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Editorial
March 29, 1919
The Logan Republican
Logan, Cache County, Utah
What is this article about?
At a national convention of governors and mayors, participants lament excessive government intervention. Illinois Lt. Gov. Oglesby urges halting the creation of new boards, allowing private industry to manage its affairs and resolve labor and unemployment issues without meddling.
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THE MULTIFARIOUS BOARDS
At the national convention of governors and mayors there was lament that government was trying to do too much for the people.
Lieut. Governor Oglesby of Illinois thought the prolific creation of multifarious boards should cease for a time at least.
"It would be well if private industry was allowed to catch up with itself and be allowed to make arrangements with its employees."
"If government officials would take their hands off of business and stop trying to meddle in every one's private affairs, our business and our laboring men would soon come together and there would not be any unemployment problem."
At the national convention of governors and mayors there was lament that government was trying to do too much for the people.
Lieut. Governor Oglesby of Illinois thought the prolific creation of multifarious boards should cease for a time at least.
"It would be well if private industry was allowed to catch up with itself and be allowed to make arrangements with its employees."
"If government officials would take their hands off of business and stop trying to meddle in every one's private affairs, our business and our laboring men would soon come together and there would not be any unemployment problem."
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Multifarious Boards
Government Overreach
Private Industry
Labor Relations
Unemployment Problem
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Governor Oglesby Of Illinois
National Convention Of Governors And Mayors
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Government Overreach In Business And Labor
Stance / Tone
Anti Government Intervention
Key Figures
Lieut. Governor Oglesby Of Illinois
National Convention Of Governors And Mayors
Key Arguments
Government Is Trying To Do Too Much For The People
Prolific Creation Of Multifarious Boards Should Cease
Private Industry Should Catch Up And Make Arrangements With Employees
Government Officials Should Stop Meddling In Private Affairs
Business And Labor Would Resolve Unemployment Without Intervention