Economic Diversification in the Southwest.

This article focuses on industrial diversification in the Southwest U.S. On any industrial map of the United States the Southwest is, vaguely, that far-flung, light area, with few thinly shaded spots. It is tragically apparent and generally agreed that the Southwest should seek to hasten that type of economic development which is likely to be most conducive to the realization of full employment, abundant production, and higher living standards. The dearth of manufacturing in this region in this industrial age is regarded by some as a rebuke to our lethargy. Whatever the cause, there is wide-spread agreement that it is now time to industrialize the Southwest. In fact, the entire Southland is on the march to locate new industries. However, it may be said that probably there are still those who are thankful that the Southwest has not yet been tarnished by great industry with its lock-step and deadening regimentation, and its cities with their slums. But those voices have grown faint and are now scarcely' audible. Industrialization has become a favorite panacea for the ills that afflict our economy in the agricultural areas.