Othman Reviews Year 79th Congress and Its Silver Tongue
Washington columnist Frederick C. Othman offers a wry private review of the second session of the 79th Congress. He mocks congressional foibles, quips about lawmakers and staff, notes odd anecdotes from hearings and politics, and laments committee changes while recounting notable incidents and personalities.
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David Lynn
Senate
House
Congress
Kenneth Wherry
Nebraska
Taft told to shut up as Montana accuses congress
Laff aid sketches a chaotic scene as Montana tells Senator Taft to shut up or be removed by police. Taft leaves. Rep James Fulton pressures Jane Russell for a signature on a dollar bill, she calls it a pleasure. The pinochle expert is Adolph Sabath. Then the report moves to laws passed and billions spent, underscoring Congress and money.
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Montana
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
James G. Fulton
Pennsylvania
Jane Russell
Adolph Sabath
Mlinois
Congress
Blast Kills Woman in Portland Home
Portland police report Mrs. James W. Bowden was killed when an explosion rocked her home. Bowden, held without bail on illegal possession of explosives charges, denies owning the explosives or knowledge of his wife’s death. Detectives trace blast to a padlocked foot locker in the cellar, per Bowden’s daughters Doris 13 and Shirley 17.
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Portland
Ore
James W. Bowden
Bard Purcell
Bowden
Purcell
Doris
Shirley
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