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C.B. Aitchin of Oregon, Chairman of I.C.C., 1/10/25

C.B. Aitchin of Oregon, Chairman of I.C.C., 1/10/25

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President appoints committee of four cabinet members to cooperate with Red Cross in aiding flood sufferers. After making an appeal to the people of the country today for prompt and generous contributions to the American Red Cross relief fund for sufferers in the flood area of the Mississippi river, President Coolidge appointed a committee of four cabinet members to cooperate with the officers of the Red Cross in their relief work. The cabinet members met with Red Cross Officials today in Washington to determine how the Federal Government through its many agencies can best cooperate. In the photograph, left to right; (sitting) Rear Admiral E.R. Stitt, chief of U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; Secretary of War, Dwight F. Davis; Secretary of the Navy, Curtis D. Wilbur; James L. Feiser, Acting Chairman of the Red Cross; Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Charles S. Dewey; Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Mellon and Miss [...]

President appoints committee of four cabinet members to cooperate with...

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Ambition to be Republican politician: typical Maryland boy tries speaking ability on G.O.P. Chairman. Washington, D.C., June 28. Depicted as Maryland's typical youth in series of pictures published recently in a magazine, Kenneth Jones, 18, of Baltimore, expressed his life's ambition was to be a Republican politician. Reading the article, Chairman John Hamilton of the Republicans National Committee became interested and invited the youth to visit him at G.O.P. Headquarters here. Kenneth is pictured demonstrating his oratorical ability to the G.O.P. Chairman

Ambition to be Republican politician: typical Maryland boy tries speak...

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Will Hays appears before Senate Oil Investigating Committee. Will H. Hays, former Chairman of the Republican National Committee and now czar of the movies, testifying before the Senate Teapot Dome Committee at the Capitol today. Hays appeared in answer to the committee's request for an explanation of the $75,000 Republican campaign contribution collected from Harry F. Sinclair

Will Hays appears before Senate Oil Investigating Committee. Will H. H...

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Study Johnson semi-automatic rifle. Washington, D.C., May 29. Senator Morris Sheppard, left, Chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee, Maj. General George A. Lynch, U.S. Chief of Infantry, and Senator A.B. Chandler of Kentucky, inspect the Johnson semi-automatic rifle which may replace the Garand gas-operated rifle as the Army's standard shoulder weapon. Capt. Melvin M. Johnson, inventor of the Johnson rifle, told the Senate Military Affairs today when it began consideration of a bill to change the Army's standard shoulder weapon, that his rifle could be manufactured more rapidly than the Garand

Study Johnson semi-automatic rifle. Washington, D.C., May 29. Senator ...

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Taft to head mobilization for human needs Washington D.C June 29. Preceding a call upon President Roosevelt at the White House today, Charles P. Taft, accepted the National Chairmanship of the Community Mobilization for Human Needs, appointment of the Steel Meditation Board Chairman to head a campaign for support of the country's private health and welfare agencies was announced today by Stillman F. Westbook, Hartford Conn.. President of Community Chests and Councils, the Administrative Agency of Mobilization, Albert[?] Burns, of N.Y.C. Executive Vice President of the organization also conferred with the President. Left to right: Westbrook, Taft, and Burns;

Taft to head mobilization for human needs Washington D.C June 29. Prec...

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MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michigan, Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee and Clarence M. MacKay, President of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company looking over a map in connection with the proposed Federal commission to regulate American communication systems. Mr. Mackay said that he was in favor of the establishment of such a commission

MacKay testifies in wire quiz. Senator James Couzens (left) of Michiga...

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Joint Congressional Committee to investigate Texas centennial celebration. Congressional Committee appointed to inquire into nature and extent of proper participation of federal government in [...] centennial celebration of the establishment of the independence of Texas in 1836. In the photo are, seated l to r: Senator Warren R. Austin of Vermont; Senator Tom Connally of Texas, Chairman; Senator George McGill, of Kansas. Standing, l to r: Congressman Sol Bloom of New York; Congressman [Les?], Joseph W. Martin of Massachusetts., and Congressman Fritz G. Lanham of Texas

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Patton Explains [...] Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex) has an idea he desires to impart to Rep. John J. O'Connor, chairman of the House Lobby hearing at its Thursday session. Patton has been mildly "on the spot" at the hearings since testimony inferred that he had received something more or vastly different from cigars from a Utility lobbiest prior to the first "Death Sentence" holding company vote in the house, 8/1/35

Patton Explains [...] Rep. Nat Patton (D. of Tex) has an idea he desir...

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R.E. Desvernine, Chairman of the Liberty League Lawyer Comm., 9/18/35

R.E. Desvernine, Chairman of the Liberty League Lawyer Comm., 9/18/35

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G.O.P. Sept. 10. John Hamilton, Chairman of the Republican National Committee was a luncheon guest at the Press Club in Washington where he addressed the members of the press today. Photo shows left to right: John Hamilton and George Simpson, President of the National Press Club

G.O.P. Sept. 10. John Hamilton, Chairman of the Republican National Co...

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Judiciary Hearing. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, D. of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee left: shown with the Assistant Attorney General Robert Jackson, who testified that "it is idle to contend, that is was ever intended that the Supreme Court become a super-government"

Judiciary Hearing. Washington, D.C., March 11. Senator Henry F. Ashurs...

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At luncheon to English peace advocate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Mrs. Roosevelt was among the distinguished guests to attend the luncheon today in honor of Dr. Maude Royden, Preacher, Lecturer, Settlement Worker and Peace Advocate, in the Capitol today. Dr. Royden has just arrived in this country for a tour of 37 states. In the photograph, left to right: Mrs. Roosevelt, Dr. Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Chairman of the U.S. Tariff Commission; Dr. Royden; and Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull , President of the Women's International League

At luncheon to English peace advocate. Washington, D.C., Jan. 9. Mrs. ...

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New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. McNinch, New Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, has become a rabid radio listener since his appointment to the post by President Roosevelt. He is show dialing in one of his favorite programs on his office set, 82737

New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. ...

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Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C., May 21. Boy Scout officials visited the Capitol today in preparation for the Boy Scout Jamboree to be held in Washington, D.C. June 30th to July 9th, they were greeted by Senators and congressmen who will take an active part in the Jamboree. Left to right: Colin H. Livingstone, Vice Chairman and Former President; Sen.A.J. Ellender, D. of La.; Harvey Gordon, National Director of Engineering, DSA; Sen.William Gibbs McAdoo, D. of Calif.; James E. West, Pres. of Boy Scouts of America; Sec. of Commerce Dan Roper; and Rep. Sol Bloom, New York [...]

Boy Scout Jamboree. Washington, D.C., May 21. Boy Scout officials visi...

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Discuss stock market situation. Washington, D.C., Oct. 19. The Board of governors of the Federal Reserve System met today to discuss the current slump in the stock market. The board, with its control of margin requirements, and the Securities Exchange Cimmission, with its power over trading practices, now are the focal points of possible federal action. In the photograph, left to right: M.S. Szymczak, John McKee, Ronald Ransom, Vice Chairman; Marriner Eccles, Chairman; and Chester C. Davis. 10/19/37

Discuss stock market situation. Washington, D.C., Oct. 19. The Board o...

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New and retiring tax experts. Washington, D.C., June 10. Lovell H. Parker, (left) Chief of Staff of the Joint Congressional Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation who resigned today, is pictured with is successor C.F. Stam. Stam has served the Committee since 1927, and, recently as counsel. Chairman Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee, in announcing Parker's resignation, praised him as "one of the greatest tax experts in America," 6/10/38

New and retiring tax experts. Washington, D.C., June 10. Lovell H. Par...

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PRESIDENT'S NEXT BIRTHDAY TO BE AGAIN USED IN NATIONAL 'FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS.' WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 25. AT A WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE TODAY, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AUTHORIZED THE USE OF HIS NEXT BIRTHDAY FOR THE NATIONAL 'FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS' CAMPAIGN, AND AT THE SAME TIME, ANNOUNCED THE PERSONNEL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH HE HAS PERSONALLY INVITED TO CONDUCT THE DRIVE. PICTURED WITH THE PRESIDENT ARE, L TO R: KEITH MORGAN OF NEW YORK WHO WILL AGAIN BE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE; GEORGE ALLEN OF WASHINGTON, D.C. WHO WILL AGAIN BE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS, AND GEORGE W. BAKER OF SAN FRANCISCO, WHO WAS THE DIRECTOR OF STATE ORGANIZATION FOR CALIFORNIA, WHICH LED ALL STATES LAST YEAR IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS RAISED

PRESIDENT'S NEXT BIRTHDAY TO BE AGAIN USED IN NATIONAL 'FIGHT INFANTIL...

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A.F. of L. Head and daughter of Chinese Ambassador to appeal for relief for Chinese Citizens. Washington, D.C., May 13. President William Green of the American Federation of Labor and Miss Yoeh E. Wang, daughter of the Chinese Ambassador, discuss the relief of suffering Chinese civillians, as they prepare to record radio appeals for use throughout the United States. Mr. Green is Honorary Chairman of Labor's Committee for Civilian Relief in China, which has joined with other National Organizations in the United Council for Civilian Relief in China to holds a coast-to-coast "bowl of rice" party to raise at least a million dollars for food, clothing, and medical supplies, 5/13/38

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NMU head denies he's a communist. Washington, D.C., Feb. 17. Joseph Curran, President of the National Maritime Union, today told the Senate Commerce Committee that "I have not been a Communist, I am not a Communist and I do not believe that I ever intend to be a Communist." Curran, (right) shown with Senator Royal S. Copeland, Chairman of the committee, was accused last week of being a Communist by Joseph P. Ryan, President of the International Longshoremen's Association, an A.F. of L. affiliate, 2/17/38

NMU head denies he's a communist. Washington, D.C., Feb. 17. Joseph Cu...

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Sec. of Labor before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins greets Senator Royal S. Copeland, D. of New York, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, where in a statement to the committee she opposed the labor provisions of the pending Maritime Bill, the bill contains labor provisions which would apply mediation and arbitration principles of t he railway labor act to the maritime industry, 2/4/38

Sec. of Labor before senate committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 4. Secre...

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The chairman meets the ladies. Washington, D.C., June 27. Snapped while attending the executive meeting of the Republican National Committee were left to right; Mrs. Paul Fitz Simmons, Rhode Island, Mrs. John E. Hillman, Colorado, Chairman of the Committee John Hamilton, and Mrs. Wothington Scranton, of Pennsylvania, they are mapping plans for the coming elections, 6/27/38

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1938 Chairman of Federal Trade Commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. Commissioner Garland S. Ferguson today assumed the chairmanship of the Federal Trade Commission for 1938. He was elected last week to succeed Commissioner William A. Ayres, 1/3/38

1938 Chairman of Federal Trade Commission. Washington, D.C., Jan. 3. C...

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Reduce taxes on business, GMC executive tells senate committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 9. Alfred P. Sloan, Jr., Chairman of the General Motors Corp., today told a Senate Finance Subcommittee that the best application of the tax incentive principle appears to be a reduction of general taxes on business. Discussing profit sharing plans, Sloan said General Motors has found that the best plan is the biggest pay envelop that is possible, 12/9/38

Reduce taxes on business, GMC executive tells senate committee. Washin...

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Ousted TVA Chairman tells his story. Washington, D.C., May 25. Appearing as the first witness before the Joint Congressional TVA Investigating Committee today, Dr. Arthur E. Morgan deposed Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority, declared that his two co-directors had engaged in "misrepresentations and hypocrisy", but made no effort to show they had been guilty of corrupt practices. he is pictured with Senator Vic Donahey, (left) Chairman, and Rep. James M. Mead, CO-Chairman of the committee, 5538

Ousted TVA Chairman tells his story. Washington, D.C., May 25. Appeari...

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Douglas talks to chairman of committee which o.k.'d him this morning. Washington, D.C., March 27. Supreme Court Appointee William O. Douglas visited when it met and speedily passed upon his nomination for membership in the high tribunal. He is show here with Chairman Henry Ashurst. 3-27-39

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Discuss farm bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Chairman Ellison D. 'Cotton Ed' Smith of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace were in happy moods today as they discussed the Administration Farm to be introduced at this session of Congress, 1/5/39

Discuss farm bill. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Chairman Ellison D. 'Cott...

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Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transportation. Washington, D.C., April 3. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee got off today for a series of hearings on public transportation problems, but the news value was considerably overshadowed by the appearance of Robert Montgomery in another committee at the same time. Carl R. Gray, Chairman of the president's committee of six on railroads, told the Committee that his group felt that an independent transportation board is needed to regulate all transportation, the board to be outside of the ICC jurisdiction. Gray urged that the federal board which he proposed handle water carriers as part of its duties. 4-3- 39

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee opens hearings today on transport...

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Admirals at House get together. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Rear Admiral A.J. Hepburn, Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, and Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook, all poring over maps of the Pacific Ocean at the hearings over Naval Affairs today. 1-25-39

Admirals at House get together. Washington, D.C., Jan. 25. Rear Admira...

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Florida ship canal again brought up. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. One of the president's favorite projects, the Florida Ship Canal, was the subject of a meeting of the Commerce Committee of the Senate today at the request last week of the President. Senator Claude Pepper, Florida, traces the route of the unfinished canal to Chairman Josiah Bailey, Senator from North Carolina, 2-8-39

Florida ship canal again brought up. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. One of ...

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Reports to Senate Finance Committee on taxation of salaries. Washington, D.C., Feb. 21. Chairman Prentiss M. Brown of Special Senate Committee asserted today that justification of reciprocal state and federal taxation of salaries lies in a just distribution of the tax load. In reporting to Senate Finance Committee Senator Brown said "the main justification for this tax lies in the fact that it is unjust to lay a burden on one class and not lay a tax on another," 2-21-39

Reports to Senate Finance Committee on taxation of salaries. Washingto...

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Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of Senator Burton K. Wheeler, democrat of Montana. He is Chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee which is now studying the nation's rail problems, 2-10-39

Montana Senator. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. A new informal picture of ...

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W. H. Harrison (left), Director, Production Division, War Production Board and Donald M. Nelson, Chairman, War Production Board

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Citrus committee. Messrs. Jeffrey Walsh, Chairman; Ricketts, Spyridou, Shawa

Citrus committee. Messrs. Jeffrey Walsh, Chairman; Ricketts, Spyridou,...

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Robert R. Nathan, Assistant Director of Progress Reports, War Production Board, one of the members of the Planning Committee which acts in an advisory capacity to Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of War Production Board

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Morris L. Cooke, Technical Consultant to Mr. Sidney Hillman and Chairman of the Shipbuilding Stabilization Committee

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D.S. Kimball, chairman of the Tools and Equipment Group, Division of Priorities, Office of Production Management (OPM). Office for Emergency Management (OEM)

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PRESIDENT TELLS PAN AMERICAN BOARD THAT AMERICA'S MUST MEET FORCE WITH FORCE IF THREATENED. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIIL 15. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DECLARED TODAY IN AN ADDRESS BEFORE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE PAN AMERICAN UNION, THAT THE 21 AMERICAN REPUBLICS MUST BE PREPARED TO 'MEET FORCE WITH FORCE' IF THEIR SYSTEM OF PEACEFUL RELATIONS IS CHALLENGED. THE OCCASION WAS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNION; SECRETARY OF STATE CORDELL HULL, WHO IS ALSO CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNING BOARD; DR. MANUEL DE FREYRE Y. SANTAND; DR. FRANCISCO NAJERA, AMBASSADOR FROM MEXICO; DR. CARLO MARTINS, AMB. FROM BRAZIL; DR. ALBERTO CABERO, AMB. FROM CHILE; DR. JORGE E. BOYD AMB. FROM PANAMA; DR. ANDRE PASTORICA, MINISTER FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; DR. LUIS FERNANDO GAUCHALLA, MIN. FROM BOLIVIA; DR. DEON DE BYALE, MIN. FROM NICARAGUA; DR. HORACIAO FERNANDEZ, MIN. FROM PARAGUAY; DR. ENRIQUE LOPEZ HERRA..., CHARGE D'AFFAIRES OF GUATEMALA; DR. L.S. ROWE, DIRECTOR GENERAL, PAN AMERICAN UNION; DR. JOSE T. BARON, CHARGE D'AFFAIRES OF CUBA; DR. JULIAN R. CACERES, MINISTER FROM HONDURAS; DR. ELIE LESCOT, MIN. FROM HAITI; DR. RICARDO BEECH, MIN. FROM COSTA RICA; DR. JOSE RICHLING, MIN. FROM URUGUAY; DR. GABRIEL TURBAY, AMB. FROM COLOMBIA; DR. DIOGENES ESCALANTE, AMB. FROM VENEZUELA; CAPT. COLON ELOY ALFARO, AMB. FROM ECUADOR; DR. HECTOR DAVID CASTRO, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND MINISTER FROM EL SALVADOR

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PRESIDENT MEETS WITH COMMITTEE FOR CELEBRATION OF PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 18. MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY TODAY TOLD PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT THAT THE FIGHT INFANTILE PARALYSIS DRIVE FOR FUNDS, NOW OPENING WILL RALLY AN ARMY OF CONTRIBUTORS IN EVERY STATE EAGER TO 'DO IT WITH DIMES.' SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH WITH THE PRESIDENT, L TO R: COMMISSIONER GEORGE [...] A [...] OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CHAIRMAN OF THE 'MARCH OF DIMES' COMMITTEE; COL. D. WALKER WEAR OF NEW YORK, ASSISTANT NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE; GEORGE V. RILEY OF NEW YORK, CHAIRMAN OF THE GREATER NEW YORK CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE; AND KEITH MORGAN, NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT MEETS WITH COMMITTEE FOR CELEBRATION OF PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY...

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Citation winner. Herbert Rudolph James, certificate winner, an employee of the Christy Park Works, National Tube Company, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, at the luncheon tendered by Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of the War Production Board (WPB), following the White House ceremony

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Epping, North Dakota. Mrs. Dahlen, wife of county chairman of the defense savings campaign, addressing a meeting of women

Epping, North Dakota. Mrs. Dahlen, wife of county chairman of the defe...

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Williston, North Dakota. Mr. Everett Palmer, city attorney for Williston, North Dakota is chairman of the Williams County civilian defense committee

Williston, North Dakota. Mr. Everett Palmer, city attorney for Willist...

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Donald M. Nelson, Chairman, War Production Board, speaking over nation-wide hookup from Washington, D.C. at 9:45, Monday, March 2, 1942, answering the Spring Production Drive

Donald M. Nelson, Chairman, War Production Board, speaking over nation...

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Washington Irving High School rubber salvage drive, New York City. Chairman of New York City salvage committee, Clarence H. Low, with Susan Balint, Washington Irving High senior gathering the various rubber articles donated by school kids after an intensive rubber treasure attic from attic to cupboard in their own homes

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Standing, left to right: the Honorable William A.M. Burden, Special Aviation Assistant to the Secretary of Commerce; Willard E. Givens, Executive Secretary, National Education Association; John W. Studebaker, U.S. Commissioner of Education. Seated, left to right: the Honorable Ralph A. Bard, Assistant Secretary of the Navy; Paul V. McNutt, Chairman of the War Manpower Commission (WMC); Robert P. Patterson, the Undersecretary of War

Standing, left to right: the Honorable William A.M. Burden, Special Av...

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Donald M. Nelson, Chairman of War Production Board (WPB) and Oliver Littleton, British Minister of Supply, at press conference, June 3, 1942

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Lend-lease hearings. Admiral Emory S. Land, war shipping administrator, Representative Sol Bloom, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., lend-lease administrator, discuss the lend-lease legislation as Admiral Land prepares to testify to its importance to the Merchant Marine

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Two key figures responsible for saving and restoring the grand Willard Hotel, which reopened in 1986. To the left is Henry "Hank" Berliner, chairman of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, or PADC, which helped renovate much of the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue. To the right is Oliver T. Carr, Jr., whose development firm renovated the historic hotel in Washington, D.C.

Two key figures responsible for saving and restoring the grand Willard...

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Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder's counsel. Washington, D.C., Nov. 10. Replying to the statement of Chairman Truman of the Senate Rail Inquiry that the proposed reorganization plan for the Missouri Pacific Railroad by the Alleghany Corporation would result in the M.P. being run in the same old way, W. Lloyd Kitchel, Counsel for the Stedman Committee, representing M.P. Bondholders, challenged the statement as being unfair and added, that he believed that questioning had not brought out the true facts of the reorganization. On the left is Eugene J. Conroy, Secretary to the Stedman Committee.

Rail inquiry chairman's statement is unfair charge of M.P. bondholder'...

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Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government's experts on money matters met with Senate and House leaders today to discuss legislation to be submitted to the 75th session of Congress. A discussion was made at the conference to extend the life of important federal monetary lending agencies, and also, to move in giving the President authority to discontinue the R.F.C. at anytime the conditions warrant. In the photograph, left to right: Jesse Jones, Chairman of the Treasury; Senator Pat Harrison, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; and Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board

Uncle Sam's monetary brains. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. The government'...

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Huge postcard sent Minnesota Senator. Washington, D.C., May 2. Said to be the largest postcard ever sent through the mail, this 4x6 message urging passage of a bill to provide sick and annual leave for substitute employees of the Post Office Department, was received today by Senator Ernest Lundeen of Minnesota, from the Minneapolis Substitute Committee of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. It took $1.50 in stamps to carry the card. Officers of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks are shown with the Senator shortly after the card was delivered. Left to right: Senator Ernest Lundeen, W.T. Horner, Legislative representative of the Federation; Leo [...]orge, President; W.H. Duke, Secretary; and A.B. [...]ombie, Chairman of the local unit

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Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C., Nov. 7. P.W. Meeker, Secretary, congratulates Rep. Robert L. Doughton, democrat of North Carolina and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, as he celebrates his 75th birthday today. Miss Jonnie Mabry, stenographer for the veteran member, responds with a rose for him

Veteran North Carolina Solon reaches 76th milestone. Washington, D.C.,...

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Mrs. Cyrus Mead [Dorothy M. Mead], of Vandalia, Ohio, state chairman of Ohio branch of Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Spent considerable time at national headquarters in Washington, where she gained first hand knowledge of the Congressional situation. Spoke before the United States Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage last December.

Mrs. Cyrus Mead [Dorothy M. Mead], of Vandalia, Ohio, state chairman o...

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Railroad Labor Board Seated, l to r: A.C. Wharton; G.W.W. Hagner; J. James Forrestor and Harry T. Hunt. Standing, Horace Baker; Albert Phillips; R.M. Barton, Chairman; William L. Park and J.H. Elliott

Railroad Labor Board Seated, l to r: A.C. Wharton; G.W.W. Hagner; J. J...

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BARUCH, BERNARD M. CHAIRMAN, WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD

BARUCH, BERNARD M. CHAIRMAN, WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD

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[Mrs. Margaret Zane Cherdron, Utah, State Chairman for Woman's Party in Utah; Member National Executive Committee, Woman's Party.]

[Mrs. Margaret Zane Cherdron, Utah, State Chairman for Woman's Party i...

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES. SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED UNDER H.R. 198 ON LOBBY INVESTIGATION. SCOTT FERRIS OF OK; J. J. RUSSELL OF MO; CLINE OF IN; JARRETT OF TN, CHAIRMAN; STAFFORD OF WI; WILLIS OF OH; McDONALD OF MI

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES. SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED UNDER ...

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Miss Alice Carpenter, Chairman, N.Y. City Committee, C.U. [Congressional Union], 50 E. 42nd St., Room 1003

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PAN AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS. VENEZUELA DELEGATION: MINISTER DOMINICI, CHAIRMAN, 2ND FROM LEFT

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Mrs. Phoebe Hearst, California, member national advisory council of Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage; vice chairman National Woman’s Party.

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Mrs. J.A.H. [Alison Turnbull] Hopkins' car in front of N.J. Headquarters, 17 W. Parls Street, Newark. Mrs. Morris B. Mead (South Orange), Chairman of 10 C.D. by car - Miss Agnes F. Campbell, organizer tying on banner.

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GODFREY, DR. HOLLIS. CHAIRMAN, COM. ON ENG. & ED., C.N.D.

GODFREY, DR. HOLLIS. CHAIRMAN, COM. ON ENG. & ED., C.N.D.

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RAILWAY PRESIDENTS: T.M. SCHUMACHER, V.P., EL PASO & SOUTHWESTERN; J.H. YOUNG, PRES. NORFOLK SOUTHERN; G.W. STEVENS, PRES. C. & O.; DANIEL WILLARD, PRES. B. & O.; J.H. CARROLL, GEN. ATTY., C.B. & Q.; HALE HOLDEN, PRES. C.B. & Q., AND CHAIRMAN OF DELEGATION; M.J. CARPENTER, PRESIDENT, CHICAGO, TERRE HAUTE

RAILWAY PRESIDENTS: T.M. SCHUMACHER, V.P., EL PASO & SOUTHWESTERN; J.H...

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Miss Anne Martin, of Reno, Nevada, legislative chairman of the National Woman's Party on behalf of the national suffrage amendment.

Miss Anne Martin, of Reno, Nevada, legislative chairman of the Nationa...

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LABOR COMM. OF COUNCIL OF NAT. DEF. HEADS: JAMES O'CONNELL; W.B. WILSON; LEO K. FRANKEL; GOMPERS, CHAIRMAN; LEWIS B. SCHRAM; FRANK MORRISON; H.E. WILLIS; EDWARD EVERETT MACY; E. PARKER NEVIN; ELISHA LEE; JAMES LORD

LABOR COMM. OF COUNCIL OF NAT. DEF. HEADS: JAMES O'CONNELL; W.B. WILSO...

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In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herring, left, Democrat of Michigan and Chairman of the Senate Finance Subcommittee which began hearings today on profit sharing plans, holds a last minute with a republican member of the committee, Senator Arthur M. Vandenberg of Michigan

In last minute huddle. Washington, D.C., Nov. 21. Senator Clyde Herrin...

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The Senate committee investigating the charges against Senator B.K. Wheeler, ... Left to right: Senators William E. Borah of Idaho chairman, C.A. Swanson of Virginia, T.H. Caraway of Ark., C.L. McNary of Ore., Thomas Sterling, of S.D.

The Senate committee investigating the charges against Senator B.K. Wh...

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Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washington, D.C., May 22. John Hamilton, chairman of the Republican National Committee, today told the Dies Committee Investigating UnAmerican Activities that he had no knowledge of the activities of persons alleged to have disseminated anti-semetic propaganda. Hamilton was subpeoned after it was learned that he had exchanged letters with a Mr. Campbell, who described himself before the committee today as an 'American Nationalist' opposed to the internationalist sentiment that he said is trying to get the nation into foreign wars

Republican National Committee chairman before Dies Committee. Washingt...

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Discuss railroads' financial difficulties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. George H. Davis, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Arthur Hill, right, President of Atlantic Greyhound Co. at a meeting of representatives all types of transportation today. They are seeking ways and means to solve the present financial difficulties of the railroad. Davis is chairman of the conference and Hill Chairman of the Advisory Council

Discuss railroads' financial difficulties. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. ...

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Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of Chairman of Demo. Nat'l Com. and Cong. from Tennessee

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Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "rule or ruin American industry", Tom Girdler, Board Chairman of the Republic Steel Corporation, told the Senate Post Office Committee today

Washington, D.C., June 24. The "Apparent Policy" of the C.I.O. is to "...

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Secretary of State Charles Evan Hughes, (left), with Senator Borah, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, leaving a two hour executive session on February 2, when both Secretary Hughes and Secretary Hoover were heard regarding the German Commercial Treaty, intended as a model for conventions with other nations

Secretary of State Charles Evan Hughes, (left), with Senator Borah, Ch...

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Among the callers at the White House today was Brig. General E.L. Spears of the British Army, who is a former member of the House of Commons and now Chairman of a special committee of the League of Nations for Inter-Parlimentary Union

Among the callers at the White House today was Brig. General E.L. Spea...

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Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, (left) President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. Rhett Goode, Chairman of the Program Committee, snapped at the headquarters in Washington today where they are getting things in shape for the annual convention which will open on May, 18

Planning for D.A.R. Convention in Washington next month. Mrs. Alfred J...

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American delegation to International Civil Aeronautics Conference. The first meeting of the American delegation to the International Civil Aeronautics Conference to be held in Washington, December 12, 13, and 14, took place today in the offices of Secretary of Commerce William F. Whiting, chairman of the delegation. In the photograph, left to right: (sitting) Nelson T. Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State; Edward P. Warner, Assistant Secretary of Navy; William F. Whiting, Secretary of Commerce; [...]m. P. MacCracken, Assistant Secretary of Commerce; ...nd Harry F. Guggenheim, president of Guggenheim fund for promotion of aeronautics. Standing left to right: Lester D. Gardner, president Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce; Joseph S. Ames, Chairman, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics; and W.I. Glover, Assistant Postmaster General

American delegation to International Civil Aeronautics Conference. The...

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Navy's crack speed pilot faces Senate Committee seeking reason for resignation. Lieut. Al Williams, crack Navy speed pilot who recently resigned rather than accept a transfer to sea, appeared before a special Senate Naval l Affairs subcommittee today. The committee is investigating the reason for the resignation of the noted pilot. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Patrick J. Sullivan, Wyoming; Lieut. Williams; Senator Millard E. Tydings, Maryland, chairman; and David S. Ingalls, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Aviation

Navy's crack speed pilot faces Senate Committee seeking reason for res...

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Urge $10,000,000 Red Cross Relief Fund. President Hoover, as President of the American Red Cross, joins Judge John Barton Payne, chairman, in a special call for a $10,000,000 popular subscription to the Red Cross to be used for drought relief in 21 states. Payne has described the drought problem, accentuated by unemployment, as the "greatest peace-time emergency" the organization has ever faced. 1/14/31 [White House, Washington, D.C.]

Urge $10,000,000 Red Cross Relief Fund. President Hoover, as President...

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Chairman of Coal Commission. Chairman Charles F. Hosford, Jr., of the Bituminous Coal Commission, photographed at his desk where he is making a determined fight against the "Interests" trying to prevent coal producers from cooperating. 10/26/35

Chairman of Coal Commission. Chairman Charles F. Hosford, Jr., of the ...

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Defends use of high-powered radio stations, Washington, D.C. Oct, 7. Appearing before the Federal Communications Commission today, Powell Crosley, Jr., of the Crosley Radio Corp., defended the use of high-powered broadcasting stations. The Crosley Corporation operates station WLW at Cincinnati, Ohio, which is operated on 500 kilowatts, the highest in the country. High-powered station cause no serious or damaging interference to the reception of other stations, Crosley added. He is shown in this photograph with Anning S. Prall (right) chairman of the FCC

Defends use of high-powered radio stations, Washington, D.C. Oct, 7. A...

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Dr. Cooke, chairman of drought committee, at abandoned farm near Guymon, Oklahoma. President's report

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S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C. April 13. A new and informal picture of James M. Landis, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

S.E.C. Chairman. Washington, D.C. April 13. A new and informal picture...

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Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Senator Ellison D. "Cotton Ed" Smith, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee. He represents South Carolina in the upper house of Congress. 11/23/37

Chairman senate Agriculture committee. Washington, D.C., Nov. 23. Sena...

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Washington, D.C., June 24. A written contract with the C.I.O "is not worth the paper it is written on," Tom Girdler, Board Chairman of the Republic Steel Corporation, told the Seante Post Office Committee today, 6/24/37

Washington, D.C., June 24. A written contract with the C.I.O "is not w...

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Congressional Secretaries "Unionize." Washington, D.C. May 27. Secretaries to members of Congress have organized a new "Congressional Guild" and at their first meeting yesterday voted 21 to 1 to apply for a charter in the John L. Lewis Committee for Industrial Organization. John E. Kennedy, Chairman of the group. In the photograph; left to right: Robert Greenburg, Secretary to Rep. Henry Teigan, farmer-laborite of Minnesota; Anthony Stefano, Secretary to Rep. John T. Bernard of Minnesota; John E. Kennedy; Harold Hagen, Secretary to Rep. R.T. Buckler of Minnesota; and William O. Skeels, Secretary to Rep. William Lemke of North Dakota, 5/27/37

Congressional Secretaries "Unionize." Washington, D.C. May 27. Secreta...

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Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After hearing Chairman Wheeler of the Senate Inquiry charge the Pennsylvania Railroad with violating ICC decisions and concealing facts from stockholders in purchasing railroad stocks from 1925 to 1928, [...]County Financial Vice President of the Road, testified the purchases were made to protect the interests of the stockholders. He added this was in line with a program then being considered to divide the Railroads of the East into four great systems. 12/21/37

Pennsy VP before Senate Rail Inquiry. Washington, D.C., Dec. 21. After...

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Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. The downpour of rain during the last inaugural ceremonies has resulted in congressional action creating the Capitol Auditorium Commission in efforts to have constructed an auditorium in which to hold indoor inaugurations or great national conventions. Secretary of National Capitol Parks, Secretary. The Commission was formed today at a meeting in the Office of Chairman Tom Connally, of the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. In the photograph, left to right: Senator Tom Connally, of Texas; Senator Warren R. Austin, of Vermont; Rep. Fritz G. Lanham, of Texas; and Secretary Ickes, 4/30/37

Study plans for new Capitol auditorium. Washington, D.C., April 30. Th...

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Washington, D.C., June 24. A written contract with the C.I.O "is not worth the paper it is written on", Tom Girdler, Board Chairman of the Republic Steel Corporation, told the Seante Post Office Committee today, 6/24/37

Washington, D.C., June 24. A written contract with the C.I.O "is not w...

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New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. McNinch, New Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, has become a rabid radio listener since his appointment to the post by President Roosevelt. He is show dialing in one of his favorite programs on his office set, 8/27/37

New F.C.C. Chairman "listens in." Washington, D.C., Aug. 27. Frank R. ...

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Republicans start ball rolling for 1938. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Looking forward to the 1938 Congressional elections, Chairman John Hamilton of the Republican National Committee met today with Republican State Chairmen from some fifteen states to map out an organization plan. In the photograph, left to right: (seated) Lyle Jackson, Nebraska; Harlan J. Bashfield, South Dakota; Chairman Hamilton; James C. Farmer, New Hampshire; and Pierce Brereton, Rhode Island. Standing, left to right: William S. Murray, New York; Ed. D. Schorr, Ohio; James E. Thomson, Michigan; Sinclair Weeks, Massachusetts; John Tyrrell, Illinois; F.G. Todd, Kansas; Lawrence Cobb, California; C.R. Ahalt, Virginia; Edward J. Samp, Wisconsin; and L. R. Dovell, Virginia. 8/24/37

Republicans start ball rolling for 1938. Washington, D.C. Aug. 24. Loo...

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Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner Pension Bill. Washington, D.C., May 15. Appearing as the first witness in favor of the Crosser-Wagner Railroad Pension Bill, George M. Harrison, President of the Railway Clerks Association and Chairman of the Railway Labor Executives Association, today told the house Interstate Commerce Committee that 1,500,000 railroad employees favor this new bill which if passed, will replace the present Railroad Retirement Act. Harrison added there was "no doubt of its constitutionality" and that it had been worked out with railroad managements on the understanding that it would not be attacked in courts by them. In the photograph, left to right: George M. Harrison; Rep. Robert Crosser of Ohio, co-author of the bill; and Rep. Clarence Lea of California, 5/13/1937

Senate Committee told million railroad employees back Crosser-Wagner P...

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Members of the National Labor Relations Board J. Warren Madder, Chairman, on the left and Edwin S. Smith, member, right

Members of the National Labor Relations Board J. Warren Madder, Chairm...

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Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D.C., July 1. The Congressional Executive Committee to investigate monopolies held their first meeting today and charted a course designed to determine the efffect of concentrated wealth and power on business. Pictured, left to right: (sitting) Senator William E. Borah, Herman Oliphant, General Counsel for Treasury; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Hoseph C. O'Mahoney, of Wyoming and Chairman of the Committee; Rep. Hatton W. Sumners, of Texas and Vice Chairman; Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General; and Rep. Edward C. Eicher of Iowa. Standing left to right: Richard C. Patterson, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Commerce; Garland S. Ferguson, Chairman of Federal Trade Commission; William O. Douglas, Chairman of S.E.C.; Isador Lubin Chief of Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor; and Rep. Edward H. Rees of Kansas, 7/1/38

Congressional monopoly committee holds initial meeting. Washington, D....

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Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. Washington, D.C., Jan. 18. Major General Walter L. Reed, (left) Inspector General of the Army, today told Senator Key Pittman, Chairman of the Senate Public Lands Committee, the Army Chief Finance Offi[...] honor allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers in go[...] faith. Reed made this declaration as he was [...] by the committee on the alleged defalcations o[...] Stitley, former Chief Voucher Clerk for the CCC [...] totaling $87,000, 1/18/38

Admits Army finance office honored allegedly fraudulent CCC vouchers. ...

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Chief of Staff accepts medals for awards to outstanding C.M.T.C. students. Washington, D.C., June 14. U.S. Chief of staff Malin Craig today received from the Veterans of Foreign Wars 46 medals which will be awarded in 1938 to the outstanding basic students of the citizens' millitary training camps throughout the country. In the photograph, left to right: Lieut. Col. Harry Coope, USA retired; Chairman of the Veterans of Foriegn Wars; maj. General Malin Craig and lieut. Charles Weickhardt, U.S.N. retired, 6/14/38

Chief of Staff accepts medals for awards to outstanding C.M.T.C. stude...

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Big business men talk with Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Five of the nation's outstanding business men conferred today with the president at the White House, they are shown just before entering the White House, they are, left to right: Colby Chester, Chairman of the Board of the National Manufacturers Assoc.; Ernest P. Weir, President of the National Steel Corp.; Lewis Brown, President of the Johns-Manville Co.; Alfred P. Sloan, Chairman of the Board of General Motors; and M.W. Clement, Pres. of the Pennsylvania R.R., 1/11/38

Big business men talk with Roosevelt. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Five ...

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While newsmen take notes, Chairman Dies of House Committee investigating Un-American activities, proofs & reads his statement replying to Pres. Roosevelt's attack on the Committee, Oct. 26, 1938

While newsmen take notes, Chairman Dies of House Committee investigati...

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16 Years on the House Rules Committee. Washington, D.C., May 26. The House Rules Committee today presented to Chairman John J. O'Connor, 16 years a member of the House Rules Committee, a watch and pocketknife. The presentation swas mde by Rep. Adolph Sabath, Dean of House, 5/26/38

16 Years on the House Rules Committee. Washington, D.C., May 26. The H...

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Advisory Committee of National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs, Republican National Committee. Miss Marion Martin, Assistant Chairman, Republican National Comte.; Mrs. Charles W. Lewis, Baltimore, Md., treasurer; Mrs. Eleanor Snodgrass, Repub. Indiana Federation of WRC; Mrs. Albert Vestal, 4th vice president, from Indiana; Miss Katherine Byrne, Rep. Commte, council of Rep. Women; Mrs. Martin Evans, Montana State Federation; Mrs. James R. Arniell Jr., president; Mrs. William E. Evans, 2nd vice president, California; Miss S.M.R. O'Hara, Pennsylvania, Repub. Pennsylvania Council; Mrs. George W. Rogers, Republican Michigan Federation; Mrs. Edward E. Gann, Repub. League of Repub. Women, District of Columbia; Mrs. Fred Murphy, 3rd vice pres., Michigan; Mrs. William Scott, secretary, District of Columbia

Advisory Committee of National Federation of Women's Republican Clubs,...

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Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High Naval Officials and members of key Congressional Committees conferred with President Roosevelt today in regard to a Naval Expansion Program. Following the meeting, Chairman Taylor of the House Appropriations Committee announced that the President will shortly send a message to Congress recommending Naval expansion. Left to right: Rep. Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee; Rep. Edward T. Taylor, Chairman of House Appropriations Committee; Rep. William B. Umstead of North Carolina; Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison; and Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Naval Operations, 1/5/38

Discuss naval expansion with president. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. High...

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Glad it's over. Washington, D.C., June 16. Rep. John J. O'Connor of New York, Chairman of the powerful House Rules Committee, wipes his fevered brow as a hectic day was climaxed tonight when the 75th congress drew to a close at 9:09 P.M., 6/16/38

Glad it's over. Washington, D.C., June 16. Rep. John J. O'Connor of Ne...

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