New Britain herald., 1927-02-19
THREE BIG ISSUES
UP TO COOLIDGE
Farm, Radio and Banking Bills
Are Pending
Wa shineton. Feb, 10 P) - With

Washington, Feb. 10 P) - With
Aree major measures sent to Pres
dent Coolidge during this week.
congress hopes to further clear its
leg ,slative decks before its 69th ses-
sion fades into history March 4.
Counting the enacted McNary-
Haugen farm relief. McFadden
branch banking and radio control
bill as important legislative
achievements the senate and house
now are faced with the untangling
of the long controverted Boulder
Canyon legislation as major task
in the less than two weeks remain
ing in the session.
Another problem Is likely to flare
up in the three cruiser construction
program called for in the navy ap-
preparation BILL in view of develop
ments in the presidents naval linn
itaton proposal. This measure, to-
gether with other supply measures,
including the army appropriations,
public buildings, and deficiency bills,
also remain on the calendar. With
this prospect both chambers face
night sessions the senate commenc-
ing series next week.
Final congressional approval of
the radio control bill, which estab-
fishes q federal commission of five
members to adjudicate controversies
in that industry. was given ester-
day by the senate in a rather color
less climax to the previous contro-
verted considerations of the meas
out even a record vote and with less
than a third of the members pres
ent. The president who now re-
ceives the bill is expected to sign
it next week and to send to the SEM
ate before adjournment the names
of the commissions members.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Coolidge also is
considering the McNary- Haugen and
McFadden bills. While there is no
doubt that the branch banking leg
islation will receive his signature.
the presidents reaction to the farm
relief bill is being watched with ex-
IRENE interest. No inkling of his at
titnde has come from the White
House, but he has commenced con-
ferences with his cabinet members,
particularly seeking the advice OF
Secretaries Jardine, Hoover AMI
Mellon. Congressional opinion on
his decision is divided. Mr.. Coolidge
has ten days after receipt of the
bill in which to act.
An engrossed copy of the bill is
expected TO be sent TO the White
House late today. 1t was signed
late yesterday by Vice President
Dawes and Speaker I.ongw the
speaker presenting the pen he issued
10 Chairman Haugen of the house
agriculture committee. co-author of
the measure.
The supporters of the Swing john
son Boulder canyon bill are pressing
for enactment but their opponents
see little likelihood for vote this
session. Senate advocates of the
Colorado river bill, on a motion
by Senator Johnson. republican.
California. succeeded in having ii
unfinished business. while adversar-
les have served notice they will seek
to displace it in a few days. In the
house its supporters are seeking pre-
fcrred status on the calendar
With the bids of private concerns
rejected, those in charge of the
Muscle Shoals legislation also are
DESTROYS of enacting a program OF
government operation with practi-
cally no possibility of passage before
March 4.
The radio control bill has imme-
diate effect to prevent further con-
fusion in the air in the opinion of
Walter A. Strong. chairman of the
national radio -ordinating COM
mittee and publisher of the Chicago
Daily News. The national associa-
ton of broadcasters in Il statement
issued here by Paul b. klugh. its
executive chairman, declares its
passage affords a moment of re
lief and celebration for the indus
try and radio listeners" The mca-
sure, besides establishing the COM
mission, contains provisions design
ed to prevent monopolies in the
radio industry, and control of the
number, power and wave lengths OF
stations, together with the length
of time OF broadcasting.
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