Leaders Seek Cure as Farm Slump May End
United Press reports a mix of views on reviving farm prices. Some urge better production methods, others call for ending government controls, while many see only natural market adjustments. Agriculture data show a 12 percent drop from December 1951 over four months. Experts stress higher efficiency, cost cutting, and strengthened research to reduce costs and protect markets.
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AFL warns against tying wages to price index
The AFL cautions unions to avoid basing wage agreements on the government price index. It advocates publishing an alternate index showing tax effects on workers’ purchasing power under escalator clauses. About three million workers are tied to the old indexes as a revised index, covering more goods, goes into effect this month.
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Sunshine Glitters On Frozen Korea Front Lines
Sunshine glinted off snow covered ridges along the Korean battlefront as temperatures fell to six degrees below zero on the Central Front and one degree below on the Western and Eastern Fronts. Snow was scarce with 1 to 3 inches on the ground.
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