The Archive · 1938

M. Daladier Wins First Round

Chamber Votes Special Powers by Big Majority Aircraft Factory Strikes Swiftly Settled Paris, Apr. 13, new Cabinet of M. Eduard Daladier made' an extremely auspicious start today when the Chamber of Deputies, by an overwhelming margin, passed the Premier's Bill conferring plenary powers on the Government to deal with outstanding financial and social problems. Impressed by M. Daladier's speed in settling the serious strike in the aircraft industry, the Chamber voted almost solidly for the Bill, which was passed by 508 votes to twelve, after a debate, Previously, the Fina ince Committee of the Chamber had approved the powers, which will be granted until July 31.

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