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President Coolidge's first act of any importance was the appointment of his Secretary (TIME, August 20). It brought on the President the first criticism which he has received on his Presidential conduct. The points made against Mr. Secretary Slemp, former Congressman from Virginia, were...
...Coolidge appointed C. Bascom Slemp of Big Stone Gap, Va., and the announcement was received by politicians as a distinct surprise...
...Slemp, who is 53 (two years older than his chief) was elected to Congress in 1907 and served continuously until he voluntarily dropped out at the last election. He studied law at the University of Virginia, became later an instructor of mathematics, practiced law at his native Big Stone Gap, became President of the Slemp Coal Company. Since 1905 he has been Republican State Chairman...
Indignant Bedfordites have protested that there are plenty of good Republicans in Bedford anxious to take over the office, and Representative Slemp of Virginia has discussed the matter with the President. The President informed Representative Slemp that the appointment would stand...