Economists had enthusiastically lauded the virtues of capitalism in the first decades of the 20th century. But the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, and the total collapse of the economy and human suffering that went with it, called into question whether capitalism could still deliver the goods for the benefit of all.…
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What does Trump mean by “Make America Great Again?” Thinking about our nation a century ago, colorful costumes and shows might come to mind. But for the working class, life was terrible.…
The Wharton undergrad in the White House, the one that didn’t work, serve in the military or pass the calculus test, evidently doesn’t know how to calculate a tariff tax—which is the cost differential of producing a product in the U.S. versus the cost of producing it in another country.…
The Wisdom Of Sam Nader Emerging From Depression, World War II, Ex-Mayor’s Generation Focused On Family, Hard Work, Community By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com At the time Sam Nader’s Oneonta Athletic Association was affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, the MLB team allocated a certain number of baseballs per season to its Minor League teams. Anything over was a local team’s responsibility. At the end of the Oneonta Tigers first season, Sam Nader tallied baseballs used, and mailed a…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner To Go ST. PATRICKS DINNER – 4 – 7 p.m. Enjoy Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner, performance by Irish Step Dancers hosted by The Knights of Columbus. Take-out encouraged. Free, Donations accepted. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 31 Elm St., Cooperstown. 607-437-4626 or e-mail andreaskruger68@gmail.com SHAMROCK SWING – POSTPONED…
