Supreme Court kills the Agricultural Adjustment Act
The majority, led by Justice Roberts, holds the AAA unconstitutional for intruding on state powers. the decision overturns the tax scheme funding the program and bars federal regulation of farm production. Dissent argues AAA legitimate under tax and general welfare powers. Roosevelt reacts cautiously. Congress moves to craft replacement aid.
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United States
Supreme Court
Hughes
Stone
Brandeis
Cardozo
Owen J. Roberts
AAA
Roosevelt
Ballance
The Faculty Flag Pledge and Red Scare Echoes
A column pools editorials on oaths for public officials and teachers, blasting compulsory pledges as anti constitutional. It skewers southern Democrats, notes political plagiarism, and lampoons Hollywood quirks while bidding farewell to Gen. Liggett.
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Anta Monica
Calif
America
Roosevelt seeks early adjournment as election year looms
Roosevelt urges a concise four month session to address New Deal reform and World War veterans issues but faces likely longer stay due to campaign year. Congress inches toward electoral publicity as GOP figures Borah and Vandenberg are eyed for possible convention impact.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Supreme Court
William E. Borah
Idaho
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Borah
Vandenberg
Congressional debate opens 1936 session in political climate
The piece describes Congress beginning the 1936 session amid intense political maneuvering. It notes debates over neutrality policy, a soldiers bonus bill, and the Townsend plan, with emphasis on party lines, potential vetoes, and how leaders aim to place votes on record. It also covers Roosevelt’s Union address, court challenges to New Deal measures, and Republican objections to the night delivery of the speech.
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Chicago
An Francisco
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Farrey
White House
Gar‘ner
Roosevelt
Senate
House
United States
Italy
Japan
Congress
3&J. Roosevelt
American Legion
Townsend
Horion
Supreme Court of the United States
AAA
TVA
NRA
Union
M Henry P. Fletcher
Fletcher
Western Newspaper Union
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