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...indirect bid for the Democratic nomination which is implied in the recent statement of Newton Baker will doubtless further complicate the coming campaign. The handicap under which he was laboring as an advocate of the League of Nations is mitigated, if not overcome entirely. And although the political lineup seemingly is unfavorable to his chances, it is likely that the present current of American thought is working in his favor...
...indirect instance of President Hoover and the immediate request of the Child Welfare Conference (TIME, Jan. 26 et ante), Professor Frederick Joseph Taussig brought his life-long study of abortions up to date. Last week Dr. Taussig, clinical professor of gynecology and professor of clinical obstetrics at Washington University (St. Louis), completed publishing in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology* the facts which President Hoover wanted to know. Those who want or need abortions performed can get no information in the Taussig report on ways of accomplishing the operation, nor of doctors or midwives who will perform one. The report...
Unemployment. "I am opposed to any direct or indirect Government dole. Our people are providing against distress in true American fashion. . . . Our expenditures [on public works] this year will reach about $780,000,000 compared with $260,000,000 in 1928. ... It is estimated that the Federal taxpayer is now directly contributing to the livelihood of 10,000,000 of our citizens...
...members of the Navy League to whom agencies of the Government will demonstrate these untruths and distortions. . . . Upon its completion I shall expect Mr. Gardiner to make a public correction of his misstatement and his apology therefor. It is desirable for the public to know the character of this indirect campaign of misinformation to defeat the efforts of the Administration for reduction of the Federal expenditures not immediately essential in order that we may avoid increased taxation...
...that the attraction of post-season football games is declining. It is possible that the funds raised by charity games may be so inconsiderable that the resultant psychological effect will offset the benefits derived from the money. There will be inevitable regional variations in response to this method of indirect taxation. In sections most seriously affected by the crisis the income will be the least...