The New Industry of Helping the Poor Critique
A satirical essay argues that the so called helping the poor industry benefits the planners while keeping the poor dependent. It mocks official reports and the “set-up” process by detailing a pretend 12 story Washington building and an endless cycle of planning and chairmanships.
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Planning Board
Central Set-Up Committee
Washington, D.C
Helping-the-poor industry reshapes future of youth and labor
In a satirical analysis, the piece claims vast funds were spent on set-up planners for a helping-the-poor industry with Canadian salaries and no extra pay for American crews. It mocks exclusive unions, insists on strict expertise rules, and predicts steady jobs for graduates once the industry arrives, asserting the poor will always be with us.
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Canada
Brotherhood of
Sheepskin
Sheepskin Toters
Woman May Land On Security Board In Roosevelt Plan
Washington reports prominent Democratic leaders expect a woman to be named to one of three seats on the new social insurance board. The board would administer the security program with a 10000 dollar yearly salary per member as Congress debates whether the agency should be independent or under the Labor Department. Names mentioned include Clinton P. Anderson and Vincent M. Miles, with emphasis on Eastern Industrial States representation. Secretary Perkins forecasts widespread unemployment and old age pension programs across many states within a year.
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New Mexico
Vincent M. Miles
Fort Smith
Ark
Miles
Anderson
Labor Department
House
Senate
Perkins
Kentucky
Indiana
Roosevelt Tax Plan Highlights and Congress Message
The transcript outlines Roosevelt's proposals including a wealth transfer tax on large legatees, higher taxes on large incomes, a graduated corporate tax, taxing corporate dividends, and eliminating holding companies. It stresses reducing surpluses, curbing wealth concentration, and tailoring taxes to economic capacity.
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Washington
Congress
Great Tools of Democracy and the 25000 Member Plan
Herbert S. Bigelow urges Ohio to build a 25 000 member democratic coalition to use radio and referenda for economic reform. He cites small contributions from two Cleveland sisters Sue and Julia as proof and seeks 24 998 more supporters to push ballot measures and public outreach.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Sue
Julia
Herbert S. Bigelow
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