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Inflation clash and price controls debate in Congress
In a Maryland outcry dated July 2 1951 Rep Jesse Wolcott and other Republicans attack Truman administration price control policy claiming inflation stems from deficit spending and government overreach. The piece notes past controls, costs of living rising, and political blame while detailing a controversial marriage publicity stunt involving Jean Gregory and Lewis Kline.
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Washington
Congress
Jesse Wolcott Cro
Michigan
Banking and Currency ‘Committee
House
Truman
80Th
Republican Congress
OPA
Joe Martin
Mass