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Inflation's Family Tree.

Authors :
Fuller, Helen
Source :
New Republic; 12/20/43, Vol. 109 Issue 25, p875-878, 4p
Publication Year :
1943

Abstract

Focuses on a section of American citizens who have formed a coalition to oppose consumer subsidies given by the U.S. government to control inflation. Information regarding the groups forming the coalition with emphasis on the U.S. National Association of Manufacturers, which finds it convenient to stay in the background and allow reactionary farm leaders to front for the programs it favors; Information regarding the top layers of inflation strategists with special emphasis on the American Farm Bureau Federation and its president Ed O'Neal; Identification of Charlie Holman, secretary of the Milk Producers' Federation as an opponent of the price control; Influence of Joe Montague of Amarillo, Texas, general counsel for the Texas and South-Western Cattle Raisers' Association in the U.S. House Agricultural Committee.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00286583
Volume :
109
Issue :
25
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
New Republic
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
14687119