Hoover message drew mixed Capitol reactions on Hill
Washington AP report shows Republicans and Democrats weighing Hoover's congress message. Senators Robinson Harrison Jones and Watson offered cautions and praise, while others called it concise and timely. Debate centered on employment figures and the proposed $100 to 150 million request.
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Maion
Robinson
Arkansas
Census Bureau
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Kansas
Hawley
House
Age and Means Committee
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New York
Jones
Washington
Burns
Tennessee
Appropriations Committee
Watson
Indiana
Hoover
Pension disbursements and Civil War costs highlighted
To Honor Editors 208,540.82 against 229,689,986.48 for the year previous. Other disbursements cover fees for examining surgeons 328,174.15 and 144,350 for investigation service, plus 1,272,203 for salaries of employees on pension work. Total pensions disbursed from 1790 to this fiscal year reach 32,169,558,473.11, of which 7,370,462,014 were charged to the Civil War. This is described as a great and generous county.
International boys conference highlights mixed views on play
Reported remarks criticize endless drudgery and crowds at events. Oslo marks Thanksgiving as Norway’s King Haakon gains 25th throne anniversary with planned ceremonies. Public notices advertise shoes, Kodak prints, and Christmas shopping via classifieds.
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Oslo
Norway
Haakon
College President Warns Efficiency Hurts Play
Dr Allen Hoben president of Kalamazoo College says Americans are too efficient and that this efficiency dulls leisure and play. He warns that such self discipline and rapid work habits produce a cold chill on enjoyment and culture.
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Dec
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Allen Hoben
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Mich
Sketches From the Capital Pension Roll Report
Congressman Guyer notes pension roll shifts for Civil War Spanish War Indian War and War of 1812. Totals show 464,257 pensioners year end down from 477,916 start. Civil War losses due to deaths. widows decline sharply. Spanish War numbers rise with wartime widows. Pension totals by class list soldiers widows children and nurses. 1930 fiscal year pensions totaled 219 dollars per recipient.
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Bureau of Pensions
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