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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1950
Page
8
The piece contrasts a controlled economy with a free one, noting rationing, shortages, and high prices in totalitarian stores versus abundant goods, low prices, and strong competition in American retail. It argues competition drives service and choice, with American stores displaying abundance and consumer freedom.
A railroad spokesman stated that strikes or not, no additional firemen will be employed on diesel operated electric locomotives. He argued the stance is not anti-labor but a reasoned opposition to make-work demands. The issue has previous history dating to a 1943 Roosevelt fact finding board.
A thorough investigation found no need for extra firemen or engineers on diesels. In 1949 a presidential fact finding board agreed, noting diesel performance is sound under current rules and that adding crew would not merit approval. Railroads would bear annual costs of about 40 to 45 million dollars, advancing a make-work scheme.
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