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Domestic News
June 15, 1943
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
President Roosevelt urged Congressional leaders in a White House conference to provide $1.5-2 billion in subsidies to farmers to reduce agricultural commodity prices for consumers. Democrats supported the proposal, while Republicans opposed it.
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PRESIDENT
WOULD PAY
FOR CROPS
Roosevelt After Huge Subsidy
for Farmers to
Cut Prices
WASHINGTON, June 15. - The President is reported to have urged Congressional leaders in a White House conference to provide between a billion-and-a-half and two billion dollars in subsidies to roll back prices on agricultural commodities for consumers.
Meanwhile, the President is said to have received the support of Democrats on this position, but encountered sharp opposition from Republicans on the proposal.
WOULD PAY
FOR CROPS
Roosevelt After Huge Subsidy
for Farmers to
Cut Prices
WASHINGTON, June 15. - The President is reported to have urged Congressional leaders in a White House conference to provide between a billion-and-a-half and two billion dollars in subsidies to roll back prices on agricultural commodities for consumers.
Meanwhile, the President is said to have received the support of Democrats on this position, but encountered sharp opposition from Republicans on the proposal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt
Farm Subsidies
Price Rollback
White House Conference
Democrats Support
Republicans Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Roosevelt
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
June 15
Key Persons
Roosevelt
Outcome
support from democrats; sharp opposition from republicans
Event Details
The President urged Congressional leaders in a White House conference to provide between a billion-and-a-half and two billion dollars in subsidies to roll back prices on agricultural commodities for consumers.