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Dollar-Slicing Is Still Legal

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In spite of the signature "Harry S. Truman" which made law of the new price control measures yesterday, inflation's holiday still has official permission for a one-month extension. How much cain it can raise with the national pocket-book until August 20 continues to depend upon the cash restraint that buyers can show towards still scarce foods, clothing--even automobiles.

One dollar socked away now when it can buy a mediocre pair of drawers, may pay for most of a good second-hand suit when the threatening boom busts.

The following price complaints have been reported since Tuesday: Liggett's  frappes, up to $.25 milkshakes, up to $.20 Mike's Club  frappes, up to $.20 Bella Vista Restaurant  spaghetti dinner, from $1 to $1.10 (Similar increases on other items) Hazen's  grilled cheese sandwich, $.15 to $.20 College Drug Store  all ice cream items up

Ceilings on rents have already been re-imposed at the June 30 level. Live stock and grains, along with all their derivatives, are ceiling-free until August 20. Poultry products will remain so unless undue rises are noted by the control board.

Ceilings on rents have already been re-imposed at the June 30 level. Live stock and grains, along with all their derivatives, are ceiling-free until August 20. Poultry products will remain so unless undue rises are noted by the control board.

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