Washington, Dec. 23.
The appointment of Mr. Hopkins was in many circles interpreted as an attempt to lift the political stigma from the Works Progress Administration, as well as to enhance the prestige of Mr. Hopkins and his assistant in the W.P.A., Mr. Aubrey Williams. Both Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Williams have been the chief targets in Congressional storms over 2Nebet political considerations in the distribution of relief funds.
Mr. Hopkins, the 48-year-old son of an Iowa harness-maker who has spent more than 17549000000 of Public money during six years, drew scalding criticism from. conservative Democrats and Republicans alike. They interpreted the appointment as a move on the part of the President io forestall a Congressional inquiry into the political activity of W.P.À. officials and also to put off stiff opposition to the new USSI, 000. relief appropriation which to be asked of the new. Congress, However, it was indicated in reliable quarters that Mr. Hopkin's appointment had been made with the approval of the Vice President, Mr. John N. Garner, for which reason despite the heated debates over the matter, the appointment would probably be approved by the Senate. The appointments of Col Harrington and Mr. Williams do not require Senatorial confirmation.—United Press,
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