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December 23, 1944
The Union Times
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, Federal Judge George A. Welsh angrily denounces restaurants for charging high prices for small portions, such as 35 cents for a tiny ice cream dipper and 10 cents for half-filled coffee, amid price chiseling charges. He calls for an end to the practice affecting families.
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High Food Prices Angers U.S. Judge
PHILADELPHIA—Eating house owners who appear before him on price chiseling charges need expect no mercy from Federal Judge George A. Welsh.
He declared in open court this week how one restaurant had charged him "35 cents for a tiny dipper of ice cream and 10 cents for a small cup of coffee, half-filled," and added:
"Restaurants seem to have gone haywire by cutting portions and raising prices. They are putting men, women and children on an involuntary reducing diet. It's got to stop."
PHILADELPHIA—Eating house owners who appear before him on price chiseling charges need expect no mercy from Federal Judge George A. Welsh.
He declared in open court this week how one restaurant had charged him "35 cents for a tiny dipper of ice cream and 10 cents for a small cup of coffee, half-filled," and added:
"Restaurants seem to have gone haywire by cutting portions and raising prices. They are putting men, women and children on an involuntary reducing diet. It's got to stop."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
High Food Prices
Restaurant Gouging
Judge Criticism
Price Chiseling
What entities or persons were involved?
George A. Welsh
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
George A. Welsh
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
Federal Judge George A. Welsh expresses outrage in court over restaurants charging high prices for small portions, citing personal experience of 35 cents for tiny ice cream and 10 cents for half-filled coffee, and warns owners facing price chiseling charges.