House Women Decreased by Three This Session
Washington reports a reduced female bloc in the House with six women members this session, split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. Notable figures include Mrs. Effiegene Wingo, Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers, Mrs. Florence P. Kahn, Mrs. Ruth Pratt, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, and Mrs. Mary Norton, with veterans like Rogers and Kahn shaping hospital legislation and district advocacy remains active.
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Arkansas
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Massachusetts
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California
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New York
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
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Grandi Returns After U S Disarmament Talks
Foreign Minister Dino Grandi and his wife Donna Antoinetta arrive in Rome from Naples. Grandi meets Premier Mussolini and reports back on discussions in the United States with President Hoover on disarmament and world issues. A 100 page written report is presented.
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Frascati Visit Highlights Geneva Disarmament Push
Fra scati meets her children Franco and Simonetta after a chat with Premier Mussolini. Signor Grandi travels from Washington and says his resolve to secure action at the Geneva disarmament conference next February has strengthened.
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Jowan Is Dean Of New House Of Representatives
Rep. Gilbert N. Haugen of Iowa, a 32 year veteran, becomes dean of the new House of Representatives at 72. He first came to Congress in 1899 and steps down from the Agriculture Committee as control shifts to Democrats. Rep. Edward W. Poll of North Carolina follows in seniority and takes the chair.
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Man of the long-serving House Rules Committee
A veteran member of the House Rules Committee has served continuously for thirty years, maintaining influence over floor procedures and legislative flow. The member, renowned within party ranks, has steered key debates and procedural rulings across multiple congresses.
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House Rules Committee
John N Garner New Texas Speaker With 28-Year Service
Rep John N Garner of Texas is named the new speaker. His lengthy 28 year public service spans state and national duties, marking a major leadership shift.
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Texas
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