Filibuster by Huey Long Dominates Senate Session
The session closed after long filibuster by Huey Long of Louisiana on the $93,000,000 deficiency bill funding pensions and aid. Debate framed by cotton and wheat loan compromises, while RFC paper mill loans and public notices drew more attention, alongside international warnings to the Soviet Union and Mussolini’s stance on sanctions.
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A Dance Confusion Nets Love and Rivalry
Ned Kennedy suspects Bertie Gregg fixed him up with Ellen May. At the College Town hotel he discovers Ellen May dancing with Bertie while another woman, Sue Malver, flirts with him. Bertie confesses a playful scheme now risking true affection from Sue as Ned watches the web of disguises unravel.
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Congressional Leaders Confer on Funding for Social Security Measures
Washington leaders met with President Roosevelt and Comptroller General McCarr to plan funding sources for agencies in the social security act and pending deficiency bill. They agreed aid to old age assistance and the blind cannot come from work relief funds, while unemployment insurance setups could create jobs. Senator Joseph T. Robinson noted the Long filibuster’s hardship but said study continues on administering social security and related laws.
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Winant Named Chairman of Social Security Board
President nominates J. G. Winant former New Hampshire governor to head the social security board with four year timing for Altmeyer and Miles. Miles and Carmody join other new agency appointments as work program measures press ahead with bids and funding deadlines set for fall.
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Moffett resigns as federal housing commissioner
James A. Moffett resigns to return to private business after pushing a housing program. He notes the administration is approving loans totaling 60 million dollars monthly. He cites labor statistics showing July residential permits up 21.4 percent, nonresidential up 18.4 percent, and alterations and repairs up 85.9 percent from a year earlier.
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