Churchill Boosted To Driver's Seat In British War Machine
Democratic Leader Barkley proposed that President Roosevelt could keep the national debt under the 45 billion limit by ordering departments not to spend portions of appropriations. The idea emerged amid pressure for a 500 million relief boost and a larger WPA fund, with debates over budget estimates and potential tax changes.
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Losses Small On Stored Corn
The Commodity Credit Corporation inspects about 525 million bushels of surplus corn in government loan programs to gauge moisture and insect damage. So far officials report less than one percent damaged, with a further under half a percent in government owned core. Monthly checks through April to June aim to prevent moisture loss, moving at risk grain to better facilities if needed.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
John D. Goodloe
Midwest
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Department
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Leaps to Death in Sioux City Apartment Fall
Sioux City April 4 John Koulder 66 was killed instantly when he fell from the third story of a downtown apartment building where he lived. The tragedy shocked residents as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the fall from the residence.
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Sioux City
John Koulder
Lemke Weighs Third Party Hope Against Realities
Washington April 4 Lemke, former Union Party candidate in 1838, now North Dakota representative, questions viability of a third party. He still carries a Republican label and doubts both major parties or third party moves will deliver change. He notes ballot access varied by state and reflects on past efforts.
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Lewis
W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
John Ie Lewis
William
Les Lemke
British Flying Boat Fights Nazis in North Sea Battle
A British patrol plane fought six Junkers over the North Sea and shot down one, returning with controls shot away and two officers slightly wounded. Another German fighter reportedly damaged and forced to land, with Norwegian reports of heavy gunfire and ships.
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Peron
Norway
Snow floods northern South Dakota with heavy whitened leads
Northern South Dakota faced heavy wet snow with 10 inch totals in Ipswich and Hosmer and eight inches at Sisseton. Aberdeen recorded 0.83 inch moisture as highways iced and roads turned dangerous. A Mina farmer reported seven cows killed by lightning, worth about 400 dollars, amid ongoing cold, flurries, and forecast of more cloudiness.
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Sisseten
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Sisseton
Watertown
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Mitchell
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H. I. Goodspeed
Mina
Vicinity
State Weather Bureau
Mrs Roosevelt to Go On Air With Soap Sponsor
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will broadcast twice weekly from April 30, Tuesday and Thursday at 12 15 to 12 40 p m CST over NBC stations. The program will be sponsored by a New York soap company Sweetheart Soap and may include guest stars.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Broadcasting Company
Braniding Bruck
Wisconsin Vote Highlights Dewey Lead In Delegates
Politicians debate Wisconsin results as Dewey gains pledged support and rosters show unpledged delegates across states. Roosevelt builds instructed or pro nominating blocs, while Taft and Bridges vie for influence. The third term issue remains contentious with pro and anti Roosevelts weighing in.
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Wisconsin
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New York
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Rochester
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New Hampshire
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Virginia
Robert Taft
Ohio
Styles Bridges
Taft
Garner
Alaska
Bia Texas Campaign
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Roose
Weilt
Vandenberg
Michigan
St Louis Post-Dispatch Conviction Contempt Appeal
In Jefferson City Missouri the St Louis Post-Dispatch and two executives appeal contempt of court rulings to the Missouri supreme court. A writ of habeas corpus and certiorari are sought to contest fines and jail terms while the court issues a temporary stay blocking enforcement.
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Jefferson City
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri Supreme Court
Thomas J. Rowe
St. Louis
Churchill Elevated to Lead Britain in War Cabinet Shakeup
London reports a sweeping cabinet shakeup as Winston Churchill assumes near total control of wartime strategy with Chamberlain, backed by a tightened blockade and renewed confidence. The move aims to shore up unity, with Woolton replacing Morrison in food, Chatfield out, and a shift toward stronger leadership as Britain fights Germany.
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Chatfield
Lord Chatfield
Ministry For Coordination of Defense
Churchill Boost for MacKenzie in Cabinet Change
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Britain's cabinet reshuffle elevates Churchill to near prime ministerial prestige, calling it a constructive move for Allied victory. He portrays Churchill as a versatile genius whose appointment as director of all armed forces strengthens Britain's war effort, noting public demand backs greater scope for his abilities.
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