Green Rejects New York Customs Court Post
Representative William R. Green of Iowa refused a lifetime judgeship on the United States Court of Customs in New York City offered by Secretary Mellon and Undersecretary Ogden Mills. The offer, tied to his long service on the Ways and Means Committee, drew conflicting reasons but Green stated he wished to remain in the House leadership.
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Judge Green Rejected Customs Post Amid Tax Dispute
The article notes Judge Green’s rejection of a customs post despite solid support from Iowa’s delegation. It cites his opposition to the Mellon M Mills tax plan and explains his aims this session, including passing the revenue act without major amendments and creating a southern Iowa judgeship. It mentions Brookhart and Sargent discussing Charles S Dewey’s candidacy backed by the Hawkeye group.
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