The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-08

of fair practices in industry,
made short work of President
Roosevelt's request for con-
tinuation of a skeletonized
NRA until April 1, 1886.
speeding the measure along under
drastic limitation of debate, the
House passed the Sword extension
resolution by vote of 264 to 121.
The Senate, which previously had
passed the Clark resolution extend
ing NRA the same length of time,
will act next week.
Although opposition in the Sem
ate promises to be stronger, the
Administration was confident of APP
proval before the Recovery Act ex-
pires June Is.
The resignation of Mr. Richberg,
who only few months ago was
called Assistant President" was not
unexpected. He previously had ex-
pressed g. desire to return to priv
ate law practice.
Mr.. Richberg's resignation to take
effect June IS was rendered in
letter dated June s. He expressed
faith in the extraordinary value
of your public service" and referred
to the "affectionate regard which
you inspire in those who have the
privilege of working with you"
Roosevelt Pays Tribute
President Roosevelt replied June
7 in a letter addressed to My dear
Donald" He expressed my great
regret, both personal and official"
and said it was with great reluct-
ance" that he accepted the resigna-
ton.
II hope that the Senate resolu-
ton in amended form will have
passed before June 49," the Presi-
dent wrote. He added he wanted
to talk to his recovery assistant in
regard to the administrative Set-up
after that date and hoped he would
remain in Washington few days
for that purpose.
The President gave no indication
of whom he will select as Mr.. Rich
Administrations program for
modified voluntary NRA program.
The NRA Board will continue as a
fact-hnding agency, but will be
shorn of its powers over industry.
Federal Licensing Suggested
simultaneously with passage Of
the House NRA resolution, William
Green, president of the American
Federation of Labor, proposed a
substitute for the NRA codes
through Federal licensing of cor
porations in interstate commerce.
Labor will prepare a substitute
measure for the National Recovery
Act which it firmly believes will
prove to be valid and constitutions
al" Green said in a radio address.
He said he would seek passage Of a
stronger NRA act than the Ad-
ministration now proposes at this
session of Congress.
Mr.. Green renewed his plea for
workers throughout the nation to
organize into independent unions Of
their own choosing so that labor
could, if necessary, use its economic
strength to prevent destruction of
code standards.
Urges Constitution Change
He said any attempts by employ
ers to undermine code regulations
of wages and minimum hours would
result IN strife, strikes and indus
trial conflicts" He said many sell
fish employees will not do this
willingly. They know only force
and compulSion.
We can not acquieSce to the con-
tinuance Of skeletonized National
Recovery Act as proposed in the
Senate resolution" Mr.. Green said.
He suggested revision of the Con-
stitution to permit continuation of
a forceful NRA.
He presented five-point legisla-
tive program that included enact
ment of new NRA act, passage Of
the Wagner Connery Labor Dis
putes Bill, enactment of the Black
Connery 30-hour week bill, passage
of social security legislation, and
enactment of the Guffey coal bill.