OPA to Cut Clothing Cost Says Bowles
Chester Bowles announces a new OPA program with the War Production Board to lower wartime clothing costs. The plan aims to reduce high priced civilian wear, set price relief to 6 or 8 percent by year end, and restore prices to early 1943 levels.
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OPA
Bowles
Chester Bomes
War Production Board
J. A. Rees
Etors
Busin
Bowles Polars
Ing
Dereripteriox
Congress Seeks Control Over Government Corporations Run Amok
Washington lawmakers led by Sen. Harry F Byrd and Sen Hugh Butler introduce a bill to curb the growth of government corporations. They argue existing bodies such as the Reconstruction Finance Corp and other wholly owned or partially owned firms operate with limited congressional oversight, often outside direct finance and policy control.
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Washington
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
D. Va
Eugh Butler
Neb
Government Corporation
Antro
Henry A. Wallace
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Indi
Byrd
Butler
H. F.C
Cox
INGSI
General Moots
American Telephone and Telegreak
Duponts
R. B.C
Steele of Shrought
Vernoratom
RF. C
R. FC
Cargoes, Inc
States Commercial Co
Radio, Inc
InterAmerican Educational Foundation, Inc
Government audit bill eyed by Congress for corps oversight
A proposed Act seeks annual audits of government corporations by the General Accounting Office and requires reports on any impairment of corporate capital. It calls for congressional consideration, approval or modification and would align corporate activities with approved budgets.
Big Three Hear Labor Draft Effect Debate In Senate Panel
Senate Military Affairs Committee members clashed over how the big three nations may influence the labor draft bill. Witnesses including W P Krug and L B Hershey were set to testify as McNutt warned the country could face a half million worker shortage, amid talks of Germany’s war phase and manpower shifts.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Bettany
Germany
O'Mahoney
Hoosevelt
Churchnty
Stalin
Europe
Thomas
Utah
Ire Mosher
National Manufacturers Association
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt Warns on War Supply Efforts and Offense
McNutt states that production and a heavy draft of men are needed for the Army. He cautions that without legislation civilian power needs may lag and emphasizes national offense must be sustained to ensure victory and prevent loss of lives due to supply shortfalls.
Scouts Rexembeer Wrens Seek Housing Aid
Omaha group promotes a housing plan with Boy Scout Cubs aiding effort as 106 new homes become available. The message targets finding a suitable residence and urges spring funding to address the housing shortage.
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Scolts Rexembeer Wrens
Omaha
Neb
Boy Scout Cubs
Wress
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