Criticism of House Representation After 1920 Census
A sharp rebuke targets the reapportionment process and calls out lawmakers as yes men. The speaker applauds Howard’s bold stance and urges broader public discussion of the flawed system.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
3
A sharp rebuke targets the reapportionment process and calls out lawmakers as yes men. The speaker applauds Howard’s bold stance and urges broader public discussion of the flawed system.
Topics of Today argues that diplomats cling to statistics about cruiser numbers while France and Italy fear strategic realities. The piece notes France and Italy are bound by the League of Nations and Kellogg pact, making war unthinkable, and questions why peace accords exist alongside large navies.
The Milwaukee Journal reports on a heated exchange over gag rules in the U S House. Nebraska Democrat Howard denounces New York Republican Snell, chair of the gag rules committee, charging the rules block tariff amendments oil and power investigations and the Norris lame duck measure. He cites repeated Senate proposals to end lame duck sessions and says rules secrecy keeps defeated members from influencing legislation.
Sterling residents and visitors are listed with Monday through Friday activity. Mrs. Johnson McCumber and Mrs. B M Lewis shopped in Sterling. J R Brown and Carl Lind tended business south of Sedgwick. Brown sought seed wheat. Bonser family ties appear with dinners, butchering, and visits across Sterling, Crook, and Fleming areas.
In Sund Thursday Mrs. J. W. Kokes and daughter visited Fairview school. On Saturday Sidney shoppers from the vicinity included Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Roth and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bluhm and family, and Mr. and Mrs. George Book and family. R. L. Gentry, C. O. Gentry, and George Simmerman spent several days the past week repairing the well on the R. L. Gentry farm.
Mr and Mrs Frank Meier and daughter enjoyed a birthday dinner at the Anderson home Sunday. Numerous callers visited Mrs W C Pheip and Mrs Ed Meier's circle. Families including the Raddatz, Bolton, Schweitzberger, and Fleming households shared Sunday and weekend visits. District baseball fans organized a team. others traveled to Sterling and Sidney Draw for meals and calls.
Mrs Walter Phelps and companions visited Sterling for shopping while Mrs Dewey DeBrunner aided Lodge Pole Ladies Aid for a two night program. The Elite Hat Shoppe advertises a new line of ladies and children's hats by Cecelia Sanquist at 1010 Illinois St.
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