Why Not Price Controls in Wartime Economy
A reader questions why President Truman does not push price controls amid rising costs and inflation. The piece argues price controls could curb wage pressures and prevent economic shock, noting wartime spending, Korea war embarrassment for Truman, and high costs in 1950s dollars. It cites estimates on division costs and weapon prices to warn of a potential blow to the economy if controls are not enacted.
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Truman
May
Hin
Korea
U. S
Mveryous
Johnson
Texas
Democrat
A Thought for Today by John Forward
A brief quotation notes the ease of conversation with some women when the caller simply says hello and lets the other person take the lead. The line, attributed to John Forward, reflects a witty, lighthearted viewpoint on conversation dynamics.
Atom Expert Speaks To Leandro Exchange
San Leandro Exchange club meets at Onstad's with UC Berkeley’s Wailer Basinger as speaker. He will discuss topics on national interest from the radiation lab, luncheon begins 11 45. Previous speaker Dr Donald Grown of Alaska showed movies and described Kolzehu sector natives and a budding industry in Kotzebu Bay.
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San Leandro
Onstad's
Gordon
Donald Grown
Alaska
Dr. Brown
Brown
Shebang
Archie Ferguson
Kolzehu
Ferguson
Ferguson In Gasoline, Which Is Very Precious Up There. Dr. Brown
Kotzebu Bay
New Zealand
New York
Jimmie Says Mother Will Campaign for Him in California
In San Francisco Eleanor Roosevelt plans to campaign for her son and other Democrats in November. James Roosevelt, the gubernatorial nominee, announced his mother will speak in Los Angeles on September 11 and in San Francisco on September 12. He criticized Governor Earl Warren's civil defense plans as foolish and foresight lacking, proposing evacuation centers in public forests and national parks instead.
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San Francisco
Eleanor Roosevelt
California
James Noosevelt
Los Angeles
Roosevelt
Farl Warren
Showers
Warren
Princess Elizabeth Names Baby Anne Elizabeth Louise
The two week old daughter of Princess Elizabeth is named Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise, placing her third in line to the British throne. the royal announcement disclosed today.
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London
Princess Elizabeth
Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise
Real Estate Viewpoints At Alameda County Meeting
Ray Nichols outlines world economy impacts on housing at Southern Alameda County Real Estate board breakfast at Onstad's. He forecasts rising prices and rising building costs, urges long range planning for highways schools flood control and zoning, notes veterans' priorities and California growth. Barney Adams reports San Leandro brokers favor Caravan relocation and more sales courses. Clarence Pearl wins property estimates prize at Daily Review event.
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Bobbie Comenzind
Ray Nichols
Alameda County
Onstad's
Nichols
Galternia
Haves
California
West Coast
United States
Nichole
Selma Bistar
Wiliam Coady
Murry Shank
Bartay Adams
Smeetling
San “Leandra
San Leandra
al the
Real Estate Board
Torning
Clarence Pearl
San Leandra Realty
Daily Review
Clarence
Laa
Edith
Pioneer Savings and Loan Association
Shepherd Files Petition to Run for Oro Loma Director
Alex F Shepherd of 1631 152nd Avenue filed for the Oro Loma Sanitary District board election on September 18 aiming to cut waste and overhead. He criticizes the district as a large business and calls for directors who actively participate and are proven business leaders not mere yes men. He owns AA Office Equipment at 1694 East Lith Street and is a father of five, including two married daughters.
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Alex F. Shepherd
152Nd Avenue
Oro Loma Sanitary District
East Lith Street
Shephart
Truman Sends Message to MacArthur on Formosa Policy
President Truman dispatched a copy of his Aug 27 letter to Ambassador Austin to General MacArthur. He directs withdrawal of MacArthur’s Formosa statement and cites reports from Gen Colling and Adm Sherman on Korea command. Officials say the incident was handled to avoid embarrassment to allies and Asia publics.
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Washington
U.P
Truman
Douglas AacArthur
Cavite
Formosa
Far East
Warren R. Austin
U. S
United Nations
MaccArthur
MacArthur
Chicago
White Nouse
Mr. Truman
Ambassador Austin
Ian
Austin
Wyggve
Ind
Colling
Adm
Shermin
United Nations Fovens
Korea
Ross
United States
Doctor-Dentist Draft Proposal Unanimously Voted by Committee
The House armed services committee unanimously approved a bill to draft doctors dentists and allied specialists through age 45 for two months military service. Induction as privates then commissioned. reserve service option permitted with a $100 monthly bonus for volunteers not paid to draftees.
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Wasidington
House Armed Senrces Committee
Sacramento Man Faces Problem in Service Switch
Joseph ALarst joined the army in 1948 and was discharged a year later. He has been a sergeant in the organized army reserve. Yesterday he received orders to report for active duty as a private with the Marine corps, after forgetting about enlisting six months before he joined.
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Sacramento
Joseph A.larst
Army
Army Reserve
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Reserve
Amendments aim to mobilize physicians and dentists trained under wartime programs
The amendments seek to compel about 10 615 doctors and 2 600 dentists who were trained at government expense during World War I and World War II to serve in health roles. The bill would apply to those who served or deferred training at government cost, now subject to activation after years of limited service.
Fall School Term Plans Discussed at Castro Valley Meeting
Parent Nursery school of Castro Valley will discuss the fall term at an executive meeting tonight at the home of Mrs. Erna Fuller. The address is 22284 Fangle Woods Drive. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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Castro Valley
Erna Fuller
Fanglewoods Drive
Not Dead But Sleeping In Muscatine Dog Walks Off
In Muscatine Iowa two police officers responded to a report of a dead dog. At the scene the dog appeared to be alive and stood up and walked away. Authorities reported confusion over the animal’s condition and left without further action.
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Muscatine
Ila
Government seeks 14 million damages in Benevolence sinking
In San Francisco the U S government sues the freighter Luckenbach for 14 million dollars over the Benevolence hospital ship sinking after a collision west of the Golden Gate. It charges reckless operation by Captain L B Smith and faults in signals watch and navigation. Eighteen died, 492 saved, Coast Guard and Navy hearings proceed.
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U. S. Coast Guard
NEA Acme
Charles McCarty
Golden Gate
Mary Luckenbach
fAome
San Francisco
U.S
Luckenbach Bieamship Company
My Luckenbach
Luckenbach
Keith I. Vervustin
U. S
San Francisco Bay Area
Lueckenbach
Coast Guard
Navy Board of Inquiry
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Jimmie
Lustiga A
Hayward Area
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Markham School
Warbershop Quartet
Albert Walters
S.P.E.B
Studebaker
Hayward
A. S. Dutra Motor Sales
Castro ST. Lucerne
Durgie
San Fanctioa Brewing Corp
San Frantisco, Corie
Garms Distributing CO
Fraser
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