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August 3, 1935
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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Dr. Francis E. Townsend criticizes the federal old age pension plan as inadequate and reaffirms his commitment to campaigning for $200 monthly pensions for those over 60, speaking to 12,000 supporters in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 3.
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Townsend Plans To Keep Fighting
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 3. (U.P.)—Terming the federal old age pension plans a "gesture which makes me sick," Dr. Francis E. Townsend indicated today that there would be no retreat in his own campaign for $200 monthly pensions to all persons over 60.
The government plan contemplates advancing at least $15 a month to needy aged.
Dr. Townsend presented his views on the pension movement before 12,000 followers at Jantzen Park beach. Several of the Townsend club members fainted during the rally.
The sponsor of the old age revolving pension plan urged his supporters to campaign for election of congressmen who would vote for the Townsend bill in congress. He predicted it would be approved at the next congress.
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 3. (U.P.)—Terming the federal old age pension plans a "gesture which makes me sick," Dr. Francis E. Townsend indicated today that there would be no retreat in his own campaign for $200 monthly pensions to all persons over 60.
The government plan contemplates advancing at least $15 a month to needy aged.
Dr. Townsend presented his views on the pension movement before 12,000 followers at Jantzen Park beach. Several of the Townsend club members fainted during the rally.
The sponsor of the old age revolving pension plan urged his supporters to campaign for election of congressmen who would vote for the Townsend bill in congress. He predicted it would be approved at the next congress.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Townsend Plan
Old Age Pension
Political Rally
Congressional Campaign
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Francis E. Townsend
Where did it happen?
Portland, Ore., Jantzen Park Beach
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Key Persons
Dr. Francis E. Townsend
Location
Portland, Ore., Jantzen Park Beach
Event Date
Aug. 3
Story Details
Dr. Townsend denounces federal pension plan and rallies 12,000 supporters to push for his $200 monthly pension bill in Congress.