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Mayor Hague battler favors Ludlow Amendment. Washington, D.C., May 10. New York Attorney Morris Ernst, writer and lawyer who battled Mayor Hague in civil liberty cases, appeared as witness today before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to favor the Ludlow resolution to place the power of declaring aggressive war in the hands of voters. Ernst said that the founding fathers intended that the power be given [to] the people, but that interpretation and usage had disallowed it

Mayor Hague battler favors Ludlow Amendment. Washington, D.C., May 10....

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Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia, Senate Rules Committee Chairman, map out plans for Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the fitness of Stanley F. Reed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky, is Chairman of the Subcommittee, 1/17/38

Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senato...

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Solicitor General nominee quizzed by senate committee. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Robert H. Jackson, nominee for Solicitor General, today denied before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that he is attempting to remake the Constitution and the laws of the nation. Jackson underwent a grueling cross-examination at the hands of Senator Warren R. Austin, Republican of Vermont, with the Supreme Court Reform Program as the principal issue, 2/10/38

Solicitor General nominee quizzed by senate committee. Washington, D.C...

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Grants critic of Frankfurter copy of testimony before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12 . Chairman M.M. Neely of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee pictured as he told Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling that she was welcome to a copy of Frankfurter's testimony. 'Take it. Any part of all of', he exclaimed. Mrs. Dilling bitterly attacked Frankfurter as a radical yesterday and threw in a few added bites at all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, 1/12/39

Grants critic of Frankfurter copy of testimony before Senate committee...

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Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Immediately following the blast put on the National Labor Relations Board today by Senator Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senator Robert E. Wagner (right), author of the Wagner Labor Act, was snapped as he went into a huddle with Chairman J. Warren Madden of the NLRB. Burke charged there has been more strife and misunderstanding between employer and employee than ever before since enforcement of the Wagner Act has been placed in the hands of the NLR, 12738

Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washing...

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Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Movie and still cameras were set at all angles in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room to record for the nation the appearance of Felix Frankfurter, who made himself available to answer questions as to his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court bench. The committee later confirmed the nomination of Frankfurter, 1/12/39

Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washin...

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Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on government. Washington, D.C., May 10. Rose Wilder Lane, writer, today urged support of the Ludlow Resolution which is being considered by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. She supported it on the grounds that it would 'carry forward the American process of government,' and followed by saying that it is another check on government. We need more checks on government. The bill, if passed, would make aggressive war by the United States subject to vote by the people

Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on governme...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 8/13/37

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Waiting to appear before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today as counsel for Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Dean Acheson, left, former Undersecretary of the Treasury and a personal friend of the Harvard professor, chatted informally with Chairman M.M. Neely of West Virginia, 1/10/39

Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcom...

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Nebraska senator studies answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Senator George W. Norris, veteran republican from Nebraska, listens intently to the answers of Robert H. Jackson, nominee for Solicitor General, as he questioned by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, 2/10/38

Nebraska senator studies answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Senator G...

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Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. All experts at cross-examining these three Senators, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will take an active part in questioning witnesses when the committee begins opening hearings next week to consider the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court. Left to right - Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; and Senator Tom Connolly, Texas, 1739

Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. ...

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Grants critic of Frankfurter copy of testimony before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12 . Chairman M.M. Neely of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee pictured as he told Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling that she was welcome to a copy of Frankfurter's testimony. 'Take it. Any part of all of', he exclaimed. Mrs. Dilling bitterly attacked Frankfurter as a radical yesterday and threw in a few added bites at all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, 11239

Grants critic of Frankfurter copy of testimony before Senate committee...

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Senate committee hears British expert. Washington, D.C., April 6. Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning, Dr. Harold J. Laskil noted British political scientist, told how King George V of England threatened to "pack" The House of Lords on 1911 to permit extension of the powers of the House of Commons. Laski related than in 1911 when The House of Lords threatened to defeat a measure extending the power of The Commons, King George issued an order that, should the Lord "get out of hand" he would create sufficient Lords to override the opposition, 4/6/38

Senate committee hears British expert. Washington, D.C., April 6. Appe...

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Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee opened hearings today on the bill just introduced by Senator Guy M. Gillette (seated) to divorce the marketing of petroleum from the refining production and transportation, P.E. Hadlick, Secretary of the National Oil Marketers Association, whispers a bit of information into the Senator's ear. Hadlick was one of the first witnesses to testify in favor of the bill, 3/31/38

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary ...

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Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to "break up monopoly" but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 3/11/38

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

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Mayor Hague battler favors Ludlow Amendment. Washington, D.C., May 10. New York Attorney Morris Ernst, writer and lawyer who battled Mayor Hague in civil liberty cases, appeared as witness today before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to favor the Ludlow resolution to place the power of declaring aggressive war in the hands of voters. Ernst said that the founding fathers intended that the power be given to the people, but that interpretation and usage had disallowed it

Mayor Hague battler favors Ludlow Amendment. Washington, D.C., May 10....

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Crowd hears Frankfurter before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. The S.R.O sign was hung out today as Prof. Felix Frankfurter appeared before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. Frankfurter and his counsel, Dean Acheson, are shown in center of picture, 1/12/39

Crowd hears Frankfurter before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washingt...

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Questioned by senate Judiciary subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 4. Prof. Henry W. Edgerton, (right) recently nominated by President Roosevelt for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, as he appeared at the Capitol for questioning by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in regard to whether he opposed the rights of courts to declare acts of Congress invalid. He stated that as a judge, he would not hesitate to declare a law unconstitutional if he believed it to be. On the left is Senator Burke of Nebraska, who was responsible for having Edgerton appear before the committee, and Joseph Keenan, Special Assistant to the Attorney General. 12/4/37

Questioned by senate Judiciary subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 4....

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Equal rights to women would result in confusion, senate committee told. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Dean G. Acheson, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, today told the Senate judiciary subcommittee, that the proposed Constitutional Amendment granting "equal rights" to women would lead only to "confusion." It would confuse states in determining what constituted "equal rights" and would cause "many good laws" to be discarded, Acheson added, 3/8/38

Equal rights to women would result in confusion, senate committee told...

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Senator testifies before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Edward R. Burke, of Neb. appearing before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which opened hearings on his resolution to authorize an inquiry of the NLRB, Sen. Burke, declared that the Federal Agency has created "widespread distrust' and "almost universal condemnation," 1/27/38

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfurter. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which today began consideration of the nomination of Felix Frankfurter, Harvard Law school's famed liberal. To the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee will open public hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Left to right: Senator George W. Norris, Nebraska; Senator Charles L. McNary, Oregon; Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman of the committee; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Pat Connolly, Texas. In rear are Senators James H. Hughes, Delaware and Warren R. Austin, Vermont, 1739

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfur...

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Senators LaFollette and NYE confer on Ludlow bill. Washington, D.C., May 10. Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., who was first witness before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing witnesses on the Ludlow Resolution to have war declarations submitted to vote by the people, finished his testimony and leaned over the shoulder of Senator Gerald -Mun'tions- NYE to tell him of a new argument for the resolution

Senators LaFollette and NYE confer on Ludlow bill. Washington, D.C., M...

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Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Immediately following the blast put on the National Labor Relations Board today by Senator Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Senator Robert E. Wagner (right), author of the Wagner Labor Act, was snapped as he went into a huddle with Chairman J. Warren Madden of the NLRB. Burke charged there has been more strife and misunderstanding between employer and employee than ever before since enforcement of the Wagner Act has been placed in the hands of the NLR, 1/27/38

Author and administrator of Wagner Labor Act go into a huddle. Washing...

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Nebraska senator studies answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Senator George W. Norris, veteran republican from Nebraska, listens intently to the answers of Robert H. Jackson, nominee for Solicitor General, as he questioned by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, 21038

Nebraska senator studies answers. Washington, D.C., Feb. 10. Senator G...

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Frankfurter attentive. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. With hand clasped behind his head, Felix Frankfurter seemed relaxed today as members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee considering his fitness for the U.S. Supreme Court, shot questions at him, 1/12/39

Frankfurter attentive. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. With hand clasped be...

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Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on government. Washington, D.C., May 10. Rose Wilder Lane, writer, today urged support of the Ludlow Resolution which is being considered by a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. She supported it on the grounds that it would 'carry forward the American process of government,' and followed by saying that it is another check on government. We need more checks on government. The bill, if passed, would make aggressive war by the United States subject to vote by the people

Rose Wilder Lane says Ludlow Resolution is needed as check on governme...

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Senator testifies before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Senator Edward R. Burke, of Neb. appearing before a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which opened hearings on his resolution to authorize an inquiry of the NLRB, Sen. Burke, declared that the Federal Agency has created "widespread distrust' and "almost universal condemnation," 12738

Senator testifies before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. ...

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Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter today responded freely to questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which is considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. He was later approved by the committee, 11239

Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof...

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Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Movie and still cameras were set at all angles in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room to record for the nation the appearance of Felix Frankfurter, who made himself available to answer questions as to his fitness to serve on the Supreme Court bench. The committee later confirmed the nomination of Frankfurter, 11239

Movies record Frankfurter's appearance before Senate committee. Washin...

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Senators LaFollette and NYE confer on Ludlow bill. Washington, D.C., May 10. Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., who was first witness before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing witnesses on the Ludlow Resolution to have war declarations submitted to vote by the people, finished his testimony and leaned over the shoulder of Senator Gerald -Mun'tions- NYE to tell him of a new argument for the resolution

Senators LaFollette and NYE confer on Ludlow bill. Washington, D.C., M...

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Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senator Henry F. Ashurst, of Arizona, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia, Senate Rules Committee Chairman, map out plans for Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the fitness of Stanley F. Reed to sit on the United States Supreme Court. Senator M.M. Logan of Kentucky, is Chairman of the Subcommittee, 11738

Plan for hearing on Reed nomination. Washington, D.C., Jan. 17. Senato...

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Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it was just a coincidence that Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling, right, anti- Communist author, was passing by as this picture of Prof. Felix Frankfurter talking to Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room. Yesterday before the committee, Mrs. Dilling assailed the nomination of Frankfurter to the Supreme Court and denounced all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, 11239

Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it w...

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Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it was just a coincidence that Mrs. Elizabeth Dilling, right, anti- Communist author, was passing by as this picture of Prof. Felix Frankfurter talking to Senator Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing room. Yesterday before the committee, Mrs. Dilling assailed the nomination of Frankfurter to the Supreme Court and denounced all liberals, including the Roosevelt family, 1/12/39

Frankfurter critic passes by. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Probably it w...

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Equal rights to women would result in confusion, senate committee told. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. Dean G. Acheson, former Undersecretary of the Treasury, today told the Senate judiciary subcommittee, that the proposed Constitutional Amendment granting "equal rights" to women would lead only to "confusion." It would confuse states in determining what constituted "equal rights" and would cause "many good laws" to be discarded, Acheson added, 3838

Equal rights to women would result in confusion, senate committee told...

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Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 10. Waiting to appear before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee today as counsel for Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Dean Acheson, left, former Undersecretary of the Treasury and a personal friend of the Harvard professor, chatted informally with Chairman M.M. Neely of West Virginia, 11039

Counsel for Frankfurter talks with Chairman of Senate Judiciary Subcom...

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Transportation growth detailed at Senate Judiciary committee hearing. Washington D.C. A hearing on the bill for corporation licensing was opened today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney , of Wyoming, author of the bill, is shown with a chart detailing the growth of tranportation from the time of George Washington to the present as he opened the hearing with an explanitory statement of his measure. The bill,[...] passed, will require corporations dealing in [...] Interstate Commerce to comply with specified [...] in order aquire a federal license

Transportation growth detailed at Senate Judiciary committee hearing. ...

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In spotlight at Senate Committee hearing, Tom Mooney petition. Washington, D.C., Dec. 15. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney, (left) Senator James E. Murray, and John W. Jenkins, Chairman of the Tom Mooney Defense Committee, go into a huddle just before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee opened its meeting today to hear a petition to summon Mooney to testify at hearings on a Senate resolution urging his freedom. Frank P. Walsh, counsel for Mooney, presented the petition, 121537

In spotlight at Senate Committee hearing, Tom Mooney petition. Washing...

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Senate committee hears British expert. Washington, D.C., April 6. Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning, Dr. Harold J. Laskil noted British political scientist, told how King George V of England threatened to "pack" The House of Lords on 1911 to permit extension of the powers of the House of Commons. Laski related than in 1911 when The House of Lords threatened to defeat a measure extending the power of The Commons, King George issued an order that, should the Lord "get out of hand" he would create sufficient Lords to override the opposition, 4638

Senate committee hears British expert. Washington, D.C., April 6. Appe...

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Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee. Washington, D.C., March 11. Thurman Arnold, nominee for Assistant Attorney General to succeed Robert H. Jackson, pictured as he was questioned by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee this morning. He declared before the committee that he wanted to "break up monopoly" but believed the anti-trust laws were imperfect. After a short session the committee approved the nomination of Arnold with the understanding that the right to oppose confirmation on the Senate floor would be reserved for Senators Borah and Burke, 31138

Nominee for Assistant Attorney General questioned by senate committee....

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Proposed war referendum brings three witnesses to support people's vote on war. Washington, D.C., May 11. Retired Major General W.C. Rivers; Randolph Leigh, writers of McLean, Virginia, and Dr. Charles Tansill, Fordham professor and once professor at Washington's American University, who were supporting witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee told hearings on a proposed war referendum amendment. General Rivers said that wars 'allowed him to pick up a few medals, but what does the average citizen...or the average town in this country get out of war? What besides...heavy taxes and... disabled men?' Dr. Tansill urged adoption of the amendment as a means of curbing the power of the President to make war, and charged that both Polk and Madison involved the U.S. 'deliberately' in two wars. He also charged that the late Col. Edward M. House, Wilson's Secretary, had led the President down the road to war.

Proposed war referendum brings three witnesses to support people's vot...

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Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. All experts at cross-examining these three Senators, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will take an active part in questioning witnesses when the committee begins opening hearings next week to consider the nomination of Felix Frankfurter to the Supreme Court. Left to right - Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; and Senator Tom Connolly, Texas, 1/7/39

Big three of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. ...

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Members hear Nebraska Senator flat National Labor Relations Board. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the National Labor Relations Board listen intently as Senator Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, today charged before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that enforcement of the Wagner Labor Act by the NLRB has produced more strife and misunderstanding between employee and employer than ever existed before. Senator Burke made the charge as the basis for his demand for a Senate investigation of the Board. Left to right can be seen: Edward S. Smith, Donald Wakefield Smith, and J. Warren Madden, Chairman of the Board, 12738

Members hear Nebraska Senator flat National Labor Relations Board. Was...

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Members hear Nebraska Senator flat National Labor Relations Board. Washington, D.C., Jan. 27. Members of the National Labor Relations Board listen intently as Senator Burke, Democrat of Nebraska, today charged before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that enforcement of the Wagner Labor Act by the NLRB has produced more strife and misunderstanding between employee and employer than ever existed before. Senator Burke made the charge as the basis for his demand for a Senate investigation of the Board. Left to right can be seen: Edward S. Smith, Donald Wakefield Smith, and J. Warren Madden, Chairman of the Board, 1/27/38

Members hear Nebraska Senator flat National Labor Relations Board. Was...

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In huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Dean Acheson, counsel for Felix Frankfurter before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, went into frequent huddles to [...] with Chairman M.M. Neely during the questioning of witnesses opposing the appointment of Frankfurter to the Supreme Court, 1/11/39

In huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Dean Acheson, counsel for Felix ...

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Transportation growth detailed at Senate Judiciary committee hearing. Washington D.C. A hearing on the bill for corporation licensing was opened today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney , of Wyoming, author of the bill, is shown with a chart detailing the growth of tranportation from the time of George Washington to the present as he opened the hearing with an explanitory statement of his measure. The bill,... passed, will require corporations dealing in ... Interstate Commerce to comply with specified ... in order aquire a federal license

Transportation growth detailed at Senate Judiciary committee hearing. ...

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In huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Dean Acheson, counsel for Felix Frankfurter before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, went into frequent huddles to ... with Chairman M.M. Neely during the questioning of witnesses opposing the appointment of Frankfurter to the Supreme Court, 11139

In huddle. Washington, D.C., Jan. 11. Dean Acheson, counsel for Felix ...

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfurter. Washington, D.C., Jan. 7. Members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which today began consideration of the nomination of Felix Frankfurter, Harvard Law school's famed liberal. To the U.S. Supreme Court. The committee will open public hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Left to right: Senator George W. Norris, Nebraska; Senator Charles L. McNary, Oregon; Senator Matthew M. Neely, West Virginia, Chairman of the committee; Senator Pat McCarran, Nevada; Senator William H. King, Utah; Senator Pat Connolly, Texas. In rear are Senators James H. Hughes, Delaware and Warren R. Austin, Vermont, 1/7/39

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to consider nomination of Felix Frankfur...

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All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bitterly opposed the president's court reorganization bill and likewise opposed the nomination of Senator Black, sits in a corner and observes the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approve the nomination of Black by a vote of 5-1, 81337

All alone. Washington, D.C., Aug. 13. Senator Edward R. Burke, who bit...

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Questioned by senate Judiciary subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 4. Prof. Henry W. Edgerton, (right) recently nominated by President Roosevelt for the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, as he appeared at the Capitol for questioning by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in regard to whether he opposed the rights of courts to declare acts of Congress invalid. He stated that as a judge, he would not hesitate to declare a law unconstitutional if he believed it to be. On the left is Senator Burke of Nebraska, who was responsible for having Edgerton appear before the committee, and Joseph Keenan, Special Assistant to the Attorney General. 12437

Questioned by senate Judiciary subcommittee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 4....

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Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee opened hearings today on the bill just introduced by Senator Guy M. Gillette (seated) to divorce the marketing of petroleum from the refining production and transportation, P.E. Hadlick, Secretary of the National Oil Marketers Association, whispers a bit of information into the Senator's ear. Hadlick was one of the first witnesses to testify in favor of the bill, 33138

Whispered advice. Washington, D.C., March 31. As the Senate Judiciary ...

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Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court Nominee, gets a bit of whispered advice from his counsel Dean Acheson, left, just before taking the stand today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to answer questions as to his fitness for the High Tribunal, 11239

Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix ...

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Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter today responded freely to questions put to him by members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee which is considering his nomination to the Supreme Court. He was later approved by the committee, 1/12/39

Court nominee before Senate committee. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof...

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Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court Nominee, gets a bit of whispered advice from his counsel Dean Acheson, left, just before taking the stand today before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to answer questions as to his fitness for the High Tribunal, 1/12/39

Whispered advice from counsel. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. Prof. Felix ...

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