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THE CHARLOTTE LABOR JOURNAL AND DIXIE FAR* NEWS Oldeat continuously published Labor Publication in the two Carolinaa. Published each week, on Thursday, at 1783 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte. North Carolina. H A- STALLS. Editor and Publiahor Entered as second-class mail matter September 11, 1931, at the post office at Charlotte, North Carolina, under act of Congress at March 3, 1879. _>__ Endorsed by Charlotte Typographical Union No. 338, an affiliate of Charlotte Central Labor Union and the North Carolina Federation of Labor. _* Subscription price |2,00 per year. Advertising rates made known upon application. Special rates on legal notices. Careful attention given same. _ The Charlotee Labor Journal welcomes Open Forum opinions and other correspondence, but reserves the right to edit and/or reject libelous reading matter and questionable advertising. _ THE CHARLOTTE LABOR JOURNAL P. O. Box 1M1 Charlotte, N. C •2 NEEDED-—PROJECTION FROM OUR FRIENDS The Committee for Economic" Development has referred to itself from time to time as an organization of the more progressive, forward-looking business men. The stated pur porse of the CED is to help determine policies that will en courage the attainment of high production and employment within the framework of a free society. Last year the CED proposed additional taxes of $10 bil lion, $5 billion of which were to be raised through a 30 per cent increase in excise taxes on liquor, tobacco, autos, re- j frigerators, and other consumers’ durables. * - The CED further suggested that these new or increased excise taxes should be excluded from the cost of living in determining future wage increases. So John Q. Citizen was to have his cost of living boosted, but was to forget about a raise. The CED also knew tax loopholes existed in 1951 which, if closed, would result increased tax revenue, but it opined consideration of these loopholes would cause delay, so other tax increases should be enacted first. * Now, in 1952, the CED again believes the budget should be reduced as much as possible. If, however, the budget cgn’i be balanced, the CRD urges a new tax—preferably a selective Fgde«il £*)*** fax, And the loopholes, whh'h continue to» permit savings of.j from $4.5 billion to $6 billion yearly by certain privileged taxpayers? The CED did at least refer to them last year. Ah, but that was last year. This year it appears that loopholes have acquired the sanction of customs. Why should the CED alienate its constituents who feel a sales Diamond* Watches Jewelry Men’s Clothing Tools Silverware Shot Guns Rifles Pistols Trunks Adding Machines b*k* Suit Case* Musical Instruments Kodaks Typewriters AH Business Strictly Confidential. When in Need of Money We Never Fail You. 8m m for bargain in diamonds, watches. Jewelry, clothing, etc. RELIABLE LOAN CO. 201 EAST TRADE 8TREET SERVING THE SOUTH WITH GREATER FOOD VALUES! • Shop And Save Ai The Sign Of The CS Rooster Colonial Stores WILLIAMS LUMBER CO. ( LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL WE SELL EVERYTHING TO BUILD ANYTHING WILSON . NORTH CAROLINA RULES • • • L Carry or wear something white at night to help drivers see you. 2. Cross only at crosswalks. Keep to the right in the crosswalk. 3. Before crossing—look both ways. Be sure the way is clear before you cross. 4. Cross only op proper signal 5. Watch for turning cars. 6. Never go into the roadway from be tween parked cars. Where there is no sidewalk, and it is necessary to walk in roadway on left side, facing traffic. <ffl Traffic Engineering and Safe! AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASi T WHERE TAFT STANDS “We know where Taft stands. He is on the record oppos ing everything which has made our country great and strong in the last 20 years.*’—Averell Harriman. GREETINGS GOODE CONSTRUCTION CORP. Builders Bldg. Telephone 8559 CHARLOTTE, N. C. „ MARTIN'S DEPARTMENT STORE RELIABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS AT LOW PRICES Shop At Martin's and Sava SHOES — CLOTHING — FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT CORNER TRADE AND COLLEGE CHARLOTTE, N. C. F. N. Thompson General Contractor Phone 3-5063 Rirtovillo Rood CHARLOTTE, N. C. GREETINGS TO LABOR Industrial Piping, Inc. STEAM TRAPS, VALVES, ETC. CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIES 1301 DOWD ROAD • PHONES S-S381 & 6-40C4 CHARLOTTE, 4. C. Extends Anniversary Greetings JOHNS-MANVILLE Blown Rock Wool Insola tion SALES—INSTALLATION 1331 So. Mint St. Dial 6-1035 CHARLOTTE, N. C. BELLE CHEMICAL CO. 2300 N. Brevard St. Phone 3-2809 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Charlotte Auto Ports Co. The House with Forking Facilities" 328 No. Brevard Tel. 3-8881 CHARLOTTE, N. C. CUNNINGHAM WHOLESALE GROCERY CO., IRC. Distributor of SCHLITZ BEER Tel. ,3-1306 1424 No. Tryon St. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Anniversary Greetings CROWDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1317 E. 4th St. Dial 3-3042 CHARLOTTE, N. C. Anniversary Greetings COLONY FOOD CENTER 2902 Selwyn Ave. Phone 3-7029 CHARLOTTE, N. C. P '• WurliTzer i a nos mi $525.00 r«r Chtekf Parker-Gordner Co. GREENVILLE TOBACCO COMPANY LEAF TOBACCO GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA THE BORDEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY y Manufacturers of COTTON YARNS GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA T. A. Loving & Co. General Contractors GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
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