Palmer Opposes Price Fixing Amid Food Control Debate
Attorney General Palmer urged rapid passage of amendments to the food control act to empower the president to fix wholesale and retail prices. He spoke before the House agriculture committee, advocating an anti profiteering law with penalties and prosecutions to curb living costs. He argued a swift reorganization of the food administration is needed, proposing $2.47 million for investigations and prosecutions, including $1 million for crimes prosecution and special agents.
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Food Seized in Philadelphia Hoarding Case
U S authorities seize 14 450 pounds of chickens and 52 dressed calves in Philadelphia, citing affidavits charging conspiracy to raise prices by keeping goods off market. Warrants issued after investigations, with seizures by deputy marshals and federal agents. Chickens owned by W G Howard & Co of Chicago. calves by Morris & Co. and tied to a federal inquiry.
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