The Case for Free Markets and Price Freedom
A summary of Henry Hazlitt's Newsweek column citing Lord Balfour of Burleigh on free prices versus rationing. It argues that prewar free prices kept goods affordable and plentiful, while bureaucratic allocation under control leads to labor misdirection and reduced freedom. It asserts free markets align production with consumer demand and keep prices balanced through competition.
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Ike Confusion Draws Fire In Campaign Speeches
General Eisenhower is criticized for inconsistent statements on Korea security and social programs. Democratic chairman Stephen A. Mitchell notes rising confusion while Washington observers warn of mixed signals. He cites conflicting positions on agriculture and security.
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