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A FTER July 18, 1918, the tide of war was turning and it ~~ seemed entirely proper in October for the editor of a labor volume of THE ANNALS to direct attention to those far reaching changes in our industrial life sure to follow a peace not indefinitely remote.No suggestion of pro-Germanism or weakening of mo- rale could from then on attend a discussion of the problems of labor demobilization, labor placement, or labor standards which would affect the lives and productivity of workers in the postwar period.In time of war prepare for peace seemed a sensible dictum.Little risk was involved in the decision to focus attention on post-war rather than war labor problems.Events deter- mined and have since justified that decision.Before this volume comes from press, certain parts of a reconstruction labor policy will surely be in effect.Thus does editorial prevision become historical reflection

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