Idaho Senator Borah Could Be GOP 1936 Candidate
Washington buzz centers on Borah of Idaho as a possible Republican challenger to Roosevelt in 1936. GOP backers in Ohio mull inviting the “lone lion” to run in the May presidential primary, while Borah weighs an offer after consent is required by state law. Strong party strategists call him ideal, citing oratory, campaign prowess, and a constitutional stance aligning with GOP critique of the New Deal.
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Senate Deadlock Shaped by Pension Tax Exemption Hope
AP reports presidential opposition to pension tax exemptions may break the house senate stalemate on social security. Senate lobby probes Texas Power and Light over a package to a congressman before a vote on holding company abolition. Debate on tax delays, gifts to charities, and bonus rider plans swirl as new Virgin Islands developments arise.
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Jury Act Delayed Supreme Court Ruling on Jury Selection
South Dakota attorney general's opinion states the 1935 act revising juror selection does not take effect until January 1, 1936. Until then the existing machinery remains in place for selecting jurors, per the ruling to Walter R. Menzel, Ziebach County state's attorney.
Duties of State Department merged with tax collection
Pierre, July 25. D. Mintener, state justice department superintendent, announced that petroleum product inspection has been consolidated with motor fuel tax collection. Mintener’s law now gives the treasury-employee and petroleum inspection oversight to the department, and he warns the 1935 rule on minimum octane posting is loosely followed with only the minimum figure required.
Unattended Teachers Examination Sparks County Oddity
The regular teachers' certificate exam was set for July 2 at the courthouse but attracted no applicants, a rarity in years. The report notes unusual local conditions as the county experiences this empty session amid other global curiosities.
Adjourning Congress Over Tax Plans Favored Signal
The piece notes a likely adjournment within three weeks over Roosevelt tax proposals and the bonus, with leaders signaling for effect. It warns against taking early statements as fact, citing bargaining tactics and a shift in White House routines as Congress debates finance and liquor policy.
Keg Liquor Cut Policy Debated In House and Senate
A brief note argues keg liquor authorization faces House passage and Senate scrutiny, suggesting treasury oversight will ensure the measure is effectively halted if approved. The source highlights a push to regulate bulk keg liquor and predict potential government action.
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Burial ends independent bid for third party
The independent congressional move for a third party has slipped silently into the grave it opened, fading from public attention as the political effort dies.
Chicago conference signals end of third party bid
Senator Nye and Representative Marcantonio let it go as Amalie leads a faltering bid. Marcantonio walked out when delegates faulted the plan for a third party. Nye passed through Chicago by chance, offering no strong leadership as talks collapsed.
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