House Kills Controls Over Materials
The House voted to end government controls on construction materials and the corridor. Members voiced opposition to a pending proposal to extend rent controls, signaling a broad political protest on the issue.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
9
The House voted to end government controls on construction materials and the corridor. Members voiced opposition to a pending proposal to extend rent controls, signaling a broad political protest on the issue.
A June 30 to December 31 snapshot shows Rep McCormack of Massachusetts planning to press a semi6 percent rent bill before the House Banking Committee as part of a broader effort to curb controls on building materials. The move follows veteran organizations' appeals and signals a clash over housing policy and market regulation. Senator Wag across the capital weighs in on the debate.
Senators from New York and Idaho argued against the pending rent control extension, mandating the current rent program remain in place at least through June 30, 1948, while the Senate bill proposes an end to the program.
A fragment notes foremen and general foremen at a Hagerstown union meeting on April 30 opposing a rent increase and urging local committees to exercise authority on the matter.
Fairchild Aircraft Division workers voted against union representation in a National Labor Relations Board supervised election. Foremen and general foremen asked whether AFL CIO or pennon would represent them. outcome shows no union was chosen.
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