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wage and price controls

(Encyclopedia) wage and price controls, economic policy measure in which the government places a ceiling on wages and prices to curb inflation. Also known as incomes policy, such programs have…

Andrew PRICE, Congress, LA (1854-1909)

PRICE, Andrew, a Representative from Louisiana; born on Chatsworth plantation, near Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La., April 2, 1854; attended various private schools; was graduated from the law…

David Eugene PRICE, Congress, NC (1940)

PRICE, David Eugene, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Erwin, Unicoi County, Tenn., August 17, 1940; graduated from Unicoi County High School, Erwin, Tenn.; attended Mars Hill…

Hiram PRICE, Congress, IA (1814-1901)

PRICE, Hiram, a Representative from Iowa; born in Washington County, Pa., January 10, 1814; attended the common schools; was engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father’s farm for several…

Samuel PRICE, Congress, WV (1805-1884)

Senate Years of Service: 1876-1877Party: DemocratPRICE, Samuel, a Senator from West Virginia; born in Fauquier County, Va., July 28, 1805; moved with his parents to Preston County in 1815;…

Sterling PRICE, Congress, MO (1809-1867)

PRICE, Sterling, a Representative from Missouri; was born near Farmville, Prince Edward County, Va., on September 20, 1809; completed preparatory studies and attended Hampden-Sidney College,…

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Introduction   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     Next by Beth Rowen Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) The film's groundbreaking, seamless combination of live action and…

Roy Rogers' Horse Trigger

The Question: Where was Roy Rogers' original horse, Trigger, born? The Answer: Trigger was a palomino stallion. Originally named "Golden Cloud", Trigger met up…

Fry, Roger Eliot

(Encyclopedia) Fry, Roger Eliot, 1866–1934, English art critic and painter. A champion of modern French schools of art, he introduced Cézanne and the postimpressionists to England. From 1905 to 1910…