Huge crowd at Townsend rally. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. This is the group that attended the rally of Dr. Townsends' at the Capitol today. There were more newspapermen than anything else. Approximately fifteen representatives were present while reports there were to be about one hundred of the nati

Townsened pardoned. Washington, D.C., April 18. Newspapermen, photographers and court attaches surround Dr. Francis E. Townsend, old-age pension planner, as he displays his pardon from a 30-day jail sentence from President Roosevelt today. The pardon for the sentence he received for contempt of the

Townsend faces senate committee again. Washington, D.C., March 19. Dr. Francis E. Townsend made a brief appearance before the Senate Unemployment Committee today and argued that his old age pension plan would do away with unemployment. He filed with the Committee a statement explaining the plan of a

Throng at opening session. Washington, D.C., Jan. 5. Part of the huge crowd outside the House chamber waiting for admittance to view the opening of the 75th session. Tickets were at a premium

Holds House Committee in contempt. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. The Presidential candidate Lemke and his backer Dr. Townsend are shown as they conferred about the new Townsend Plan now to be called the 'General Welfare Bill'. Dr. Townsend who goes to court on Feb. 8 for contempt charges against him sai

Dr. Townsend happy over pardon. Washington, D.C., April 18. Shortly before he was to be transported from the U.S. Marshal's office to the D.C., jail today to serve a 30-day sentence, Dr. Francis E. Townsend, old-age pension planner, was notified of his pardon by President Roosevelt. He is pictured d

Dr. Townsend and Representatives. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. Photo shows Dr. Townsend explaining the new 'General Welfare Bill' which is that name the doctor is trying to have made a law thru the efforts of some of his Congressmen. Left to right: Dr. Francis E. Townsend, Rep. Nan Honeyman of Oregon

Newsmen get dope from Senate majority after White House discussion in sit-strikes. Washington, D.C., March 27. Majority leader of the Senate, Senator Joseph T. Robinson discusses possible congressional action on the sit-down strike crisis with reporters following a White House conference today. Afte

Ham and Eggs" advocate presents view to House. Washington, D.C., Feb. 7. Carl S. Kegley, advocate of California's '$30-Every- Thursday' or 'Ham and Eggs' plan, together with representatives of the General Welfare Federation and the Townsend Plan, each giving his respective view to the House Ways and