Social Security Debate and Public Works Clash Across Congress
The piece surveys congressional friction over social security law as lobbyists and chairmen vie for legacy. It notes rival hearings by Senator Wagner and Representative Doughton, and outlines pushback on the public works bill overseen by Secretary Ickes amid party strife and patronage tensions.
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Senate
Wagner
New York
Lewis
Maryland
Representative Doughton
North Carolina
Ways and Means
Buying Improves
Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper argues improved buying dispels dark clouds of sales uncertainty. He says business and patrons understand national and international situations better, reducing belief the administration opposes the profit system. He expects steady improvement.
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Daniel C.roper
Prevention of Lynchings by Edward P Costigan
Senator Costigan argues that lynching can be halted. He notes a period last spring when peace officers slowed lynching and a federal law threatened, causing a near stoppage. After Congress adjourned without enacting the law, lynchings resumed at about one per week.
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Congress
President’s social insurance program urged for rapid adoption
Dr. John B. Andrews notes the president’s first days message calls for a prompt national social insurance plan with federal action to spur state laws. He argues progressive steps are converging for early leadership and decisive action to implement adequate social legislation nationwide.
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Congress
Tennessee names Maj. W. H. Britton as football coach
Maj. W. H. Britton succeeds Maj. R. R. Neyland as coach at the University of Tennessee. Neyland has been moved to the Panama Canal Zone on active army duty. Britton returns to the role after nine years as end coach at the university.
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Bill) Britton
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R. R. Neyland
University of Tennessee
Neyland
Panama Canal Zone
Britton
Judge Akerman Rules NRA Lumber Code Wage Provisions Unconstitutional
United States District Judge Alex ander Akerman of Tampa, Florida, denies government injunction to curb Logan A. George from violating lumber code. The decision holds the wage and hours provisions of the NRA lumber code unconstitutional.
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United States
Alexander Akerman
Tampa
Fla
Logan A. George
Large Sodium Sulphate Deposit Found in North Dakota
University of North Dakota mineralogists report a newly discovered sodium sulfate deposit at Renara North Dakota is more than 93 percent pure. They estimate the Northwestern North Dakota field holds about 9000000 tons, possibly the largest in the United States.
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N. Dy
University of North Dakota
United State
North Dakota
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