Filibuster, deficit bill stall as Long pushes aid plan
Congress adjourned after a seven hour filibuster by Huey Long of Louisiana over a third deficiency appropriation bill carrying 92 million dollars for pensions, social security and railroad retirement. Debate split over cotton and wheat loan amendments with a compromise favoring cotton loans. Roosevelt and lawmakers weighed funds from unspent accounts for unemployment and social security while restricting aid to states for old age and dependent children.
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Finance corporation to back new home lending drive
The ECONSTRUCTION Finance Corporation announced a program to boost housing by buying and selling insured mortgages. Chairman Jones said a 10 million dollar revolving fund is available to RPC Mortgage Company, with authority to lend to firms aiding property owners tax payments and to debt burdened school and reclamation districts. Refinancing plans emphasize compromises with bondholders and equal treatment.
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Right Dope On His Horse Johnny McKee Triumphs
A vivid race narrative centers on trainer Johnny McKee and his horse Jim Dandy defeating Gallant Fox in the Travers Stakes. The piece contrasts McKee’s stubborn confidence with crowd doubt, highlighting McKee’s calm, unyielding certainty as he guides Jim Dandy to victory amid a tumultuous, high-stakes day at the track.
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Sande Gings
Jooks
Old Johnny
Umpire Bill Klein and Roosevelts Civil War in Politics
The piece recounts Bill Klein the veteran umpire famed for a bold line in the dirt and a long major league career, alongside analysis of President Roosevelts fight with Congress. It surveys U S politics, New Deal programs, court challenges, and the 1936 path ahead as Roosevelt presses for constitutional changes and major reform.
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Roosevelts Battle Over Constitution in 1936 Election
Western Newspaper Union notes the President faces a call to seek constitutional changes as New Deal policies challenge the US framework. Republicans lag in organization while some leaders warn against early attacks, hoping to win over conservative Democrats and delay definitive stands until after summer.
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