Rail labor act revision urged to speed dispute settle
Joseph B. Eastman backs a comprehensive overhaul of the national railway labor act to enforce settlements and protect collective bargaining. Proposals include a four‑part national board of adjustment, a three‑member mediation board, coverage for all rail operators, and strong enforcement mechanisms.
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Turkey
Insull
Pace
National Railway Labor Act
Joseph B. Eastman
Transportation
Sam Rayburn
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
National Board of Adjustment
National Mediation Board
Board of Mediation
National Adjustment Board
Roosevelt veto politics and veteran benefits clash in Congress
Washington notes reveal a partisan game as Congress overrides Roosevelt veto on veterans' pay and government salaries. Democrats claim regulars will align with the president. Republicans exploit the clash to pressure the administration while veterans weigh their votes in upcoming campaigns. The split underscores budget battles between regular and emergency spending.
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Vincent Astor
Washington
Congress
Jacksonville
Fla
James
Ustria
Franz Josef
Veterans’ Compensation
House
Senate
Bailiwick
Coolidge
Hoover
Democratic Party
Big Jim” Farley
Middle West
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Bob la Follette
Wisconsin
Mr. Roosevelt
Young Bob
Charles Broughton
Democratic party splits and Roosevelt era tensions
Washington column notes the struggle within the Democratic party over progressives and insurgents. It highlights how leaders must balance support for young Democrats backing Roosevelt with wary treatment of dissident veterans. It references Wolman’s neutral board role and quips about a humorous loan office photo requirement.
The Oldest Profession Debate Ends With a Witty Twist
A doctor, an engineer, and a financier argue which profession is oldest. The doctor cites Eve made from Adam's rib as surgery. The engineer recalls the world's creation in six days as engineering. The financier asks who made chaos, ending with a clever jab.
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Adam
Progress Ned He Claims His Wife Made Him What He Is
Ted says he would never forgive her. Just That Teacher defines a volcano as a mountain that keeps interrupting. The playful exchange features a boy and a classroom setting with wordplay.
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Ned
Ted
When a Child Won't Study and the Mother Blame
An editorial warns against using harsh purgatives for sluggish children. It argues that persistent dosing harms health and education. The piece praises a gentle remedy, California Syrup of Figs, emphasizing a natural laxative action from senna and urges parents to use genuine California products.
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California
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St. Peter's Square
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NRA
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United Mine Workers
Knox
Court of Appeals
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Wolman Net Automobile
American Real Neutral Federation of Labor
Leo Wolman
Columbia University
New York
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William Green
American Federation of Labor
Federal Home Loan Board
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