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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Twin sons of jesting parents we are both "Benny." One of us Benny L(eft) and the other Benny R(ight). Known jointly as "the Bennies." We are not known severally at all, and as we grow we feel a progressive lack of individual personality...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, May 16, 1938 | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

...feel that if we were part of an association of Bennies it would compensate for this, so we want to promote...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, May 16, 1938 | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

Whenever weary Congress adjourns, most of its members will hotfoot for home not only for vacation but also to stump their bailiwicks for reelection. With Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt as vocal as ever, wives of Congressmen have apparently begun to feel they should follow her example. This week, despite elaborate attempts at secrecy, it leaked out that a number of them have been taking elocution lessons so they will be ready when asked to say a few words "back home." Conducted by Mrs. Hugh Butler, long a teacher of public speaking at George Washington University, the classes have been held weekly...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Back Home | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

...become a paid legal lion not only for the Federation but for some of its rich affiliates. Since then he has ably represented the Federation before Congressional committees and NLRB, in so doing has aroused the suspicions of some A. F. of L. executive councilmen, who feel that Attorney Padway's appetite for profitable publicity may outgrow the bounds befitting a hired hand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: Fresh Butter | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

...position on national affairs without the council's approval, clarified the Federation view of the Wagner Act and NLRB. "There is no sentiment for repeal of the Wagner Act," said Mr. Green. "We believe the measure is sound. . . . But I can say definitely that we feel the Wagner Act has been very badly administered...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: LABOR: Fresh Butter | 5/16/1938 | See Source »

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