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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1946)
Babson Discusses Labor By Roger W. Bsbsoa Babson Park, Fla., Feb. 22 (Special Correspondence) Hav ing served in Washington as As sistant Secretary of Labor dur ing World War I and later as Director-General of Information and Education, many letters are coming to me asking as to what can be done to prevent strikes. I am replying "Nothing can pre vent strikes, but Congress can do something to make them less serious.' Upon referring to cer tain notes which I made at the close of World War I, I find the following conclusions. They are 100 equally true, today, at the close of World War II. Compulsory Arbitration Impractical and Unjust Compulsory arbitration, ex cept in the case of railroads, public utilities, and other mon opolistic enterprises, is both im practical and unjust. To talk compulsory arbitration for com petitive industry is foolish. It, however, is practical in the case of non-competitive and monopol istic enterprises. Honest collec tive bargaining should be en couraged in all cases; but'it must be on the basis of supply and de mand for labor in a free and non-controlled market. But even this leads to a discussion of the lustice of inheritance and wheth er we can have truly "free-enterprise" along with the inherit- Christian Science Radio Program First Church of Christ, Scien tist, Medford, cordially invites you to tune in KMED Saturday, February 23, 3 p. m., to enjoy a special musical arrangement broadcast on the regular tran scribed program of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. An adap tation of Handel's "Largo" will be sung as a solo by Robert Hall Collins. Mr. Collins will be ac companied by Ruth Barrett Arno on the organ of the First Church of Christ. Scientist, in Boston, Massachustts. This organ com prises 76 stops and more tnan 5,000 pipes. The Honorable Mrs. Hay (Violet Spiller) of London, England, wrote the words of the solo, entitled "Oh May My Voice." Adv. CHUCK'S PUMP SERVICE All types of pumps and pressure systems repsired Work Guaranteed STAMPER and GOFF HARDWARE Phone 3939 Night 7431 ance of property. Voluntary me- i diation boards should materially be strengthened and their use en couraged. These boards should consist of three prominent men all of whom have the public's respect one selected by the unions, one by the companies, and one by them jointly. These men should be given sufficient funds to secure all necessary in formation within a reasonable time and both sides should agree in advance to accept their de cisions as final. It may be possi ble to have union - company agreements for "cooling off" periods during the limited time that these mediation boards are reaching a decision. English Custom Should Be Adopted In States Both corporations and unions should equally be subject to the same anti-trust laws and the same corporation laws which have come to be recognized as standard practices. In this con nection, both labor and manage ment should have an equal right to press their views to one an other and to the public. Both the unions and companies should gradually consolidate their op erations so that the industry as a whole will be negotiating rath er than independent companies. This is the English custom and should be adopted in the United States. It is a mistake for President Truman to get mixed up either with rates of wages or prices of goods. As to inflation follow ing World War I, we suffered from inflation but very little was done to prevent it. We have taken a great step forward in these past 20 years in recogniz ing both the advantages and dangers of inflation. Too much inflation should be fought like a prairie fire; but some inflation now must be necessary in view of our tremendous war debt. Certainly, wages and prices should be considered by the same mediation boards if prices are to be fixed for more than a short, temporary period. Corporation Officials Vs. Labor Leaders Letters are coming to me ask ing if the corporations have as good leadership as the big unions? Many investors feel that too many corporation officials have inherited their jobs, while most union leaders have fought their way to the top through sheer ability. These Investors would not object to paying large salaries to the heads of their companies provided they have the needed ability. Too many stockholders now seem to be los ing faith in the ability of these company officials whom they mechanically re-elect every year by blindly signing absentee proxies. It is surely up to the stock holders of corporations to get as loyal and able leaders as trie union membership gets. More over, stockholders must some day insist that their directors and officials get results for them in the form of larger dividends when, as and if the labor lead ers get more for their union membership. Stockholders will some day insist upon annual physical examinations and au dits concerning the health of company directors and officials the same as they now have an nual financial audits. COMMUNICATIONS tttrt to tti Kditor matt oai th oaroi and address ol Ui writer althnugh the ai ii a pen-name or initial! tor publication U permit thla 1'he Mall Tribune reiervet the Mint to edit all letters with rim to clarity and condensation 'New Nudity' Reaches Hands; Summer Gloves Just A Wisp Carr Criticised To the editor: The writer was one of some 130 or more who gathered at the court house au ditorium Tuesday evening at the invitation of that -splendid old organization of truthful, or oth erwise, fishermen, known throughout the land as the Izaak Walton League of America, that has chapters in practically every state in the union, as well as scat tered members in most countries of the world. I attended, as possibly many others present did, for the pur pose of learning more about the finny tribe, or the Waltonians' hobby. I wanted to know more about their habits out here in Oregon, as I am from Michigan, where we have splendid fishing in lakes, rivers and streams, but no wild mountain streams like the Rogue, where you have to be both an expert swimmer, as well as fisherman, before tackling the Rogue, and landing a few and to recount to friends for years about the big one that got away. However, the speaker was not enlightening his audience along these lines, but was giving them a good schooling about state rights in the control of water for every purpose against the na tion's rights to develop said rights for the benefit of all, rather than a few individuals, state, or group of states. The Tennessee Valley pro gram was a sore spot in the speaker's mind, as he kept refer ring to it constantly. He also mentioned the fact that the Rogue river and valley was in the Columbia drainage basin. Even though it is, I am at a loss to see how a small dam, or dams, properly constructed with fish ladders and creating artificial lakes, would not add to the scen ic beauty along the river, rather than detract from it, and in the writer's mind, would improve the fishing. It is easy to make a mountain out of a mole hill for purely political reasons and congressional election a few months away. G. H. YOUNG. By Barbara Bundichu United Press Staff Correspondent New York, Feb. 22 (U.R) The "new nudity" reached to hands today a a designer offer ed summer gloves that are Just a whisp of covering. Mme. Luelenne Harang dreamed up the creations which bear about the same rela tion to gloves that a whisp of veil does to a hat. They should facilitate nose thumbing at sum mer heat, though. The "glove" is a triangle of material preferably matched to another accessory with a hole dead center to stick the thumb through, and the triangle bass lust long enough to tie around the wrist. Fingers Free One angle point reaches up the first finger and the material slides off diagonally across the hand leaving all fingers free to wiggle in a cooling breeze, This clever mistress of "go with" frippery shows another summer glove with all four fin aers but no thumb for no par ticular reason we can think oi. Other hot weather gloves are more conventionally jasnionea in lace and "brassiere net." Sev eral have elbow length "leg o' mutton" tops to give pretty ac cent to a short sleeved dress, mm wm mrw mi m mr r SATURDAY SPECIAL COFFEE CAKE Filled with fresh frozen Oregon Apples . . light tasty Walnuts. . . . Sunkist Raisins. . . . IT'S DIFFERENT! A NEW TREAT. LIMITED QUANTITY Place Your Order Early! 39c each RETAIL STORE Dial 2241 or 2242. 29 No. Holly St. FOR FINE BREAD and CAKES Patmont Correction To the editor: Please permit me to correct an error which ap peared in a report of my Jack sonville high school address, published January 20. I am go ing to Europe as a representative of the Central European Relief Committee, and not for UNRRA as reported. I now have no con nection with UNO. LOUIS R. PATMONT. Jacksonville, Ore. VALLEY SOLDIERS GET DISCHARGES In the neckware department, Mme. Harang has come up with some practical Ideas for wear now and right on through the summer. One gilet shown in navy taf feta is simply a hem length strip of material, buttoned around the neck. The long end comes up and tucks through the neck line to form a jabot. The whole is held in place with a belt through the midriff fold. Patent pending. Mme. Harang says. Directolre Colltr A directoire collar that may be worn backwards, frontwards and upside down for a total of six variations Is shown in plaid rayon taffeta and will be com- ine along In white pique for summer. Distinctively cut halter gilets are shown in a variety of styles and fabrics for spring and sum mer suits. Most of them are In geniously cut to cover shoulder straps and be perfectly modest and secure with or wunoui a jacket. IDYLLWILD SOLD Hemet, Cel., Feb. 22 (U.P.l Idyllwild resort property in the San Jacinto mountains was sold today by Dr. Paul D. Foster of Los Angeles to a three-man syndicate which paid more than $400,000. rriday. Feb. 21. 1948 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE SETHI Sgt. Roy Harrison, route 2, box 259; Cpl. James Howell, 115 East McAndrews Road; Sgt. Alan Horton, box 244; Sgt. Thomas Kells, 217 South River side avenue; Cpl. Lou Martin, 24 Bennett street; Pfc. Parnell Pierce, route 2, box 365; Earl McQulgg, SKD2C, 123 Almond street, and Lewis Blrkland, Slc, 408 Benson street, all of Medford. Among those recently dis charged from the armed forces are Pfc. Roy Boat, route 2, box 456; Cpl. Robert Dunham, box 397; Cpl. Lawrence Huck, route 1, box 549; SSgt. Dale Hlmel- wrlght, 156 Seventh street; Sgt. Manuel Surber, 591 Falrvlew street, all of Ashland; T-4 Cecil Logers, box 5. Butte Falls; T4 John Still, Jr., Jacksonville: Pfc. Clifton Day, Lake Creek Pfc. James Sutcliff, route 1 box 244; Sgt. James Denham box 3; Pfc. James Sharp, route 2, box 245; Sgt. Davis Young Columbia Orchard, all of Tal ent; Wayne Turpin, Slc. box 118, Phoenix; Donald Glenn. Fl'c, Central Point, and Cecil Ireland, Eagle Point. T5 Leland Hill, route 1, box 466; Pfc. Leonard York, box uiza; L-pi. narom rawceii, nuo j west rourin street; ric. im Baumgardner, route 3, box 18; 1W1CI m MANY...TW1CI a. GOOD PURPLE BLADES OfarlM ft 194 Distributed by McDonald Candy Co and sold by all Uva dealers. YOUNG WOMEN! High'Pay Right at the Start for TELEPHONE OPERATORS ; Beginners earn $29 for a 40-hour week while learning. Receive three raises first year. EXPERIENCED OPERATORS! Wage credit is given for your previous service at the new, higher rates! Call 2109 and aik for Chief Operator, or drop In at 145 N. Bartlett and ask for Miss Otterdale. THE PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Don't Blame Your Dealer if You Can't Get G-E Appliances and Radios It's not the dealer's fault. We don't think it's our fault. Maybe it's nobody's fault. But here's what happened: What the Girl Scouts Are Doing Oirl Scout Calendar Saturday, 11 a. m. Chorus. Monday, 4 p. m. Mariners, Scout House. Monday, 4 p.m. Wing Scouts, high school. Tuesday, 7 p. m. Pioneers, Junior and senior high, at Scout house. Troop Nln By Marcia Houghton, Scribe Girl Scouts of Troop Nine held a Valentine party at the home of their leader, Mrs. Don Stan sell, 202 South Orange street. Mrs. Marjorie Hopkins, Girl Scout executive, was a special guest. Mary Anne Slansell, Sally Harris and Marcia Houghton en tertained with songs and dances and a Valentine exchange was held. Refreshments were served. Girls present were Sally Harris, Mary Anne Stansell, Sheila Rob inson, Barbara Ragsdale, Tresa Barr, Shirley Johnson, Rosalie Mole, Sue Colburn, Charlotte Jones, Donna Smith. Carol Fricke and Marcia Houghton. Cloilnt Urns tor Sunday Tno Let. to iaMirj :uu Mturoay uumoon P1..M ranlmbn "See Humphrey First it TO BUY OR SELL YOUR USED CAR Here's how fast G. E. and its affiliated companies were making and shipping things for yon: OCT. NOV. DEC. On hand Dec 31, 1943 IRONS 60,440 67,564 85,968 2 day.' production clocks 181,998 177,681 256,038 2 day. products REFRIGERATORS 1255 17,577 28,432 4 day.' production WASHERS 3,068 4,672 6,874 414 day.' production RANGES 3,056 8,973 8,996 3 day.' production RADIOS 85 5,129 9,401 Vi day.' production 2 mqq No tMpmtnU wr J O ML ' made brcaii prociutt- OOO to, to ,(. ' am pie for OetiUrt), Out of th 3483, 138 applkmt monufattmd In 1944 and 1943, Gnral fecfrc hlppd 98. after the war ended, we weren't able toget back into production of some appliances as soon as we had hoped, and production rates werenU as high as we had hoped, A number of unfore seen things like material shortages made the job harder. But there were only 120 days be tween V-J Day and December 31, 1945, and in those 120 days we partly recon verted our factories from war to peace time goods and got production started. During the year we turned out 2,313,791 electrical appliances. We shipped these appliances out practically as fast as made so fast that at the end of the year more than 98 per cent of those we'd built since reconversion began were out of our factories. Most of them were in the hands of users. Then, on January 15,1946,our plants were closed by the strike. Not a single electric home appliance has been built or assembled there since. And, because our warehouses are practically empty, your dealer won't be able to obtain any more until we can get back to making them. We want to get back to producing as fast as possible. The manufacturing organization is set up; the machines are ready, waiting to be set in motion. These factors will help us to do an even faster job then we did in the months before tho strike. But we can't pick up production quite where we left off. Production lines are too complicated for that. A great many things hav9 been dklocated by the strike. When the strike is over, and the refrigerators and toasters and radios you've been waiting for begin to come off the lines again, we'll get them into hands of our dealers just as fast as we can. They'll be competitive in price. They'll be Ceneral Electric quality. So, please don't be impatient with your dealer or with us. Humphrey Motors Used Car Exchange 33 S. Riverside Ave. GENERAL ELECTRIC Iliil)
