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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
4
The piece argues that government treats citizens like bees in a hive where bosses take the honey. It claims individuals resist producing for political rulers and that revolutions arise from resentment of dictatorial governance. It foresees a future balking at such control.
This Week magazine reports a long study on food distribution showing better housekeeping, merchandising know-how, and stock movement measurement. It notes well managed independents can compete with chains, delivering wider stock and higher efficiency for consumers, and concludes retailing is healthy and improving.
The article notes Japan’s 1948 coal output of 35,000,000 tons with 500,000 workers, while the United States produced nearly 600,000,000 tons with 110,000 more or less. It credits higher American skill, wages, safety, and investments in tools and techniques for the gap.
Forces mobilized to repeal the Taft Hartley Act have failed and the act remains with no major changes. The law does not enslave labor or strip unions of rights or strike power. It introduces democratic procedures inside unions, curbs racketeering, and gives dues paying workers a voice in union policy. Congress regards Taft Hartley as the best labor law available.
The piece cites Herbert Hoover warning that free government relies on public opinion to curb bureaucratic growth. It laments rising federal deficits of about 5 billion dollars this year and warns that debt, taxation, and regulation threaten democracy and the voter’s ability to exercise free choice without reprisal.
The article reviews Congress divisions over wage hour law changes including the proposed minimum wage level and key provisions such as the long standing retail exemption. It notes debates on scope and exemptions as central to the legislative contest.
A discussion argues against a strict 40 hour overtime rule for retailers, noting weekend shopping patterns in small towns and the value of part time and unskilled labor. It warns that high minimum wages could reduce job opportunities and harm marginal workers seeking experience. A sound wage-hour law is essential, but a bad one would hurt the very workers it aims to help.
Walter Lippmann argues Western aid and loans failed to reconstrut a rising world standard of living. He says Europe must buy necessities from the United States while U.S. self sufficiency grows, complicating an eventual world peace and stability. British dollar crisis underscores dwindling trade.
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