| Eric Johnston: Movie Head Sworn In | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1555 |
| Catalog #: | 351051 | |
| Clip Number: | 351051-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 024-425-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:57:50 - 00:58:59 | |
| Location: | Washington, DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1951 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ECONOMICS: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. WAR & CONFLICT/COLD WAR: Misc. | |
| Description: | Eric Johnston: Movie Head Sworn In Eric Johnston, on leave as head of the motion picture association, is sworn in by Chief Justice Vinson as our New Boss of Wages and Prices. Mr. Johnston replaces dr. Alan valentine. On leave of absence from the Motion Picture Association, Mr. Johnston is presented his credentials by Charles E Wilson, Defense Mobilizer. The main concerns of this top administrative official are the controls of wages and prices. Eric Johnston: "America faces two deadly enemies international communism abroad and inflation at home. We must defeat the enemy of inflation so that we will become so strong, that international communism will not dare to attack us. Government is taking positive steps to reduce the high fever of inflation. But these steps will not be effective without whole hearted public support. And in the long run its going to be production and more production that will cure the high fever of inflation and stop international communism". CU Eric Johnston sworn in by Chief Justice Vinson. Eric Johnston being presented with the proper credentials by Charles E Wilson. MLS Eric Johnston sitting behind his desk. CU On Eric Johnston's face. Shot continues as Eric Johnston addresses the audience. | |
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