Word: reliefs
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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None as head of any of the 20 Emergency Relief Administrations...
...make out is another matter. They would have so little wheat to sell that, in spite of a high price, they would lose severely. Moreover the drought had dried up pastures and ruined the hay crop. God's crop reduction may cost the U. S. far more for relief than man's crop reduction cost in processing taxes. The Cabinet devoted an entire session to considering the problem. Relief Administrator
...played Sorrell several years ago in the silent version, gives the role an understanding treatment. His portrayal is fully in accord with Deeping's characterization. Kit is the attractive, wholesome son, possibly of the type that is called the backbone of his country. The fact that it is a relief when he is not swayed by his wealth-loving mother shows that the picture has been thoughtfully directed. Lew Raymond has not only seen that "Sorrell and Son" is well-handled, but has provided sets which are in keeping with the spirit of the story...
Sounding very much like a Republican candidate on the stump Mr. Strawn wanted the Democratic President to: 1) balance the budget; 2) stop trying to "spend our way to prosperity"; 3) hold relief expenditures down to the minimum; 4) announce that the emergency is over; 5 ) request no more emergency legislation; 6) stop tinkering the dollar...
Chicago, May 13--A great cry of joy and relief went up from farmers today as rain settled the dust...