Census Man Roselli Surrenders After Federal Warrant
Kenosha Wisconsin resident James Rosselli known as Roselli was ordered by census authorities to withdraw charges against a Wisconsin man. He spoke from his shoe shop about the incident and said he would cooperate if asked, calling the news “purry good fun.”
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Harvard
James Rosselli
Kenosha Wisc
Wa Hington
Weorsen
Huh Reece
Tee
Milwaisee Ts
Milwauckee
Kenosha
Rosseth
John W. Carmen
Chasse Roselli
Washington
Gonda
Girman
Tina
Rosselli
Anel
Federal
Milwaukee
Ima
Census official orders withdrawal of charges against Wisconsin shopkeeper
Washington census director WoT Austin ordered Kenosha shoe repair shop proprietor James Rosselli to withdraw charges for not answering census questions. The telegram to Racine area manager Donald M. Farris demanded immediate action and adherence to Washington procedures before taking legal steps.
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Washington
LLP
Wot Austin
Census Bureau
Wisconsin
James Rosselli
Kenosha
Wis
Austin
Donald Mo Farris
Racine
Rosselli
Six Die In Italian Munitions Plant Blast
An explosion at an Italian munitions works in Monticuitnri results in six deaths and two to three more seriously hurt. Emergency crews combat fires as investigators probe the blast impact and plant safety.
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Monticuitnri
Waly
Valeatio O
Evening Radio Schedule Breadth Across Stations
A dense listing of 1940s radio programs across stations like WMT WCCO WHO WSUI and KFJB. It details ensembles orchestras talk shows news and variety segments with receivers tracing a wide daily clock from morning to late night including news music horse racing markets and cultural features.
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WMT
Ralph Ginsharsh
Orch
WCCO
Altos
Andy Wsui
WIIO
Crpsain
KE Seeres
WNT
Mr Kees
Tracer
SOCCO
Cooperative
Weeg
KPIH
American Family Robinson
Wmit—Fulen Lexis
Herne
Vox
KFIB
Pineard
Ktentide
WGN
Leonard Keiler
WSUI
Childrens Hour
Jessels
KRFIB
Orrin Tuckers Orc
WOCO
WSUT
Krejb
Western
WMY
Wgon-Rb
Ile
Ccoaminsor Bowes
WSUDL
Ifctnrs
Keeper
Civnd
REI
Dick Jureens
Curlew
Jack McLean
Rollie Johnson
Rin Austin
Derad Travers
Nance
Frankie Master
Wweco
Paul Sullivan
Guv Lombarda
WGON
Frankie Masters
Master Works
Howard McCreery
WAMIT
Orcin Tucker
Orrin Tucker
Ted Travi
Johnny McGee
Flickey Alpert
Ma Brown
Storworg Rus
Gospel Sinner Orenste Forum
Ackstaune Wilesens Varlenes
Kitty Keene
Iela Dallius
Augustana College Choir
Mary Sothern
Ourthers
Lorens Aes
EdgcConnell
Wieder Brown
ASO
WMI- Barnstormers
Wol-Kaffeeklatsen
Grenadiers
WCOCO
Kathleen Norris
Woodland Rambler
KPIB
Stan Stanley
Orc
Caroline
WHO
Adstream
Kyih—Armbhass
Walf—Johnson
Wol-News
Weco
Hollywoo
Jieene
Wmr
Charlie Flagler
O'Nealls
Science
Evereday
Jerry Livingston
Billy
Brits
Wmt—Linely
Sam Wan
Alice Blur
Heidda Hopper
Juliz
Lamp Lichtine
WoOl—Inna State
Bill McCune
Creh
Vo Kattenborn
Jack Armstrong
Annie
Europe
Flolen Randolph
Morning Radio Schedule Fragment Notes Local Broadcasts
A fragmented list details morning radio segments across stations WMT WCCO WHO WOI KFIB KFAR and others. Items include news weather farm reports music and brief program titles with hosts and times, reflecting a busy weekday schedule.
Cotton Ed Smith Supports Hull for Democratic Nomination
Senator Ellison D. Cotton Ed Smith of South Carolina endorsed Secretary of State Hull for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said Hull could end party strife and noted a boom around Hull, despite Smith’s history as a Roosevelt critic and threats to walk from the convention if Roosevelt seeks a third term.
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Washington
Ellison D
Cotton Ed" Smith
S. C
Hull
Smith
Roosevelt
Former Clinton Banker Held To U S Grand Jury
Harold M Olney a 46 year old former assistant cashier at City National Bank of Clinton was held over for the April term of the federal court under 5000 bond after pleading guilty to a $7400 shortage in his accounts He failed to post bond and was jailed in Scott County jail.
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Davenport
ULP
Harold M Olney
City National Bank of
Clinton
Federal Court
Scott County
Authorize Rock Island Refinancing Certificates
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Wednesday allowed the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway to issue 20.4 million dollars of 2 percent equipment trust certificates to refinance an equal amount of outstanding 3 percent certificates. The new certificates will be sold at 1008 percent of par.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Des Moines Board Awards Record State Fair Prizes
The Town state fair board approved more than 120000 in prizes and premiums for farm and livestock exhibits and other events at the 1940 fair. The fair is set for August 21 to 30. The session also revised the county exhibits scoring plan and added an older class for all six dairy breeds. Plans include a new super musical show to change the night program.
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Des Moines
Town State Fair Board
A. R Corey
Walace orders Cargill Grain Co out of markets
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace ordered trading privileges denied to Cargill Grain Company of Illinois and to John H. MacMillan Jr. after a complaint alleging they manipulated corn prices and ran a corner on Chicago board of trade futures in 1937. Hearings were held in Minneapolis and Chicago, and the complaint was amended to dismiss Cargill Inc and other respondents.
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Washington (Lp
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Cargill Grain Company
Sinois
John H. MacMillan, Jr
Cargill, Inc
Wallace
MacMillan
Cargill Grain Company of
Illinois
Agriculture Department
E. J
Chamberlain Wins Commons Vote Over Palestine Dispute
In London a combined Labour Liberal bid to unseat Prime Minister Chamberlain over restricting Jewish land purchases in Palestine failed. The motion of censure was defeated 292 to 121, preserving the premier and his cabinet in power.
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London
INL
Chamberlain
Palestine
House of Commons
House
White House protection boost advanced by House committee
The House committee on public buildings approved a Secret Service request for twenty additional officers to strengthen White House security. The move aims to bolster protection around the executive residence in Washington.
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White House
Washington
House Committee On Public Buildings
Governor says federal decision on Coralville flood dam pending
Des Moines AP reports Governor George A Wilson told a Iowa City delegation the $6 million Coralville flood control dam on the Iowa River is “up to the government.” He cited an attorney general opinion stating if the government wants the dam built it can proceed. The Iowa City Chamber delegates led by Gordon H Brown attended.
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Des Moines
George A Wilson
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa River
Gordon H. Brown
Gillette Proposes Pension For Spanish American War Vets
Iowa congressman Gillette introduced S38526 proposing a pension of 75 dollars monthly starting at age 74 for all who served with American forces in the Spanish American War Philippine insurrection or China relief expedition. The measure targets veterans including those who served in both the Spanish American and World wars era.
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Washington
Gillette
Iowa
Spain
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