The Onslow County News And Views

Onslow Beer Dealers Cited By Price Panel
Admitting charges in excess of Price Administration price ceilings, and electing to make voluntary contributions to the United States treasury rather than have their cases referred to the enforcement division of the OPA, a group of Onslow county beer dealers contributed checks and money orders to the amount of nearly one thousand dollars at a hearing before the price panel of the Onslow County War Price and Rationing Board Thursday and Friday.

Beer prices were blitzed for many retail beer dealers in Onslow County as the price panel members heard a number of cases of price ceiling violation.

The maximum price at which premium beer can be sold in 12-ounce bottles is 17 cents. Non-premium beer cannot be sold for more than 12 cents. Beer sold in 32-ounce bottles has a ceiling price of 50 cents.

Wine dealers were likewise notified to adjust their retail prices in line with a recent revision of wine ceiling prices. At the present time, wine dealers are permitted to take a 50 percent markup over cost to establish their retail ceiling price.

The regulations were explained to those who appeared before the price panel, and all persons were warned to obey the regulations in the future.

Apparently many dealers were not aware of the fact that OPA had established maximum prices for malt beverages and wine. They were advised to avail themselves of the war price and rationing board's services, where the price clerk, Mrs. Ivey M. O'Quinn furnishes the public with any information requested in connection with price ceilings.

Those who made contributions to the U. S. Treasury were:

Joe Merriman, operating "Joe's Place", Holly Ridge, $720.

George A. Howard, Sr., operating "George's Place" at Jacksonville, $100.

E. D. Batten, Jacksonville, $4.99.

R. L. Shearie, operating Bishop's Service Station, Holly Ridge, $4.99.

Angelo L. Sasser, operating "Legion Tavern", Holly Ridge, $20.00.

Sam M. Shadeed, operating Camp Wine Store, Holly Ridge, $25.00.

Nathan O. Bailey, operating "Virginia Inn", Holly Ridge, $38.00.

David Cohen, operating "Knotty Pine Inn", Holly Ridge, $5.72.

Summoned before the price panel and warned were: James Zahran, Jacksonville; Mrs. Betty M. Dennis, Holly Ridge; N. H. Modinos, Holly Ridge; Gordon Mattocks Jacksonville; and Mrs. Delia M. Dixon, Jacksonville.

These actions concluded a two-day inspection of the Jacksonville area by six officials of the Office of Price Administration from the Raleigh District Office.

Some clothing stores were found to be out of line as to price limitations, and a separate review of these outlets is promised. Dealers were advised to keep in touch with the local board for all price information, rather than to rely upon wholesalers, jobbers, or salesmen.

Regular meetings of the price panel are being held each week, at which time all complaints are investigated. Consumers are urged to check prices carefully when making purchases. In the event real or suspected overcharges are made, they should report the case to the price panel with full details and the sales slip covering the transaction. All dealers must give receipts when requested, according to OPA regulations.

The price panel of the Onslow County board consists of: Judge

(Continued on Page Four)
Onslow
(Continued from page 1)

Harvey Boney Chairman; Mrs. Verda Woolard; Rev. L. C. Pinnix and Rev. David K. Shelton.

In addition, Mrs. Fletcher Ard has also volunteered her services to act as price panel assistant. All persons willing to give their help towards the fight against inflation are being asked to apply to the local board for appointment as price panel assistants.

Six members of the Raleigh staff were here conducting the hearings and investigations. They included Richard Kostka, senior price officer; A. A. Chappell, field price officer; William A. Linehan, apparel representative of OPA; William Hepler, of the food division; Oliver Westbrook, senior price aide; and E. F. Stager, services specialist.