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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1945
Page
3
Walter A. Shead records a defense of price controls under OPA amid reconversion fears. He notes public support for continued controls, outlines Bowles plan to extend controls into 1946, and argues inflation risks rise without stable prices. He cites farm and labor backing and warns of price spirals if costs rise unchecked.
The 158 pound Alabama quarterback Harry Gilmer is praised as a premier passer, tackler, and kicker. He outplays Duke, LSU, and Tennessee while sustaining Alabama's 77 point burst in three key games. Coach Frank Thomas lauds his poise, timing, and durability, noting Gilmer’s ability to handle heavy hits and execute precise passes. The piece also cites teammates Mancha and Hodges and discusses ball shape contributing to fumbles across the era.
The article argues price stabilization under OPA kept the cost of living steady through 1944 with inflation and deflation balanced. It cites 29 percent rise during WWI as a contrast, notes farmers suffered most from inflation, and highlights Chester Bowles defending price control amid widespread public concern over rising prices.
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