Hyde Park, Oct. 23.
Mr. Harry Hopkins, Works Progress Administrator, obviously cheerful after delivering to President Roosevelt an optimistic report on W.P.A. Activities, indicated today that the. admit ation is contemplating slashing relief expenditures during the next fiscal year, Mr. Hopkins in commenting on the appropriations recommendations the Administration will make to Congress at its next session, said "it is uncertain what they will be but undoubtedly we will figure on a relatively smaller W.P.A. than now.
Tt is anticipated that the relief curve will show a downward "trend soon, possibly before election, despite what some of our political enemies think," he declared, Mr. Hopkins emphasized he was unable to discuss the situation except in general terms as no estimates can be made until December. He also announced he was going to star his nation-wide tour of inspection on "Ti be back in time to see a 500,000 majority in New York for the Democratic ticket. It means Sir Galahad can stay at hame and not worry about commuting to Albany," Mr. hopkins said, referring to the candidacy of Mr. Thomas E. Dewey, New York District Attorney, for the gubernatorial race.—United Press, Two Royal Births in Near East Expected
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