Unions and wages debated by Harvard’s Sumner Slichter
Harvard economist Sumner Slichter argues in a Chamber of Commerce speech and Atlantic Monthly piece that the heated industrial warfare of the past six months needs more light. He weighs unions collective bargaining and wages to answer the core question.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Atlantic Monthly
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Sumner H. Slichter
Professor Stichter
Some Don'ts for Pimples Ad from Peterson's Ointment
An ad warns against scratching or squeezing pimples and urges relief with Peterson's Ointment. It promises quicker relief from itching, eczema, and irritations, claiming the skin will look and feel better. The 35 cent price appears in drugstores with a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight. Peterson's Ointment also soothes irritated feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Strikes and wage gains analyzed by Professor Slichter
The article discusses the value of strikes from the union view, noting wage gains fell short of expectations. It cites Professor Slichter on how long it would take workers at General Motors, U S Steel, and General Electric to catch up to outcomes if offers had been accepted earlier. It notes overtime reduction and corporate tax carrybacks, with General Motors receiving 34.4 million dollars from the Federal treasury.
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Untion
General Motors
Federal Treasury
Learning to Bargain in the Coal Dispute
The writer questions whether the coal strike teaches parties to bargain and warns that repeated government intervention could lead to wage control. It criticizes John L. Lewis for avoiding genuine collective bargaining, arguing miners deserve safety and pensions but that Lewis fails to present a real case for workers.
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John L. Lewis
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New York
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Avon Sodality Banquet and Parish Events Highlight
The Avon Sodal ity of St Marys church hosted a Mother Daughter banquet with 60 guests. A program featured songs, poems, and a piano solo led by Marian Urig. Tonight a Baptist church night begins at 7 15. Donald Sinka received discharge at Camp Atterbury Indiana after 25 months in service overseas 18 months in Europe.
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Wheat Requisition Plan Attracts Bitter Criticism
U S senators charged government plans to requisition 25 of all 1946 wheat marketed amount to dictatorship and totalitarianism. The House Agriculture committee planned an inquiry into domestic and world food policy as criticism grew.
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Clyde , Reed, R
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Park site plan eyed for Lake Erie shoreline
State officials will study aerial photographs of the Ohio shore to locate new park sites along Lake Erie. Frank L. Raschig and William A. Stinchcomb lead the review with a park site advisory committee. The legislature has allotted 460000 for park acquisitions. Child killed by truck in Perrysburg tragedy prompts funeral services for Dora Aguilar.
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Dora Aguilar
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