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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
3
The Springfield Grass Roots convention energized 8,000 delegates from ten states, signaling renewed Republican vigor against the New Deal era. The gathering, hailed as a breath of fresh air, champions constitutional principles and democratic governance, foretelling continued opposition and major political contest ahead.
The piece debates legislators living costs and perks in Washington. It cites a Michigan proposal for a 20000 dollar allowance and a 10 million dollar housing plan for members. It notes hotels clubs and elite clubs as common living options for lawmakers and the home audience’s expectations.
The piece criticizes high congressional travel expenses and perks as lawmakers debate mileage allowances. It notes the luxury of government residences, lavish offices, and comfortable travel, highlighting one May session where Rep. John R. Mitchell demanded ending 15 cent per mile allowances, a plan that died amid strong opposition.
APAN extends control beyond the Great Wall, suppressing anti Japanese factions in Hopei province of 29 million. Peiping and Tientsin rid of dissent. Nanking coerced to accept Japanese dominance or risk seizure of two major cities. Japan aims to wedge Hopei between South China and Soviet land to hinder joint action with neighbors.
An observed analogy cites NRA as the casualty of the New Deal era rather than the entire program. The piece argues the public misread the 1930s decision, noting many firms still follow NRA provisions. It asserts the country will adapt and the fuss over NRA may fade with time.
Lawrence comments that a congress member who swears to defend the constitution may be unable to justify voting for laws later deemed unconstitutional. He cites Schechter and pending Wagner-Connery and social security bills as examples likely to be challenged in court, predicting a political test of oath fidelity in the 1936 campaigns.
A 1935 McNaught Syndicate piece surveys Major Edward Bowes, a radio star juggling theater duties, charity work, and social hosting. It contrasts his orderly Victorian bearings with the era’s chaotic modern scene, noting his garden labors, continual committee roles, and late evenings at a movie house while maintaining a packed schedule.
The common council passed a resolution seeking a 10000 dollar annual appropriation for horse barns at the fair grounds and awarded the bath house and public works contracts. Theodore Moleahn shall build the bath house for 28544 dollars. Three men escaped serious injury when their car plunged from Hunter's bridge into Black River. locals rescued them. F. H. Hartwell met with Samuel Gompers on the La Crosse Rubber Mills strike. Lulu Wachsmuth will attend the state Mel Kinley Relief Corps convention in Wausau. The local weather bureau clock now runs on local time after 33 years. George Volz won the bath contract at 245 dollars. Frank Pooler donated a 60 dollar drinking fountain to Onalaska.
A collage of snippets includes child naming customs, Mussolini sending troops to Africa, a hypothetical Ethiopian counter move, Italian flame throwers to Abyssinia, germ resilience in cold, a chilly glare, a visiting Indian prince at breakfast, odd table talk about hair and grapefruits, color photographs for eye color genetics, sweepstakes prizes, a quip about a congressman and a bull, and local building work at Second and Main with a two story hall planned on Loomis and Gillette streets.
Babson Park Massachusetts columnist Moger W Barsoom argues the Supreme Court NRA decision will not trigger wage cuts or major labor strife. He says hours will mostly stay the same, living costs may ease slightly, buying power could improve, but inflation risk remains if recovery stalls.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin recall actions against Mayor Albert J. Rosenthal and Commissioner Albert Heuleman were delayed after their counsel obtained writs of certiorari from the circuit court commissioner. The delay may push any recall election past November 4, as the writs halt the earlier hearing timetable after County Judge L. E. Lurrey ruled petitions sufficient.
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