Office Of Security Research Articles

Ground-motions site and event specificity: Insights from assessing a suite of simulated ground motions in the San Francisco Bay Area

This article presents the results of a research that is part of a larger collaborative effort between the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center, funded by the US Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response. The main objective of this study is to assess a suite of near and far-field simulated ground motions obtained from 20 realizations of an M7 Hayward Fault earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area, California USA, and inform the selection of rupture simulation parameters leading to strong motions. To this aim, comparisons are conducted with NGA-W2 and directivity ground-motion models and a selected population of records. An archetypal steel moment-resisting frame is utilized to assess infrastructure response distributions. The analyses carried out for each simulated event and subdomain with consistent properties in terms of shallow shear-wave velocity proved to be instrumental for better interpreting the differences between simulated motions and empirical models. The main reasons identified for variances between simulations and empirical relationships included (1) directivity effects fully captured by the simulations across the full breadth of rupture models; (2) site vicinity to ruptures that incorporate large-slip patches, particularly if these are in the forward-directivity direction; and (3) presence of geologic structures that can “trap” seismic waves and produce ground motions with large amplitude and long signal duration. The analyses carried out in this work provide a path for interpreting ground-motion site and event specificity obtained from a suite of physics-based simulations, differing only in the rupture model characterization, to inform the selection of simulation scenarios for site-specific engineering analyses under strong excitations. Evidence from this work points to the possibility that current hazard models may underestimate ground-motion intensities in areas where the combined effect of directivity and site conditions results in large ground-motion amplitudes.

Marketing Information System for Maize Commodities in Soppeng Regency to Increase Agricultural Productivity and National Food Security

Maize in Soppeng Regency is a strategic commodity and has bright marketing prospects. Therefore, efforts to increase maize production need to receive great attention, because with sufficient availability, maize is one of the main food needs in the world after rice. It is expected that the community's need for maize can be met and the selling price remains stable. This research aims to increase the productivity of corn commodity marketing in Soppeng Regency based on the application of online marketing information systems, so that the market world can be wider and make it easier for farmers to sell their corn commodity products and become corn crop production centers, in order to increase the productivity of food crops, especially in Soppeng Regency. This study uses preliminary data on corn production from villages and sub-districts sourced from the Office of Food Crops, Horticulture, Plantations, and Food Security of Soppeng Regency which consists of 49 villages, 21 sub-districts and 8 sub-districts. The system development method uses the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) system development technique, the application of this method starts from the field condition analysis stage, the system design stage, the system creation stage, the system testing stage, the system usage stage in the field. In addition, to meet the sustainability of the program, technical guidance on the use of the system will be provided to each user at the sub-district level. The results of this research are in the form of using an online-based corn commodity marketing information system

Asset Management and Performance of Information System-Based Irrigation System (EPAKSI) Case Study of Cabak Irrigation Area, Temanggung Regency

The purpose of this study is to determine the process of data inputted and analyzed through the ePAKSI application, In this thesis used primary and secondary data collection methods. Secondary data as a support for primary data were obtained from the Office of the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office of Temanggung Regency and from the Office of the Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries Office of Temanggung Regency. The results showed that the data inputted and analyzed with the ePAKSI application included data on asset types, asset names, nomenclature, dimensions and conditions ranging from assets upstream (weir) to downstream (end of the channel) of the Cabak irrigation network and the latest number of assets from field searches in the form of 3 channels, 34 buildings and 14 tertiary plots were known. The results of the evaluation of the performance assessment of the irrigation system of the Cabak Irrigation Area with the ePAKSI application obtained a total value of 63.70% in the less category (55% - 70%) with recommendations for handling needs attention from the Temanggung Regency Government. The details of the evaluation results of the performance assessment of the irrigation system of the Cabak Irrigation Area consist of physical infrastructure with a score of 59.81%, planting productivity 87.84%, supporting facilities 68.00%, personnel organization 71.20%, documentation 62.50% and water user farmer associations (GP3A / IP3A) 30.00%.

Strategi Dinas Kelautan, Perikanan Dan Ketahanan Pangan Dalam Peningkatan Ekonomi Kelompok Pengolah Dan Pemasar (Poklahsar) Di Kabupaten Pangandaran

This research was started because there was a problem where the economic existence of the people who were members of the Fish Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) in Pangandaran Regency was still not optimal. Their income is still fluctuating. There are many obstacles, especially raw materials and nature, which greatly affect the process of implementing the processing and marketing of these fish, considering that not all fish can be processed and marketed, only certain fish can be processed and marketed, and even that is constrained by the season. Thus, the purpose of this study is to determine the strategy of the Department of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security in improving the economics of the Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) in Pangandaran Regency, the obstacles and efforts it has made. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of the study concluded that the Department of Marine Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security implemented the main generic, main and functional strategies in improving the economics of the Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) in Pangandaran Regency. The obstacles faced by the Office of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security in implementing strategies to improve the economics of the Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) in Pangandaran Regency are human resources, raw materials, funds and prices. Efforts made by the Office of Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Food Security to overcome obstacles in implementing strategies for improving the economy of the Processing and Marketing Group (Poklahsar) in Pangandaran Regency are conducting training and developing HR competencies, providing injections of funds and assistance with processing infrastructure facilities to Poklahsar, and set prices. While the raw materials have not yet found its efforts.

Policymaker and Practitioner Perspectives and Insights from Colorado: An Interview with Dr. Ki’i Powell, Ian McMahon, Michael Martinez-Schiferl, Rebecca Balu, and Samantha O’Neill Dunbar

What are key barriers that prevent complementary safety net services? How are states and localities navigating those barriers? For policymaker and practitioner perspectives on these questions, we turned to experts in the Colorado Department of Human Services: Dr. Ki’i Powell, former director of the Office of Economic Security; Ian McMahon, director of the Division of Economic and Workforce Support; Michael Martinez-Schiferl, former operations manager in the Division of Economic and Workforce Support; Rebecca Balu, employment and training manager; and Samantha O’Neill Dunbar, budget and legislative manager in the Office of Economic Security. Colorado has sought to overcome administrative burdens by developing shared-eligibility systems that allow individuals to apply for multiple services through a common application process. This approach has enhanced user experiences from the perspective of service recipients, but it shifts administrative burdens to the implementing agencies, who face complex data demands arising from federal and state-level policy design and strained workforce capacities. Colorado’s experiences underscore how resolving administrative burdens depends on federal and state policy action above and beyond agency-level adjustments. The conversation, led by Susan Moffitt, occurred on November 29, 2022, and has been edited for length.

Counseling on Vaname Shrimp Cultivation Using the Biofloc Method to Communities in Dowora Village, Tidore Kepulauan City

The purpose of carrying out this community service is to provide information and understanding to the community in the Dowora Village, East Tidore District about vannamei shrimp farming using the biofloc method. The community service was carried out in August 2022, at the Office of the Office of Food Security, City of Tidore Islands. The counseling method is carried out in the form of lectures, discussions and questions and answers. Materials from this counseling include management of vannamei shrimp cultivation; feed management; water use and water quality parameters; vannamei shrimp farming with the biofloc system, and introduction to the types of ponds that can be used for vannamei shrimp farming activities with the biofloc system. During the extension activities, the community of prospective vannamei shrimp cultivators was very active in asking questions and discussing the material provided. The conclusion that can be drawn from this PKM activity is that the community is able to understand the material presented about vannamei shrimp farming using the biofloc method, the material presented is acceptable and then pond repairs will be carried out in preparation for cultivation.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONE REGION ONE OFFTAKER POLICY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SECURITY, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES OF SUKABUMI CITY

The title of this research is “One Region One Offtaker Policy Implementation at the Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries of Sukabumi City. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the one region one offtaker policy at the Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries, Sukabumi City. The method used is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation. The results showed that the implementation of the one region one offtaker policy at the Department of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries of Sukabumi City, not yet comprehensive socialization activities in Sukabumi City, the absence of beryer bed facilities (rice drying machines) for offtakers, an increase in the number of offtakers, there are offtakers who do not have offtaker decision letter, there is assistance that will be provided by the Office of Food Security, Agriculture and Fisheries of Sukabumi City to offtakers but so far they have not received the planned assistance. The supporting factor is the encouragement from the government in implementing the one region one offtaker policy. For the inhibiting factors, there are middlemen who are disadvantaged, farmers who do not want to move from the previous middlemen, middlemen who do not want to become offtakers, lack of knowledge of farmers about the one region one offtaker policy.

Methods of improving brain dose estimates for internally deposited radionuclides * * This manuscript has been authored by UT-Battelle, LLC under Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 with the US Department of Energy. The United States Government retains and the publisher, by accepting the article for publication, acknowledges that the United States Government retains a non-exclusive, paid-up, irrevocable, world-wide license to publish or

The US National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) convened Scientific Committee 6–12 (SC 6–12) to examine methods for improving dose estimates for brain tissue for internally deposited radionuclides, with emphasis on alpha emitters. This Memorandum summarises the main findings of SC 6–12 described in the recently published NCRP Commentary No. 31, ‘Development of Kinetic and Anatomical Models for Brain Dosimetry for Internally Deposited Radionuclides’. The Commentary examines the extent to which dose estimates for the brain could be improved through increased realism in the biokinetic and dosimetric models currently used in radiation protection and epidemiology. A limitation of most of the current element-specific systemic biokinetic models is the absence of brain as an explicitly identified source region with its unique rate(s) of exchange of the element with blood. The brain is usually included in a large source region called Other that contains all tissues not considered major repositories for the element. In effect, all tissues in Other are assigned a common set of exchange rates with blood. A limitation of current dosimetric models for internal emitters is that activity in the brain is treated as a well-mixed pool, although more sophisticated models allowing consideration of different activity concentrations in different regions of the brain have been proposed. Case studies for 18 internal emitters indicate that brain dose estimates using current dosimetric models may change substantially (by a factor of 5 or more), or may change only modestly, by addition of a sub-model of the brain in the biokinetic model, with transfer rates based on results of published biokinetic studies and autopsy data for the element of interest. As a starting place for improving brain dose estimates, development of biokinetic models with explicit sub-models of the brain (when sufficient biokinetic data are available) is underway for radionuclides frequently encountered in radiation epidemiology. A longer-term goal is development of coordinated biokinetic and dosimetric models that address the distribution of major radioelements among radiosensitive brain tissues.

Analysis of the Role of Social Services in Improving Community Welfare in Islamic Economic Studies (Case Study at the Office of Social Protection and Social Security in Mandailing Natal Regency)

The Social Service is the implementing element of government affairs in the social sector. The Social Service is led by a Head of Service who is under and responsible to the Regent through the Regional Secretary. The Social Service has the task of assisting in the social sector, including Social Rehabilitation, Social Empowerment, Social Security Protection and Handling the Poor. Along with the many natural and non-natural disasters that occurred in Mandailing Natal, the role of the Social Service is very much needed in order to improve the welfare of the people affected by natural and non-natural disasters. This study aims to determine the role of the Department of Social Affairs in the field of Social Security Protection in improving the welfare of people affected by disasters and non-natural disasters in Mandailing Natal Regency. This study uses qualitative methods and the data used are primary and secondary data. The subject of the research was carried out at the Social Service of Mandailing Natal Regency.

Ketahanan Pangan Di Kabupaten Jombang 2018-2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of consumption and food needs in Jombang Regency. This research is included in the type of descriptive research with secondary data, as a source of data obtained from the Office of Food Security, Logistics Business Entity and various parties directly related to food security in Jombang Regency. The research was carried out correctly, objectively, and accurately with interviews, field research, questionnaires and documentation. The sample uses a time series, namely data from the last 4 (five) years from the level of consumption and food needs in Jombang Regency and analyzed using qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques. The result is that the energy consumption of the people of Jombang Regency is 1,631.0 kcal/capita/day, not meeting the ideal energy consumption (2,000 kcal/capita/day). Consumption of protein at the district level is 46.1 grams/capita/day, it does not meet the ideal protein consumption (52 grams/capita/day). People still depend on rice as a staple, as seen in the consumption of grain 250.6 grams/capita/day, consumption of grains is dominated by rice consumption of 235.4 grams/capita/day, corn 2.0 grams/capita/day and wheat flour 13.2 grams/capita/day. Food consumption in the people of Jombang is less diverse, as can be seen in the Hope Food Pattern (PPH) Score in Jombang Regency of 79.2, the target PPH score in 2015 is 95. The strategy of the Regional Government in efforts to develop food security in Indonesia Jombang Regency is to increase the socialization of the P2KP program to the community in collaboration with PKK and related agencies, so that people understand the diversification and quality of food consumption. the creation of food security as a vehicle, guaranteeing the availability of food at affordable prices and promising to encourage increased production. Fulfillment of sufficient food, both in quantity and quality, safe, equitable and affordable by all households is the main target in economic development. The increasing demand for food in line with population growth encourages the acceleration of food production in order to realize price stabilization and food availability, so that food security is closely related to the government's ability to maintain the stabilization of food supply and the carrying capacity of the agricultural sector.

Pengaruh Pengawasan, Kepemimpinan Dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Disiplin Kerja Pada Pegawai Kantor Dinas Ketahanan Pangan Dan Peternakan Provinsi Sumatera Utara

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of supervision, leadership and work motivation on the work discipline of the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry Office of North Sumatra Province. The approach used in this study is an associative approach. The population in this study were all employees of the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province. The sample in this study used the slovin formula, totaling 68 employees of the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province. Data collection techniques in this study used interview techniques, documentation studies, observation, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study uses Multiple Linear Regression Analysis Test, Hypothesis Testing (t Test and F Test), and Coefficient of Determination. The data processing in this study used the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software program version 24.00. The results of this study prove that supervision, leadership and work motivation have a significant effect on work discipline for employees of the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province.

Pengaruh Efikasi Diri Dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Melalui Kepuasan Kerja Pergawai Pada Kantor Dinas Ketahana Pangan Dan Peternakan Provinsi Sumatera Utara

The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of self-efficacy and workload on employee performance through job satisfaction at the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province directly or indirectly. The approach used in this study is a causal approach. The population in this study were all state civil servants at the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province. The sample in this study used a sample of the Slovin formula totalling 69 state civil servants at the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province. Data collection techniques in this study used documentation, observation, and questionnaire techniques. The data analysis technique in this study uses a quantitative approach using statistical analysis by using the Auter Model Analysis test, Inner Model Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing. Data processing in this study using the PLS (Partial Least Square) software program. The results of this study prove that directly self-efficacy, workload and job satisfaction have a significant effect on employee performance and indirectly self-efficacy and workload have a significant effect on employee performance through job satisfaction at the Office of Food Security and Animal Husbandry of North Sumatra Province.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Success of Handling Ovarian Hypofunction in Cattle in Langkat Regency

Handling reproductive disorders aims to increase the beef cattle population and lead to beef self-sufficiency. One of the disorders in reproduction in cows is a case of ovarian hypofunction. In general, this case occupies the highest position in Langkat Regency. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the successful handling of cattle ovary hypofunction in Langkat Regency. The variables analyzed were body condition score, therapeutic treatment and the type of cow rearing. This research is a non-experimental study using logistic regression method. The data that used in this study were secondary data which was collected with a cross sectional approach. The data was obtained from the documentation of the Department of Agriculture and the Office of Food Security in Langkat Regency. The population was 658 cows that was diagnosed with ovarian hypofunction. The number of samples used in this study were 249 samples calculated by the slovin method. The sampling method was simple random sampling. The results of the analysis showed that the highest score of the body condition of the study sample was moderate. Most therapy in cattle with successful ovarian hypofunction is treatment one and two. The type of cow rearing that used with the highest number is the intensive one. Based on the results of the analysis, it was found that all the independent variables, namely body condition score, treatment / therapy, and type of cow rearing had a P value less than 0.05. So that the overall variables have a significant effect on the success of Ovarian Hypofunction in cattle in Langkat Regency. The variable that has the greatest influence on the success of ovarian hypofunction is the variable of treatment / therapy. Treatment or therapy in cattle is suggested to be a top priority which is always developed by related parties in order to increase production through successful treatment of ovarian hypofunction in cattle in Langkat Regency.

69 Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Workplace Violence at an Academic Emergency Department

Violence in the emergency department (ED) is a common and longstanding threat to staff. The COVID-19 pandemic brought unique challenges; however, it remains unclear what effect the pandemic had on violence in health care. The objective of this study was to identify the impact of the pandemic on workplace violence at an academic emergency department in the Midwest. The hospital referral region (HRR) COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 people was obtained from March through December 2020. Monthly incidents of ED violence were obtained from the Office of Security and included both physical assault and verbal threats where security officers were notified to respond. These incidents were combined with monthly reports of violent flags added to patient charts within the electronic medical record. Overlapping data from both sources were counted only once. Monthly ED patient volume was obtained to calculate a rate of violent incidents per 1,000 ED visits. Two anonymous surveys were sent to all multidisciplinary ED staff both pre/early-pandemic (April 2020) and mid/late-pandemic (December 2020) and surveyed respondents regarding the incidence of verbal abuse and physical assault experienced over the prior 6-months (November 2019-April 2020 and July 2020-December 2020). Chi-squared tests and Fisher’s exact tests were used for comparison. The study was deemed exempt by the Mayo Clinic Institutional Review Board. There was a positive association between the HRR rate and rate of violent ED incidents (r = 0.24; Figure 1). There was also an increase in overall violent workplace incidents per ED volume during the pandemic compared to the months leading up to it. A total of 259 responses were received for the initial pre/early-pandemic survey and 259 responses received for the mid/late-pandemic survey. The reported level of safety perceived by staff remained the same, as did the overall percentage of respondents indicating any verbal abuse or physical assault in the prior 6-months. The frequency of verbal abuse experienced by staff did increase during the pandemic, with 6.2% of respondents pre/early-pandemic indicating verbal abuse by patients or their visitors every day or two, compared to 10.8% mid/late-pandemic (p = .029). Despite our findings of a positive association between the COVID-19 case rate and rate of violent ED incidents, the percentage of our survey respondents indicating verbal abuse or physical assault experienced in a 6-month time period remained unchanged between the pre/early-pandemic and mid/late-pandemic periods, as did staff perception of workplace safety. This difference in documented and self-reported/perceived violence may be attributable to staff prioritizing other personal safety concerns throughout the pandemic. This positive association could be due to significant fear and stress experienced by the general public, or worsening substance abuse or mental health state during the pandemic.

THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON TALENT MANAGEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AT THE MAIN BRANCH OFFICE SURAKARTA

The objectives of this study are (1) To examine and analyze the partial impact of talent management and knowledge management on employee performance at the Main Branch Office of Social Security ( BPJS) Surakarta. (2) To examine and analyze the impact of employee engagement mediation on the impact of talent management and knowledge management on employee performance at the main branch office of Social Security (BPJS)Surakarta. This research was conducted in Surakarta, by taking the subject of employees at the Social Security (BPJS) Surakarta Main Branch which consists of several District Operational Service Offices (KLOK Kantor PelayananOperasionalKabupaten), namely KLOK Karanganyar, KLOK Sragen, KLOK Wonogiri and KLOK Sukoharjo. The results of the study found that the direct impact and indirect impact indicate that both pathways are effective, so that the Talent Management and Knowledge Management variables need to be maintained. The direct impact of Talent Management is greater than the indirect impact, while the direct impact of Knowledge Management is smaller than the indirect impact. There are positive and significant direct and indirect impacts between Talent Management and Knowledge Management on employee performance, so that employee attachment mediation as a mediating variable is partial mediation. Keywords: Talent Management, Knowledge Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Performance, Path Analysis.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE RELIABILITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING WAJO THE COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This study aims to see whether the quality of human resources, the application of accounting standards and information governance affects the financial reporting of local governments in Wajo Regency. The population of this study were all employees of the financial division of the SKPD in the scope of Wajo Regency, namely the Department of Public Works for Spatial Planning and Land, the Office of Health and the Office of Agriculture and Food Security. This type of research is quantitative research. Collecting data from filling out questionnaires. The data collected were processed using SPSS with multiple linear regression analysis to test the hypothesis. Based on the results of research, the government can ignore that the quality of human resources and the application of accounting standards have a positive effect on regional financial reporting. Meanwhile, the use of information technology has no effect on local government financial reporting. This may be due to the fact that the SKPD is lacking in maximizing the integrated computer system.

ANALISIS PROSES BISNIS KENAIKAN PANGKAT PADA DINAS PERTANIAN, PERKEBUNAN DAN KETAHANAN PANGAN KABUPATEN BONE BOLANGO

In the process of filing the promotion of civil servants at the Office of Argriculture. Plantation and Food Security Bone Bolango regency experienced the problems because the data or file civil servants are not stored in the field officials in Agriculture, Plantation and Food Security, Bone Bolango regency and data collection on the promotion of civil servants still do manually or conventional so takes long time. This research aims to simplify and accelerate the process of conducted with using the Research and Development (R and D) as well as development of systems using Bussiness Process Model Natotation (BPMN). The result in this reserach showed gaps and opportunities for increase the business process in the Office of Agriculture, Plantation and Food Security in Bone Bolango regenvy that includes major activities and supporting activity. This research can be developed in the form of base web, mobile web, and security system.

Design and Implementation of Database Management for Presidency of Diyala University

In our life, computer has entered in all fields and its impact appeared in solving many of problems. One of those problems is the ability to store and deal with a huge amount of data. Also, the consequent method of indexing, retrieving and preserving that data requires cost and effort we need for a long time. In this paper, the authors designed and implemented a new method of database for the Office of Security Permits at University of Diyala to resolve the routine process and change the traditional work into an advanced digital work. This database has designed based on a software application with interface programed in C# and using Microsoft Access. The results show that this database management system has reflected remarkable achievement in administrational work at Office of Security Permits because it makes everything easy to deal with such as storing, adding, deleting data and printing the final reports

Stassen Again by Steve Werle

Reviewed by: Stassen Again by Steve Werle Jeffrey Kolnick Steve Werle, Stassen Again. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015. 248 pp. $18.95. Steve Werle’s biography of Harold Stassen provides a much-needed window into a world where the Republican Party had a significant and assertive moderate wing. For many decades, Stassen was at the center of this middle way. Born in 1907 and raised on a small farm in what is today the inner ring suburb of West St. Paul, Stassen lived through most of the twentieth century and played a role in shaping many of its important characteristics. Werle focuses primarily on Stassen’s quest to create an international architecture of peace during and after World War II, but we also learn how he worked to move the Republican Party toward more moderate positions on labor and welfare. Without really explaining Stassen’s decision to join the Republican Party, Werle informs us that from an early age he adopted a reformist attitude and challenged long-established conservative positions within the party. Raised during the Progressive era and coming of age politically during the Great Depression and the rise of fascism and militarism, Stassen understood that simpleminded conservatism had no political future and that threats to freedom [End Page 169] and democracy from the right were as dangerous and real as those from the left. He also understood that an unregulated marketplace was as much a threat to prosperity as a centrally planned economy. Having served as the Dakota County district attorney, he was elected governor of Minnesota in 1938. Stassen proposed a wide-ranging reform agenda, including the state’s first civil service law, the establishment of the state office of social security and public welfare, and a massive reorganization of the state administrative and finance offices. Significantly, Stassen embarked on passing the Minnesota Labor Peace Act of 1939. Borrowing ideas from legal experts and scholars at the University of Minnesota— who in turn borrowed ideas from other countries, particularly Denmark and Norway— the act called for the creation of an office of a state labor conciliator who could force closed-door negotiations for ten days before a strike or lockout could be called. If a compelling public interest was at stake, an additional cooling off period could be called where a fact finding commission would review the dispute between labor and management. Such a proposal accepted as normal the potential conflicts between bosses and workers and sought to use the power of government to encourage negotiations when the two parties saw no alternative to a strike or a lockout. Reelected three times, Stassen resigned the governorship in 1943 to join the war effort in the Naval Reserve. From that point forward, Werle argues, Stassen focused on global security issues. As a commander in the Navy, Stassen worked closely with Admiral William Halsey and was involved in liberating prisoners of war in the Pacific. Stassen was then appointed one of seven Americans to head the US delegation that created the United Nations. Werle sets out in some detail the interesting story of how Stassen played a key role in overcoming the profound challenges of drafting language dealing with the legacy of colonialism. Here, common ground needed to be found between former colonial powers reluctant to give up their old ways and new nations demanding freedom. Stassen was a fierce internationalist who sincerely sought a world order based on universally accepted rules and negotiation, rather than bombs and threats of violence. In the end, the strength of this biography is the way Werle demonstrates Stassen’s commitment to what he calls “the middle way.” Within the Republican Party there was a conservative wing and a progressive wing, and they struggled for power through all of Stassen’s political life. Harold Stassen never wavered in his commitment to this middle way. One is reminded in reading this book that both major parties had within them deeply conservative [End Page 170] and progressive elements well into the last decades of the twentieth century. Werle is clearly an admirer of Stassen, and the book could have been more evenhanded in its analysis of foreign policy generally and the Cold War...

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