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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
3
Wisconsin awaits Washington approval of a four billion dollar national work relief fund. The state’s $100,000,000 share will be distributed under Governor La Follette’s plan. Officials say details hinge on Washington directives and must be public before citizens are fully informed.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau argues that the United States must join a global currency stabilization conference as other major nations devalue. He cites potential further dollar gold-content reductions and warns that failure to follow could erode US prosperity through cheaper foreign competition. He notes France and Switzerland as examples and stresses a universal agreement to secure world trade.
Dr. Paul J. Schroeder of Chicago argued at a convention that crime begins to end at forty, noting most notable criminals started young. He cited Dillinger and Hamilton, and observed federal cooperation reduced longevity of professional criminals, many confined on Alcatraz. Fraud and violent crime differ as careers fade before or by age forty.
The House appropriations committee earmarked 10000 to launch a bill news service in 1936. The plan would place daily thumb-nail briefs of each bill on a member's desk and offer abstracts to the public at a small fee, aiming to save time and clarify legislative actions. A separate note mentions a rug peddler in Paris who died from exposure after selling stock.
Minneapolis Tribune commentary questions the link between federal spending and recovery, citing New York Times data showing nine quarters where rising expenditures did not align with rising industrial production. It notes a peak in production in mid-1933 despite low spending and argues that pump priming may not be a reliable recovery driver.
Washington analysis predicts swift passage within 60 days of bills expanding labor powers with the Wagner and Connery measures, granting exclusive bargaining and a possible closed shop, plus federal control of credit, money, utilities, food processing licensing, and expanded NRA authority. Farm and labor groups back administration plans, while business opposition falters. Courts likely to test constitutionality as federal power grows.
In Ye Olden Times ten years ago Mrs. George Reay left for Atlanta to attend the Service Star Legion convention. The cornerstone of the new St. John's Reformed church at West Avenue and Merket Street was laid this morning. Central high school track and field team struggled in mud at Viroqua and could not reach Platteville for a meet they were to partake in.
A collage of literary witticisms and social notes by McIntyre and others, riffing on New York figures. Mentions Miriam Hopkins Bert Hanlon and Carl Van Vechten with sharp character sketches, fashion, and culture jabs. Copyright 1935 McNaught Syndicate.
A compilation of quotes from figures including Bernard Clausen Sir Josiah Stamp B Ladd C A Davila Mayor LaGuardia Ernestine Schumann Heink Lillian Gilbreth and Representative Walter Pierce. The remarks touch on competition recognition public psychology war risk government duty and women's political participation.
In a studio set drama a dark eyed Taumma confronts director William Newsom over a prophetic amulet. He plots to secure her on a ship to Honolulu while balancing blood ties and love as the film's production unfolds. Newsom finally reunites with Taumma aboard a ship, acknowledging shared history and a shifting future.
A dense list shows a coast to coast May program lineup with stations NBC Music, orchestras, and acts like Eddie Duchin, Archibald Bleyer, and Paul Whiteman. Includes time slots from 4:30 to 6 hours, various cities, and on site alumni zones with midwest and west coast blocks.
NBC and CBS programs fill the evening with Jessica Dragonette at 6 p.m. and Musical Revue at 1 p.m. on CBS stations. Late-night acts include Richard Himber and Circus Nights, featuring WABC WBBM WCCO, plus WMAQ and others.
Dr. Abraham Myerson, famed Boston psychiatrist, and Wisconsin scholars Professor Frederick L. Hisaw and Dr. Harry L. Fevold were named to Harvard University posts. Myerson becomes clinical professor of psychiatry for three years starting September 1. Hisaw is appointed professor of zoology, while Fevold becomes assistant professor of biological chemistry for three years beginning September 1.
Madison reports that state Labor tax stamps sales this month near a peak for the period since repeal. State Treasurer Robert K. Henry announced that May sales average $11,217.50, versus $4,498.23 in May 1924. Beer stamps run about $1,400 lower than last year due to cool weather.
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