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...became clear that a farm relief bill?one which he dislikes and Secretary Mellon abhors???was soon to be passed by Congress. If he vetoes it, he will promptly be told that Frank Orren Lowden or Charles Gates Dawes is as likely to be the next President of the U. S. as is Calvin Coolidge. If he signs it, he will be called upon to apologize to New England and "sound businessmen" throughout the land, and will be accused of having lost his character as a strong, silent man. Incidentally, he may find that his signature has been attached...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FARMERS: Relief? | 2/14/1927 | See Source »

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