How Long?

The parable of Jesus concerning the importunate widow and the unrighteous judge is quoted by opponents of the twelve-hour day in the steel mills as illustrating the dealings between the churches and Judge Gary.

The churches condemn the long day as inhuman and "contrary to Christianity." The judge upholds it as human enough and necessary to the industry.

At the recent convention of the Iron and Steel Institute, moreover, Judge Gary, having approved the findings of a commission which upheld the twelve-hour day, delivered a homily on...

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