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Victim of Automation Believes in Human Labor Value
Charles Scudder, 50, who has earned 75 a week at the Omaha Cudahy meat plant for a decade, faces layoff as automation replaces workers. He and Grace raised four children on that income, paid for a home and car, saved cash, and avoided debt. He remains hopeful, insisting skilled labor and thrift retain value despite automation.
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Scudder
Omaha Cudahy
Grace
Charlie
Joneses
Schudder
Charlie Jr
Creighton University Law School
Rose
Kearney State Teachers College
Ned
University of Nebraska
University of Wisconsin
Patricia
University of Ne