Wagner Labor Disputes Bill Passes House in Major Test
The Wagner labor disputes bill cleared the House amid fierce debate with cries of unconstitutional. It sets up a permanent national labor relations board, guarantees collective bargaining rights, and limits plant-by-plant disparities in organizing efforts.
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Controversy Over Social Security Bill Sparks Alaska Protests
Discontent brews at the Matanuska Palmer project as colonists protest conditions and management. Led by Patrick Hemmer and Mrs. I M Sandvik, grievances include commissary price gaps and loan depletion while officials plan an early Irwin meeting to address issues.
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Michigan
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Senate Revises Social Security Bill with Clark Pension Exemption
The Senate approved Roosevelt’s social security bill 75 to 6 and added the Clark amendment exempting private pension plans from the tax. Supporters say private plans could be harmed if taxed. opponents warn workers gain protection only if the broader plan holds. The measure now goes to conference.
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Cheer Up Summer Starts Saturday Despite Cold Weather
The article notes summer officially begins Saturday at 2 38 a m as furnaces glow in buildings and overcoats linger on the streets. The weather man warns of a cool night and cloudy, possibly showered tomorrow with temperatures around the mid 60s.
Assembly Votes Anti Scrip Clause
Madison, Wis. The assembly, after disposing of most of 28 amendments, neared final action on Governor La Follette’s 209 million relief works bill. Administration leader Paul Alfonsi hoped for an engrossment vote tonight as members debated scrip features and awaited final passage Friday.
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Toury
Concert At Copeland Park This Evening
The La Crosse Concert Band will perform a regular concert at Copeland Park starting at 6 o clock tonight. The full program is listed on page 6 of today’s Tribune.
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la Crosse
Tribune
Senate Votes State Pension Payments and Budget Shifts
The Wisconsin Senate adopted a Carroll budget substitute increasing overall appropriations to about 51 million dollars and mandating county costs for old age and mothers pensions. Amendments raised county funding to 2 million next year and 500 thousand the following year, while a cut erased the University of Wisconsin School of Education saving 154 thousand dollars.
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Carroll
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Orville Moore Bound Over for Trial in Federal Officer Robbery
Orville Moore alias Orville Williams is bound over to circuit court for trial on charges of impersonating a federal officer and robbing Carrie Shepard of 170 at her 1437 Calpepper Street home on May 18. His wife Margaret McCarthy alias Mrs Orville Moore is released for lack of sufficient evidence. The case hinged on identification by Mrs Shepard and testimony from Mrs Wyburn who led Moore to the Shepard home.
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Plugs Hold Picnic On Grandad Today
The La Crosse Plugs plan their first annual picnic on Grandad, with about 200 members expected. Committees arranged in the morning and the event runs from 4 to 8 p m, after a rain postponement from Wednesday.
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Justices Receive Hauptmann Plea
Hauptmanns lawyers presented to the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals a lengthy brief and three hours of oral argument arguing wrongful use of varying theories in the Lindbergh Jr murder trial. They contend he did not receive justice in the Flemington verdict and stress the core legal issues over emotion.
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N. J
Brono Richard Hauptmann
Flemington
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Court of Errors and Appeals
Hauptmann
Hunterdon County
Pace Atx
Major Lyon Detailed With Reserves Here
Washington Army orders issued by the War Department detail Major Henry Y Lyon of Vancouver Barracks Washington being assigned with the organized reserves at La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Roosevelt Tax Message Calls for Simplified Federal Tax System
President Roosevelt urges Congress to simplify and clarify revenue laws and to retain income as the measure of ability to pay. He cites the need to tax fairly, curb wealth concentration, and apply progressive policies while recognizing the role of mass cooperation in wealth creation. The message emphasizes equity, efficiency, and national policy guiding future tax changes.
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Death of S K Fauver Last G A R Vet of Bangor
S K Fauver 91 longtime La Crosse county lumberman and last Cyprian Downer post member of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his Bangor home after a lingering illness. He was born in Utica New York and served in the Civil War in the Twenty third Infantry New York and Twenty first Wisconsin cavalry. Survived by four daughters two sons 27 grandchildren and 243 great grandchildren. Funeral services planned in Bangor with details on page six.
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la Crosse County
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Utica
WN. Y
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New York
Twenty-Third Infantry
Rebecca Helle Armrepienlt
Des Moines
Charlee
Twenty-First Wisconsin Cavalry
G. A. RB. Post
Fanver and Sill Lumber Company
Burns
C. H. Valentine
Seattle
Wash
Blanche Scafe
Sparta
Ruby Danielson
la Crosse
Abbie Jones
Cornell
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Ira Fauver
Tomah
U S Will Probe Mitchell Charges
Attorney General Cummings said the justice department will launch a full investigation into charges of inefficiency graft and favoritism in commerce department bureaus raised by Ewing Y Mitchell the ousted assistant secretary of commerce He spoke after Mitchell testified before the Senate commerce committee about the air commerce bureau and steamboat inspection service and a fatal airplane crash and liner Morra Castle fire while acknowledging no specific acts to back his claims
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Justice Department
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Senate’ Commerce Committee
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Air Commerce
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Senator Cutting
New Mexico
Morra Castle
Indictment Returned Against Ex Treasurer in Chicago Case
The Cook County grand jury issued a 20 page indictment Thursday against former county treasurer Robert M. Sweitzer. The action accuses a shortage of 41412941 during his tenure as county clerk.
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Bank Clearings Rise Week Ending Thursday
Clearings for the week ending Thursday totaled 1 939 245 06 dollars, up from 1 792 164 15 dollars in the same period last year, signaling growth for the banking sector.
Submits Plans For Levies On Big Fortunes
Washington reports the Senate finance committee rejected La Follette's plan to add Roosevelt share wealth taxes while approving an extension of nuisance and excise levies. The president proposed broad wealth redistribution and a revived NRA to boost purchasing power.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Roosevelt
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Harrison
Public satire on fame by Will Rogers in 1925
A reader letter quotes Will Rogers praising public opinion while critiquing how societies elevate heroes and villains. Rogers argues the change is in the people not leaders, calling Americans a restless, hard-to-please public ready to bite for wants.
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