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...troubled brow of Business when he told the National Press Club that NRA was planning a return to the principle of "good old competition" in certain industries. From Boise, Idaho one of NRA's severest critics grumbled approval. "I assume when Richberg says price-fixing should end." said Senator Borah, "that he means it shall end. If so. the importance of his statement cannot well be overestimated. When you put an end to price-fixing, you have cut the jugular vein of monopoly...
...Senator Borah, former chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and for years and advocate for the recognition of Soviet Russia by the United States, believes the political philosophy of Stalin, as expressed in an interview with H. G. Wells, is a menace to personal liberty--"A thing which we will not give up in this country...
...thunderous answer signed ''Wm. E. Borah...
Next day Glenns Ferryites again bought bread at Borah prices, 9¢ a loaf, and NRA had to decide whether it would take on Senator Borah as a court adversary. Little appetite has the New Deal for trying conclusions with political champions. Senator Glass of Virginia, for instance, would love nothing better than to battle NRA or the Labor Board if either tried to interfere with the operation of his Lynchburg News...
Last week NRA's compliance officer in Idaho quickly found an excuse for sidestepping a contest with Lawyer Borah over Baker Nestak's bread prices. Said he in his best face-saving style...