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Swamped with protests against reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., April 2. Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Rep. John J. O'Conner of New York, was virtually swamped today with telegraphic protests against the Reorganization Bill. He is shown reading a few of the requests during a respite from the floor, 4/2/38

Swamped with protests against reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., A...

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3:30 P.M. Picking nuts in dirty basement. The dirtiest imaginable children were pawing over the nuts, eating lunch on the table, etc. Mother had a cold, blew her nose frequently (without washing hands) and the dirty handkerchief reposed comfortably on the table and close to the nuts and nut meats. The father picks now. "No work to do at any business." (Has a cobbler's shop in the room.) They said the children didn't pick near. (Probably a temporary respite.) See 2685. Location: [New York, New York (State)].

3:30 P.M. Picking nuts in dirty basement. The dirtiest imaginable chil...

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Conversion. Automobile plant. Machines that pressed out fenders and hoods for that family sedan of yours are having a brief respite before their conversion to production of tanks for Uncle Sam's army. Chevrolet Motors, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Automobile plant. Machines that pressed out fenders and ho...

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Mill boys' recreation. A Sunday swim. Base-ball on Sunday is tabooed here. Sunday-school and church are well attended. Loafing around, playing marbles, and swimming seem to be the only respite from the week's work. Location: Fries, Virginia.

Mill boys' recreation. A Sunday swim. Base-ball on Sunday is tabooed h...

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3:30 P.M. Picking nuts in dirty basement. The dirtiest imaginable children were pawing over the nuts, eating lunch on the table, etc. Mother had a cold, blew her nose frequently (without washing hands) and the dirty handkerchief reposed comfortably on the table and close to the nuts and nut meats. The father picks now. "No work to do at any business." (Has a cobbler's shop in the room.) They said the children didn't pick near. (Probably a temporary respite.) See 2685. Location: [New York, New York (State)].

3:30 P.M. Picking nuts in dirty basement. The dirtiest imaginable chil...

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Washington, D.C. The Icelandic legation. Minister Thors joins his office staff in a brief respite on the lawn outside the chancery. Left to right: Martha Thors, Thor Thors, Asgen Asgenson, Miss Elliot, Bjornsson

Washington, D.C. The Icelandic legation. Minister Thors joins his offi...

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"It's hot," says cowboy congressman. Cowboy "Percy" L. Gassaway (D. of Okla) takes a brief respite while at work in his office during the July 4th weekend when most of the "National Fathers" are out of town hunting cool spots during the Congressonal recess. Gassaway is planning a new "recovery remedy" which he says he will bring to light a week from Monday, (July 15), if Congress doesn't "do something meantime." More horses and fewer autos will be the keynote, 7/6/35

"It's hot," says cowboy congressman. Cowboy "Percy" L. Gassaway (D. of...

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Conversion. Automobile plant. Machines that pressed out fenders and hoods for that family sedan of yours are having a brief respite before their conversion to production of tanks for Uncle Sam's army. Chevrolet Motors, Detroit, Michigan

Conversion. Automobile plant. Machines that pressed out fenders and ho...

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