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Show TIIE SAUNA SUN. SAUNA. UTAH rnmm Home Building Resumed, but Material Shortages Delay Construction On Any Large Scale Reorganization of Commerce Department First Step Forward in Formulation Of Full Employment Policy. By BAUKIIAGE later. Congress may slumber on the reorganization report for yet a little, but when Washington wakes to the real significance of this mimeographed document it will find between the lines much upon which to ponder. (Maybe that is why it was double-spaced- To me, this is a three-ln-on- e ins- as its author, Henry revealed himself as a three-in-on- e personality when I called on him just before the publication of his program, his first ap- proach to the governmental lime--- - light since the change in adminis- jndustrief tration. 'dv-oThe report on what Mr. Wallace In his capacity as secretary of commerce hopes will mean the revitalizing and expanding of his department, envisions the metamorphosla of that somewhat turgid and impotent institution into a vigorous and human organization which will reach out and touch millions of Individuals just as the government's most virile department, agriculture, does. Secretary Wallace said frankly at his press conference and also in more detail privately to me, that he thought that the department of commerce should do for the business man, big and little, what the department of agriculture does for the farmer, big and little. And it will, if he has his way. trument-just Wallace, V, h i Active Department Secretary's Coal Wipe out of your mind, if you will, e problem child of the New Deal, the agricultural adjust- that one-tim- ment administration. Now weigh the testimony of observers, inductand I think you ing will learn that as secretary of agriculture, the author of "Sixty Million Jobs" did a good job in revitalizing his department. How much it will cost to do as much for commerce, we couldnt get him to estimate, but he finally told h us that it would be less than of the cost of one days war at V-- Day. By a series of calculations we arrived at the figure of 40 million dollars. Since the commerce department spent about 121 million dollars last year, Mr. Wallace's changes would make a total cost for his revitalized department of 161 million dollars. Those who cry economy will shudder at that figure but they will hear this answer: If business, big and little, wants help similar to that which agriculture demands and gets it will cost something. The department of agriculture cost approximately 769 million dollars to run last year, and the farmers wouldn't want it to da less. There will also be another explanation of the figures which will attempt to show that part of the expansion of the reorganized depart- ment is really contraction, and that brings us to the second Integer of e the composition of Mr. Wallace's plan. The plan Is more than a blueprint for changes In a single governmental Institution. It la definitely a part of President Truman's reorganization plan which it is fair to assume would bring back under the commerce rocftree the horde of agencies and commissions which have to do with industry and business. And now we come to part three of the function of the Wallace program. It is by his own implication, a part of his recipe for full employment included in his book. Sixty Million Jobs," and mention of that brings me to an examination of Mr. Wallace himself. I said that like the program of reorganization for his department. Mr. Wallace seemed tripartitent to me. When 1 called upon him, he came down the great, cavernous room which Herbert Hoover planned for his successor and we sat in chairs about a little table that made a hos one-sixt- E three-in-on- pitable oasis in the midst of the desert vastness of high walls and lofty ceiling. A Presidential Ghost Emerges I had really come to see Henry Wallace, the author of "Sixty Million Jobs," which had just been reported a best seller in two New York stores. We discoursed at some length on that opus and gradually I found myself also talking to Henry Wallace, secretary of commerce, for, as I suggested earlier, many a strand from Sixty Million Jobs niay be discovered in the warp and woof of the department reorganization plan. As the conversation moved from book to report and back to book again, never getting far from the theme of full employment, I thought I could make out an ectoplasmic form arising from what had been authorup until then my secretary host. The third being, although not yet completely materialized, little by little became Uauslucently visible to the naked eye. This party of the third part I thought I recognized as Henry Waltwo-par- t, lace, presidential candidate (1948 or at least 1952). Perhaps I would not have believed my eyes if it bad not been for a statement which a stout supporter of Mr. Wallace had made to me: " Sixty Million Jobs' comes pretty near to being just about the best political platform the Democratic party can run on in the next election." In one place. Author Wallace says: "There are a few, of course, who think that any government servant who uses the phrase full employment' is engaged in some deep dark plot. But they are the exceptions that prove the people's sanity and soundness as a whole." Senator McClellan might be considered one of the exceptions from his remarks in the debate on the full employment bill. He said that tiie measure "says a great deal and actually means nothing except to create an erroneous impression in the minds of the people. He later described it as soft soap. Sixty Million Jobs' Draws Commendations business-l- etter-sheet avenue. Secretary author candidate Wallaces full employment program requires much more legislation than the full employment bill. That is only the first step. The expansion and of his and other departments will be required. Then there will be special taxation; there will be at least the g of public works; there will have to be a settled policy providing for foreign loans the Bretton Woods program and other stimulants of world trade and tourist traffic. If a too conservative congress did not grant the minimum legislative implementation, the 'Sixty Million Jobs" plan could not be carried out. That, however, Mr. Wallace's supporters Insist, will simply make 60 million people who want Jobs, plus their families, vote for the man who believes they can be produced. -- WOOD -- blue-printin- six-poi- one-thir- sub-floor- Two hundred thousand of Berlin' tnree million population are members of trade unions. But what have they get to trade? If anybody asks you: "Don't you theres a war on? the answer is yes" and whether you like it or not it will be for six months after a formal declaration of pep.ee which isn't even in sight yet. know by B aukha ge The White House had its first real paint Job since the war began and looks like a new place. The scaffolds were up before day. I wonder if the painters had a tip? We have 20 million less horses and mules to feed than we once had in this country. But the land used to raise food for them is now feeding human beings. 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I think Ill put an ad in the newspapers announcing the fact that tickets will be on sale at our box office at 5 a. m. tomorrow, he confided in a friend. "It sounds crazy, reproved ms companion. "Whats the idea? "I want people to think our show is such a smash hit that if they dont get tickets first thing in the morning, theyll be out of luck. It worked out, too. Next morning at the crack of dawn patrons stormed the box office and bought out every ticket in the house rd I- Whatever the lawmakers think, the reviewers certainly are full of praise for Wallace's book. The New York Times calls it a thoughtful and thought provoking discussion of American political economy, and the Saturday Review of Literature, agreeing with the Times, adds that, more than any recent work on economics or politics, it can serve as a moral testament and intellectual guide in the eventful, difficult days ahead." The work appeared first in a size with paper cover; it followed in orthodox book form. Later the author hopes, he told me, that it will be printed in a edition. cheap, pocket-siz- e When Mr. Wallace said that I thought I caught his ectoplasmic triplet nodding emphatic approval while ghostly lips formed the words, "for every voters pocket. Much water will pass beneath the Potomac bridges between now and 1948 or 1952. We have with us at present a conservative congress and the political veterans say that no matter which way the wind may blow abroad, it is blowing to the right on Capitol hill and, they add hopefully, perhaps not too leftward at the other end of Pennsylvania On the New York Scenic Railway: The long parade and the exciting band music in the fierce rains and winds north along Fifth Avenue Government restrictions on buildwith hardly anyone among the peing of private houses ends October destrians brave enough to pause and 15. This comes as heartening news watch. (What dope Insisted upon to the 12 million families who are that parade, anyhow, In such pneusaid to be ready and anxious to monia weather?) . . . The knots of build new homes. Now these people nuts cluttering up Columbus Circle are wondering: Should we sell our exercising their Constitutional present home or give up our lease rights with double talk about the in the hope of building right away? next war. . . . The blinking elec-tricWhat plans can we safely and conon the Broadway signs emfidently make right now? bellished by the penmanship of the This question raises several other furiously falling rain. . . . The 59th ones, which may be summarized Street management's reply to freezthus: ing tenants: No heat until October 1. What will building COSTS 1st! The Waldorf has it, however. In be. comparison with those of . . . Miss Liberty, everyones favorprewar years? ite pin-u- p gal, winking happy hellos Stone and wood combine to make this attractive house. The built-i- n 2. Will conventional materials garage is one of its most appealing features. Contractors estimate it to shiploads of returning veterans, such as lumber, brick, etc., be who fought for her honor. could be constructed for about $9,000, which is within the range about one-thiof poorer quality than prewar? of home builders are willing to pay. 3. What are the new and different features and materials 60 The cacophony of buses, taxis, a flurry of questions always centers low the trend towards saving exwidely discussed for coming around: "Whats new? For exam- trolleys, cars (and women) as they pensive site labor costs. homes? Are those miracles in While the home building restricple: Will air conditioning be cheap- merge at 34th and Broadway in what terms of revolutionary heating, seems like an inextricable tangle er than before the war? Well, astions are being lifted, as of October streamlined kitchens, and push15. the announcement carries with suming that you refer to summer then miraculously emerge again button laundries yet available? a symHere is the result of serious think- it a program that involves cooling combined with air filtration, without a fender dented and circulation, the phony of NYClatter. . . . The aroma ing, first on the subject of costs. several directives aimed at correctof oncoming autumn heralding the ing the present situation. These will answer is Yes. Several mass proWhile the government unofficially return of King Football and duction are manufacturers scarce to seek of bringing hasten estimates that home building costs production coats the signal that Ma Nout new, efficient units that can be d have increased (requiring building materials; will strengthen added later to any forced warm air atures getting set to wield her brush one thus to pay $8,000 for a house inventory controls to prevent hoardthat could be built for $6,000 before ing; will expand OPA price control heating system. Others ask: "Will with those magic browns, yellows the war) these costs are really apt of building materials to prevent in- the new kitchen devices cost less or and reds. . . . Staten Islands shore Of line still brimming with the implemore than before the war? to run somewhat higher. It may flationary pressure; control mortments of war. , . . Newly inducted this to course refers dishwasher, facilitate action take $9,000 to build that former gage practices; by unit, range, refrig- soldiers, without war ribbons look$6,000 home. This is partly because industry groups and widely advise garbage-disposa- l labor costs are steadily rising, and on home values. In the directive, erator. The latter two will cost a ing like overgrown Boy Scouts. 73 per cent of the total building costs great stress is put upon the rapid little more but will be more efficient. are directly or indirectly labor expansion of the home building in- Alert makers are planning to bring Broadway, washing her face of costs! dustry as the greatest single add- costs down by combining units, such war both clothes which will as one wash paint, trimming her wareconed of source in our entire Residents in some sections of the jobs time hustle and bustle and setbowls and country, such as in the South, may omy, and the statement is made and dishes, by changing rubber-covere- d her coiffure with the brightwire a ting know we substituting also the that: that lower due present confidently expect prices est of lights for the postwar dish rack for the agitator. to the fact that the less severe clihousing shortage is bound to conA modern bathroom is a "must hoopla. . , . Faces and facades, mates permit the elimination of tinue for some time and that there absent for too long, reappearing etc. Less ex- may be pressure to increase the in nearly everyones planning. The basements, with joyous smiles, like exiles bathin new to new in homes of important development response pensive insulation, also less expen- price whove been given a reprieve. room ideas involves separating the sive central heating plants, prove an active demand." . . . The red, white and blue different fixtures to eliminate early In the light of these facts, thouadequate. aervioe flags now flecked here Most favored Recent wide and authoritative sands will be asking such questions morning congestion. and there with stars of gold-g- rim includes separate studies, such as the two-yesurvey as this: "Should I renew my pres- arrangement reminders of those who conducted by Small Homes Guide, ent lease which expires in six shower stall, an extra lavatory and the good fight and wont new cabinet. fixture medicine The fought reveal very pointedly why this fact months, or try to build a new home come back. . .. The is so important. They show that right away?" Wise advice would ap- designs are more beautiful and have private, cane in hand, strntting 47.4 per cent of families now planpear to be this: Renew for one year. lots of added conveniences. Kitchdawn Vth, tilting his MacArthur ning to build, expect to spend from A year and a half is not too much ens have been brought into focus too. corncob pipe at a jauntily predreams Another large pertime for thoughtful planning and with the modern $4,000 to $6,000. carious angle. centage, 30.7 per cent, plan to build careful working out of your familys Many manufacturers are offering in the $6,000 to $10,000 class, while requirements from site selection to beautiful and complete package The book stores along the Gayer "Social only about 6 per cent are planning the details of built-istorage facil- kitchens that include an amazing White Way advertising to build in the $10,000 and better ities. There are countless houses number of new items of convenience instead of "How to PreDancing g class. that could have been good houses if and advanced, automatic pare for Your Army I. Q. Test . . If these families are to get full a few extra months had been used equipment. The 42nd St Army & Navy stores The gripes or "pet hates convalue for their money, the home for planning. Sailor Suits offering Tailor-Mad- e cerning houses are going to be large- at reduced prices. . . . Drug-store- s u,.k. iwb vTT v.,, ly eliminated through better planwith signs shouting, "Yes, We Have - . t V T f , ning. There will be plenty of closet Bobby Pins. . . . The honey-swe' 1 space, for instance. The trend is "Thank you from the cutie behind ' , i' to larger rooms spread out on one the ciggie counter at the Waldorf. floor; with larger windows and pro. . . The dance hall on 7th Ave. vision for more outdoor living. Col- where the G.I.s go to cut a rug on ors will be bright and cheerful, and It is called The Saturday nights. details of decoration will strike a Midtown Youthopia. . . . The subsmart, peacetime motif. to their eerie dawn"How about ail the promised post- ways, returninghalf empty, looking patrolling war home gadgets? you may be Eemi-nud- e without their early ayem new look for can Well, you asking. sleepy war workers. e comrefrigerators with partments; new developments in The chatterers in Bryant Park automatic dishwashers and washing vacuum trying to figure out whats worth machines; cleaners vastly improved appli- arguing about. . . . The medieval architecture of St. Patricks, getting ances ready early next year. ' g its modern "Will postwar developments comgrudgingly of busy workto the hordes eliminate yielding housekeeping pletely Alers while kids feed the pigeons on The answer is, drudgery? V &V most." For example, the precipi-tro- n the step. . . . The faded picture takes dust out of the air elec- of FDR almost hidden in the side trically. Most kitchen chores, suen window of a downtown picture gald as dishwashing, will be reduced to a lery. . . . The wisies who their war time moo on nonminimum by automatic controls. Electric ranges, refrigerators with deep-freecompartments, sinks Heating and cooling will be fully sense and frillies eyeing the Wise with built-i- n dishwashers, cabinets of all sizes . . . everything will be automatic. New developments in Men who sunk theirs in bonds and plastic wall and flqor finishes, new are holding on to them. . . . The big, ready for the new kitchen early next year. rugs and draperies should help in new department store being dug Still askto be hasten must will other thousands adding at least three hours more at 53rd and Vth, with a knot hole building industry Sign in the eliminate the traditional "hammer-and-saw- " ing: "Should I sell the home I daily freedom to the clock of most fence knee high. own now, rent for several years and housewives. It is indeed a great, window of a 72d Street eatery practices of To such, wise new streamlined Bring Referpeacetime era "Waiter Wanted Certain union practices and then plan to build? ences." antiquated building codes, too long counsel would b,e: Hold your home, which we are about to enter! held intact by local pressure groups, as rents will be high and there will be no sudden drop in real estate must also be changed. The colorful ribbon of light We are frequently asked: "When values. First, because of rebuilding Dodge Corp. Survey Shows whirling around the neck of the can we be sure of being able to get costs due to higher wage levels, and A Billion Dollar Backlog Times Bldg, waving all that second, the very sizable backlog of good quality building materials? good news to the Broadway To this, our best authorities quickly demand that will require several Ready for Home Building The Brooklyn Navy gapers. A huge volume of funds is ready tell us that most of the hard materiYard and its half finished ships. years to satisfy. Start planning your . . . The als such as cement, sand, lime, new home now. It will likely take for investment in construction, acwindow stone, etc., are plentiful. Brick and you a whole year to get through all cording to the F. W. Dodge corporagazer on Madison and 43rd with cement block vary with the regional the steps carefully. Selection of your tion, specialists in building statistics. battle ribbons on his gray flannew lot, title insurance, getting your In a recen,t announcement, Thomas nel civvies. . . . The long line of manpower picture. Good, dry lumber is scarce, and the precise local ideas Into blueprints, working draw- Holden, president, stated that In front of the situation here should be carefully ings and specifications; getting bids, has definitely been alloMadlsoa Avenue U. S. Employchecked with a reputable lumber negotiating the financing all this cated to construction projects in the ment offices. . . . The Bowery takes time. dealer in your community. 37 states east of the Rocky mounjoynt offering a "Victory Bath Someone else asks: "What are the A and shower for a dime. Being very specific, others will tains. Of this huge sum, $1,107,448,-00- 0 newest developments in construction ask: "All I can afford to spend is has been set aside for residenreturning air force captain bematerial that I can expect to get $6,000. I need three bedrooms. What tial building. with a sticky ing greeted within the next six months? Our can I expect? Our frank advice is Holden Mr. commented that "heloooa, dahleeeennng from s sub-de- b r. events since J Day have shown in an East Fiftieth reply indicates that waterproof ply- this: Not too much, if your total wood. plastic-finishe. . . The Tower ef Babel wallboards, includes the cost of a lot. You had that postwar construction revival is that congregates In the St. Morfireproof asphalt shingles, light met- better choose a compact likely to move considerably faster al framing, complete package units: itz lobby and spills out on the design, and then plan to fin- than was anticipated some months ish the two upper-storbedrooms ago. The removal of controls has windows, doors, built-iclosets, cabsidewalk. . . . That "situations eliminated one of our anticipated inets, fireplaces, will all be avail- and bath at a later date. wanted ad In the Times sf s In the matter of home equipment. revival bottlenecks. able. These new developments fol- well known war analyst. By W. WADSWORTH Newt Anulytt and Commentator. The recent operating and organization program for the department of commerce created very little excitement In Washington or elsewhere when it was released. I think It made page 15 of the New York Times. The Times gave much more prominence recently to another document from the pen of Henry Agard Wallace his new book, "Sixty Million Jobs," of which I shall speak And So Again the Farly Birds Cot the JV&rms Be Year or More Before Most People Can Expect Their 'Dream House' Wallace's Job Program Packs Political TNT WNC Service, 1616 Eye Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. Will These hand- some houses come within the price class that at least a third of prospective home builders expect to pay. Ruilding at the left is of common brick and would cost about $8,000. One at right Is priced at $6,000. A ferry dawdling across the Hud- son like a glacier of molasses. . . . The tattered shoes of shoeshine boys. . . . The Beiasco Theatres unique marquee with its hanging lanterns. . . . The Players Club where thespian Edwin Booth once lived. The furnishings In his room remain intact. . . . The Waldorfs opulent residential suites decorated with garden terraces. . . . 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