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Prohibition of Child Labor Amendment Ratified by Arkansas
Arkansas becomes first state to ratify the proposed federal child labor amendment by 45 to 40 in the House and 11 to 13 in the Senate. The measure would grant Congress power to regulate or prohibit labor of persons under eighteen, with states retaining police powers. Georgia defeated ratification. nationwide momentum and debates across states continue.
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