Bridges Attacks Customs Complaints Over Aide Funds
Washington DP Senator Bridges of New Hampshire blasted a flood of complaints to restore a 3 million dollar appropriation for wantanist funds, calling some letters and telegrams a honeyed barrage and hinting at exposing luxury among customs officials. He spoke during a committee hearing and warned of consequences for persistent critics. In another item, Russell Hughes disputes Egyptian seven lean years, citing U.S. crop data showing high production years followed by lean years, per Agriculture Department figures.