| Show home front nj interest focused on economic stabilization during 1943 interest on the home front was cocu focused sed on economic stabilization as set forth by president roosevelt in his hold the line order of april 7 the president asked no ceilings ceiling s be raised on food except to the minimum extent required by law and he directed the reduction of excess prices which was eventually abc acc accomplished by the cutting of costs cos ts to consumers ahr through ough subsidies the president als also 0 forbade wage wag 6 increases except to improve substandard rates or accompany promotions leading the fight for higher wages john L lewis and his united mine workers maneuvered fo for r seven months before finally fin ally reaching an agreement with the government november 3 allowing a daily wage increase e of and recognizing the miners claim to underground travel time at the height of the coal situation congress overrode a presidential veto to pass the smith connally an ti strike bill june 25 outlawing work stoppages age s in government owned 0 plants plant s and rid prohibiting P ing them in other industries brids tries without atho ut 30 days notice and a secrata jabot ballot |
