Labor bill passed amid debate and split over constitutionality
The Wagner Connery labor disputes bill cleared the House by acclamation, creating a three member independent labor relations board to supervise elections and enforce unfair labor practices. It also sets bargaining unit rules and imposes penalties for interference. President Roosevelt’s proposed tax and social security measures drew Senate approval, while debate continues on their broader impact.
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White House
House
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Green
Supreme Court
New Labor Board
Department of Labor
Perkins
Wagner- Connery
Senate
Children’s Bureau
Patronage and the New Deal in Democratic history
Senator O Mahoney of Wyoming argues that patronage remains a Democratic test, noting the party’s few presidents since the Civil War and its survival with the New Deal. He cites Grover Cleveland’s stance that public office is a trust and the first civil service steps to curb patronage.
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Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Andrew Jackson
Roosevelt Calls for Education on Agricultural Adjustment
President Roosevelt urges the public to understand that adjustment means both lowering and raising outputs as needed. He explains the AAA aims to balance carry-over and crop levels without destroying food crops, countering claims by critics with vested interests.
Rebuilding Foreign Trade Effort Gains Traction
The drive to restore American foreign trade proceeds with safeguards against currency fluctuations. Other governments grow open to direct policy alignment, improving chances to regularize currency relations. As trade expands and currencies stabilize, rigid exchange controls may be reduced or removed.
Fellowship Essential by Sir Francis Younghusband
The article argues that Ree is a spiritual essence and that science will reveal the material world while mystics will define ultimate reality. It says the mystic gains direct inspiration to understand the universe and will be seen as the evolutionary direction of humanity.
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Sir Francis Younghusband
The
World Fellowship of Faiths
Ree
Ickes
Hopkins
Frank ©. Walker
Mr. Ickes
Governor Talmadge Urges Constitution Based Reform
Eugene Talmdage argues Washington policy departs from the Constitution and calls for abolishing all government activities that maintain and operate a business. He frames the remedy as returning to constitutional principles.
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Washington
United States
Extremes by Henry L Harriman on the New Deal
Former U S Chamber of Commerce president Henry L Harriman discusses with business leaders the New Deal measures. He notes objections stem from extremes in implementation, praising core aims but arguing the program moved too fast and reflects excessive headlong idealism.
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Ven
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Henry L Harriman
U. S, Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Faces Growing Problems Over Five Billion Works Fund
A Washington analysis outlines two major hurdles for President Roosevelt's works relief program. Governors at Biloxi complain of federal overreach into state affairs while internal clashes between Hopkins and Ickes slow project spending. The piece warns of possible Democratic defections and heightened Republican opposition ahead of 1936 elections.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Ward
Biloxi
Miss
Washington Administration
Democratic Party
Senate
Aubrey Williams
Williams
Hopkins
Ickes
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Roosevelt
Snoring Declared a Disease of Civilization
The Manchester Guardian notes snoring is a disease of civilization as security grows, since savages would shut off intruders by noise. It cites Lord Ullswater ruling snoring out of order in the House of Commons, and recalls Beau Brummell noted for sleeping through a journey with a gentlemanly snore.
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Manchester Guardian
Lord Ullswater
House of Commons
Beau Brummell
Calais
Paris
Be Positive Don’t Say Much and You Will Be Listened To
A brief exhortation urges optimism and concise speech to gain attention and impact, while advising speakers to project confidence and clarity in communication. It emphasizes that quiet positivity plus clear but bold delivery captures listeners.
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Hitler
Reich
France
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Bureau of Air Commerce
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Senate Committee On Commerce
United States Lines
International Mercantile Marine
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O’mahoney
Wyoming
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AAA
Cordell Hull
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
William Bruckart
National Press
Washington, D. C
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Karley
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Woatarn Newspaver Unise
Great Lakes
Mackinac Island
Sault Ste, Marie Houghton
Duluth
Ann Avenue
ST. Louis
MR. Ray Press
W. Pierce St
Milwaukee
Wis
Peterman's
ANT Food
WIU
Elect Products, Inc
23Rd St
Long Island City
N. Y
Tow & State
Towne & State
Milnesia Ai
Magnesia
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