Radical Changes In Auto Styles Not Likely
Detroit February 17 postwar car outlook stresses gradual changes. Engineers expect improvements in ignition systems braking steering lighter engines and better mileage while radical designs like transparent tops rear engine four wheel drive or diesel engines are not needed for the average motorist and costly. Sales chief William Holler forecasts a protracted postwar market with a large but delayed car population recovery not until 1949 1950 and a temporary shortage of usable trade ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Wilkie
Detroit
William E. Holler
Chevrolet
General Motors
Holler
Record Run Highlights Winchester LAFO Series Event
Across reports another high mark in Winchester LAFO Series with Ressie missing a spare in three games and Lee Ressiguié delivering steady strikes. The piece notes strong performances by Bill Bro, Ed Burch, Hugh Patton, Joe Sullivan, and others as various league matches unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ressie
Lee Ressiguie
Hacemos
Seer
Bill Bro
United Food Boys
Valley Service
Jim Fiddler
Clearbrook Woolen
Novick
s + Leen Co
ED Burch
Hugh Patton
Sullivan
Studebaker
Hugh Funkhouser
Doug Chaney
Glaize & Bros
van Woolen
Andy Lake
Thurston Ee Ee
Alonzo Whitlock
Whitlock
Ration Token Changes Soon for OPA Adjustments
OPA announces red and blue tokens to replace printed stamps starting February 27 as part of the revised rationing system. Tokens issued as change will have 10 point value and work with red and brown and green stamps through specified dates, with new usage rules and expiration guidance for housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Chicago Grain Quotations
Chicago grain quotations show a steady open in a quiet market with activity mainly from commission houses. Wheat prices posted May 1.69 3-8 and futures for July Sept and Dec around 1.67 1-2 1.65 1-2, oats Sept 73 1-8, rye May 1.27 1-2 with July and Sept around 1.26 1-2 to 1-4 and 1.25 3-8 to 1-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Farther Cuts In Insurance Rates
Virginia policy holders will save an additional 655000 in premiums during 1944 as the State Corporation Commission announces amended fire insurance schedules. The action follows a report from insurance commissioner and cites Virginia Fire Underwriters earning a profit above the permitted amount for the deal period ending December 31.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Corporation Commission
Ae A A Wies
Commissioner Insurance
Corporation Commission
Coin Comes Back With Interest
Des Moines reports a former prisoner repaid the dime given for carfare 20 years ago, returning 10 cents plus 20 additional dimes and an explanation that the man had worried he accepted funds he did not need and thus sent the extra as interest.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Resolve Now To Work A Little Harder For Victory In 1944
A wartime editorial urges renewed effort and discipline from citizens and troops alike to ensure success in 1944. It emphasizes industry, sacrifice, and unity, calling on workers, families, and communities to contribute to the war effort.
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Mabel Williams
Pete Anderson
Anderson
Corceee
Eeeee Se
Ketster
Keiter
Evening Star Ladies All League Stars
Va. Woolen
J.W Crove Furniture CO
Cammer Tire Co
Handley School
Silco Cut Price Stores, Inc
Neguete
Gabardine
Coats
Young Men’s
Infants’ and Children’s Dept
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