WISCONSIN IN THE CAPITAL
Mobley, Radford E.
Wisconsin in the Capital [By RADFORD E. MOBLEY] WASHINGTON, D. C—Sen. Sheridan Downey of California, author of the old age pension plan now before the senate, expressed "extreme gratification"...
...There's something sour somewhere when the report comes out that no sugar legislation will ba required at this session of Congress...
...Madison, former aide to ex-Gov...
...had just been rescued from war-torn Finland through efforts of Rep...
...The Farmers Union, including Badger members, plans a large meeting at Sc...
...Sheridan Downey of California, author of the old age pension plan now before the senate, expressed "extreme gratification" last week that Senator Bob La Follette has been named on the senate finance subcommittee to study old age pension matters with a view to senate action...
...One asked him about reports that Pres...
...All of them received fine ovations, were photographed in an "On Wisconsin" mood...
...Paul on Apr...
...Phil La Follette, is now an assistant in Sen...
...Merlin Hull show...
...Dykstra, pointing out that they represented the three political parties in the state, wondered in humorous vein why the institution should have so much trouble with certain parties...
...the Finnish fighting they were 18 miles from tne front, saw the bombers, heard the big guns...
...Dykstra Is something of a whirlwind...
...The old age pension groups are now resigned to the fact that the present session of congress will take no legislative action, and now aim at the next congress...
...I believe the results of the subcommittee inquiry will be good...
...Certainly he will take up the cudgels for the farm debt adjustment bill and the income certificst* farm plan...
...Ambassador Davies...
...They were proudest of their new "real American shoes'* after shedding heavy, blunt nosed ski shoes...
...Officers of the Wisconsin state society are in an odd position...
...Murray, Waupaca, Hull, Black River Falls, and Thill and Schafer, both of Milwaukee...
...Honor guests at the party and dance this week were Senator La Follette, and Reps...
...Roosevelt was "incorrectly informed" that the University head would not accept the federal security job now held by Paul McNutt...
...U. S. housing administrator, and several other government officials, taking it all very much in stride...
...Psul was still clutching his little flag when he took the train for Ashland...
...The 12 federal land banks have been paid more than $2,000,000 that otherwise would have gone to farmer-holders of tha land...
...The Badger alumni association of Washington had its most enthusiastic meeting this week...
...La Follette's appoin*-ment is very well received h; those sympathetic with our movement for a general pension plan," the California...
...Other things are likely to happen at this meeting, which should be watched by midwestera farmers...
...Imasir.e Congress finding anything not requiring Ice tion...
...Their parties this year have been so successful they are not making expenses...
...A tiny American flag grasped tightly In his hand, 8-year-old Paul Neimala, son of John Nei-mala, Ashland WPA worker, contentedly watched the sights of a peaceful capital this week...
...Pres...
...Only the Omaha district, with $668,000 received in benefit payments, exceeds this figure...
...It makes us certain that our case will get a thorough and sympathetic hearing...
...La Follette's office, handling correspondence and departmental matters...
...took occasion to say it tribute to the La Follettes, particularly Senator Bob...
...The St...
...Unusually bright American kids, they saw the capital sights, watched a big league baseball game, chewed gum for the first time in two years...
...Dunn...
...Henry S. Williams...
...Luncheon guest speakers were Pres...
...LaFollette's selection for the committee insures a full and fair hearing...
...Without doubt he will be watched for any indication that he may be considered a presidential candidate on the Democratic ticket Some say Wallace may make himself available...
...Secretary of Agriculture Wallace will speak before representative leaders from 20 or more states...
...said...
...That is right except the word 'incorrectly' is misused in the report," was the reply...
...La Follette, Sen...
...He and his sister, Ruth, II...
...And soup enthusiasts luue turned it into a musical instrument...
...Dissatisfied with the Republican report of Glenn Frank as it relates to agriculture, farm groups are now planning a concerted drive to make major political parties conscious of the fact tha farm problem has not been fully solved and must be given prominent consideration in party platform drafting...
...He is friendly but quick and concise with newspapermen...
...Nature designed the moustache to be a f according to scientists...
...Dykstra, Sen...
...Other Townsend plan leaders have expressed the belief that Sen...
...and may take this opportunity of stating their opinions strongly...
...B. J. Gehrmann and the state department...
...Paul federal land bank district, including Wisconsin, has received more than $500,000 in benefit payments from the federal treasury since 1933 for the farms it has taken over, figures given Rep...
...At present they are sticking grimly to the present small entrance fee, 'out costs of a larger ball room to accommodate tne crowds may necessitate a boost soon...
...While here he attended several luncheons and dinners, met with Owen D. Young and othe* members of the American Youth commission, conferred with John M. Carmody, federal works administration, Nathan Straus...
...Wiley, Joseph E. Davies, former ambassador, and Coach Harry Stuhldreher...
...They expect to be active In the coming campaign throughout the country...
...After the two senators and Ambassador Davies had praised the university, Pres...
Vol. 10 • April 1940 • No. 17
