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Editorial
February 28, 1946
The Tri County News
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio
What is this article about?
This editorial criticizes the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and its director, Chester Bowles, arguing that despite its existence, inflation persists. It advocates for disbanding the OPA to reduce federal bureaucracy and allow natural market forces to operate, suggesting fewer government agencies would lead to smoother functioning.
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INFLATION AND THE OPA
It is pretty hard to locate all the powers that are exercising pressure for a continuance of the Office of Price Administration. There is plenty of argument to the effect that we will face inflation unless we keep the OPA. But we have both inflation and OPA. The opposition to OPA Director Bowles makes a good case in suggesting that he and his organization be dropped out of the picture-and let the country and nature take its course.
It is the general consensus of opinion that things would run along much smoother if there were fewer Bureaus and Agencies using the power of the Federal Government to regulate and control foods and other products. In any event Mr. Bowles can't be half as smart as some people think he is.
It is pretty hard to locate all the powers that are exercising pressure for a continuance of the Office of Price Administration. There is plenty of argument to the effect that we will face inflation unless we keep the OPA. But we have both inflation and OPA. The opposition to OPA Director Bowles makes a good case in suggesting that he and his organization be dropped out of the picture-and let the country and nature take its course.
It is the general consensus of opinion that things would run along much smoother if there were fewer Bureaus and Agencies using the power of the Federal Government to regulate and control foods and other products. In any event Mr. Bowles can't be half as smart as some people think he is.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Inflation
Opa
Price Administration
Government Bureaucracy
Chester Bowles
Federal Regulation
What entities or persons were involved?
Office Of Price Administration
Opa Director Bowles
Mr. Bowles
Federal Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To The Office Of Price Administration
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Opa And Government Regulation
Key Figures
Office Of Price Administration
Opa Director Bowles
Mr. Bowles
Federal Government
Key Arguments
Inflation Persists Despite The Opa's Existence
Opa And Its Director Should Be Removed To Let Natural Forces Take Course
Fewer Federal Bureaus And Agencies Would Lead To Smoother Operations
Mr. Bowles Is Not As Competent As Believed