Senate Adopts NRA Continuation Resolution With Provisions
The Senate Finance Committee approved a two year NRA continuation until April 1, 1936, with limits on price fixing and intrastate codes. President Roosevelt and NRA head Richberg clashed over a stricter bill, while Roosevelt urged work relief and New Deal legislation in a fireside radio address. The business group stance favored delaying some measures to aid private investment and recovery.
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Industrialist warns on tax burden to social programs
Owen D. Young argues that rising inflation and growing social insurance and hospital costs threaten schools and endowments. He asserts private gifts cannot fund future needs and urges a dynamic, progressive program to expand wealth and avoid subsidies that dampen effort.
Addressing global economic program for stable peace
Cor dell Hull argues that ongoing worldwide unemployment and economic distress hinder progress on disarmament and international relations. He urges immediate adoption of a comprehensive domestic and international economic plan to restore finance and commerce and reemploy tens of millions of workers, laying a foundation for lasting peace.
Stresa conference seen as fixed point amid European tensions
Commentator cautions against premature millennialist hopes for Stresa avoiding disarmament utopias. Notes British by elections favoring labor and Italian policy since 1922 toward pacifism as a political drift. Highlights Stresa as a stabilizing reference in volatile European politics.
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Irish Freedom by Eamon de Valera
Eamon de Valera argues that true freedom requires a plebiscite to let the Irish decide their form of government and relations with Britain. He says the British government has not accepted this test and notes that most Irish oppose partition, seeking liberty to choose monarchic or republican rule. He invokes the 1921 treaty as accepted under duress.
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MUNITIONS FOR PEACE By Sir Herbert Lawrence
A statement from Sir Herbert Lawrence urges British arms makers to curb wartime production. He argues defense needs exist but that promoting peace serves the interests of industry workers and the broader economy, warning war brings sorrow, waste, and economic damage.
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Capital Circus in Washington as Roosevelt Trusts Five Billion
In two weeks the capital reels under a three ring show of intraparty fights while Roosevelt pushes a five billion dollar public works plan. Walker willhead spending with Ickes’ board shaping allocations amid rural resettlement and electrification projects, dust control, and new housing plus roads.
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