Friction in the Arsenal
One of the three big clogs* holding back U.S. arms production was dissected this week in FORTUNE'S quarterly poll of business executives: the reason businessmen dislike and distrust the U.S. defense program.
With few exceptions, businessmen have loyally agreed to do their part in defense production, many at considerable cost to themselves. But, although most of themĀisolationist and interventionist alikeĀapprove of U.S. rearmament, they don't like the defense program. This kind of cooperation with the Government is no effective substitute for active, eager cooperation. FORTUNE'S management poll...