Fight Increased Newsprint Price Urges OPS Head Action
Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado urged Price Administrator Michael V. DiSalle to block a Canadian newsprint price hike, predicting a nationwide 300 to 400 million dollar annual burden if allowed. Johnson cited Abitibi’s announced $10 per ton rise and warned the gauge would spread across the industry. He noted DiSalle’s prior statements that the rise was only a rumor and that Canadian defense officials warned any change would require advance notice.