Byrd censures federal growth calling for drastic reorganization
Senator Harry Byrd outlined how the federal government expanded to hundreds of agencies, doubling Washington payroll since 1927 and increasing costs eightfold since 1916. He urged consolidation and simplification to save hundreds of millions, arguing duplication raises taxes and hinders efficiency.
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Government Budget and Outside Expansion Questioned
The speech argues for federal simplification and cost reduction as government activity expands outside Washington. It cites 1933 to 1936 data showing 664 new buildings cost 239 million dollars, total leased space doubling to 102 million square feet, and compares to 11,842 leased buildings. The speaker urges reorganizing government to reduce spending while praising public servants.
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Truck Concern Denied A Permit
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied Edward T. Merritt of Seaford Del a motor carrier permit for operations among 11 states including Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina Pennsylvania New Jersey Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut New York and the District of Columbia saying the proposed service was not required for public convenience and necessity.
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Capitol Hill Eyes Extension of Stabilization Fund Policy
On Capitol Hill lawmakers weigh an extension of the stabilization fund and the President’s authority to devalue the dollar. The House adjourned until Monday as appropriations subcommittees press relief measures. The Senate passed a bill to extend the RFC’s life to June 30, 1939. Agriculture backs a $50 million crop production loan bill while the Banking committee approves RFC extension. Coinage panel hears Morgenthau push for monetary power extension.
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Press credited for Roosevelt victory at PA convention
Floyd B. Chalfant, publisher of the Waynesboro Record-Herald, praised the power and independence of the American press at the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association meeting. He argued the press spurred high voter turnout and cited a 45 million vote tally as evidence of its influence.
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Waynesboro Record-Herald
Roosevelt
Guardsmen Patrol in Flint Amid Auto Strike Concerns
Michigan guards from Grand Rapids arrive in Flint to patrol amid a sit down strike. Governor Murphy orders guards to be quartered away from GM and UAW plants to avoid intimidation. The unit carries machine guns as a show of readiness.
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