Word: fors
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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¶ In whatever Valhalla exists for U. S. politicos, many a shade must have called for stronger mead one day last week. For in Washington the Civil Service Commission released 25 pages of new rules under the Hatch Act, rigidly barring 939,876 Federal employes from any real political activity...
They may contribute funds (i.e., $100 for the Jackson Day dinner, Jan. 8), but may not solicit or receive money for political purposes.
¶ Fortnight ago, Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes watched with bright red face while Gridiron Club members portrayed him as Donald Duck, the frenzied squawker. Last week, "Honest Harold"* engaged General Hugh Johnson in debate in Newark, said: "We are both contesting for the post of Donald Duck...
¶ Volatile Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Montana Democrat, was advanced by stolid Senator Edwin Johnson, Colorado Democrat, as a "liberal candidate" who might make it unnecessary "for the President to run against his will in 1940."
¶ Silver-headed Paul Vories McNutt last week reared up on his fine hind legs, revealed that his status as 1940'$ leading If man is causing him considerable pain. Addressing Indiana University footballers, Paul McNutt touched on stories that he is 1) a stalking horse for Mr. Roosevelt; 2...