"$30 every Thursday" pension plan out as President discusses political situation with California candidates. Washington, D.C., Sept. 27. Sheridan Downey, who defeated Senator William Gibbs McAdoo, and other victors in the recent California Democratic Primary, were at the White House today to discuss the political situation with President Roosevelt. They admitted they did not discuss the "$30 every Thursday" pension plan with the Chief Executive. Pictured, left to right: Ellis E. Patterson, nominee for Lieut. Governor; Colbert L. Olson, Nominee for Governor; and Sheridan Downey, nominee for the Senate, 9/27/38