, 1935-08-02
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BY Ray Tucker

BY Ray Tucker
Sacrifice? - President Roosevelt
has passed word to Jim Farley that
he must keep hands off two pro-
greSSive republicans next year II
they seek re-election - Jim Couzens
OF Michigan and George Norris Of
Nebraska
If Il Is possible, the administra-
ton hopes that the Detroiter and
the NebraSkan will be nominated by
the democrats in their respective
states. The president won't inter-
vene, Of course, but there are ways
Of doing these things. Besides ap-
preciating the support which the
two senators have given him, Mr..
Roosevelt is personally fond Of them.
Democrats in those states have al
ready raised a howl, however. They
would prefer administration sup
port for a straight out democratic
ticket. Neither MI. CouzenS nor
Mr.. Norris can be depended on, they
argue, to stay put. and they see
no reason why their organizations
should be sacrificed on the altar of
a bipartisan agreement.
Recovery - Returning good times
operate like a two-edged sword in
politics. Under the pressure Of emer-
gency strange laws have been put
through, and opposition to them has
been feeble and apologize. Now
with the chief emergency act, NRA.
fallen by the wayside. the country
seems to go right ahead toward bet
ter times.
Politicians disagree as to the
psychological effect of returning
prosperity. Those who support the
New Deal claim that prosperity is
coming as a result Of Roosevelt's
craftsmanship. The other side in
Sists that the country Is getting bet
ter in spite Of the New Deal. 1t con-
tends, also. that the country will OBJ
lect 70 further experimental or re-
form laws. now that it Is getting out
OF the hole.
It's a fact that congress when left
TO itself is like the Arkansas Trav-
eler who never mended his roof while
it "a raining. and didn't need to
patch it when there wasn't any rain.
Unnecessary Lady leaders at
democratic headquarters are peeved
at their male colleagues neglect Of
their attempts TO garner the fem
mine vote.
The women level no specific indict-
ment against Messrs. Farley, Hurja
and Nicholson. But they complain
that they are shut out Of inner
councils. Their advice is not ask
ed on questions involving their &C
t!vitieS. No woman has been nam
ed as vlce-chairman, and concentra-
ton Of authority in masculine hands
deprives them Of prestige. If 1t
keeps up they viii lay their troubles
before President Roosevelt = or Mrs.
Roosevelt.
Recent appointment OF women Of
flcials have not pleased some Of the
democratic ladies. They were not
consulted, and they say that the
choice IN most instances antagonized
the feminine bloc. They would like
10 know what women are - or wom-
an IS debating appointments to
boards, judgeShiPs and executive de-
partments. They don't know.
Bloc 80 The treasury's almost for
gotten baby bonds" are turning
into a lusty family. They are selling
al a rate Of slightly less than $780,
100000 a year, there have been 400
600 purchasers already and the av-
erage purchase amounts to $3.50.
The number OF buyers interests
Secretary Morgenthau more than
the amount disposed Of. The real
purpose behind the issue is to arouse
interest in fiscal affairs and thereby
build up a class personally and fl
nancially concerned over radical
monetary legislation. Purchasers
are expected TO resist raids on the
treasury by outsiders.
If a private interest mobiles its
stockholders against a measure it IS
called lobbying" But that is what
buyers Of baby bonds - federal
stockholders are supposed to do
on their WI initiative and without
benefit OF telephone books or tomb
stones.
Divorce - Things are looking up
for the republicans at the capital.
The congressional committee has left
the parent nest Of the national COM
mittee and opened its own offices
In a separate building. Paying the
rent regularly, too.
The two outfits still work together
but with a difference. C~ongreSsion-
al experts thought the physical sep
aration a wise move. National Chair
man Fletcher's assignment Is to
capture the presidency if possible.
The congressional committees Job
Is TO elect a republican house. They
can't carry the senate even II they
win every contest.
Chairman Fletcher viii have to
deal with candidates Hocver