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Show i News of Industry, Markets, Real Estate Business and jmh i" i " v?, I "I - - 1- ;.., . ; RUKEYSER SAYS By Merryle Stanley Rukeyser INS Economic Cemmentator Recent: collective bargaining In the automobile Industry belles the easy assumption by politician that suns will automatically ' displace butter. While some displacement may indeed be inevitable, it is also recognized that j there Is a possibility that the civilian economy could be served by a total net increase in man hours of labor. apThere are three short-terproaches to such an increment. One is through attempting to eliminate slowdowns and work stoppages through voluntary efforts of employers to meet the wage, pension and other desires of their organized employes. The recent putting into effect of a new wage contract by the Ford Motor company four months in advance is an example of this. The other principal employers in the .industry also made voluntary gestures in behalf of an uninterrupted period of employment during this tense period. Longer Work Week A second avenue to increased total production, civilian and military, would be through an agreement between management and the unions to shift from the present forty hour week to a 48 hour week. Such an Institutional change for the duration would pave the way for a 20 per cent in production and increment would make possible a considerable increase in military output without denuding the civilian economy. Put another, way, if the Korean incident should unhappily spread into general and total war, such would enlarged productivity " enormously swell America's capacity to make weapons. m WANT A HOME CHEAP? Owner Has To Sell! Three room modern home in Pleasant View, with gas heat, y acre garden spot with full water right. Only $4000. PHONE 2988-345 N. 1st West Provo M . Certainly with the record-breakitotal of more than persona at work, it Is inopportune now to view the problem of employment in terms of the depression concept of sharing the work. Heavy Employment Thus, thirdly, there is opportunity for enlarged production in the current trend, toward employing in gainful occupations an large ratio of the total population. The answer to preparedness in respect to military materiel, on the one hand, and the maintenance of civilian living standards, on the other, lies in total productivity. It is shallow for the slogan makers to assume that the way to arm is to put civilians in sack cloth and ashes. Contrary to the reasoning of Stalinist theorists, the high living standards of the United States are an element of reserve strength in the battle of survival. The luxury levels prevailing in the United States always make diversion feasible a substantial of production from butter to guns whenever crisis warrants. Little or No Fat On the other hand, the chronic operation of countries behind the iron curtain at subsistence levels leaves lUtle or no fat which can be used up in an emergency. Yet the Soviet dialecticians fatuously argue that America's high level of material wellbeing is an element of weakness. They contend that we are so subject to soft living that we are incapable of pulling in our belts. Disproved by History That assumption is refuted by the annals of American history in past wars. Be that as it may, there is no point in needlessly emulating the totalitarians in meager living standards so long as the needs of the economy can be met by Stepping up total productivity. Such an affirmative attitude best taps the rich intangible resources of the American system of rewards and incentives. The barometric automobile industry seems to be girding its limbs for an uninterrupted period of production of one type of goods or another. ng 62,-000,- 000 back-hand- 11 fA VAy ao)(o)95 four-cylind- er, high-compressi- on ad au-ste- ei off-the-ro- ad four-whe- I;' 'I People interested In the latest in automotive beauty today were praising the new 1831 Packard, which went on display Friday at the U. S, Tlri Supply company, 143 w. sra s. ; Manager Bill Hopklnson aald the openhouse would continue today from 2 to 7 pm. for the benefit of those who did not see the new car Friday or Saturday. xne new models "establish a new standard of high fashion and sheer beauty in motoring.' according to Mr. Packard, Augmenting the dealer ore- views now taking place, Packard Motor Car company will hold salon showings of the 1651 models in 19 major cities across the country, . Karl M. Greiner, vice president and general sales manager, announced from Detroit . Much Enthusiasm '"These previews created such a groundswell of enthusiasm for Packard'a dramatically new concept of styling that we decided the showing! should be held to enable the public to see our 1951 cars in a salon setting," Mr. Grei ner said. The first salon took place at Detroit in the Packard building on East Jefferson, Sept. n-- New Drive Station Four-Whe- el WHAT'S THIS? Motors, pioneer of the drive station wagon, is introducing its new 1950 drive station wagon which features added power, sleeker lines and improved Willys-Overla- nd four-whe- four-whe- el all-ste- el el all-arou- nd The new version of Willys-'- , line station wagons wasi not included In the 1950 model! introduction last spring. Strong! demand for this type of passenger car, in both the export and domestic markets, however, promptto advance ed Willys-Overlaproduction on this model, Lyman W. Slack, vice president in charge of distribution, said. The new station wagon designed primarily for travel in areas such as in oil fields, through mud. snow and sand, and over the thousands of miles of unimproved roads in this country and abroad, is now powered by the new Willys high compression "Hurricane" engine. of all-ste- el nd off-the-ro- ad four-cylind- er ad WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (U.R)- - Retail food prices dropped an average' of one per cent in the last two weeks of August, according to government figures. The bureau of labor statistics attributed the decrease chiefly to seasonal price cuts on fresh fruits and vegetables. Tomatoes. potatoes and lettuce showed the sharpest drops. The bureau's index of food prices stood at 206. 4 on Aug. 28, down 1.5 per cent from the end of July, but still one per cent higher than when the Korean war began. The index is based on spot surveys in 13 major cities, and compares present prices with the 1935-3- 9 average. The means overall 20B.4 figure prices are now more than twice as high as they were during that base period. re-t- all Montana Governor ASR Sells Calls Conference On Civil Defense HELENA. Mont Sept. 9 (U.R) Gov. John Bonner Of Montana has invited the heads of six statesvthe .territory of Alaska, and three Canadian nrovinres to attend a civil defense conference Sept. 21 ki Helena Invitations have gone out to the governors of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, and the premiers of British Columbia, Alberta and Er-tb- . - QG3QG FUNNY GC03Q8 WASHINGTON. Sept. 9 u.R Here are the main installment buying regulations that w)Il "go into effect Sept. ?8: Automobiles One-thir- d down, a maximum of 21 months to pay. stoves, deep Refrigerators, Food Price Controls May Not Be Needed, Says Undersecretary r!f. of Agri Undersecretary '"l,' culture Clarence J. McCormlck assured farmers today that price controls will not be needed unless the international situation "becomes much worse." In a speech before a midwest Democratic conference here, noted that there "may items" be a few for which controls are advisable. "But there is not one domestically-pr9 Mc-Corm- ick agricultural oduced com- modity for which controls are needed now," McCormick said. Murray Smelter; Sale Price Tops $500,000 kURRAY. Sept. 9 (U.tt The Murray Smelter of the American Smelting and Refining Co. has been" sold to the Murray Amerl- can Mill Co. for a proposed indus- trial and manufacturing develop ment site. Sale price was not disclosed, but general manager Robert D. Bradford of the ASR's western department aaid it was in excess of $50,000. The has been Bonner said representatives of idle for 11 months.plant the sixth army and federal de-- 1 e Salt a Lake- . City Attorney itiisc uuRJAia n i c rKUCttcu LU win ninuwiu irpifscniinj; attend the meeting. purchasers said machinery and nrnfl wwww 9. Defense Production Act Gives Truman Broad Wage, Price Control Powers WASHINGTON. Sent. LHSa Ji" B (tlft) 1..A, giving him sweeping powers to control wages and prices, invoke rationing,: curb ' consumer and real estate credit, allocate materials, assign priorities and requisition facilities for defense production. Within' an hour, the federal reserve board whipped out an order. effective Septr 18, drastically restricting consumer credit. The regulations will make it harder tor the public to buy automobiles, washing machines, tele vis ion sets, radios and a long list of other consumer goods on the old dollar-dow- n basis. "Rush Buying There were indications that the next 10 days may see a wave of "rush" buying for consumer goods covered by the board order. Across the nation, automobile and home appliance dealers said the Interval will see a tremendous upswing in retail business caused by consumers trying to beat the deadline. Once that buying wave is end ed, after the controls become ef- free-and-ea- sy, fective Stent BUSINESS buildings wouid be disposed of in order to clear the aite. The prop- erty covers an area of more than 100 acres including a 1600 foot frontage ori State street. The purchasing company is composed of a Salt Lake City businessman and several busiwest coast. nessmen from-thAmowitz said that purchasers may also engage in building activities and initiate other Industrial enterprises on the site. The plant established in 1903 was closed down in October last year. e Big 3 Foreign Ministers To Meet Next Week For This Dig 7Vi Cu. Ft. Cold Clour To Tho Floor tint nm K iles Wholesale Soap Price Goes Up (U-ft- hole-in-o- ne Now Outsidol fCliMR IIm JI II Now Insido! - " ii01 (01 (01 If rf m I C--2 Dt Lux for 1950 i Percale) In MHt-fcro- oo Trwy Pm m a iww 1950 Prigid-air- a Hurry bt to t nw beavty, new Refrigerators, conveniences, new, greater valva I New 3 ryp Frigidaire Refrigerators earn 4 serla sixes from 4 to 17 tm. ft. i CMek fc m tm Tuyi Come In I See Prowf yoi cant (match MtlOlDAlKEI 1 250 WEST CENTER FREE TRDAL Y IN YOUR OWN HOME! ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION! ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE Iron rife ANYTHING WASHABLE! Call Us Today for 1 Only IrnnHte he 2 evmpietefy mmbte mpn mnd Free Trial 0-D- ay TAYLOR'S er SEPTEMBER wOu14 I The Ironer That Irons WASHINGTON. Sept. ft (U.R three foreign ministers will act at their New York meeting next week on a series of recom mendations to liberalize occupa tion controls in western Ger many, diplomatic officials report ed today. The proposals, drafted by a ex committee of three-powperts, include an increase in steel production, authority to build larger ships, less controls pa in- Big vna't dent lara ! freezes television and radio sets, air conditioners, washing machines, Ironers, phonogr a p h s, 15 per cent vacuum cleaners down, maximum 15 months to pay. 10 per Furniture and rugs cent down, maximum 18 months to pay. Home repairs, alterations and improvements 10 per cent down, maximum 30 months to pay. For regulated items costing less ithan $10 ther ,s no down PaX iment required. But the same time limit as for costlier items in same category Restriction.', do not apply to charge accounts. Specific exemptions include: loans for education, medical, dental or funeral expenses, for fire or casualty insurance premiums for purchase of real estate or securities, and loans to government agencies, and educational or religious institutions. Penalties: Revocation of deal ers license or up to one year in Jail and a $5000 fine for willful violation ol the regulations. 'I 10-IDA- io the con- tightening much on uu- - sumer credit orderbeyond iiirreni in his talk 23 per cent on night. He was and about Lv1" expected to say home appliances. that wage and pice controls are All signs were that the preal-jn- ot in the immediate offing and win De imposea omy u voluntary public cooperation falls. Stabilisation Board Mr. Truman, however, may announce creation of a skeleton economy stabilization board to prepare the machinery for those 0 CINCINNATI, O., Sept. for use if they are needed An immediate 1V per cent whole- controls later. sale, price increase on its wholeAt the rationing of sale soap products was announced consumer moment, is regarded as a goods today by Proctor fc Gamble. far off possibility, likely only if Wholesale price boosts normally the Korean war spreads Into a are reflected in retail prices general conflict. within a lew days. Com nail sookesman said the HE TOOK A DECADE increase was necessary due to It FORT WORTH, Tea. (U.fi) rising prices of fats and oils. Since took Bill Hargrove 10 years to the previous company price list become a member of the excluin July, 'the raw materials have sive "Two Ace Club." His first was in 1940; his sec- gone up over 20 per cent, TicQ ond 10 years later., said, Summary of Regulations For Buying On Installment Plan FOOD PRICES SHOW DECLINE Wagon Introduced ed Cboleratoni 2w U ?r2A.y ' t A restyled, four-whe-el drive NEWEST STATION WAGON station wagon, now powered by Willys' "Hurricane' engine, has been added to Willys- station Overland's famous line of utility venicies. Tne operations of wagons are particularly adaptable to oil workers, contractors and foresters, both here and abroad. el traction the vehicle can negotiate grades up With its to 66.73 per cent. O Sunday, September 10, IPSO s , Answer to Preparedness And Continued High Living Plane Lies In Productivity I SUNDAY HERALD New Packard ""iCsMJLlJ" incMaibMe l ; ' SF W'-- 250 WEST CENTER Allotment Has Just Arrived I EASY TERMS Glean . An 11 "WHERE AFTER THE SALE IT'S THE SERVICE THAT COUNTS!" , "W borrowed it from the girl' sewing Electrically clats-we'r- ai short a player!" I WOMEN ju LOANS EVERYWHERE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE Anyone Can "Sensational" Understand New 1950. $20.14 PFAFF THAT REQUIRES repays $200 loan That' what Mrs. A. L. Duckett, 1049 East Fir Avenue had to say a bent her laundry. Steven and Mary Lynne, the twe Duekett children, can sell clothes as fast a the next school age boy and girl, bat cleaning's a snap, electrically. And, thank to Provo Electrie's low rates the cost is nerlirible. all-elect- rie monthly repays S5t g10.es monthly repays $100 13.2. monthly repays $300 w omcs ousts a i. m. ts I m dally 1 a $5.03 NO ATTACHMENTS! COME IN TODAY, OR PHONE 130 FOR FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION! WASH DAY'S A PLEASURE a month at r tm d Saturdays Appointments may M mad for after hours Phona S78 KEN HOUSTON Mar. PFAFF SALES & SERVICE SI NORTH 2nd WEST PHONE 130 1 ,1 3414 IS II 2- - MOVO CITY DIMITMIHT OF iTumis"rtA Take tha work out of washday with fast, economical electric servants. And remember, the more electricity yea the lower the cost. |