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World at a Glance Reflects Midwest Urgency for Social Reform
From Cleveland on November 27 Leslie Eichel argues the industrial Midwest rejects a return to old methods. Mills idle, workers displaced, and calls for action grow as debates over social security unfold. The piece notes fears on who pays for unemployment insurance and the push for centralized welfare in Washington. It cites labor concerns, a need for a broad profit system, and quotes a Cleveland labor leader urging reform to restart wealth creation and prevent widespread poverty.
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