Four Major Political Powers Rise in U S Politics
RG Press notes four major political powers in the nation led by the Democratic and Republican parties and the National Union for Social Justice with Liberty League and others. It claims Father Coughlin mobilizes small donors, urging citizens to fund campaigns and resist dependence on big money. The National Union is described as a new force aiming to elect hundreds of Congress members and hold balance power in the next session.
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Father Coughlin
al Union For Social Justice
Liberty League
Pal Union
Aoe
National Union
National Union For Social Justice
McMahon
Old Age Pension Amendment Petition Drive Faces Shortfall
Six weeks remain to gather signatures for the ballot measure on old age pensions and repeal of the sales tax. Officials warn a deficit of about 100000 is likely, with organizers planning a large late surge to meet filing by August. Employers and utilities oppose signatures and some voters are advised to remove their names. Volunteers from Cincinnati will canvass routes to urge storekeepers to display the petition and placards to boost support for the measure.
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Cincinnati
Landon
A Dictator Steps Down and Russia Turns to Democracy
Report notes a dictator’s resignation amid Europe’s autocracy, with Russia moving toward universal suffrage secret ballot elected parliament and civil liberties. Page Bill Green demands withdrawal of recognition to respond to this news and curb private profiteers running industries.
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Europe
Russia
Bill Green
Public Ownership Fight This Fall In Cincinnati
City administration plans municipal ownership of a light and power plant for the fall election. The Cincinnati Post reports the initiative cannot force a vote, but supporters argue the constitution reserves initiative and referendum. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled for ordinance only, while critics cite Article II, section 1f and Cincinnati charter Article 11, section 3.
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Cincinnati Post
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Cincinnati
Landon parade masks Wall Street optics in Kansas critique
A charged critique argues Landon embodies Main Street wealth and prudence while ignoring poverty and labor needs. It accuses him of anti-union bias and limited economic reform, contrasting wealth inheritance with oil wealth and urging a president with social awareness. The piece labels the Kansas convention banner as a telling display of Wall Street backing.
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Kansas
Cincinnati
Wall Street
Landon
Roosevelt
Main Street
London
Kansas Coolidge
Court predicts gas initiative outcome and potential litigation
In a court decision discussion, officials indicate the Gas Company may challenge a voter approved initiative. They express confidence in winning whether the proposal reaches the ballot or after a possible court challenge. The continuation note points to page 3 for more.
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