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Show fey JamxS Presto i Last spring the National Asso- ' ciation of Manufacturers was warning that continuation of OPA . would intensify reconversion problems. prob-lems. But the Administration and Congress, Con-gress, responding to appeals of politicians, labor union leaders, I left-wingers and many sincere in- 1 dividuals and organizations, de- j cided that it should be continued. ' The NAM forecast, based on the knowledge and experience of the men who make America's goods, proved true. Fear Grips Them ... And now political panic has seized Administration officials and politicians who forced continuation continua-tion of OPA until June 30, 1947. Fear of ill effects of their mis- i guided efforts has gripped some labor leaders, who are now willing to scuttle the price control agency, j The following results in themselves them-selves news of importance appear ap-pear likely to grow from the situation situ-ation : 1. The hope of radicals of obtaining ob-taining a further continuation of OPA next winter has been virtually virtual-ly destroyed. 2. A real possibility exists that outraged public opinion will force a frightened Administration and an end to OPA before its expiration expira-tion date next June 30. |