Labor groups split on socialism and public utilities
The Michigan State Utility Workers Joint Council, a CIO union coalition, urged halting government ownership of utilities to avoid entangling the labor movement. It argued cheap government power hides real costs in taxes and questioned cross-regional subsidies. The piece notes a shift in labor toward caution on public ownership and warns that government control can erode workers rights.
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Michigan State Utility Workers Joint Council
CIO
Labor
Freedom to compete in price quality and service in oil
A speech by an American oil company head argues that price quality and service competition underpins private enterprise. Gasoline provides strong value for fuel use while remaining near 1925 prices aside from taxes, withك fuel cost far lower than other goods when adjusted for CPI and workers pay.
Indispensable Railroads Shield Economy and Security
A Senate Subcommittee Progress Report frames the 129 Class I railroads and 550 smaller lines as the backbone of national transport. It notes WWII rail freight shares and warn that financial distress threatens the system, urging a living wage for the railroads as a national priority.
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Senate Subcommittee On Land and Water Transportation
Aggressive call to end price controls echoed by former governor
Former Governor Arnall urged rapid decontrol on a radio show, arguing price controls under OPS hinder production and distribution and threaten retailing. A business leader warned history shows controls worsen inflation, citing ancient Rome and other nations as examples of long-term failure.
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Congress
America
Rome
England
France
Grass Is Gold in Grasslands Plan Sponsored by Portland Chamber
The Portland Oregonian reports the Grass Is Gold program backed by the Portland Chamber of Commerce, rewarding grassmen of the year in Oregon Washington and Idaho. Results include doubled production in eight years and revival of 3200 taxed acres through grass management. Federal state university experts, Union Pacific railroad staff and a mobile Agricultural Improvement Car support the effort. The campaign argues grass improvements boost industry and urban welfare across states.
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Portland, Oregon
Chamber of Commerce
Portland Chamber
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland Oregonian
Portland Chambers
Union Pacific Railroad
Economic outlook after arms slowdown. McLeod interview
U S News & World Report analysis cites A S McLeod predicting a 10 to 20 percent fall in industrial activity and about a 10 percent drop in total spending for one to two years after arms spending declines. He notes mortgage credit remains stable and bank failures are unlikely, while rapid population growth boosts demand for homes and consumer goods.
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U. S. News & World Report
A. S. McLeod
Mr. McLeod
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