Overdue House Cleaning in the Interior Department
Newsweek critiques the Interior Department as the main instrument of federal authority and calls for a bold overhaul under a new Interior Secretary. It condemns vast spending, suggests nationalization of power resources, and urges a comprehensive reform of the Reclamation Bureau and other units.
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Newsweek
Department of the Interior
Interior
Reclamation Bureau
Department
McKay
Oregon
The American free enterprise system and daily abundance
The piece argues Americans enjoy abundant goods due to a free enterprise system that rewards initiative and competition. It emphasizes government should govern least and notes that stores, farms, and factories thrive under market forces. The message urges readers to remember the system behind everyday shopping.
Voice of the People on Socialized Electricity Debate
The piece argues public support for government power is weak, citing Arkansas and Washington examples where voters rejected or supported opponents. It says polls show a "no" to government takeover, yet socialized power has grown due to politically influenced expansion and large bureaucracies beyond Congress control.
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Arkansas
Washington
Congress
Private Power Works: Edison Institute Readout 1952
The Edison Electric Institute president touts private capital for big power projects in 1952. Investor-owned firms spent 2.5 billion on construction funded from reserves and securities sales, arguing private enterprise can handle large power needs without tax-funded programs. He also warns against socialized power and tax-exempt government ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Electric Institute
Taxpayer's Dollar on Economy in Washington and Home Effort
The publication urges citizens to back economy by resisting federal spending pressures and urging government action. It argues a $80 billion budget includes pet projects and stresses the duty of citizens to monitor government, vote, and engage continuously. It condemns local groups that demand economy yet seek appropriations for themselves.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Washington
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Freedom to Be Enterprising in Rail Policy Editorial
The Plain Dealer editorial argues the Interstate Commerce Commission was built to regulate railroads as a monopoly in a pre auto era. It asserts railroads now face abundant competition and overbearing rules. policy is obsolete and Congress should modernize for the public interest.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Zeneland
Interstate Commerce Conmission
the Plain Dealer
Two party system urged for honest responsive government
The Farm Journal argues the election strengthens the two party system with Democratic representation and vigilant opposition in Congress. Herbert Hoover counters that a real two party system is needed, proposing a left Democratic and right Republican alignment to avoid fractionalism and ensure effective governance.
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Farm Journel
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Ioover
Hoover
Republican Party
France
Morse
Oregon
GOP
Byrd
Virginia
Eisenhower
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Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
National Editorial Association
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People
Uae
Beth
Betty Crocker
California
Calif
Pkas
Pias de
Lean
Chuck Roast
Lancaster
Taylor’s
Pollock
Pan Ready Whitings
Iceberg Lettuce
Seabrook Farms
Virginia Lee Fresh Bakery
Oupreimne Supreme Brown
Tarai Et
Rex Ig
Police
Penny
Ben Franklin
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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