Wisconsin Voters Back Dewey Strong For FDR Night Flight Plans
Wisconsin leans to Dewey over Vandenberg and favors FDR in a midterm mood as Dakota aviation officials advance night plane service. CAA inspectors praise Huron Airport lighting work, with a mid April start slated pending airline operations. Airport upgrades, runways hard surfaced as part of a 150000 dollar winter program, position Huron ahead in regional air progress. An east west Huron Minneapolis night route was launched recently, with schedules to adapt for night flights.
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Minneapolis
Army Budget Cut By House Committee In $785 Million Request
The House appropriations committee recommended an army appropriation of 785,999,094 dollars, 67,357,660 below Roosevelt's request, with further cuts totaling 42,840,500 from contractual authority and reductions offset by a planned equipment program totaling 103,710,000 for new gear including anti aircraft guns rifles and tanks. The panel warned further reductions could harm the military establishment and earmarked large cuts for a cold weather training base in Alaska and most of the planned rotating reserve aircraft.
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Homemade Protective Device Foils Bank Robbery
In Huntley Minnesota on April 3 a homemade concrete jacket around the safe thwarted a raid by the “cream can” gang. State and federal authorities hunted the robbers after a thunderstorm distraction. Loot reported as $145.39, with an estimated $1,1000 in potential take blocked by the protective casing.
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Nazi Bombers Strike Back At Blockade On Scapa Flow
British defenses alert as renewed German air raids target Scapa Flow and a North Sea convoy. Admiralty says raid was repulsed with no ship damage. one bomber reported down. Civilians injured. German outlet claims bombs hit ships. Chamberlain cites navy steps to curb iron ore flow. Page Two London.
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Northern neutrals in hot spot amid blockade talk
Scandinavian states face mixed anxieties over maintaining neutrality as France tightens the Berlin blockade. Danish papers warn of a nerve war threatening northern neutrality while Norwegian outlets express cautious hope that Western powers will shield neutrality despite moves to restrict Scandinavian cargo to Germany. Prime Minister Chamberlain said Britain will take practical steps, yet Norwegian press urges calm and belief Western powers will respect neutrality regardless of actions against Germany.
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Reich
Hitler Ready For Decisive Blow Against Allies
Berlin reports Field Marshal Goering declares Hitler mobilized all resources for a decisive blow in the west against Britain and France. He offers no timing, says the Fuehrer will decide when to end the war. Goebbels and Ley express confidence. Goering cites past Polish victory as precedent. Paris says France is prepared for such a possibility.
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Morning Showers Bring .06 Inch Of Moisture To Huron
Morning showers brought .06 inch of moisture to Huron as April began. The day featured cloudy skies but was forecast to clear by evening with a fair night and Thursday ahead. The system followed March’s above normal totals and a chilly start saw overnight lows around 34 degrees with temperatures a few degrees above freezing in the morning.
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State Weather Bureau
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Aele Mercury
Bruemmer Warns Against Revival of Chain Letters
Postmaster E H Bruemmer in Huron warned that chain letters revived in the area violate federal postal laws. Mails have recently been opened by postal employees who suspect chain letters, and recipients were urged to discard requests for handkerchiefs or golf balls.
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E. H. Bruemmer
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Flooded Pennsylvan ia faces disease threat as waters recede
In eastern Pennsylvania the Susquehanna River subsides after a three day flood pushing 30,000 people to higher ground. Officials warn of epidemic risk while Kingston battles gasoline tank spills and fires. Red Cross sets 100000 goal for Wyoming Valley rehab. WPA allocates 45800 for cleanup as six die in the disaster.
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Mandt Calls For Rebates On 1933 Hog Tax
Representative Mandt of South Dakota urged Congress to require refunds on hog processing taxes collected since 1933. He argued the revenue is held illegitimately after the Supreme Court struck down the tax, warning that failure to reimburse would set a precedent against refunding unlawfully collected taxes.
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Colton Man Found Dead In His Garage
Colton, April 3. J. M. Mansager, 74, was found dead Tuesday night in his home garage. Coroner Martin Peterson said mansager had apparently been dead 48 hours or more. He lived alone.
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Waterway Expenditures Threaten New Break In Congress Savings
Washington date April 3 Two projected waterway expenditures threaten a new break in congressional economy hikes. Projects include a flood control outlay of 100000000 next year and a seven year navigation program costing 231090950. Senate committee expected to approve a 30000000 increase in food control funds, while Panama Canal locks funding faces House rejection. Roosevelt warned of veto. Senate action could trim the 5780000 saved so far by Congress. Wagner Act amendments move forward in House labor committee. See CON Page Two.
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New Jersey
Dewey and Roosevelt Win New York Delegates Contests
Followers of Dewey and Roosevelt, victorious in Wisconsin, also won New York district delegate contests. Garner's challenge faltered in four NYC districts. Roosevelt appears set to secure New York's 34 convention votes while Dewey leads the Republican slate. Dewey and Vandenberg to clash in Nebraska. Roosevelt unopposed there.
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Post-Dispatch Fined For Editorial Contempt Case
St Louis Post-Dispatch faced a $2,000 fine with two executives receiving jail sentences after Circuit Judge Thomas J Rowe found them in contempt of court for editorials criticizing the dismissal of an extortion case. Ralph Coughlan was fined 200 and 20 days, Daniel R Fitzpatrick 100 and 10 days, while Ben H Reese’s contempt citation was dismissed. Joseph Pulitzer appeared to answer for the publishing company.
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Wisconsin Democrats Back Roosevelt Third Term by 3 to 1
Wisconsin voters favored Roosevelt in the state primary with Democrats backing a third term by about three to one. Dewey led GOP delegates to the Chicago convention, with Van denberg and other figures contesting district and at large seats as Roosevelt Garner showed mixed results across the 2,074 precincts reported.
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