Government Reviews Selective Price Controls
President Truman stated the government is considering selective price controls and has not decided when to implement any plan. He did not specify a timeline or decision date.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
6
President Truman stated the government is considering selective price controls and has not decided when to implement any plan. He did not specify a timeline or decision date.
Ten years ago today thirty five colts were exhibited at the colt show held by Andy Blattner near Washington. Nearly three hundred people attended the affair. The colts came from mares owned by exhibitors and the stallions owned by Mr Blattner.
Forecasters predict a cool night with drizzle. Clearing skies expected tomorrow with a slight warming trend by the afternoon.
United Press report details heavy rains and lightning across north central Iowa. Major flooding closed three Highway 20 bridges, washed out bridges near Gilbertville and Independence, and damaged power lines. Water mains and basements flooded in Waterloo with hundreds of pump calls and thousands of telephones out.
President Truman told a news conference that selective controls along with all phases of the emergency economic program are being considered. He stressed that any action must be carried out in an orderly manner and avoid World War II style trial and error. Governors and advisers discussed imposing rice controls when ready.
A frozen concentrated apple juice product is announced as the latest beverage expected to reach numerous grocery stores following the 1950 apple harvest. It highlights new availability and broader distribution for shoppers.
Birthday greetings go today to Mrs. J. Martin White, Mrs. Lyle Schulty, John Lloyd, Mrs. Fad Stoutner, Mrs. H. J. Mangold, Phyllis Jean Boone, Vince Sojka, Mrs. Jay Brewer, Betty Schmidt and Robert Noon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Young observe their 10th wedding anniversary today.
United Nations chair Harry Hershfield leads the new Commission on World Humor to create a 15 minute program of five panel members. They aim to spread smiles amid tense times by recording global jokes and sharing them to turn frowns into grins.
Left over bits of cooked meats or poultry may be used to season scalloped potatoes, macaroni, soups, salads, or sandwich spreads.
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