Washington people working OPA

The transcript discusses the renewal of the Price Control Act with amendments to address issues in meat distribution, particularly through Representative Wright Patman's proposal. OPA Director Chester Bowles outlines a program to ensure fair meat distribution, combat the black market, and prevent inflation. The OPA has made significant progress in shutting down black market operations and aims to maintain stable prices for the benefit of civilians and military personnel.

What was the purpose of the amendment proposed by Representative Wright Patman?

• To reduce meat prices for farmers

• To allow uninspected slaughterhouses to sell to the government

• To ban interstate meat sales

• To increase taxes on meat products

What is one of the main goals of Chester Bowles' program?

• To increase meat exports

• To increase meat production

• To ensure even distribution of meat across the country

• To reduce the number of slaughterhouses

How many black market slaughters were driven out of business by OPA investigators in the last 60 days?

• 9000

• 5000

• 7000

• 11000

What is the third focus of the OPA's program as mentioned in the transcript?

• To protect consumers from higher prices

• To increase meat imports

• To reduce government spending

• To increase taxes on luxury goods

Why is it important to hold a price line against inflation according to the transcript?

• To reduce unemployment

• To support international trade

• For the benefit of civilians and armed forces

• To increase government revenue