Truman Calls Congress to Blame over Meat Price Controls
President Truman in a radio address blasts Congress for a "feeble" price control law and argues removal of controls is the only remedy. He pins responsibility on a few self interested lawmakers and a group of profiteering merchants for the meat shortage and warns voters about repeal of OPA as prices rise. He rejects alternatives like a price control holiday or government meat imports.
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Subsidy Savings Big
Treasury officials say ending subsidies and price controls could save over 300 million dollars. RFC payments under 400 million authorized may be used sparingly, with past dips averaging 50 to 150 million monthly. Claims from packers run about 20 percent of last year's, as meat price controls are resumed. Pastors Meet A two day conference of pastors from Austin San Antonio and nearby towns is underway at Redeemed Lat thefan Church.
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Auto Strikes Pole Injuring Youth at Warner Street
Edward Purgason aged 1 was treated at M and 5 hospital after a car struck a spearfone pole at 1615 Warner street. Aldridge aged 27 of 1313 West Olmos drive collided with another device at Blanco road. Lacerations and internal injuries reported.
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Meat Prices Rise After Truman Order Tightens Controls
Washington Oct 15 Meat prices rise as President Truman lifts OPA meat controls causing expected higher prices despite a subsidy. Slaughterers may curb increases to avoid consumer backlash while weather and market bids will shape supply. Farmers with cattle may delay sales. current stock is mostly grassfed and tougher.
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End of Controls Probable as Truman Expands Decontrol
A high official forecasts swift passage of wage and price curbs removal with rents spared, as President Truman’s decision ends most OPA controls. He notes precedent enabling further decontrol, while OPA chief Porter plans talks with Agriculture Secretary Anderson on remaining food price restrictions and potential impacts on bread, restaurant pricing, and building materials.
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Meat Surplus Expected Across Markets Soon
International News Service reports a quick meat surplus anticipated after President Truman's radio address. Secretary of Agriculture Anthon led officials in promising early meat return to retail, with Anderson predicting rapid supply rebound and officials forecasting substantial gains within seven to fourteen days. Industry spokesmen were less certain, citing 30 to 60 days for favorable decisions amid GOP critique and calls to end government sugar involvement. Representative Jerkin of Ohio argues meat decentralization is only a step, urging Truman to exit sugar business.
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