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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-06-01
COOP DEPARTMENT STORE
NOW IN THE BLACK

Washington (LPA)--The Shirl-
ington Cooperative Dept Store in
Arlington, Va. celebrated its second
birthday May % by announcing it
is "now operating at profit" and
offering stock shares for sale.
Shirlington, an experiment in CO.
operative financing, was first of a
series of department stores set up
with money left by the late +. A.
Filene of Boston. Consumer Distri-
button Corp, which administers the
Filene trust fund, has cancelled
$21 900 of the stores debt asa first
step toward turning it over to local
members.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-06-01
BY MURRAY KEMPTON
New York Post Columnist
(Reprinted by permission)

Atlantic City, N. Jon Jan. 6
1909, John Dyche, secretary-trea
surer of the International Ladie:
Garment Workers Union, got let
ter from one Charles Jacobson, one
of that despairing unions few ac-
tive members in Boston, Jacobson
wanted to know how things were in
New York. Dyche told him:
"Things are as bad as can be,
Everything is dead here-dead as
Queen Anne as they say in Eng
land. Local 9 and % had no meet
ings for the last few weeks /.
(Philadelphia) wants tn t we
should send an organizer from New
York and here we have no money
to pay the rent.
"The monthly financial report
shows a deficit of S92. That means
/ drew no wages. All things con-
sidered it is as rotten as rotten can
be. The trade is as bad as the union
is. do not in the least exagger-
ate when | tell you that you will
be lucky if you can get job to
earn dollar a day."
Thus, with tipping corrected, an
ILG officer al years ago.
The International Ladies Gar
ment Workers Union, in it's 50th
anniversary convention assembled
owned buildings worth SO million
The reserves in its vacation fund
alone total $44 million. 1t owns
three radio stations and nine
health clinics; it has 425,0 mem
bers, employs 1900 officers and an
nually it collects nearly $2,500,00C
in per capita dues.
On July /, 1890, the Gotham
Knife Cutters precursor of the
ILG-met with the pomp, the cir
cumstance and the poverty which
attended union meetings in those
days and voted to contribute SIC
of their small treasury to the
striking metal workers.
In the last three years, the In
ternational Ladies Garment Work
ers Union has donated $2,100,000 to
labor causes and institutions in the
United States. The largest sum OF
all was 100000 to support the
CIO Auto Unions 100-day strike
,S.a;o.t Cbr,,clar
On March rs, 1911, there was a
fire in the Triangle Waist Co. in
New York. The girls who worked
there had choice of burning to
death or jumping from the ninth
floor of the tightly-barred loft.
When it was over 146 Of them were
dead
The union set up relief COM
mittee to do what it could for the
families of the dead. 1t surveyed
among others the case of A. A., 16
years old, who had earned $5 a
week. She had father, a sister and
brother who were union members.
Since there were four wage-earn-
ers surviving, it was decided to
grant only the death benefit OF
$50.
This year the lLG will raise each
members death benefit policy to
$1,000. But any ILG member who
works in New York will probably
retire at 65 with a pension Of $65
a month plus social security. A
dressmaker today is paid l3 weeks
sick benefits, and surgical and hos
pital expenses.
The union provides her with free
glasses, clinical attention, and $50
a week vacation money. Her child
rem are born at the expense of the
union welfare fund, and, at work,
it takes her less than three-and-a-
half hours to earn SO.
On June 3, 1910, the Philadelphia
shirt workers went out on strike.
One Sachs, their secretary, sent an
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-06-01
IL BOSTON UNIONS JOIN IN
DEMAND OF CITY-WIDE PACT

Boston (LPA) = Eleven AFL,
.CIO and independent unions have
formed a joint council to negotiate
with the publishers of the city's
eight daily papers on a city-wide
agreement on pensions, health, and
welfare.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING
COLONIAL BRICK

Open today l to dark. Lge. liv. rni.
with firepl., suestsize din. rm. with
side porch. equipped kit. with gar
bage disposal and exhaust fan,
% and hath on End Ar hmilf.in % aar +:
full bsmt. Directions: Out N. II.
ave. ext. approx. Ia miles past
University lane to Oakview dr.. turn
Evening star., 1950-10-08
MONTGOMERY
In the Custom-Built Glass
S15.95O-OPEN 2-5

Bethesda-All brick. 3-bedrm. home,
which will be ready for occupancy
Dec. 1 Features 13x21 1T. liv. rm,
separate din: rm;. elec. kit. tiled
now and you may select your I'm
terror decoration; ,80x10S corner lot.
Directions: Out Old Georgetown I'd. 8
mi. to Lone Oak, right / blk. to
Broad. left blk. to Greenlawn
Miss Liberts on premises. COX d
Co, 81. 0776; eves.s OIL. 4S07.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
BRICK BUNGALOW.

Immaculate 2-bedrm.. liv. rm., kit,
dtnette: attic finished in one huge
bedrm.. full basement. porch. Beau
tifully arranged lot cox & CO.,
81. 0175; MRS. STICKEL, NO. 039S,
Evening star., 1950-10-08
VIERS MILL VILLAGE
A110 SAMPSON ROAn

A comfortable arm. and bath a..
bestos shingle house In good conk,
rooms roughed-in for basements
storm windows, handicapped fenced
lot. Only 2 blocks from shopping
center and transp. All for only $9.s
" EXCLUSIVE WITH
z. S. PRICE g. co.
1901 Georsia Ave.
10. 6-1231, LO. 6-031b.
CONTINUED on Next PassS
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HOUSES FOR sALE-s.E.
RANDALL HIGHLANDS
OPEN 2-6

2212 Naylor I'd. Sc Vacant Diet
recreation rm.: built-in garage; CON
yenient to everything. Call Mr.
Finotti with T. PAUL MUDD CO.
Evening star., 1950-10-08

COUNTRY PLACE-Nicely
remodeled farmhouse with up-to.
date kitchen, tiled bath; INV. heat
with oil burner; very good barn
orchard. poultry, garden; located or
hard road. IL mi. from Sill Sprg.
asking .S19.950. r. p. RIPLEY
Realtor. 81. Gill. Open ewes.
Evening star., 1950-10-08

IF YOU WANT TO BUY
A 2 or 3 bedrm. home, call me.
have some fine ones within all price
ranges. Terms Mr.. Bryer. SH
6292. cox & CO.. 81. 0775. $
Evening star., 1950-10-08

COLORED-2IO6 JASPER ST, 6-rm.
frame, elec.. 3 blks school, S6.95O;
COLORED-2I17 YOUNG ST. Sc.
half block from 22nd. Mimi. ave.
ana Naylor rd, frame detached
house; 8 lge. rms, 3 bedrms. and
saIe. sne Dssk sS bPSor'hes' Priced for Quick
CoLoRED@aNAcosT1A. 1a4a Tai
bert terri. s.e.-Five rms, row brick
how'd. ifs. oil heat, ref. ami: BY
owner; So. 900. take over GI pay. !;
about $1,000 cash req. Open 5 to Q
pm. Owner recalled to service. must
CoLoRED-CHICAGo ST, "a blk.
of Nichols ave 3-apt. brick bldg. I:
Al condition; bargain price with
$500 down. HARTMAN REALTY,
INC. 1345 Good Hope rd. s.e., LU.
4-3400. VI. 5976.
CoLoRED-sI0,OO0 Shannon pl.
s.e.-Vacant, Z lovely rooms, bath,
pForche,s; Fs1sd h,zw;h.; cellar; detached;
CoLORED - CAPITOL HILL AREA,
Vacant, immediate poss. Choice To-
rm. home. 2 baths; oil heat; gear
gar; S1,500 cash down. FIORENZA
FIoA BEATTY CO. Ho. 3141 or Ma.
coLoRED-HoME WITH INCOME
$1,000 down. In vicinity Of 18th
and South Capitol st. A lovely z
story brick house with 8 apis. 3
tian blinds throughout This prop
erty, is In excellent condition. Oil
neat and spacious yards. Priced to
OFT: ewes. RA. 55o5. S WOODS s5 - &
UPSHAW REAI,Ty 70
Evening star., 1950-10-08
BETHESDA

1905 Old GEORGETOWN rd. Vermont
stone house, perfect cond.; 6 lge
rms. 2 full baths (bedrm. and bath
1st H.; rec. rm., gas h.-w.h.; g
car det. gar: lge. beautifully land
scaped lot. A real buy, S24,950.
81. Oh a4as, ~ eves. ALDcN PROPER. PROP Z.
rrTTE
Evening star., 1950-10-08
NORTH WOODRIDGE

conv. location; hdwd. fis., copper
plumbing. basement recr. rm., Va
bath, darkrm., shop and laun. space,
with Bsndix, gas heat. OWNER.
MI. 1898.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HOUSES FOR sALE-s.E.
. CAPITOL HILL,

Lovely 6-rm. and bath brick home
Just off Penna. ave. Full bsmt.. oil
INV h., lge. rear yard excellent
condition; reasonably priced on con-
venient terms.
r. A. HUMPHREYS
Evening star., 1950-10-08
STUNNING RAMRT,ER

Soft. white ranch house on impress
sive corner acre in beautiful Paint
Branch Farms estate: large bed
rms. spacious living rm.. separate
dining room, huge kit, bsmt. with
large rec. area; garage. Open SUM-
day afternoon. l block past Coles
vile intersection to Midland rd.,
right block to house. Call Mr..
Hunter. 81, 933s. or
Montgomery Investment
81 Insurance Co. SH. 8O1O
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING
NEW BRICK RAMBLER

bO5 GRANVILLE DRIVE
OPEN SAT. AND SUN, / 70 s
Liv. rm with firepl., 3 bedrms., din.
rm., mod. kit. tiled bath, copper
full bsmt. with asphalt-tile floors.
plastered ceiling, lavatory, laund.
tubs, gas a.-c. heat, outlet to built.
in garage 12x27; priced right. Dr.
rections: Out ColesSille rd to Sligo
Greek pkwy., north and follow ar
rows. ROBERTS Z. LATTMER,
Builder. GE. 1870; ewes. and Sun.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HOME AND INCOME

OUTSTANDING SEMIDETACHED
Broom brick, with very lovely bsmt.
apt. The rent will pay your pay
ments. Located in Ft. Dupont sec
tion. less than 2 yrs. old; ? compl.
Kitchens; gas h.-w.h.; priced to
sell. You can't afford to miss this
T. D. BURGESS
1924 Pa. Ave. Sc. VI. 2S02 til 8.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HoUsEs-sAiE-s.E. tcont., +,

HILLCREST--Choice location, 2O5s
34th ST, nr. Alabama ave. Open
to pm. Detached brick, 9
rms, z baths; bedrm; and bath on
needed. HARTMAN REALTY, INC,
dadd55 a3d5 Good Hope rd. s.e.. LU. f.
hiLLCREST. 1850 Texas ave, s,e.----
baths. finished rec. rm.. stairway
to unfinished attic. 2 stone firepiaces.
outside barbecue pit. garage. side
porch; reduced for quick sale. S25.-
700. Open Sat. and sun. from !
.tit Ja.aa .dark. owner-buiider. Cali 20
$50 A ST. s.E.-vacant;. 6 rms. 2
baths, INV. h.. only $3.50 down. $50
Fl. no D2gis spfs fan FnxcR I ts s bed
payment. $3.50; assume CT loan;
monthly me- THY payments, $66.4s. OWNER.
GRIN. HOUSE, riqht off penna. ave.
and Mimi. ave, 1918 25th st. Sc;
large, lot garage and workshop;
sun. / to 6. ALADDIN REALTY
$G3.5OO FOR A NEW semidetached
home, with about $1,000 down; 3
large oedrmS., ultra modern through
Out, lull DdSelueutSs large lOtS. every
convenience. Inspection by appoint
ment. Mr.. Clark, GE. 9o1I. MAR
SHALL j.. WAPLE CO., 1924 I4th
st. NV. DI. 3346.
1918 GOOD HOPE RD.--Vacant; 1st
commercial; $1,000 B. g. L. first
trust: See and make offer: CON
GRESS REALTY CO. 110I Vermont
ave. NV, DI. 1882.
5000 BLK. EAST CAPITOL ST.-Only
$1,000 down; don't miss this semi
det. mod. brick in excellent ennd.;
8 well-Droportioncd rms. and hath,
front concrete pol CHI. lean bsmt.
with tiled shower and law, large
yard. BROWN REALTY CORP,
Realtors. ST. 2026; ewes, ia,
DETACHED HOME, Ft. Davis area;
hsst hsytng ;,;,; 4 . lse rms, a 1;s . baths oil
sREsNHN 81 sRoxn any goR4RR t1nf y NA caiing ila
Capitol: big rooms and bath, h h.
VIII. bsmt;; yard; priced right; good
REALTY CORP. ST. 9316. S
yrs. old; 3 bedrms.. pa baths, with
bsmt. apt. separate entr.; easy
terms; zoned 1st coml.
JOHN L. SHELTON, REALTOR
10. $4,000.
HILLCREST DREAM BUNGALOW
Just built in beaut. area. near all
conyens.; 5 lge. rms. tile bath
full bsmt., gas a.-c. heat, built in
gar: firepl. in liy. rm., picture
windows, stairway to fioored attic;
Evening star., 1950-10-08

Enjoy Country Club Living
On Medium Income
6 room semidetached brick. near
Ft. Dupont Golf Club and the
Sousa High School; modern, less
than 3 yrs. old: assume the CT loan
with minimum down payments.
T. D. BURGESS
1924 Pa. Ave. Sc. VI. 2S02 It'll 9.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING

New corner brick rambler nearing
completion: 6 rooms. bath. full bsnt.,
gas heat. toilet. copper plumbing,
large porch. kit. equipped with eft.
Westinghouse refgr. and stove; shade
parochial schools, Capital Transit
bus. Priced to sell. Terms arranged.
To reach: Out Ga. ave. to Colesville
rd.. right to Forest Glen rd., left to
Portland I'd. and sign.
j. H. FIELDS CO., 81. 6944
, 10
Evening star., 1950-10-08
5-ROOM BRICK

Near South Capitol and Atlantic sts.-
Owner being transferred, and says
sell quickly; arranged as 2 aptS.;
suitable for small family who wishes
to supplement their income: rea-
LU. 4-5566 or VI. 1915.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HOUSES FOR sAlE--s.W.

940 MAINE AVE.-Houseboat Tech
former Du Pont yacht, 9 rms. 3
baths, city lights and city water;
h.-w.h.. iron hull, 145x20; $500;
fine dock. RE. 0O55 or ME. 2l6l.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING

S13,950
2-bedroom bungalow; full basement.
tile bath, large equipped kitchen,
dining room, fireplace, nice lot; 10
Gated in heart OF Silver Spring, near
school and transp. Buy now before
prices rise. Call LAWRENCE v.
LUTES, 81. 4222 -S
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING

DIV EN- OFh1NG
S1s.500-S3.0 900 cash. bal. arranged.
New Groom brick Colonial; powder
room 1st, floor; large living room
2 .twin-size and / smaller bedroom;
full basement with outside entrance:
excellent location, near schools.
transportation and shopping. Cali
for appointment to see this today.
BULGE & BOWLBY
Evening star., 1950-10-08
ROLLINGWOOD

Charming, Diet. brick home on beau.
tifully handicapped and shrubbed lot
rms. 2h baths, maids rm. In bsmt
Oil h.-w.h. Built-in garage. Slate
roof. Random width fiooring. Attic
Many other desirable features. Elk.
elusive with FRED A. SMITH CO.,
Realtors, lib 18th ST. NV, Elk
24SO
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING

S14,500
Lovely 3-bedroom brick Colonial, on
large Handicapped lot. Full light
basement, large dining room,
equipped kitchen; near parochial
and public schools; 3 blks. to
transp. A value which cannot be
duplicated on today's market. Cali
LAWRENCE v. LUTES, 81. 1929.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
TAKOMA PARK
S11.5OO

Here is all you have been looking
for in 2-bedroom, solid masonry
home, conveniently located. near
transp.. and shopping. This cozy
brick bungalow has nice, dry
basement, q fenced yard Of oVtr
which has been operated for as little
as S3S for Q season, This property
can be purchased for as little as
$4,000 down and $40 per mo. Mrs.
Mondics will be at the property
from 1-6 and cordially INVITES. you
Flower ave.. right to Maple, left
to Greenwood. left to Erie, right to
905 and open sign. BROWN AGENCY,
JU. 7-72S9. SH. '3497.
Evening star., 1950-10-08

4 BEDRMS., OPEN 2-6
GLEN ECHO HEIGHTS
Side-entrance Cape Cod; liv. rm., 2
bedrms., kit. bath down; 2 bedrms.
den in knotty pine, up; Venetian
blinds. storm windows. Large lot.
shade trees. Must be seen to be
appreciated Only Macarthur blvd
right to Wahalding rd.. right to
rd to open" sign. Mr.. Dryer on
premises, COX d CO.. 81. O775 or
Evening star., 1950-10-08
HOUSES FOR sALE--MD.

FOR SALE--New bungalow, rooms
tile bath, porches; cinder block; near
waterfront; desirable neighborhood
now vacant. Price, $4,000. AVERY
D. HARRISON, st. Michaes, Md Z
TOURIST CABIN for rent or sale;
short distance from Washington
Write Box Bob. Star
Evening star., 1950-10-08
RETHESDA S11 on0

BETHESDA, $1,000
small bungalow In this
most desirable location, close to all
schools. transp., shopping and Naval
Hospital; beautiful yard. quiet
neishborhood. Requires $4,000 cash.
Drive out Wisconsin ave. through
Bethesda to Glenbrook pkwy., turn
right 3 blocks to 1928 Windsor lane.
OIL. 4918. WALLACE B. AGNEW,
Ex 44QQ
Evening star., 1950-10-08

Bethesda, Chevy Chase
New three-bedroom brick ramblers,
electric Kitchens. full easements.
gas heat: one-car garage; prices
range from $4,000 to S29. 800:
well financed; good transportation.
Ewes: OR: 1924, SAMUEL e.
BOGLEY INC WI 1870 q
Evening star., 1950-10-08

SILVER SPRING. ACRE
Large custom stone and brick Cape
Cod. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths: oil h.-w.h
lovely grounds; 3-car garage; more
land available; most reas priced.
S24 $50 with $4,000 4hTo LIST
trust; A REAL BARGAIN. sH. l011
till 3 p.m
y0IJNC 4, p0wrps ro
Evening star., 1950-10-08
ROCKVILLE
CpECIAI

SPECIAL
In best residential section, 2-story
brick home, 3 bedrms., ia baths,
lge. ltv.. rm. with firepl., din. rm.,
screened liv. porch, modern kit. /;
hot-water. heat, oil; lot I04x14s;
well handicapped; price, S22 900,
terms.
COUNTRY HOME
Modern city home located on 1k
acres. PA mi from Rockville; s
rms. and bath: hot-air heat, oil;
full basement with shower and
toilet; price, S12,700.
WILL GO CT
Modern Arm. and bath frame house
on paved road. lge. lot with trees;
price. S6,500.
WILL STACKHOUSE, Jr.
205 E. Montgomery ave-, Rockville,
Md: Phone 1888 or 1853 day or
night q
Evening star., 1950-10-08
ROSEMARY HILLS

ROSEMARY HlIIS
A most attractive 3-bedrm. home, Just
l yr. old: liv. rrn., din. rm., kit,
powder rm. and screened porch, plus
smart recreation rm. Shown by ap-
pointment only. Priced for quick
sale. Call Mrs. Gavin. with JAMES
DIJ 4SR1
Evening star., 1950-10-08
AFFELL REAL ESTATE
GAITHERSBURG

10 acres, improved with q very in
teresting 11-rm. house, completely
remodeled, lge. rms, beautiful lawn,
stream; S27.500.
FRED B. CUSHMAN, REALTOR,
$40 Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg,
Nd. Phone 29Q.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
WOODMOOR

Expandable Attic, $15,950
Featuring lge. liv. rm. with nrpl..
adj. porch. family size din. rm..
equipped kit. bdrms. and bath;
full bsmt. Home In Immaculate
schools, shopping and trans.
CAPITAL REALTY co.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
BETHESDA
OPEN SUNDAY, 2-6

1924 FAIRFAX ROAD
Charming 3-bdrm., custom built brick
home with stone firepl. in liv. rm.,
pine paneled rec. rm. with firepl.,. 8
closets in master bedrm.: stone patio,
beautifully landscaped yard. At
tached garage. Furn. or unfurn.
Pre-war quality and truly large rms.
Cony: located between Bradley blvd.
and Wilson lane. Only $4,000 down
Make an offer. Directions: Out
Bradley blvd. right on Fairfax: or
out Wilson Lane and left on Fair
fax. Miss Minor on premises. 81.
0775. or Ashton 2941. cox & CO.
BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE-Just 2
years old, 2 center entrance brick
crete side porch. powder rm.. 8
bedrms., full bsmt., rec. rnl. space,
built-in garage, very deep fenced
rear yard with open flrepl. Located
between the schools. in newer
home area. A most livable home at
sea. $50. Call VO. 1900. office open
today. EDW. H. JONES CO., INC.
Chevy Chase.
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING
1908 Worth Ave.

Open Today l to 6
Owner must sell this attractive bun
galow. located near Indian Spring
Club; living room with fireplace,
dining room. den, 2 bedrooms,
kitchen and bath; full basement
with additional bath; attic. This
well-lsndscaped lot and is priced
at only S1395G. Directions: Drive
out Colesvilie I'd. to Franklin ave,
turn right to Worth ave. left to
home. SIDNEY z. MENSH & CO.,
Evening star., 1950-10-08
SILVER SPRING

HOS MUERILEE LA.
Brick. 2-story Colonial home, in nns
neighborhood; 8 bedrms.;; fenced
front yard; rear transportation.
To reach: Out Colesville I'd. to For.
est Glen rd., left to Tenbrook dr.,
right to Muerilee lane. Sign On
house. Open Sun, 1T pm.
A. J. KESSINGER a. CO.,
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-09-29
81st Congress Record Dismal Due
To COP, Dixiecrat Alliance

IF EVER a Congress in our history had a
more hectic, chaotic and inconclusive
term than the 81st, there are a lot Of Senator'S
and Representatives who'd like the consolation
of hearing about ii.
A great deal has happened since that cleo
ton night a little less than two years ago
when the little fellow from Missouri refused to
concede defeat TO a moustache and swept many
of the present members of Congress into office
with him. But little that has happened re-
fleets the promise of 1948.
They started off as a postwar" Congress.
But ended up embroiled in arguments over
home-front mobilization and whether to de-
fend an island off Asia. They have had to vote
new billions for guns, ships, and planes. More
over, they may be called back into session be-
tween election day and January when the 82nd
Congress will take over. But, although they
may yet have to put the country back on an
about war footing, many of them have been
playing low-comedy politics while CT blood
flowed in Korea.
Let's look back at two years of Congress
sional history.
Remember the States Rights party? 1t was
only two years ago that the Dixiecrats tried
to bolt the Democrats, make . sordid deal with
the Republicans, and throw the Presidential
election into COP hands. But now, many of
the Dixiecrats are safely home with mother,
enjoying the SWcCts Vi patronage duu tHe
craftsmanship of key Congressional committees
to which their long tenure entities them. The
Dixiecrats are still the swing men In any
effort to get a majority on a key issue.
The 81st had a whirl at trying to repeal
Taft-Hartley. That's when we first saw the
pattern emerge that was to dominate every
fight in important Fair Deal issues. Enough
southerners threw their votes to the Repub-
lican side to prevent repeal. Indeed, there was
O strong effort to make TIL even more vicious
than it is. The margins were close and it took
President Truman himself to halt the move.
The 81st did repair some of the damage
to actual federal operations resulting I r m
penypinching by the Observation-Disclosures
Both Congress. A number of important New
and Fair Deal projects would have died of
~malnutrition had the 81st not rescued them.
But those were defensive triumphs that hardly
represented progress. At the same time, the
81st was faced with a sky-high national debt,
the way we borrowed to fight World War II
and in part from the spare-the-rich taxes en-
acted by the 80th.
The S1st didn't do SO badly when it came to
pushing a program of fostering economic re-
covery and bolstering democratic governments
in Europe. 1t supported the Marshall Plan
when the chips were down, and the Marshall
Plan, despite its shortcomings, has helped re-
make the face of a continent. But the Marshall
Plan Is only a starter and the 81st has h~esitated
to take the next steps.
Our foreign policy weaknesses are due to q
number of Congressional failings, including:
Refusal to allow enough money for the
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-09-29
Excess Profits Really
Excessive, Govt
Report Shows

WASHINGTON (LPA) - The fawning
w lackeys Of big business are shouting them
selves hoarse in their desperate fight to delay
an excess profit tax. They have won a de-
laying action, and are girding for a final fight
they're bound to lose. They lave gone to the
absurd length Of denying there Is any such
fine-spun theories to explain away the lush
earnings the big boys are raking in. In fact,
one fancy ~publicist wanted to do away with
the word profit" entirely. II gave the people
the wrong idea, he cried.
Organized labor has presented the figures,
has cited chapter and verse, has documented
its case again and again. But Big Business has
scoffed, and said the labor boys were talking
through their hats - or ut the very least,
exaggerating.
Maybe som union members have been
taken in. Maybe they think the labor boys
have been putting it on a bit thick. For those
doubling Thomases, let's have a look at an
other source nor labor economists, not labor
talk, but cold, hard statistics, based on figures
supplied by the u. S. Department of Com
merce, headed by a gentleman named Sawyer,
who comes from the ranks of Big Business
himself, and whom business men have taken
to their collective bosom.
The figures are from an official govern
ment publication called Economic Indicators.
1t is a publication prepared by the Joint Com
mittee on the Economic Report by the Coun-
Gil of Economic Advisors. This Council was
created by Congress.
The report for September1950 shows that
corporation profits for the second quarter of
1850 are:
/. Running at the rate of $35 billions an
nually, highest (before taxes) in history.
2. Running at the rate Of SCI billions an
nually, after taxes.
8. Above the rate for the first quarter Of
1850 by more than SO billions.
4. Above the rate for 1948, which had
been the high mark in American history.
In other words, if business continued at
the same rate for all of 1850 as 1t did for the
first quarter, total corporate profits before
taxes would have been $29.2 billions; and after
taxes, $17.8 billions.
Lineup the $17.8 billions figure against the