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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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In London's House of Commons on April 4, Laborite Emanuel Shinwell slapped Unionist Commander Robert T. Bower amid a foreign policy debate and calls for a general election. Bower apologized after allegedly insulting Shinwell's origins, revealing underlying political unrest as the government seeks labor cooperation.
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LONDON, April 4. (UP) The house of commons was thrown into an uproar today when Emanuel Shinwell, laborite, slapped Commander Robert T. Bower, unionist, in the face. The incident was a prelude to a debate on foreign policy and laborite demands for a general election.
According to members seated nearby, Bower had interrupted a question put by Shinwell allegedly telling him to "go back to Poland." Later Bower took the floor and made a formal apology.
The incident clearly indicated the feeling of unrest underlying the government's efforts to take every foreign policy step with caution. As commons met, two cabinet members conferred quietly with labor leaders in an effort to win co-operation for the government's plan.
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April 4
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bower made a formal apology
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The House of Commons was thrown into an uproar when Emanuel Shinwell slapped Commander Robert T. Bower in the face during a debate on foreign policy and laborite demands for a general election. Bower had interrupted Shinwell, allegedly telling him to 'go back to Poland.' The incident highlighted unrest in the government's cautious foreign policy approach, with cabinet members conferring with labor leaders for cooperation.