PARNELL THOMAS PLEADS NO DEFENSE IN PAYROLL SCANDAL
The New Jersey Republican congressman Parnell Thomas pleads no defense to charges of padding his payroll and forcing employees to kick back salaries. He will face a federal judge for sentencing on December 9. The piece urges Party leaders to expose moral lapses among lawmakers and questions other suspected misconduct in Washington.
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Parnell Thomas
New Jersey
Republican High Command
United States Senate
House of Representatives
J. Parnell Thomas
Republican Party
Potomac
Christmas Seal Sale Urges Tuberculosis Fight In La Crosse
The La Crosse County Tuberculosis Association promotes Christmas seals as part of a national effort confronting tuberculosis. Funds support school tuberculin tests and contact work with public health nursing, aiming to locate unknown cases and halt disease spread. The message cites TB as a leading public health problem and includes a biblical verse.
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la Crosse County
Tuberculosis Association
National Association
Weaknesses In Current Spending Prompt Lingering Prosperity
The article argues total consumer income rose 190 percent since 1939 and per dollar of income 93.10 is spent after taxes while government spending exceeds tax receipts. It warns of farm market weakness, savings decline, and rising deficits fueling inflation, suggesting reforms unlikely while Americans enjoy current prosperity.
Navy Chief Sherman Calls for Balanced War Team
Washington Admiral Forrest Sherman, chief of naval operations, delivers a forthright speech to the U S Naval Academy midshipmen emphasizing a balanced fighting team including the navy. He rejects unification critics and urges cooperation with sister services to sustain offensive power with aircraft carriers and amphibious forces.
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Washington
Admira Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
U. S. Naval Academy
Tawrence
Denfeld
Sherman
Europe
Asia
Africa
United States
Navy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wisconsin Democrats Energized by Campaign Spirit
A Wisconsin columnist contrasts the Democratic and Republican camps noting Democrats show team spirit and active campaigning while Republicans appear apathetic and fragmented. A GOP correspondent laments party stagnation and questions leadership, urging individual effort to mobilize voters.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Government funds boost science and weapons research
James Marlow reports a government research budget near 1.144 billion this year covering atomic energy medicine and military R and D. John R. Steelman notes broad aims to expand knowledge for peaceful and defense uses with most funds split between federal agencies and non government laboratories.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Air Force
Atomic Energy
Federal Security Administration
General Services Administration
WPA survey on La Crosse housing before council again
Ten years ago the La Crosse common council prepared to review a WPA housing conditions survey. If approved the council would forward it to WPA officials for final approval. The item reflects ongoing municipal planning and federal partnership in housing research.
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la Crosse
Northwestern University
Eugene Bohrnstedt
Leo S. Bo
Wisconsin
Madison
Business Men's Club of la Crosse
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Report From Around Town and Holiday Observations
A casual vignette recalls church life with a child’s wonder at candles and a bustling family scene. A Boston terrier disrupts a visit with grandson Chris tofer as holiday songs and gratitude notes surface in a readerly mosaic. Seasonal greetings, compliments to Mrs Bell, and last year’s Christmas cards emerge in small-town chatter.
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Holy Trinity
Western Wisconsin Poultry Association
Second Ward
Domestic Science
Tom
Mommie
Boston
Christofer
Chris
Washington Merry-Go-Round: U S Facing Fascism At Home
Drew Pearson challenges U S policy on Latin America as fascist influence spreads. He cites Arnulfo Arias in Panama and violence in Colombia, Franco’s influence, and Truman’s pan American approach. He notes Edward Miller’s Latin America role and RFC intrigues involving Glenn McCarthy and Jesse Jones.
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Latin America
Europe
Panama
United States
Arnulfo Arias
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Mussolini
Pearl Harbor
Colombia
Franco
Spain
Pearson
U. S
Madrid
Laureano Gomez
Falange
White House
Harry Truman
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
Truman
Dutra
Coordi
State Department
Edward Miller
Miller
Puerto Rico
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Izer
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Commerce Department
National Bureau of Standards
Weather Bureau
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Guy E. Sampson
Hamilton Lodge No. 57
Knights of Pythias
Tribune
la Crosse and Southeastern Railway Co
Coon Valley
Peter Walier
Crosse Tribune
Olinton
Standard Oil Co
Nelle
Dorothy Bell
West Salem High School
Vernon County
Home Eco
Jim Lund
Drew Pearson
Jesse Jones
Texas
Glenn McCarthy
Houston
Sam Rayburn
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Allen Freeze
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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