ON this date in 1962 - In the U.S., major steel companies rescinded announced price increases.
The John F. Kennedy administration had been applying pressure against the price increases.
Bun Man and Mr. Purple, behind-the-scenes commerce dudes for JFK, worked the deal which forestalled gouging consumers, both corporate and private.
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Bun Man remembered "Yea, this was a time when government actually understood their role to protect American citizens against the abuses of greed..."
Mr. Purple chimed in..."Those days are long-gone dude; now we just cave..."
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Have you considered compiling these into a book? "The Historical Adventures of Bun Man and Mr. Purple" could be a best seller.