Archive for H. P. B. Jenkins

Interest Rate Control

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a day in early spring At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chewed a dead cigar and sipped his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the television screen. They saw a giant printing press Behind a guarded door And heaps of crispy dollar bills Upon the marble floor, Where men [...]

1Mar1961 | | 0 comments | Continued

Free Collective Bargaining

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas "Then who is free," cried Peterkin, "In bargaining like that?" "The union is," Old Kaspar sighed, "Just like a jungle cat. It always gets the right of way When on the prowl for higher pay." It was a sunny afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar pulled the window shades and poured [...]

1Feb1961 | | 0 comments | Continued

The Ultimate Foreign Aid

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a foggy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chewed a small cigar and sipped his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the futurama screen. They saw a sprawling foreign port, Where rows of Yankee ships Were anchored in the harbor pool Or mooring at the slips; While packed [...]

1Jan1961 | | 0 comments | Continued

The New Frontiersmen or–Pioneering For The Affluent Society

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas   It was a chilly afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar turned his collar up and spiked his rum-and-lime. While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the metaphoric screen.   They saw a path that stretched away Across the hills and plains, Where men with burdens on their backs, And many wrapped [...]

1Dec1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Painless Subsidy or–Progress In Fiscal Equity

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a foggy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chewed a dead cigar and thinned his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Turned on the futurama screen.   They saw a crowd of drooping men Go through an open door And dump their loads of dollar bills Upon the marble floor. [...]

1Nov1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Antidotes For Tax Resistance or–Progress In Tranquilizing Taxpayers

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a rainy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chose a strong cigar and spiked his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the historama screen.   They saw a hill where points of flame Were sparkling on the ground, Below the wispy clouds of smoke That drifted all around; [...]

1Oct1960 | | 1 comment | Continued

Commuter-Train Subsidies or–The Mechanics Of Painless Pauperism

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a sunny afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar searched for more cigars and checked his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the futurama screen.   They saw a crowded city street, Where slinky men in pairs Were slipping up on passers-by To catch them unawares And lift their [...]

1Sep1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Subsidized Doctoring or–Progress of The Welfare State

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a chilly afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chewed a dead cigar and thinned his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Turned on the futurama screen.   They watched while pairs of burly men Within a factory yard Would lift each worker by the heels And shake him long and [...]

1Aug1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Fair Shares In The Wheat Belt or–Interventionism On The Plains

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a sunny afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar puffed a long cigar and sipped his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the panoramic screen.   They saw the rolling countryside Below the setting sun, Where many red and white men died Before the West was won— When cowboys [...]

1Jul1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Tax Consciousness or–Heritage of The Welfare State

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas   It was a sunny afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar clipped a fresh cigar and spiked his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the futurama screen.   They saw a street where men and boys Were sleeping in the shade Or drifting slowly in the sun Along the esplanade; [...]

1Jun1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

The Gold-Disposal Plan or–A Case Of Geographical Discrimination

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas   It was a windy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar shut the windows tight and poured a rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the colorvision screen.   They saw a pier where armored trucks Were stopping at the slips And dumping loads of yellow bars Beside the foreign ships, [...]

1May1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Middle-Income Housing or-Rent Collection In The Affluent Society

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas   It was a foggy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar puffed his last cigar and wished for rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the television screen.   They saw a crowded city street, Where men with clubs and sacks Were rounding up the passers-by And sorting them in packs; [...]

1Apr1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Dollarless Diplomacy or–An Episode In The Cold War

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a rainy afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar lit a fresh cigar and poured a rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the television screen.   They saw a mob of shouting men Who thronged a city square And cast a hail of sticks and stones On Buicks passing [...]

1Mar1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Pure Collective Bargaining or–The Burden Of Spotless Power

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a chilly evening At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chewed a dead cigar and nursed his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the futurama screen.   They saw a squad of marching men, All dressed in dazzling white, Who halted where a factory gate Was bathed in neon light. [...]

1Feb1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Surplus Train Rides or–Travel In The Age Of Plenty

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a sunny afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar settled in his chair and poured a rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the futurama screen. They saw a long and winding stretch Of rusty railroad tracks, And multitudes who trudged along With baggage on their backs; While others turned [...]

1Jan1960 | | 0 comments | Continued

Christmas Eve In England

Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a cold December day At story-telling time. Old Kaspar chose a fresh cigar and poured a rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the television screen.   They saw a mob of cheering men Upon an empty quay, Who stood with happy faces turned Toward the open sea, Where [...]

1Dec1959 | | 0 comments | Continued

The United Nations or

  Economist at Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a cold November day At story-telling time. Old Kaspar closed the windows tight and poured a rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the television screen.   They saw a straggling line of men Who toiled with bleeding hands To build a lofty, solid wall Across the shifting [...]

1Nov1959 | | 0 comments | Continued
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