Plan to Cut Fresh Vegetable Prices in OPA Rollback
Senate committee heard that the OPA plans to depress fresh vegetable prices as part of a rollback subsidy program. Richard Gilbert said regulations for veggie price cuts are being drafted and that the goal is about a half of one percent reduction in the cost of living. Critics pressed for limits on subsidies and widening congressional oversight amid broader calls to extend federal price controls and adjust living costs.
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Food cuts seen for 1944
Washington reports that unless conditions improve or belts tighten the 1944 diet may shrink. Bureau of Economics warns rationed foods will remain tight with eggs fruits vegetables and some meats below normal. Output dips 133 percent for vegetables. peach crop halved in the South. butter and cheese stocks remain plentiful. Livestock may suffer without extraordinary grain yields. potatoes projected at 400 million bushels. winter crop unlikely to support high per capita consumption.
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OPA policy clash triggers resignations and labor pressure
Hoffman resigns as acting deputy administrator in charge of food prices amid reports that New York food merchants leader Pat D Augustlina said an OPA official ordered price cuts to placate labor unions led by John L. Lewis. Hartley accuses OPA of incompetence and misdirection, prompting a top personnel shakeup as Hoffman returns to agriculture.
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Marauders Earn Applause From the Mediterranean Front
U S bomber crews praise the B 26 Marauder for power speed and durability in Mediterranean operations. Pilots from the 2 5th and other groups report low accident rates, effective escort drive, and strong performance against Axis fighters. They highlight load capacity, agility, and successful missions over Sardinia Sicily and Tunis with several enemy aircraft downed and ships damaged.
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Disputes Seen In Senate on Farm Funds
In Washington a Senate session sparked by farm aid disputes over appropriations for the Farm Security Administration crop insurance and soil conservation payments. Non disputed items in the 3220,000,000 aid bill were quickly approved as a flood of debate arose over the rest. The measure, funding the Agriculture Department for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, was laid aside after Senator McKellar agreed to consider the bill further.
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FDR Sees Unified Action After War
President Roosevelt said the Allies are united and pledged action after the war. He praised the international food conference, addressing 44 nations in the White House, and urged continued unity to solve postwar economic and social problems. He noted progress on farm and public works funding and stressed congressional cooperation.
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Los Angeles Riot Turmoil Across Downtown Emerges
A major Los Angeles disturbance on a June day saw thousands of service members and civilians clash with zoot suiters. Police and naval personnel deployed, 24 civilians and five service members were arrested. Three nights of unrest prompted 106 officers to restore order and suspend downtown access. Victims had outfits ripped and three emergency hospitals treated those involved. Authorities formed a committee to investigate and curb further violence amid claims of bias against a Latin American community.
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