Will FTC Change Its Ideas?

The article discusses the impact of the appointment of Edward F. Howrey, as chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. The FTC is responsible for the enforcement of antitrust laws ranging from wool labeling to banning corporate mergers that lessen competition. As chairman, Howrey handles staff appointments and controls budget requests. His experience of defending business on antitrust law is expected to change the attitude of the FTC on antitrust.