Court Plan Sparks Senate Opposition in Roosevelts Reform
The Roosevelt administration pushes to reform the federal judiciary by packing the Supreme Court. Senator Clark of Missouri and Senator Wheeler of Montana oppose the plan as radical. Attorney General Cummings supports it citing new blood and docket relief. The debate mirrors party divisions as the nation debates the structure of its judiciary.
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Schuschnigg backs Hapsburg return in Austria
Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg openly favors restoring the Hapsburg dynasty and hints at a plebiscite to decide the issue. He says his government will support Archduke Otto of Hapsburg to reclaim the throne once held by Emperor Karl who renounced it in 1918. Otto is twenty four.
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Farley Honored by 1600 Democrats at Washington Banquet
President Roosevelt and Vice President Gerner led a large Democratic banquet in Washington honoring James A. Farley. About 1,600 officials and prominent figures attended as Garber acted as Master of Ceremonies and read the guest roll.
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General Motors Strike Ends In Compromise After 43 Days
Governor Murphy hails an enduring peace as General Motors and the United Automobile Workers reach a settlement. The agreement recognizes the union as bargaining agent, starts formal talks on February 18, ends the strike and evacuates plants, and resumes operations swiftly with no discrimination against strikers. The pact also restricts further strikes during the bargaining period and dismisses injunctions against the union in Flint.
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Senators Revisit Filibuster Origins In Roosevelt Era Debate
The article notes senators recalling the origin of filibuster from gunrunning to extended speeches. It highlights Senator Ashurst of Arizona backing judicial changes and touches on Roosevelt's court plans, tariffs, and the Fordney McCumber act's legacy. It discusses how reform ideas and strategic timing matter for public battles in Washington.
President's Trade Treaty Power Extension Debate Echoes Rifts
A House passage sent to the Senate extends three years the President's power to negotiate trade treaties without congressional approval. Democrats split, with rebels led by Massachusetts figure W. P. Connery and Florida’s J. Mark Wilcox criticizing constituent pressures.
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