THE MICHIGAN DAILY fi ICHIGAN DAILY I -°*^'V w the market, and that limit is rapidly being reached. It thus becames apparent that the doctrine of - Technocracy, (a brand new thing in its present phase, although the rudiments of it became appa- rent as early as 1920) is directly contradictory to one of the fundamental laws of modern eco- nomics. Economics says that technological un- employment cannot be permanent over a long period of time, because such a condition would be contrary to a proven law. Technocracy shouts that technological unemployment is permanent, that it is on the increase, that it is a menace to society. There hangs the balance of judgment. Ir ' Published every morning except Monday during the University year and Summer Session by the Board in Control of Student Pubiatons. Me mber of the Western Conference Editorial Assoca- tion and the Big Ten News Service. 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BUSINESS STAFFj Telephone 9-1214 BUSINESS MANAGER.... .BYRON C. VEDDER1 CREDIT MANAGER--..................HARRY BEGLEY WvQMEN S'BUSINESS MANAGER.......DONNA BECER, DEPARTMENT MANAGES: Advertising, Grafton Sharp;I Adverising Contracts, Orvil Aronso; Advertising Ser- ic e, ,Noel Truer; Acon ts, Bernard E. Schnacke; Cir- cllaton, Gilbert E. Bursley; Publications, Robert E. Finn. ArISTANTS Jack Bellamy, Gordon Boylan, Alen Clee- land, Charles Ebert, Jack Efroyason, Fred Hertrick, Joseph Hume, Allen Knuusi, Russell Read, Fred Rogers, Lcester Skinner, _Joseph ,Sudow, Robert Ward. I Elizabeth Aigler, Jane Bassett, Beulah Chapman, Doris rlinm, Billy Griffiths, Virginia Hartz CatherineM Henry, Hieen Olson, Helen Schmude, May S5eefried, Kathryn Stork. FRIDAY, JAN. 6,1933 Technocracy Versus Say's Economic Law... T HERE are numerous angles and almost unlimited ramifications to the whole question of Technocracy, as advanced by a group of faculty men, headed by a more or less ambiguous figure by the name of Howard Scott, at Columbia University. Essentially, here is the argument: (1) Technological unemployment (that caused by constantly increasing efficiency in industrialJ machinery), is on the increase, and will continue permanently to increase. (2) Therefore, it is necessary to have a definite readjustment of industrial conditions in order to absorb this continued unemployment.3 (3) A possible solution is (and here the Tech-. nocrats are so vague as to be practically shrouded in mist) a society in which there will be much shorter working hours . . . say 12 1-2 hours a week for each man . . fin which there will be governmental control of industry . . . in which an energy dollar will replace the present metal dollar . . . in short, a workman's paradise. The arguments of the Technocrats are suffi- ciently dynamic to make them convincing . to those persons who do not spend much time thinking about it, And to the thinking class the arguments are puzzling. They -are logical, and: as far as anyone can see, they are unselfish. As Senator Couzens recently put it, it is impossible to find any selfish interest manifested among the Technocrats.. But many economists to a great extent tend to frown upon Technocracy. For one thing, they point out., the idea of permanent technological unemployment is directly contrary to Say's Law, which stipulates that, in the long run, supply and demand will satisfadtorily balance themselves, and production will be stabilized. Fortune, in the issue of December, 1932, pre- sents the argument of Prof. Paul H. Douglas, who in substance refutes permanent technological unemployment by an exposition of Say's Law. Fortune says, "It was Professor Douglas' belief that although new mechanical devices did unar- guably have the effect of displacing wage earners and of displacing them in large numbers, never- theless new mechanical devices did not and could not cause permanent unemployment be- cause the effect of the installation of such devices is to cut down labor costs (which, beginning with the processing of raw materials, are about three- fourths of the cost of production) and thus pro- duce a cheaper product; that the effect of the production of a cheaper product is to cause either an increase in production if the demand is elastic or a saving to the purchaser if the demand is inelastic; that in the former case few if any work- ers need be displaced, while in the latter case the savings of the purchasers will either be spent on luxuries and the like or be saved and invested as capital; and that in either event new jobs will be created to take up the men displaced in the original industry." viiI - - . Screen Reflections four' stars means extraordinary; three stars very good; two stars good; one star just another picture; no stars keep away from it. AT THE MICHIGAN "CENTRAL PARK" **HECTIC 24 HOURS IN NEW YORK Dot ................... .Joan Blondell Rick .....................W allace Ford Charlie ....................Guy Kibbee Nick .................. ...,Harold Huber Eby....,........Henry B. Walthall The Michigan's current presentation, "Central Park," is a 24-hour cameo showing the excitement and breath-taking action attendant upon a comp-= licated robbery, kidnaping, lion escape, and hunt, for a lunatic who gives carnations to the "cats" after feeding an aged trainer to one of the beasts. Needless to say, such adjectives as helter-skel- ter and harum-scarum can be applied to this tale. But if you can successfully submerge yourself in the excitement which is undeniably there, "Cen- tral Park," is, in the language of those it portrays, a whipper. There are several he-man episodes. Wallace Ford and the heavies who kidnap him are above the average in their ear-biting, stamping and knockout blows on the button. The plot is questionable-the cast beyond re- proach. Guy Kibbee as -the cop on the Central Park beat has a sympathetic part; Joan Blon- dell is typically cast; Harold Huber has been playing heavy roles for years; and Henry B. Wal- thall does well as the lion fodder. The lion-escape scenes have been sucked dry in Our Gang comedies and didn't please yester- day's audience. Added attractions: Gertrude Messinger and Monty Collins in a slapstick comedy, "Hollywood Run-Around"; "The Nicklette," old-time thrillers which are not as good as usual; "Hey, Hey, West- erner," an operetta in color-unbelievable; Para- mount News -G. M. W. Jr... Campus Opinion Letters published in this column should not be construed as expressing the editorial opinion of The Daily. Anonymous communications will be disregard- ed. The names of communicants will, however, be re- garded as confidential upon request. Contributors are asked to be brief, confining themselves to less than 300 words If possible. FAIRNESS TO PHILIPPINES ro the Editor: When the United States Congress passed the Hawes-Cutting bill, Uncle Sam played the role of a poor Santa Claus to his 13 million Filipino nephews and nieces. The bill restricts Philippine free trade to the United States to a ruinous extent but the same bill does not restrict American free trade to the Philippines during the transition period. It also limits the number of Filipinos en- tering the United, States while Congress still insists in keeping the country for some years. Justice and fair play demand that the Filipinos also be given the right to do the same thing with, reference to the United States. With -reference- to the free trade question, Con- gress should have borne in mind that the present trade relation between the two countries were forced on the Filipinos in 1909 in spite of the vigorous opposition of the Philippine assembly. The worst part of the bill is the right given to the United States allowing her to retain her naval bases even after the establishment of a second Philippine republic. Independent Philippines with the American war-dogs and their big guns in Manila Bay will be a "big joke" and a triumph of Will Rogers. What the Filipinos ask is neither free trade nor free immigration but a complete absolute independence and liberty at any cost. S. I. Cabanatan, Grad. itself the apron string; it has strangled the stu- dent voice. I refrain from mentioning three oi four names, for some of the administration have played their role reluctantly. Every student leader of the various co-operative and book store proj- ects knows that it is a case of subtle economic determinism. But again let's not give up the fight. Here i a story of the students and faculty of the Na- tional University of Mexico. They carried on thi; same fight till 1929 when they emerged as the National Autonomous University of Mexico, sup- ported by the national government and rulec entirely by the students and faculty! This il true, believe it or not. A year ago the govern- ment exiled three student leaders to a Pacific island as citizens, but dared not say a word tc them as students. A Swiss professor was also deported; the students put up such a protest that the government by radio directed his ship to put him off at Cuba and to send him back to his classes. Has not Michigan as good a tra- dition in democracy as Mexico? Proportional representation can free America from the political machine. It puts principles be- fore machines, and personalities before non- entities. Quite possibly it is the first step towarc a real political and industrial democracy. Violent revolution is the alternative. It is for the student: to experiment. and lead the way. Charles A. Orr., Grad. (Dear Ed., You may set this one up in front; too, if you think it worth it.) .Musical Events -', MILSTEIN, DISTINGUISIIED VIOLINIST Nathan Milstein, the distinguished Russian violinist who will play on the Choral Union series Jan. 11, has been the recipient of flattering en- coniums from distinguished music critics through- out America. Patterson Greene in the Los An- geles Examiner, said, "A musical whirlwind. He eclipses all violinists save a very few and he i surpassed by none." Carl Bronson, critic of the Los Angeles Herald, wrote "Milstein is a new dimension of violin virtuosity. He does nothing particularly new but put soul into his bow arm. Feeling is the new dimension of this youthful master, this newly arrived genius from Russia." Olin Downes of the New York Times, said, "A remarkably talented youth, with a very full and beautiful tone and a technique which is sure and brilliant," while W. J. Henderson in the New York Sun, said, "A pliant and free bow arm, a keen sense of rhythm, a nice appreciation of the contour of a phrase, temperament, and a style ranging from suavity to a bold and confident bravura." in the San Francisco Chronicle, Alex- ander Friend, wrote, "An important violinist. A virtuoso of extraordinary finesse. His tone is beautifully pure, of a personal expressiveness and soaring with youthful ardor," while Redfern Mason of the San Francisco Examiner, said, "An extraordinary talent for the fiddle. He has some- thing that practice can never attain. Something is there to that bolshevik courage which dares to tell God he does not exist and mocks at the ten commandments of Wall Street." In the Phila- delphia Public Ledger, Samuel Laciar, wrote, "The violinist triumphed. He has amazing tech- nique and seems to have no weak points." In the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Harry R. Burke, said, "He was a genuine sensation," while Harvey Gaul, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, wrote, "A miracle. Remember the name, Milstein! Next year you'll be trying to get in." ... e e 1 , 1 0 e s e IF s r i 2-1214 22-1214 2-1214 2=1214 2-1214 2-1214 THIS LITTLE NUMBER 24-- WILL BECAUSE MICHIGAN DAI LY CLASSIFIEDS ARE INEXPENSIVE BUT GET RESU LTS CALLAL The Ad.-Taker at 2-1214 2-12 14 2-12 14 2-12 14 f A', FRIENDS AND PATRONS While owning and managing the Lincoln Cafe at State and Packard Streets, I was favored with your patronage for which I am extremely grateful. Having recently disposed of my interests there, I am now located at The Keystone Restaurant (formerly The Lincoln at 233 South State Street) at the head of Liberty Street and would be very much pleased to have you favor me with a call. Its has always been my aim and practice to give the best quality of food and service for a reasonable price and I shall endeavor to do the same at the new place. The place has been entirely remodeled and redecorated. I will be open from 6 a, m. to 1 a. m. daily with special after- theatre service. Again thanking you for past favors and soliciting a continuance of them and wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year, Yours very truly, FRANK MANIKAS. Pecial Luncheonm ..30c & 40c Club Dinner .. . ....4 & 50c MEAL TICKETS, $6.00 for $5.00 .. SALE *9 Black or Brown Pumps or Oxfords with Dainty Trims in Values Up to $6.00 EARLE BOOT SHOP 123 East Liberty i a o jy .ice \ a JANUARY SPECIALS for FRIDAY and SATURDAY 50c Pepsodent Tooth Paste.... . . 60c Forhan's Tooth Paste ........ 50c Mennen's Shaving Cream... $1.00 Gillette Blades .... . 4. $1 .00 Astringisol * . * . * *f*"*f* .*"4 * .399 .43c .39c .69c *79c KOTEX 19c KLEENEX 19c MODESS 15c 5,,' I Camels, Chesterfields, Old Golds and Lucky Strikes, now. .2 pkgs. SW FT'S DRUG STORE 340 S. State St. Phone 3534 STARS __&STRIPES .. , ,eBy Karl Seiffert A dish entitled "baby porcupines" in a radio menu turns out to be nothing more mysterious than good old meatballs. If this business keeps up they'll be billing tripe as stewed prime armadillo WE DELIVER 1 -11 steaks. * *. * SAYS COUNTRY IS READY FOR TRADE REVIVAL -Headline Yeah, but there's no hurry. We're getting kind of used to it now. A bit of remarkable foresight seems to have been exhibited by the Canadian would-be bride- groom who cast about for someone to pay his wedding expenses and finally hit upon the min- ister of mines and labor. Our old pal Brutus insists that there is some significance in the fact that Dowager Queen Marie of Rumania, in the face of re- ports that she is going to publish a book tell- ing "all" about King Carol's marital troubles, has gone to visit Princess Ileana in the city of Moedling. e s / i 2-1214 2-1214 2-1214 2-1214 2-1214 2-1214 2-.1214 2-1214 2-1214 -MIN THE UNIVERSITY FLOWER SHOP, Inc. Wishes to extend to you all a cordial welcome back to the Uni- versity and trust that you have had a pleasant holiday. They also desire to inform you that the choicest blooms to be found in Ann Arbor or vicinity are procurable at all times. Roses ranging in price from $1.00 up. They are headquarters for gardenias. Their stock is always fresh and beautiful. Their arrangements are outstanding for corsages, shoulder bouquets, table decorations, ballroom decorations and, in fact, anything for which flowers are used. "'They Grow Their Own" UNIVERSITY FLOWER SHOP, Inc. 606 E. Liberty St. Phone 9055 Member of the Florist's Telegraph Association REPRESENTATIVE STUDENT GOVERNMENT To the Editor: Why give up the fight? Of coure student gov- ernment at the University of Michigan is a sham, but so is popular government in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Is that sufficient reason to give up the fight for a significant democracy? * There are two lines of attack: the first one- proportional representation to the Student Coun- cil-may seem at first glance to be a mere form. It is much more than that; -it is the sine non quo of democracy; it is the only scheme of exact functional representation along lines automatical- ly determined by the electorate itself. The voter begins to feel that his vote counts and for the first time he takes an aggressive interest. Pro- portional representation has enabled the intelli- gent and progressive people of Cincinnati to wrest control of their city from the hands of machine politicians and to set an example for the whole country. At the University of Michigan, proportional representation would assure serious minorities a place on the council-any dormatory, any class, any religious group (Wesley Guild, Neuman Club, Hillel Foundation, etc.), the Socialist group, and yes, even a group of fraternities could elect their man (women too should be on this council). I TRIMMED Be sure that when you have your hair cut and trimmed that you are not trimmed otherwise. Your personal appearance is an important consideration that you cannot slight. You should demand that your hair be carefully cut and not of a "trimmed" quality. ARCADE BARBER SHOP In the Arcade U. S. EXPENDITURES SMALLER THIS YEAR -Headline And 1933 will be even more of a banner year. Down in Albuquerque, N. M., two federal employes drawing a dollar a year apiece have been dis- charged from their positions in the U. S. employ- ment office "in the interests of economy." Listing the name of a Los Angeles press agent as being in the cosmetics business has subjected the Southern California Telephone Co. to a $520,000 damage suit. Representatives of the paint and powder interests have seem- ingly agreed to settle out of court. The Detroit speakeasy operators who were raided the other night by hijackers masquerad- ing as police officers have only themselves to I L - I I 1 FOR YOUR DESK-yon will need a HANDY DES K CALENDAR DIARY or APPOINTMENT BOOK