Lawmakers Seen as Hard Working, Says Bank Leader
Robert V. Fleming of Riggs National Bank described the Congress as demanding heavy committee work. He noted 34 Senate and 46 House standing committees as the workshop of lawmaking and that about 20,000 bills are introduced annually with a tiny fraction becoming law.
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Robert V. Fleming
Riggs National Bank
Washington, D.C
American Bankers Association
Fleming
Congress
Senate
House
Legislative Hearings and Cabinet Input in Lawmaking
The text explains how bills move from introduction to committee, with public hearings and testimony from witnesses. It notes Cabinet and administrative officials often testify to influence legislation, and stresses the need for frank discussion of effects while warning against class legislation and procedural obstacles that can derail poorly drafted measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Only One Pope Named Mark Emerged From Early Fourth Century
A brief note states there was only one pope named Mark, who reigned in the early fourth century, with virtually no details known about his pontificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Jud Tinkins Opinion on Excusable Faults
Washington Star notes Jud Tinkins remarks that whether a man has excusable or inexcusable faults hinges largely on whether you happen to Ike him or not, reflecting a personal bias view of fault.
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Jud Tinkins
Ike
Washington Star
Buy America New Type of Store To Help Stabilize Conditions
A New York based Prosperity store displays samples of everyday products to attract customers while selling portfolios of securities in twenty five to fifty companies. The venture, by Pirate Simons & Co., aims to stabilize markets and democratize finance, with New York Stock Exchange rules limiting package sales and a court injunction against enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
ATCH
New York
43Rd Street
Madison Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Pirate Simons & Co
Ford
New York Stock Exchange
The
Stock Exchange
Prrnie
New York Supreme Court
the Stock Exchange
Tuberculosis Death Rate Rises in Eleven Maryland Counties
In 1931 eleven Maryland counties showed an increase in tuberculosis deaths compared with 1930, while the state as a whole declined by 3.2 per 100,000. Total deaths were 1,587, down from 1,618. Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Kent Queen Anne St Marys and Wicomico reported increases, with Caroline flat at 20 deaths. Baltimore Carroll Frederick and Wicomico counties contributed most deaths.
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Maryland
John Collinson
Bureau Viral Statistics
State Department of Health
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Kent
Queen Anne
St. Mary's
Wicomico
Caroline County
Senatoria
Carroll
Baltimora
Carroll Vs
Calvert
Cooue
Caroline Scene
Cces
Cecil
Cce
Charles Wooee
O- Harford
Ces Howard
Ecces
Montgomery
Christmas Hat and Seal Aid Health Messages
A compact note promotes a small Christmas Seal as a health messenger. It highlights tuberculosis as a major killer among ages 15 to 46, noting one in five deaths in that age group relate to the disease and urging continued support amid stress.
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Maryland
Christmas Seals Finance Priceless Health Work
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association funds health efforts through annual Christmas Seals sales. Activities include free chest clinics in Maryland counties, Baltimore industrial clinics, the Miracle House for undernourished children, a general health education program in schools churches and industry, plus medical research and legislative work. Buy Christmas Seals.
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Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Maryland
Maryland State Health Department
Baltimore
Miracle House
Christmas Seals Aid Children In Health Drive
The message urges children to buy Christmas Seals to help protect youngsters from tuberculosis, noting sacrifices and invention at firesides despite privation. The seal features two happy children caroling in snow, appealing to American children who suffer from privation and hunger. Christmas comes but once a year.
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America
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M. K. Newnam
Denton, Maryland
R. Ellis Clark
Main
3Rd St
Save
A. T. Reid
Abeen, Pex
Santa
West
Gouraud
Rachel Shades
F.T Hopkins & Son
Baby
Del-Marva Hatchery
Denton, Md
F. J. Wright
Optometrist
M. A. Brackett
Market St
Denton
Wright
Gustav
Giits
Main St
Journal Bldg
Pturkeys
New York City
County Trust Co
8Th Ave
4Th St
Chelsea
U. S. Meloney, Inc
Washington St
West’s Dept
Fleetwood
Denton National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Mr. Merchant
Mewepa
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