National Affairs: Makings of the 72nd

Makings of the 72nd

The 72nd Congress is already in the making, though ten months must elapse before it comes into legislative being. Primaries to nominate candidates for the November elections have commenced, will continue until mid-September. In many a State last week could be seen the hustle and bustle of campaigning, could be heard the strident cry of the stumpster pleading for votes. Of prime importance to President Hoover were these makings of the new Congress. The voting would be the first widespread register of public opinion...

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