Battle to Preserve Price Controls Faces Farm Backlash
Washington observers note a major behind the scenes clash as farm groups and business interests press to curb the emergency price control act. Wherry backed amendments aim to limit delays and expand challenge rights, while administration fights to keep ceilings and curb legal challenges. The National Grange American Farm Bureau and other groups cite legal subterfuge and delays as undermining public confidence in government policy.
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Congress
The
Farmers of America
OPA
Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Kenneth S. Wherry
Neb
Farm Group
National Grange
A. S. Goss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Edward O'Neal
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
John H. Davis
National Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation
Charles W. Holman
Chester Bowles
Office of Price Administraas
Henry Armstrong and the money he could not keep
The piece portrays Henry Armstrong as a pacifist fighter who returns for money, recounts his career highs and financial misfortunes tied to manager Eddie Meade, and notes a $60,000 gate for a Perry bout in Washington. It also references Tunney ranking Dempsey atop historical heavyweights and briefly mentions a late National League season detail.
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Henry Armstrong
Henry
Aaron Perry
Washington, D. C
Eddie Meade
Meade
Gene Kessler
Chicago
Los Angeles
Armstrong
Fritzie Zivic
Belmont
Broadway
Perry
Washington
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Jeffries
Louis
Sullivan
Johnson
Sharkey
Ground Force Chief Missouri Hero of Bizerte Victory
A Missouri born quiet leader credited as the hero of the American victory at Bizerte. His role was to guide his unit from the channel to Berlin, directing troops and ensuring mission success.
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Erwin Rommel
Missouri
Bizerte
Berlin
Webb discusses Laura set and Waldo Lydecker role
In an interview on the Laura set, Webb describes Waldo Lydecker as a sybarite and critic, notes the lavish bath scene, and reflects on his screen persona. He recalls past stage hits and contrasts Hollywood offers with Twentieth Century Fox and MGM contracts.
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Lifton Webb
Webb
Carrieras
Laura
Twentieth Century
Vera Caspary
Waldo Lydecker
Cholly Knickerbocker
Alex Woollcott
Lydecker
Dana Andrews
Waldo
Sulka
Charvet
New York
Mary Hay
Dick Barthelmess
Wilde
Twentieth Century-Fox
Monty Woolley
Laird Cregar
Connie Bennett
Pattern No. 268 for outdoor serving stands and trays
This notice describes an actual-size pattern to guide cutting all parts of stands and trays with materials and assembly directions. Pattern No. 268 is offered for 15 cents including cost and mailing, with Mrs. Spears providing the pattern and instructions.
Lemon Wake-Up Drink Promises Relief From Constipation
A vintage ad promotes using juice of one Sunkist lemon in water each morning to ease constipation without harsh laxatives. It claims lemon aids digestion, boosts appetite, and fights colds while providing a refreshing wake-up for ten mornings.
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Sunkist
California
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Frank Sins
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Sfront
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Bedford Hills
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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