Impending Change in Civil Works Jobs and Politics
The article reports how CWA jobs hinge on luck and patronage, with many workers counting on political pull to obtain positions. Veterans and middle aged white collar workers dominate the joblines as officials insist on minimizing politics, while some see the New Deal as new hope despite inefficiencies.
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Washington
Civil Works Administration
CWA
Geological Survey
Roosevelt
Allen
District of Columbia
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Dr. Leo Wolman resigns as labor adviser to General Johnson amid debate over industrial unionization. Johnson urges Wolman to stay, while AFL leaders resist unification fearing job losses. Wolman favors one industry wide union as NRA work continues.
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Leo Wolman
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Wolman
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Bill Green
NRA
New
Recovery Organization Faces Turmoil Across Divisions
In the ongoing restructuring, every other division of the recovery organization has endured upheavals, with leadership and operational shifts affecting continuity and morale across the bureau.
Members discuss 15 percent wage cuts for congress
Readers from multiple states weigh in on legislative pay cuts and power to unseat members. The letters note Huey Long's pending election, identify two senators named Hamilton Lewis and Kean, and critique Freddy Hale's influence. An upcoming milk inquiry is proposed by Elwood Seal, with senate District of Columbia committee backing. Also reported is Melvin L. Moliman’s marriage at the First Christian church parlor.
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B. J
Emporia
Kan
Congress
K. L. Ilammond
Huey Long
Senate
House
P. H. Des Moines
Ham
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Hamilton F. Kean
New Jersey
T. D
Portland
Freddy” Hale
Elwood Seal
Senate District of Columbia Committee
Coprrigat
Melvin L. Moliman
First Christian Church
Blaine Hyten
Cold New Year Day in Cedar Rapids Records Low
Cedar Rapids marks a frigid New Year with 12 below zero. Local incidents include a bodsled collision injuring Mrs. Poole and Mrs. Drummy a mile west of the city. Theatre and college items note Beverly of Graystark at Green's and a Chi Omega charter for Sigma Pi at Coe College. Roadmaster Cornelius Linehan wins a $100 prize for best improved division.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
W. H. Poole
G. W. Drummy
Dezmond Irene Roberts
Beverly
Graystark
Green’s
Opera House
Coe College
Sigma Pi
National Chi Omega Sorority
Cornelius Linehan
Rock Island
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W. M. Evans
Louise Hamilton
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