Rainfall Breaks Heat With 2.63 Inches in La Crosse
Heavy seven hour rain ends a heat wave in Wisconsin with 2.63 inches in La Crosse flooding basements and washing out bridges in Greenfield and Cole Valley. Milwaukee reports 2.07 inches as streets flood and sewers strain. temperatures swing from around 86 down to 67 with easing humidity.
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Weather Record For La Crosse and Vicinity
Generally cooler tonight with unsettled conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Thunderstorms and showers reported in parts of Wisconsin east to southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa Cooler air moves in tonight and Saturday with fair to partly cloudy skies in many areas Temperatures range from the 60s to lower 80s Flood and river forecasts indicate rising levels along the Mississippi River at Red Wing Hastings and surrounding regions, with a gradual rise expected southward toward Genoa La Crosse area forecast shows a cooler weekend with lingering showers northeast portion this afternoon or early tonight.
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League Council Abandons Session For Cocktail Party
The League of Nations council, facing opposition to a peace formula between Italy and Ethiopia, suspended public session plans and planned a private cocktail at J A C Avenol’s home to discuss the Tialo Ethiopian crisis. Mussolini and Tecle Hawariate opposed parts of the draft, while Laval and Aiosi pressed for clarity and a resumption of arbitration.
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Hawariate
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Aloisi
Musolinii
Maxima Litvinoff
Russia
League Council
La Crosse County to Dedicate New Airport August 18
La Crosse County’s French Island airport will be formally dedicated on Sunday August 18. A short program will precede aerial maneuvers and a possible aerial bombardment display. Drum corps from Veterans of Foreign Wars Junior Naval Guard Erickson Bakery and Boy Scouts of America are invited. A flagpole will be erected and a flag raising will open the ceremony. Private planes from the Northwest may attend and an American Legion aerial circus is planned the following Sunday. Dedication committee members include Supervisors Raymond C. Biee J H Schubert Oscar Harebo C C Looney and Raymond Prafilin Ray Peacock William Gillette Alfred W. Rice.
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French Island
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Erickson Bakery
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WERA
Northwest
la Crosse
American Legion
Raymond C. Biee
J. H. Schubert
Oscar Harebo
C. C. Looney
Raymond Prafilin
Ray Peacock
William Gillette
Alfred W. Rice
Senate Refuses 50 MPH Speed Limit in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Senate rejected a 50 mph speed limit bill despite backing from Milwaukee safety leaders. It passed a measure to treat drunken driving as criminal negligence with penalties of 30 days to one year in jail and two years license revocation. Opponents argued speed limits do not solve highway safety and that slow drivers can be dangerous.
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Wisconsin
Harold Schoenecker
Milwaukee
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Senate
Naval Officer Killed In Airplane Crash
The Navy reports Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate George A. Reese of San Diego was killed when his plane crashed near Ocean View California. He was alone and died instantly. He is survived by his widow Frances Reese.
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George A. Reese
San Diego
Calif
Ocean View
Frances iRecse
Barcelona
Spain
Alex Divani
Barbara Hutton
Perpignan
France
Palamos
Mdivani
Jose Maria Sert
Plead Not Guilty To Robbery Charge
Three minor boys arrested in the A. W Hanson restaurant robbery at 409 Jay Street were arraigned in county court and pleaded not guilty. Each was held for a preliminary hearing set for next Monday at 2 PM under $1000 bond. Accused are Wilbert Ipsen 27 618 Cass Merrill Shesler 17 321 North Ninth Edward Pedersen 17 915 Fifth Avenue South.
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Happy) Hanson
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Wilbert Ipsen
Cass Street
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North Ninth Street
Edward Pedersen
Fifth Avenue South
White House Drops Action Over Whispering Campaign
Washington reports the White House will take no action against E P Cramer of Plainfield New Jersey after he testified about a whispered campaign accusing President Roosevelt of insanity. Legal experts saw possible charges under liberal law but the matter is expected to be dropped.
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Ianate Lobby Committee
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D.-Tex
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E. V. Sellers
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Texas Utilities
Bonnie Patton
Sellers
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Patton
Leo Brennan
Blanton
D.tex
Bank Robbery Near Lake Mills Prompt Flight
Two men armed with revolvers robbed the Bank of Lake Mills just after opening. They took about $900 in currency and silver from teller cages but did not enter the vault. An alarm scared them off. they fled through a rear window to an alley where a girl waited in a parked car. The duo sped away, direction unknown.
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West Allis Youth, 17, Drown In Crystal Lake
West Allis teen Phillip Haehler, 17, drowned Thursday at Crystal Lake about 18 miles west of Sheboygan. His sister, swimming with him, could not save him as rescue efforts failed.
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West Alls
Crystal Lake
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Mandeville Zenge Captured After Slaying Probe in Chicago
Mandeville Zenge, a Missouri carpenter sought in the mutilation death of Dr. Walter Bauer, was arrested in a west side taxicab garage. His father verified custody, and investigators questioned him while a police note hinted at a hoax related to the case.
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Chicago
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Harry Hoffman
Cook County Behavior Clinic
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Republicans Clash Over Tax Bill Morgenthau Critique
In Washington a Republican rep said Secretary Morgenthau either was ashamed of or unable to analyze the 270 million tax measure during House debate. The remark followed testimony that the bill was drafted by the Democratic Ways and Means Committee without minority input. Senate hearings continued with witness Franklin Ganse of Boston calling the bill a seizure of wealth in inheritance taxes.
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D.-Wash
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Boston
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Treason Against Nazi Party Decreed Death Penalty Outlined
Berlin officials reveal 15 point penal code draft declaring acts against the Nazi party and its organizations treasonous with death as the penalty. The announcement coincides with the first anniversary of Marshal Hindenburg’s death and exclusion of steel helmet veterans from memorial services.
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Heeabau Ace
Nazi Germany
Marshal Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
Marcus To Quit Republican Post In Muscoda Wis
Marcus Ben Marcus chairman of the Republican executive committee says he is ready to relinquish the post due to lack of time. He has not filed a formal resignation but will step down once a successor is named. He notes the committee faced a disappointing 1938 campaign with Republicans deserting to vote Democratic. The Oshkosh founded voluntary body has long controlled the state central committee.
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Muscoda
Wis
Ben Marcus
Republican Executive Committee
Marcus
Oshkosh
State Central Committee
Central Committee
Delta Condemnation Hearing Set Monday
A hearing will be held in Madison Wisconsin to appoint commissioners to appraise 5 404 acres in Trempealeau and Buffalo counties. The U S department of agriculture has begun condemnation to acquire land for a wildlife and game refuge owned by Delta Fish and Fur Farms Inc.
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Wis
Pealeau
Buffalo County
U. S.department of Agriculture
Delta Fish and Fur Farms, Inc
Wisconsin House Advances Federal Works Plans in Wisconsin
After a brisk session, seven bills authorizing federal works programs move forward with minimal changes. The measures cover bonds with referenda, fees on projects, separate accounting for federal funds, and powers for cities to condemn land, create housing authorities, extend services, and form improvement authorities to run utilities and projects.
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Wis
Assembly
Federal Works Administration
Wisconsin
Senate Friay
Jeiter
Assembly Rejects Bill Dividing Control Board
Madison Wis The Kelly bill to divide administration of the state penal and charitable institutions among members of the state board of control was defeated 49 to 35 in the assembly. The measure sought definite lines of responsibility. The assembly also set up supervision plans for heart and medical care of inmates and postponed action on inquiry into lobbyists to August 8.
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Wis
State Board of Control
Assembly
Bandits Escape With 24000 In Denver Holdup
Three gunmen escaped with 24000 in cash stocks and jewelry after holding real estate man P Y Max Schwartz in his downtown Denver office on a principal street Friday.
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PY Max Schwartz
Soaking The Rich Debate In The 1930s Press
A Beverly Hills letter recalls Roosevelt era talk about taxing the wealthiest. It notes 58 of the richest Americans paid no federal tax on 37 percent of their incomes. The piece critiques media coverage and mentions Roosevelt’s brain trusters seeking ways to tax more, while lawyers shield the wealthy.
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Calif
U. S
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