Word: referendums
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...remains an open question how best to enable the people to express their will-whether in the Reichstag or through a direct referendum to the electorate...
Such addiction to creedal living cannot lead to any sweetness or much light. Quite the contrary, it has tended to make America a land where freedom is foresic and rights are reserved by referendum. Perhaps at some golden future time, even Americans will realize that capable actors become used to the spotlight...
Last week a referendum was held in Chile. By "a tremendous majority" the people adopted a new Constitution without alterations. The Constitution was prepared by President Alessandri and a special committee. Senor Alessandri was ousted a year ago by a military revolution (TIME, Sept. 22) but recalled by a second overturn (TIME, Feb. 9). He is to call an election soon so that a new President can be elected to take office...
...plant were built, its power would be enough to supply most of New England with light, heat and motivation. Maine has a law against the export of water power manufactured within her borders. But that law is thought only to restrict fresh-water power. At a popular referendum to be held in September, the people of Maine are expected to set the restriction aside from Cooper's Fundy plan. To induce the voters to do this, Mr. Cooper has placarded the state far and wide. Sanctions from the U. S. and Canada will also be forthcoming...
...Massachusetts, one Alfred G. Doe secured 17,206 names to a petition which will bring about a popular referendum at the next election on the question of permitting professional baseball on Sundays between 2:00 and 6 :00 p. m. The legislature had previously rejected his proposal-both houses voting 3 to 1 against...