Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

otttot vi NtN-lbiill ~ VIZ biii
or postwar economic rehabilita-
ton, saying:
1T IL my firm opinion that a
hourishing postwar economy re-
quires frank recognition Of six
important points and united ac-
ton on the part of our people to
see that they are translated into
action. These points are:
ASSURE SECURITY
First, assuring an underlying
security for our national struc-
ture by carefully studied peace
terms b a e d on the rights of
man, dictated In no uncertain
terms, backed with an interna-
tional peace authority clothed
by Congress with power to act
and supported by q strong army
and navy with a civilian-militia
in reserve through universal
military training. Security for
the future will be highly impor-
tant I'm the years ahead.
Second. quick readjustment
into civil life for our fighting
forces by rigid enforcement of
of guarantees of jobs and Oppor-
tunities, adequate care and re-
Mobilization for disabled vet
Grams and protection for their
widows and Orphans-all based
on the principle that these are
a part OF the overall cost of war.
NEED COMPETITION
Third. recognition that the
competitive system Of business
and industry based on individual
initiative and ability with maxi
mum production at the lowest
possible cost Is fundamental to
national progress and prosperity
and that world trade Is essential
to an industrialized economy
all free from hampering federal
restrictions and burd e n m Q
taxes that serve to discourage
risk capital.
Fourth, government prOtec-
tion against mOnopOlistic prac-
tices and unfair labor practices
as ASSURANCES Of protection for
workers, without theoretical
regulations based on the errone-
Gus principle that production In
large volume. large-scale financ-
ing and iarge-scaie operations
are in themselves monopOlies.
Fifth, recognition that bust
ness and industry cannot alone
provide full employment; that
our productive facilities must be
matched with expansion I'm the
service and distribution fields,
that they have not expanded I'm
proportion to agricultural and
industrial production. This il
one of the weaknesses that was
apparent in the periods OF our
highest prosperity.
MUST PREVAIL
"Sixth, willingness on the part
of all elements of our people,
governments and subdivisions OF
government, associations and
groups, to recognize that the
common good must prevail. For
example, states must be pre-
pared to eliminate trade bar
~.a.. cd thar .actriotinpa Tho 4
tend to protect local products
and goods from the competition
of products and goods made I'm
other states. Free flow of com
merce between the states, with
due regard for health and So
Curity standards, IL necessary
for a sound national economy"
StreSsing the deSirability OF
self help, rather than govern
ment aid, Scheiberling admon-
ished:
Unless these six points are
frankly recognized, we will not
have a sound postwar economy
and may have to rely on federal
government assistance.
ASKS MINIMUM
1.-THE legion believes that
there should be a minimum Of
such reliance; that money Of
taxpayers should not be spent
to create employment except in
instances when such spending
IL clearly necessary to relieve
great hardships and serious suf-
fering. When federal funds
must be so spent they should
be used to construct the most
useful types OF public works.
Projects that are merely local
i'm nature should be financed by