Farm parity fight shocks Roosevelt aides and hints at tougher battles
The article outlines how a strong farm parity stance unsettled White House confidence and forecasts hard congressional fights if Republicans gain control. It cites three backstage causes: President Roosevelt's ultimatum tone, Speaker Rayburn's warning to vote freely, and Leon Henderson's hard line on stabilization.
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Middle West
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Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
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Roosevelt Names Byrnes to Lead Economic Stabilization Effort
President Roosevelt appoints Associate Justice James F Byrnes as head of the Office of Economic Stabilization to curb inflation. New wage and farm price rules cap ceilings at parity with protections for labor costs and farm inputs while Leon Henderson orders rent freezes. Allied operations in the Pacific push back Japanese forces as Australians retake Nauru and U S distilleries shift to wartime production.
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Office of Price Administration
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OPA
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Owen Stanley
Menari
Port Moresby
Soviet Press Demands Second Front as Stalingrad Fights On
Stalin presses Allies for a second front while warning of relentless Nazi pressure on the Volga. Soviet forces claim gains in Stalingrad and near Moscow as Allied air operations strike Meaul te and St Omer. A House committee reports Allied air superiority amid casualty figures and aircraft comparisons, noting P-40s' advantages over the Zero.
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France
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Germany
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Britain
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Belgium
Special House Subcommittee
U. S
United States
Used Tires Frozen From Sale By OPA Order
Price Administrator Leon Henderson froze all used tires and tubes held by current owners. The order bans transfers by dealers and consumers but allows sale of cars with used tires and shifting mounted tires between cars in stock. Repair and recapping are allowed for qualifying owners.
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Leon Henderson
OPA
Edouard Herriot Arrested Over Vichy Collaboration Clash
Edouard Herriot a 70 year old former president of the French chamber is held in his chateau near Lyons after challenging Vichy collaboration with the Axis. He resigns from the Legion of Honor and warns against rearmament with Germany as Laval's arrest is presumed to curb his influence.
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Armored Tank Corporation
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Washington
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Chamber of Deputies
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Axis
Third Republic
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Herriot
Jules Jeannenney
Senate
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Legion of Honor
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Stalin to Allies Fulfill Obligations in War Talk
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes records showing U S war planes superior and reports stabilization of wages food rent and profits as anti inflation program takes effect. Editorial note credits Western Newspaper Union analysis.
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Stalin
U. S
Western Newspaper Union
Definite Assurance on Food Supply Amid War Production
Donald Nelson of the War Production Board told the House Agriculture Committee that there will be enough food to eat for the duration, despite a looming coffee shortage and planned meat rationing. The committee fears a farm labor shortage could trigger a serious food shortage, while a large loan program to farmers aims to boost production by aiding small-income farmers with tools machinery and livestock to operate at full capacity.
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Donald Nelson
War Production Board
House Agriculture Committee
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Hoarding Gas Dangers Warned By Safety Council
The National Safety Council warns hoarding gasoline to evade rationing is unpatriotic and dangerous. Storing gasoline can release highly explosive vapor that may ignite from a spark, risking house damage and serious injury or death. The council urges: do not hoard gasoline.
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National Safety Council
Safety Bureau
Meat Rationing Steps Begin As Government Orders Cut Civilians Supply
Preliminary notice signals U S meat rationing with a 20 percent civilian shortfall. The government directs meat packers on allocation to non military distributors.
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U. S
Homey Texas Visit Reflects War Time Family Roots
Eleanor Roosevelt describes a late night arrival at a Fort Worth ranch where Ruth Elliott and Elliott Jr join. She notes the family’s deep ties to places and people, their well loved home, and artifacts from Africa to Iceland. She observes troops learning basic literacy in Aberdeen and praises the teaching officers and the pilots’ wartime support environment. Buy War Bonds.
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Washington
Fort Worth
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Chandler
Elliott Jr
Elliott
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Greeland
Newfoundland
Africa
West
David
Studebaker
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Embroidered designs for baby clothing on transfer Z9486
A single transfer Z9486 features dainty embroidery patterns for wee dresses slips and gertrudes with scallop edges. Ronald the duck whiskers cat and Paddlefoot duck appear as bib and quilt appliques offering crib block decor and usage suggestions.
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Duck
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