Lobbyists and Congressmen in Washington Face Scrutiny
A reader argues lobbying is an unavoidable part of national life with farmers unions veterans and many industries using Washington to present views. The piece contends lawmakers should form their own opinions or resign, noting bipartisan lobbying exists across classes and that organized groups help inform Congress on policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Dol Aenri
Hague
Veterina
Prolitilionista
Painless Taxation: A Realistic Budget Approach
The piece argues there is no painless tax method. It urges reducing government costs by balanced budgets and efficient public finance. Officials must apply fiscal knowledge without political expediency to lessen the tax burden.
Crowing days end as gasoline tale warns readers
A rooster in a driveway triggers a near disaster when gasoline drips and sparks ignite a fiery wreck. The piece warns that petroleum products are extremely dangerous and cites a 1926 underwriters report of nearly 15 million dollars in lost wealth. It also notes an American miner in Mexico who killed four guards to escape kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Mexico
McNary-Haugen bill viewed as political football
The writer argues the Senate will veto the McNary-Haugen bill and that lawmakers will claim farmer support regardless. It claims enough senators and representatives may switch votes, deeming the bill’s passage unlikely and predicting political maneuvering to protect incumbents. The piece questions farmer gains and cites Walsh and Borah as lawyers noting constitutional doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sénate
Lowa
Senate
United
Staten
Walsh
Borah
Westernera
Fowa
National Muscle Shoals row exposes taxpayer costs
The article argues Muscle Shoals remains a political football. It claims the debate wastes public payroll time in Congress and Senate. It says the project is a routine private industry example mismanaged by politics, harming taxpayers and regional development.
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Musete Shoals
Congresa
House of Representatives
Senate
Masele Shoals
United States
Muscle Shoals
Lindbergh portrait and political barbs in print
A jittery column mocks Col. Lindbergh’s photo habits and helmet use, jokes about souvenir rustlers, and notes Congress debates tax cuts. It quips Mussolini and party platforms while wide-eyed readers joke about weathered bowlegged women and home runs in short supply. It captures a satirical brisk snapshot of era concerns and public figures.
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