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August 20, 1946
On August 20, 1946, the American Tobacco Company faced significant legal repercussions as the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was awarded $347,607 due to price violations in a landmark cigarette suit. This ruling came in the wake of post-World War II America, where the federal government was actively regulating prices to combat inflation and protect consumers. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions were palpable as the United States approved voter lists for a plebiscite in Greece scheduled for September 1, with both London and Washington declining invitations to supervise the voting process. Additionally, a transport aircraft reported coming under fire, ceasing communications, and raising concerns for the aircraft's crew, suspected to have strayed over Yugoslavia while en route to Italy, thus highlighting the precarious nature of international air travel at the time.
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On August 20, 1946, the Office of Price Administration (OPA) was awarded $347,607 from the American Tobacco Company due to price violations related to Lucky Strike cigarettes. The company was found guilty of overcharging consumers from December 1943 to June 1944. This case exemplified the OPA's role in enforcing price controls during post-war America.
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On August 20, 1946, the U.S. mission approved the electoral lists for a plebiscite in Greece scheduled for September 1, which aimed to determine the future of the monarchy. Although invited, both the United States and Great Britain declined to supervise this key democratic event. This decision highlighted the growing complexities of post-war politics in Greece and the influence of foreign powers.
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HUNT FOR PLANE ON; Transport Craft Sends Word It Is Fired On, Then Radio Ceases FATE OF CREW NOT KNOWN Fliers Believed to Have Moved Over Yugoslav Strip While on Flight to Italy
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