12 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
1
A compact review notes government moves on a wage bill shaping House amendments amid tensions over housing policy and defense spending. Key figures and parties are cited as shaping the bill's path through debate.
William Green of the AFL rose as the administration favorite on labor matters, drafting amendments to the wages and hours bill. The Senate passed the bill 56 to 23 after Roosevelt urged Green to back it, with House opposition led by Southern Democrats fading as Green’s edits limited board powers to wage and hour standards for certain workers. The housing bill moved ahead with a $700 million U.S. Housing Authority bond plan and grants, while tensions rose over wage limits and reform provisions. Global events showed Japan massing in North China, with China preparing to resist, refugees fleeing, and military shifts signaling broader conflict.
A sprawling reflection on the Cubs and Giants rivalry from early days to the present, recalling legendary figures like Evers, Chance, and Hornsby, and noting the enduring zest of the pennant race while touching on boxing and other sports figures and happenings of the era.
A long critique argues the silver policy raises food and clothing costs as Treasury trades gold for Chinese silver. It warns of inflation, bank reserves, and the impact on everyday purchases while noting China’s finance minister praised Treasury moves.
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