Thomas Dewey Makes Campaign Speech

Dewey's third major campaign speech criticizes the New Deal for causing wartime strikes and highlights chaos in government agencies. He proposes reforms for the Labor Department, including appointing a secretary from labor ranks and consolidating functions. Dewey also plans to streamline government bureaux to improve efficiency.

What is the primary responsibility attributed to the New Deal in the context of wartime strikes?

What is the first action proposed regarding the Secretary of Labor?

What changes are suggested for the functions of the Department of Labor?

What is the proposed solution to the issue of competing bureaux within the Department of Labor?

How does the speaker propose to streamline the powers and duties within the Department of Labor?