Word: clementses
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Not good, grey Dr. Francis Everett Townsend but shrewd, dynamic Co-Founder and National Secretary Robert Earl Clements is the man who has marshaled the Townsend hordes into a potent and profitable political army. In Washington last week, day after he was summoned to appear before the House investigating committee...
Commented Dr. Townsend in Los Angeles: "Mr. Clements' statement meets with my hearty approval."
Agog at this sensational split in the Townsend high command, Washington newshawks began to spout "real reasons" for the break. It was variously reported that Co-Founder Clements had quit because: 1) Dr. Townsend had upset his political plans by endorsing Senator Borah for President; 2) Dr. Townsend had seized...
Finances. The interest of the House was addressed not to the pensions the aged hope to receive but to the dues they are hopefully paying to Townsend Clubs. Grandiose claims have been made that as many as 8,000,000 persons have joined Townsend Clubs. Members are supposed to pay...
To the Press, Secretary-Treasurer Clements recently gave a more modest explanation of Townsend finances: He and Dr. Townsend get $100 a month and expenses; many members are behind in dues; much money goes for organization, printing, postage, radio time and pay for 600 employes; up to last June $628...