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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1950
Page
10
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington on December 26 reports the American Federation of Labor proposing joint efforts in 1950 to cut production costs and grant wage increases as workers’ share of savings. The author notes productivity growth explains rising wages and questions current trends.
The speaker criticizes wage increases pushed by unions and government, warns of unemployment, and promotes labor management cooperation to cut costs and raise living standards. He cites bricklaying as an example where cooperation could boost daily output from 350–400 to 800–1,200 bricks.
The text argues that a further rise in living standards depends on intelligent collaboration between labor and management. It claims such cooperation will boost output and jobs, while resisting statism that would drag everyone to a lower standard of living.
The statement notes that Benjamin Franklin established the first circulating library, marking a milestone in early American literacy and public access to books.
Mrs Mark Harmmond hosted a Pick Wick gathering to discuss the biographical novel Woman With A Sword by Ffallister Noble. Special guest Mrs Sher Webb attended after the review and luncheon was served to members. Bifocal spectacles were noted as Benjamin Franklin's invention.
The advertisement touts head room leg room and hip room for all day comfort. It highlights a sleek new grille in front and a large picture window at the rear for safer visibility and interior spaciousness. It claims a Get-away Engine and Dodge Fluid Drive for power and smoothness. Come in today.
Local Dodge dealer urges customers to request a Magic Mile demonstration ride to prove the car’s sound engineering and dependability. The pitch emphasizes getting more for your money through hands on testing.
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