New Deal Plan Aims Work Relief For 8.5 Million
President Roosevelt outlines a broader work relief program, favoring public works over direct doles, to employ about 8.5 million people and press for legislation on old age and unemployment insurance and other security measures. He warns against speculative profits and notes foreign armament tensions while detailing congressional actions and party dynamics in the new session.
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Vandenberg Would Put Post Office Under Civil Service
Liberal Republican Vandenberg introduces a senate bill to remove politics from the Post Office. It would place postmasters under civil service with promotions from within and bar the Postmaster General from holding political office. The measure frames a broader fight over NRA reforms and labor policy.
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Tolley and Tugwell clash over farm policy directions
A Washington note outlines tension between Tolley director of planning for the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and Tugwell in the Agriculture Department. It cites Tolley’s push for stronger controls on farmers and inclusion of fruit and berry crops, while Tugwell faces congressional pushback amid broader banking and federal reserve debates shaping Roosevelt era policy.
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Be What You Are and Don’t Wear False Fronts
Commentary on mutual aid after disasters and the danger of pretence. Urges helping neighbors, stresses honesty over false appearances, and cites Lincoln’s compassion and the era’s shared effort to restore condition. Warns against cheap disguises like dickeys as signs of vanity.
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