Word: toed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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It is unfortunate for mankind that the fast development of space technology is taking place under the auspices of rival nations instead of being pushed by an international organization under the United Nations. The victor in the present space race will have all nations at his mercy. The only way...
I have read the article "Loafing on the Railroad," which appeared in the Nov. 23 issue, and having done so wanted to express my feelings with respect to this fine piece of writing.
In a few concise paragraphs, you have outlined the railroad featherbedding issue in a manner understandable to all. "Featherbedding v. an Honest Day's Work" has become a matter of vital interest to the public, and your presentation of this situation is an excellent one.
Why is no comment made on the future of men who may become unemployed because their craftsmanship is no longer needed ? Make-work is not the answer, but surely management has a moral responsibility to assist such employees and place them in other jobs. Advances in technology cannot be stayed...
Thanks to the judicious choice for the heading-"The Economy"-I could assign your topnotch cover story for collateral reading to my Principles of Economics classes without sticking out my partisan neck. W. E. KUHN Assoc. Prof, of Economics The University of Wyoming Laramie, Wyo.