Washington Digest on Lobbying and FTC Stance
The Federal Trade Commission has taken a conservative view of private citizen lobbying while Congress pursues investigations into legislative lobbies. The clash over publicizing lobbying activity involves Howard C. Hopson of Associated Gas and Electric and a serve of process at Hurley’s estate, highlighting tensions between private interests and public policy.
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Washington
Congressional
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Commission
Capitol
Alabama
Senator Black
Senate Investigating Committee
House
John J. O’conner
New York
Howard C. ‘Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric ‘Company
Hopson
Mr. Hopson
Virginia
Patrick J. Hurley
Hoover
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Mr. Hopeson
Hurley
Roosevelt's executive orders draw debate over federal power
In Washington discussions on executive orders show a split view of federal action. Critics note rapid orders since 1933 resemble legislative usurpation, while supporters see strong federal action as essential. The American Liberty League notes thousands of orders and agencies acting under executive authority, warning of autocracy.
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Roosevelt
White House
Supreme Court of the
United States
American Liberty League
League
Congress
Unica
Hobbies of Collectors Show Wide Range of Odd Passions
A Chester elderly man left four large boxes of tram tickets from global systems, alphabetized by city, showing a lifelong collecting habit. Tales from others include a railway-ticket hoarder with over 20 000 items and a London theatergoer with a complete plays library noting each actress’s works. A sailor’s on board aquarium project ended after a Pacific storm and a Thames winter killed the fish.
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Chester
London
Pacific
Lttle
Chance
Thames
Weeping Women Flee Sale in Nice Gas Stampede
Hundreds of fashionably dressed women fled a bargain sale in Nice as gas fumes filled the building causing a stampede. Some shoppers blame rival stores for a gas attack while others suspect a practical joke.
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Nice
France
British firm crafts metal instrument for sunlit room planning
A British instrument maker has produced a metal device that can be used at the site of an unbuilt house to indicate which rooms will receive sunlight and which will not. The tool helps architects and builders assess light exposure before construction begins.
Chinese Anthem Ordered Officers to Use Party Song Nationwide
Officials directed the British army to adopt the Party Song as the Chinese national anthem and require all bands to possess a complete set of the music. The directive emphasizes formal adoption and standardized performance across units.
Woman Accepts Job Offer With Warm Message
A unemployed woman, urged by her discouraged husband to accept any offer quickly, wires Washington with a full reply when a position arrives. She sends, Yes, thank you ever so much love and kisses, rather than a terse yes, reflecting thrift and affection in a moment of need.
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Micawber
Washington
Ann Thorpe
The
Kansas City Star
Cat Likes to Travel Tomm y Establishes Train Tales
A Carlisle England cat named Tommy frequents train travel, using the station restaurant as his headquarters and enjoying journeys on locomotives.
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Cat
Tommy
Carlisle
England
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