STATIONS DIRECTED TO ACCEPT LOWEST BID FOR MEALS TO FEED IMMIGRANTS
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On January 4, 1926, The Evening Star reports that "hereafter U.S. immigration stations must accept the lowest bid for meals to feed immigrants."
The ruling was made by Controller General J.R. McCarl* in a Seattle, Washington case. Additionally, a "sliding scale of meals" will give an advantage to European immigrants over Asian immigrants.
While Europeans will receive meals valued at 15 cents each, Asiatics will get only 9 3/4 cent meals.
JFK+50 NOTE
The Evening Star identifies Mr. McCarl as "Controller General," but our research shows he was Comptroller General, a position established in 1921 responsible for control of federal disbursements. In the latter part of his tenure, McCarl was critical of FDR's New Deal & is said to be one of the most unpopular government officials.
*John Raymond McCarl (1879-1940) was born in Des Moines, Iowa & graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1903. Appointed by President Harding,
JRM served as the 1st Comptroller General, 1921-1926. Because he was very protective of taxpayer funds during his tenure, he was known as the "watchdog in chief."
SOURCE
"Feed Immigrants At Lowest Price, McCarl's Demand," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., January 4, 1926, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
