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November 9, 1934
The Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
American Legion convention votes 987-183 to recommend immediate cash payment of veterans' bonus; President signals veto, Senate likely to sustain; Legion to collaborate with other veterans' groups for payment.
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Taking cognizance of the vote in the American Legion Convention, favoring immediate cash payment of the bonus, observers point out that the President has given unmistakable indication that he will veto such a measure and the general opinion is that the Senate, if not the House, will sustain the President's position. While the Convention's vote was 987 to 183, it has been pointed out that the vote was to "recommend" and that the word "demand" was purposely omitted. While some Legion officials say the Executive Committee will decide what place payment of the bonus will have on the legislative agenda of the Legion, most people take it for granted that the Legion will join with other veterans' organizations in working for immediate payment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
American Legion
Bonus Payment
Presidential Veto
Veterans Organizations
Convention Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
President
American Legion Officials
Executive Committee
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President
American Legion Officials
Executive Committee
Story Details
American Legion Convention votes 987 to 183 to recommend immediate cash payment of the bonus; President indicates veto, with Senate likely to sustain; vote uses 'recommend' not 'demand'; Legion to join other veterans' organizations for payment.