Progressive Amos Pinchot touts Pathe News' grubstake plan for unemployed to pan for gold

The video addresses the issue of unemployment in the country, highlighting the need to find work for 14 million people to restore prosperity. It introduces the grub stake plan for placer mining of gold, which involves government support to employ unemployed men in mining operations. The plan is already successful in several states and is presented as a better alternative to charity, as it allows individuals to earn a living, creates wealth, and boosts buying power without costing the government.

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