The Pittsburgh Press from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 28

it FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1948 THE PITTSBURGH PRESS PAGE 28 VUERE FASHIOn-WISE, THRIFTY P1TTSD 00811 EDS DO THEIR SHOPPING Wisdom of Attracting New Plants Here Questioned Concentration of Industries in One Area Bad in Time of War, Eckstein Says Rt TONY SMITH. Press Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON, Nov 12 A Pittsburgh businessman Itrith an unusual civic viewpoint and a concern for enemy bombs, yesterday questioned trie wisdom of attracting more Industrial activity to the point, Mr. Eckstein said replacing1 Western Pennsylvania city. J. E.

Eckstein, president of Eck the basing-point price system mva. P.O.B. mill pricing would "result in disturbing changes." stein whole-Bale distributors Df heating equip Witnesses Agree On this view, other witnesses con- rurred. Harrv L. Olden, president of the PROPORTIONAL Cincinnati Sheet Metal Roofing! Co, said that if Congress does not restore the basing point pricing: system with legislaiton, IH have ment, seemed almost reluctant when he con-, ceded the district "will probably prosper" as a result of the Supreme Court decision on basing point prices.

He testified late, yesterday before a Senate to fish all the rest of my we. km? Everett P. Merrill, president or Merrill Usher, Worcester, steel warehouse, said the decision: would cost his company up to $1 1 Mr. Smith million in sales and increase his: subcommittee investigating the ef customers coavs vy iuui pci io i fects of the high court's ruling on Sees Higher Prices Walter P. Schleuter, president of the American economy.

Stresses Security th schleuter Manufacturing 1 Mr. Eckstein said the increased St. Louis. Mo, said that if business men were not permitted -to grant freight allowances, customers "Will i have to pay a substantial increase ,1 for our product, making prosperity would depend on -whether Pittsburgh can find sites for new factories and homes for more workers. He added this statement, which was heavily underscored in his prepared text: "However, from many other in turn, higher prices to consum- i ers." Prank Nichols, president of: standpoints we are wondering the Nichols Wire Aluminum Co, Davenport, la, said the court ruling would force concentration in al-' whether it is wise to concentrate Jks -wtyt so much industrial activity in one area." One of these, he continued, is a security matter.

"Is it wise when national defense ready crowded industrial areas and make such areas highly vulnerable to bombing attacks in event of another war. 1 W9 V- I ears icucu-t i John H. Conedon. IT, vice presi- rfpnt nf Conedon Carpenter Co, Providence, said tne ruling would force business into a is considered, and when a few bombs might cripple so much vital the witness asked. Favors Scattering Plants Mr.

Eckstein said a sincere effort should be made to scatter the steel-producing facilities of the country, if possible, and thereby create more basins? noints for nricing purposes. F. O. B. mill system and fence sellers into their own backyards." i Dwieht W.

Winkelman, president of the D. W. Winkelman Co, Syra cuse, N. and president of the I He acknowledged that many fac Associated General Contracts, ol tor, such as raw material sources America, said the ruling would re and markets, must be considered strict competition. He urged clari and said Dossibly every economi fication of the Robinson-Patman cally-sound, available site already Act to permit sellers to cut prices.

is in use. in order to meet competition. "However, it would appear that W-K'Tt-'fcj -Wiv more basing points rather than the 1 Gems Valued at $6500 elimination of the easing point tvstem should be considered from Lost or Stolen the standpoint of national Jewelry valued at $6500 either I Tall 57" and over Regularly $1.65 was lost or stolen yesterday, ac- Full Yard Square the witness added. I Mr. Eckstein said many Pitts-burghers expressed concern when the Supreme Court ruling first was announced in the cement case.

This stemmed from a belief that since more steel is produced in Pittsburgh than is used locally it would only be a matter of time until production would have to be cording to the reports of two; women to police. Mrs. Mary Nash, of 208 West; Swissvale Ave, Edgewood, told po- i lice that she lost a ring with two diamonds valued at $3500 in Friend- ship Ave, near the West Penn; TlayA'H" to ST Typleal 5'3" to 5'6" Cathrvn E. Embaugh, of 1326 Kel- 1 1 ton Ave, Dormont, reported that her $3000 platinum watch, with 40: diamonds and five emeralds was curtailed, according to Mr. Eckstein.

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