Millions of farmers helped to vote Franklin Delano Roosevelt into the Presidency in the belief that somehow he would put money into their empty pockets. This belief grew out of Governor Roosevelt's reiterated campaign promise to "restore the purchasing power of Agriculture." But the President-elect was wary never to tie himself up tight to any specific relief plan. His intention is to call all important farm leaders, spokesmen, organizers and agitators to the White House after March 4 and keep them there until they agree among themselves upon a legislative program...
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