The piece hints at additional recipes and cautions on heat and container material.
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Portland
Ore
Mary Cullen
Oregon Journal
Home Economist
Miss Cullen
Suds Hustle and Fingers Crossed for Economic Hope
An economist predicts cautious optimism as market bubbles and speculative gains surface. Confidence remains fragile while policy signals and consumer sentiment influence near term growth prospects.
Texoma Recreational Project Planned at Texoma
Sherman Chamber of Commerce announced sponsorship of the first all recreational project on Lake Texoma. A ten acre park with camping grounds and boat launching facilities will be built by volunteer Sherman businessmen.
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Sherman
Sherman Chamber of Commerce
Lake Texoma
OPA raises prices on most paints nationwide
OPA boosted prices on most paints by 31 cents to 1.30 dollars a gallon citing higher linseed oil costs freed from price ceilings on October 29. The increase took effect at the manufacturers level and may be passed on by resellers to consumers.
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Washington, D. C
OPA
Banks Demand Fewer Holidays in Self Defense Ad
The Austin National Bank ran a large newspaper ad arguing banks have too many holidays. It listed the four closing days for the month and cited the legal holiday law, calling for banks to observe them in self defense.
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Austin
Austin National Bank
If you wait for the last leaf to fall
A friend jokes that waiting for the final leaf brings discovery that neighbors have already raked away most of the leaves, leaving the speaker with little to gather. The line pairs a seasonal image with a social nudge about shared tasks and timing.
Man Pinioned Under Car Faces Questioning Police
A policeman questions a man trapped under his car after an accident. In a light exchange about his marital status the man responds No and adds a wry remark that this is the worst fix he has ever been in.
Sheriff Sale Notice of Whitesboro Property Grayson County
By order of sale issued from the 15th District Court of Grayson County Texas in suit No 54908 the State of Texas seeks to collect a tax judgment of 230.14 dollars plus interest and costs. On the first Tuesday in December 1946 between 2 and 4 p m at the Grayson County Court House door in Sherman the sheriff will sell the right title and interest of defendants in a Whitesboro lot described as part of Lots 3 and 4 Block 23 Crenshaw Addition, 100 by 170 feet, together with the equity of redemption of the defendants and unknown heirs to satisfy the judgment. The sale is subject to the right of others as noted in the writ.
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Annie Edwards
Hazel Shearer
15Th District Court
Grayson County
A. D
Court House
Sherman
Grayson
Crenshaw Addition
Sheriff Sale Notice for Grayson County 1946
In Sherman Texas on November 4 1946 Sheriff G P Gafford of Grayson County announces a sale to satisfy a judgment with interest penalties and costs. The sale offers redemption rights for two years by the defendants or interested parties under the law with remaining proceeds applied per legal directions. Deputy M G Dicken signs this notice.
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Sherman
Texas
G. P. Gafford
Grayson County
M. G. Dicken
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Labor Department Bureau of Labor
Fender and Body Work
Woody
Ayres
Oxfords
T. W. Ayres & Son
Carter
Tually
Economist
Texoma
Austin Bank
Zenith
Denison
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
Hannah's
Tom E
Sears
Spivy
Bonham
Philco
Tom Bean
S. C. Bursell
R. V. Wilson
North Bells
Tom Barbee
Murl Ryan
Whitewright
Teom Barbee
Lena Mae Gowdy
Ray Hyepock
Pilot Grove
Fannin County
Home of Flowers of Sherman
Carl May
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Kingston
North
Kingston Drug Store
Rexall
G. C. Stateville
Gomer May
C. J. Meador
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