Anderson Warns Co-ops To Settle Issue on Earnings
U.S. Senator Clinton Anderson urged studying all federal laws affecting co operatives at the American Institute of Co operatives 21st annual session. He pressed for a cohesive code on co op earnings use and reform of parity price calculations to include farm labor. Other speakers warned against price control, stressing preserving incentives and avoiding depression risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Madison
U.S
Clinton Anderson
D-Nm
American Institute of Co-Operatives
American Farm Bureau Federation
Allan B. Kline
Chicago
Federation
Institute
Henry H. Heiman
New York
National Association of Credit Men
Heiman Sai
Oil Fire Rages as Freight Wreck Sparks Town Alarm
A fast freight wreck near a town center sent flaming oil sprawling through the street, forcing 50 residents from their homes. No injuries reported as 12 threatened houses were saved. Firefighters from multiple towns, including Baltimore and Wilmington, battled to protect a dynamite-filled box car while three oil tankers burned and witnesses heard three explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilmington
New York-Washington
Nathan Blitstein Life Sentence Commuted to Prison Term
Madison reports Gov Rennebohm commuted the life sentence of Nathan Blitstein 69 Racine to a prison term of 14 to 25 years for first degree murder in Racine in September 1934.
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Madison
Nathan Blitstein
Racine
Rennebohm
Blitstein
Inquiry Clears Key Figures in B 36 Bomber Probe
Congressional investigators pursued more suspects over discredited fraud and favoritism claims in the B 36 bomber program. Hearing progress stalled for six weeks as the House Armed Services Committee digs for facts and Cedric Worth repudiates his memo. Worth outlines a dramatic flip flop while Keenan presses hard and the Navy orders its own inquiry into possible involvement by military and civilian officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Johnson
Air
Symington
Floyd Odlum
Navy Department
Worth
Dan Kimball
House
Keenan
Odlum
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Co
Professional Acts Booked for Sept 10 Public Square Party
Act roster for Monroe's square reopening Saturday September 10 includes Carl Thorsen the juggler and acts from car cage agency. Performers scheduled twice include The Four Merrills Los Gitanos Suki and Pals plus pantomime routines. Morning wagon derby and barbershop singing will accompany concerts by Monroe High School players Spring Green Crown and The Cardinals. Mayor Buehler to receive project from William Vinton.
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AVE
Monroe's Square
Paul W. Neubauer
Carl Thorsen
Four Merrills
Los Gitanos
Suki
Pals
Monroe High School
Cardinals
Madison
William Vinton
Frank A. Buehler
Chinese Red Army Moves on Canton Border
Nationalist spokesmen report the Red Army advancing toward Canton as 19,000 troops threaten border points. Lungnan fell to communists and Kiernan Tingnan reportedly captured, placing Reds within about 140 miles of the provincial capital of Kwangtung.
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Wetneee
Kwangtung
Kiangsi
Lungnan
Kiernan
Tingnan
Canton
Kwangtung Province
Shrine benefit contests blend comedy and sports at park
Green County Shrine and Knights of Columbus stage a second annual benefit night at Recreation Park turning the ball field into a comic showdown. Madison clowns and county notables clash in a three inning softball duel followed by a baseball game featuring Monroe State Line and South Beloit Colored Giants with music from the local KC band and Madison Zor Band. festivities begin 6:30 PM with clown mingling and an anthem, then a lively schedule of skits, remarks, and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
Ball Park
Green County Shrine
Knights of Columbus
Formnsters
Madison
W. T. Kane
Shrine
Bruce M. Blum
Madison Zor
Commercial and Savings Bank
Herman J. Schmitz
Shrine-Kc
Zor Clowns
Green County Shrine Club
Willard C. Bender
Monroe State Line
South Beloit Colored Giants
Meter Discussion On Board Agenda
A joint meeting of the board of public works and the police and safety committee will decide on center lane parking meter installation. Holes in the square must be filled or meters posted before opening to the public, with 40 days typical meter delivery and steel post sourcing noted by H J Morse of Magee Park Meter Co. The square paving and lighting work progresses, with curb and gutter installation, blacktopping, and wiring updates continuing toward a September 10 opening.
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Board of Public Works and
Police and Safety Committee
Lefty Council
H. J. Morse
Madison
Magee Park O Meter Co
Oklahoma City Okla
Morse
Vinton Construction Co
Court House
Lmy
W. S. MacDonald
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
Strikers Supply Gas To 300 Chicago Units
AFL gasoline truck drivers in Chicago end 16 day strike after union and independents reach agreement freeing supplies for 300 stations.
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Chicago
Gasvinnewal Gry
AFL
Maragon Refuses To Answer At Senate Probe
Washington reports John Maragon refused to answer questions at the Senate five percenter inquiry claiming possible self incrimination. An accountant testified Maragon deposited 119608.61 over five years while income was about 30000. Maragon declined to discuss finances or other questions and said he would follow his counsel's advice. The committee recessed awaiting Vaughan’s testimony as McCarthy pressed about Cosello and Helis connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Maragon
Senate
Maragon
Vaughan
Mundt
R-Sd
Harry Vaughan
Maj
Truman
Hoey
DNC
Earne
Carmine S. Bellino
Albert Weley Perfume Co
Chicago
Greece
McCarthy
R-Wis J
Frankie Costello
Frank Costello
New York
Frank Helis
Senate Investigating Committee
Harry H. Vaughan
State Department
Water Service Briefly Cut In City Area
Water service was interrupted from 1 p m to 4 p m yesterday in a small area due to a valve installation. Superintendent Zenno A Gorder said air in the mains caused a brief odor of chlorine but the odor will dissipate and the air will be absorbed.
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7Th Street
20Th Avenue
Zenno A. Gorder
Water Department
Gorder
Monroe Welcomes Guardsmen Tonight in Illinois Stopovers
Two Illinois national guard units visit Monroe on separate missions. One group arrives this afternoon for an overnight bivouac at the fairgrounds with a park water carnival and a dance at the armory. A second convoy of about 1160 vehicles, the 129th infantry, stops after refueling by Crandall Oil Co two weeks ago. Ten thousand guardsmen break camp at McCoy today and return to 90 Illinois communities by truck and rail.
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Monroe
Illinois National Guardsmen
Fairgrounds
Co. K
Peoria
Ill
Co. I
Recreation Park
Park
Monroe Legion Auxiliary
123Rd Infantry Regiment
44Th Division
Minois
Chimney Tear-Down Marks Armory Modernization Progress
US Imigul reports one of the Tour chimneys at the armory was torn down today as part of an extensive modernization. A plumbing ventilator will replace the chimney and a new concrete floor will be poured for updated installations. Old toilet and shower facilities removed, auditorium redecorated, wiring underway, old furnace replaced, boiler room floor poured. Roof work finished weeks ago.
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US Imigul
Armory
Florida Resorts Braced for Storm
A tropical hurricane with winds up to 120 mph moved north of Nassau and was on a west-northwest path toward Florida's Gold Coast. Forecasters warned of a potential landfall near Miami this afternoon and a possible shift northward along the densely populated coast between Miami and Palm Beach. The Miami weather bureau noted increased intensity overnight.
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Miami
Nassau
Bahamas
Florida
Gold Coast
Atlantic
Palm Beach
Miami Weather Bureau
Tots Band and Old Suits Add Color to City Pool Carnival
A Monroe Band of the Future and young players will perform at the Rec reation park water carnival this evening. Miss June Schoonover will direct the three to ten year olds using homemade pots and pans and toy instruments in colorful numbers. The aquacade debuts at 7 30 under pool lights with swimmers forming carnival scenes including rides and a tunnel of love. Names of many young performers and a parade of costumes from 1870 to 1949 are noted. a celebrity appearance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
June Schoonover
Patricia, Meyers
Hawaii
Six Navy divers die as Cochino explodes at sea
Six navy submariners and a civilian technician die when the submarine Cochino explodes and burns in Arctic waters. Ninety four are rescued, including the Cochino crew by USS Tusk. The lone loss aboard Cochino is Robert W. Philo of Newark New Jersey. The Tusk heads to Hammerfest Norway for medical aid as the rescued are brought aboard. The Cochino and Tusk along with Toro and Corsair were under Admiral Richard L. Connally during cold water Arctic training started last July.
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Washington
Arctic
Robert W. Philo
Newark
N. J
Philco Corp
Hammerfast
Toro
Richard L. Connally
U. S
European
U. S. Naval Submarine Base
New London
Conn
House Members Start on Holiday
House members headed home for a 25 day vacation without senate approval. They will not return until Sept 21 except a few who stay for formal no business sessions twice weekly. The move followed cheers after a resolution, pending a joint measure for adjournment. The Senate remains in session, unable to adjourn. The twice weekly sessions are required by the constitution to avoid one chamber adjourning without the other’s consent for more than three weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wey
House
Senate
Cool Weekend With Scattered Showers Predicted
The weather man forecasts a cool final weekend in August with scattered showers or thunder showers for tomorrow. Temperatures have lingered in the mid 80s with a high of 86 yesterday and 84 today at noon, while Prairie du Chien hit 97 yesterday.
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Prairie du Chien
No Sales at Plymouth Cheddar Values Steady
Trading on the Wisconsin cheese exchange shows no sales at Plymouth with cheddar values steady and firm tone for small styles. Bids remained unfilled for six cheddars at 30 cents and two single daisies at 33 and 33 42 cents, while offers were uncovered for five cheddars at 30 cents.
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Plymouth
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
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