NRA Decision Leaves Leaders of Administration Bewildered
The Supreme Court ruled the National Recovery Act codes unconstitutional in a unanimous decision, striking down two key counts that expanded presidential power. White House officials, including Richberg, race to assess implications as Congress weighs extending or amending NRA while lawmakers urge careful handling.
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Supreme Court Attitude Prompts Rewriting of AAA Provisions
Washington reports the Supreme Court decision influencing Senate debates on AAA amendments. Senator Smith faces pressure from lawmakers to recommit the measure while licensing provisions are scrutinized as interstate commerce implications arise. Senator Byrd pushes 75 percent producer consent for licenses and specific exemptions, aligning with voluntary farming principles.
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Unclear court ruling clouds AAA policy actions
The article notes pending court decisions affect tobacco and basic commodities legislation, with Secretary Wallace and AAA leaders commenting no immediate statement. It discusses AAA's wheat referendum on continuing the marketing agreement, yet uncertainty remains about potential antitrust prosecutions and broader administrator plans.
Wheat Adjustment Program Far Ahead After Referendum
The wheat adjustment program registered a small gain as scattered returns from Saturday's referendum came in. The latest unofficial tally showed 196,773 votes for and 29,821 against the program.
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