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Editorial
February 23, 1933
Askov American
Askov, Pine County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial from Duluth Herald urges large-scale public works funded by bonds to provide employment and stimulate the economy, comparing the urgency to wartime spending. References Mr. Block's suggestions to Senate and Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley plan, arguing the crisis is more vital than war.
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IF IT WERE WAR
(Duluth Herald)
Mr. Block's suggestions to the senate committee included public works on a large scale to provide employment, with a bond issue to meet the cost which might be marketed as Liberty bonds were marketed.
Mr. Roosevelt, with his plan for the Tennessee valley, has hinted at the possibilities of constructive and self-liquidating public works that might be undertaken to provide employment. That is just a start, and there can be little doubt that enough of them could be found to give the situation just the fillip it needs to start business going again. Turning a million jobless men into earners and spenders would in itself be a great impetus, and it might be enough to do the trick.
If we were going to war, we would not haggle. Whatever billions' worth of bonds we thought we needed to spend in gunpowder and shells to be blown up we would vote cheerfully and buy eagerly.
This isn't war, but it is even more important than war. It involves the well-being of our whole people, and in many cases it means life itself.
Why should we hesitate to do for mercy and construction what we would not dream of hesitating to do if it were for the destructive purposes of war?
(Duluth Herald)
Mr. Block's suggestions to the senate committee included public works on a large scale to provide employment, with a bond issue to meet the cost which might be marketed as Liberty bonds were marketed.
Mr. Roosevelt, with his plan for the Tennessee valley, has hinted at the possibilities of constructive and self-liquidating public works that might be undertaken to provide employment. That is just a start, and there can be little doubt that enough of them could be found to give the situation just the fillip it needs to start business going again. Turning a million jobless men into earners and spenders would in itself be a great impetus, and it might be enough to do the trick.
If we were going to war, we would not haggle. Whatever billions' worth of bonds we thought we needed to spend in gunpowder and shells to be blown up we would vote cheerfully and buy eagerly.
This isn't war, but it is even more important than war. It involves the well-being of our whole people, and in many cases it means life itself.
Why should we hesitate to do for mercy and construction what we would not dream of hesitating to do if it were for the destructive purposes of war?
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Public Works
Unemployment Relief
Economic Stimulus
Bond Issues
War Spending Comparison
Tennessee Valley
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Block
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Tennessee Valley
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocating Public Works For Unemployment Relief
Stance / Tone
Urging Bold Government Spending Like In Wartime
Key Figures
Mr. Block
Mr. Roosevelt
Senate Committee
Tennessee Valley
Key Arguments
Public Works On Large Scale To Provide Employment
Bond Issues Marketed Like Liberty Bonds
Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley Plan As Constructive Example
Enough Projects To Stimulate Business And Turn Jobless Into Earners
Willingness To Spend Billions On War Without Hesitation
Economic Crisis More Important Than War, Involving People's Well Being
No Hesitation For Mercy And Construction As In Destructive War