Wisconsin Shifts Back to GOP in Primary Delegates
President Roosevelt's bid for a third term stalls in Wisconsin as Thomas E Dewey wins the bulk of Wisconsin's 24 delegates and gains momentum from New York. The New York GOP mobilizes a hand-picked slate while Wisconsin delegates signal support or drift pending convention choices. The Wisconsin result contrasts with New York where Dewey consolidates a strong showing.
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William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Wisconsin
New Yorker
Thomas F. Dewey
Dewey
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
James A. Farley
Panewc Sheds Support New Power Building Site
Construction progresses on the Rosena furnace lot with paneled sheds for tool storage tied to the Pennsylvania Power project. Local trailers abound, grass planting planned at New Castle airport, old rail yard track removal noted, and a student flyer clubhouse at the airport features mapping and library resources. A large Arlington Avenue sign promotes New Castle commerce with "GASTON BUY IN NEW CASTLE."
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Pennsylvania Power Company
Rosena
New Castle
Moravias Net
Mahoning Avenue
Arlington Avenue
Gaston
Daily Weather Report Summary for United States
Weather data for 24 hours ending Tuesday 6 p.m. reports maximum 52 and minimum 25 with trace precipitation. River depth at 9 feet. Year-ago figures show maximum 48 and minimum 30 with 12 inches of rain.
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United States
Carroll selects Miss Eleanor Stout in tech beauty contest
Six winners named in the annual beauty contest at Louisiana Tech Ruston Louisiana Miss Eleanor Stout of Ida Louisiana is crowned by judge Karl Carroll Broadway and Hollywood producer of musical shows serves as one of the judges Also noted the item references Buy in NFL CA
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Louisiana Tech
Ruston
Eleanor Stout
Ida
Karl’ Carroll
NFL
Judge Refuses Defense Motion In Macing Trial
In Harrisburg on April 3 Judge Howard W. Hughes denied the defense request for a directed verdict of acquittal for eight Democratic officials charged with Macing state employees. The defense, led by Olive K. Eaton, Pittsburgh, argued that seven days of testimony failed to prove the charges against Democratic State Chairman David L. Lawrence, ex Secretary of Labor and Industry Ralph M. Bashore, and six Dauphin county party officials. Witnesses for the defense were to begin after the ruling.
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Harrisburg
Howard W. Hughes
Olive K. Eaton
Pittsburgh
Hughes
Commonwealth
David L. Lawrence
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Dauphin County
Would Amend Wagner Act Would Amend Wagner Act
The House Labor Committee voted 13 to 8 to report a bill with four amendments to the Wagner Act. The changes would expand the National Labor Relations Board, require elections on petitions where both AFL and CIO claim representation, permit major craft unit recognition, and set labor contracts with unions to one year. The move signals a contentious bid to modify the act's protections.
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A. F. of L
Co. I. O
House
Senate
of Labor
Britain Sets Trade Terms for Neutral Nations in War Era
London reports indicate Britain sent memorandums to Germany's neutral neighbors outlining terms for future trade. The move echoes Chamberlain's Commons speech endorsing a tighter blockade of Germany and warning neutrals that aid to Germany risks certain peril, with notes suggesting neutrals may trade with the Allies only under specified conditions.
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Britain
Robert G. Nixon
International News Service
London
Germany
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Pulaski Bridge Contract Is Let
Harrisburg April 3 The Department of Highways announced award of seven contracts for highway improvements and two bridge constructions. Projects include reconstructing 0.4 of a mile of bridge over the Shenango River at Pulaski on Routes 278 and 551 in Lawrence County Marshall Co Dover Ohio with a bid of 11955.90.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Department of Highways Today
Lawrence County
Shenango River
Pulaski
Marshall Co
Dover
Ohio
New Castle
Census Takers Begin Duties in New Castle and County
Eighty-two sworn census enumerators started door to door work in New Castle eight wards and Lawrence county's 17 townships for the decennial count. About 120,000 nationwide are involved in population, agriculture, and housing surveys with housing counted for the first time this year.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Sam
Washington
United States
Lawrence
Beaver
Butler
26Th Congressional District
Tri-County
Greer
Jacob Wenger
Frank Stevens
Officials Inspect Akron Airport
Mayor Charles B. Mayne and city officials returned from Akron where they inspected the Akron municipal airport. They aim to study its operation with a view to taking over the local airport and running it to minimize losses.
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Charles B. Mayne
Akron
Akrons Municipal
Legion Volunteers Gather for Pennsylvania Flood Aid
The American Legion Perry S. Gaston Post launches a rapid relief drive for flood victims in eastern Pennsylvania. Clarence B. Jarrett is general campaign chairman urging tin canned foods only, to prevent breakage, with donations collectable at the Legion Home on North Jefferson Street or, for those unable to visit, in New Castle.
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Legion
Pennsylvania
A. Louis Conn
Perry S. Gaston
American Legion
Clarence’ 8. Jarrett
Jarrett
Legion Home Headquarters
North Jefferson Street
New Castle
Picture Of Map And Welles Cause German Sensation
Berlin reports a photograph of Sumner Welles before a Europe map stoked a German sensation as it appeared on L Illustrazione March 16. Welles sits with Paul Reynaud and Robert D. Murphy, signaling Allied victory hopes. In New Castle a false alarm sent Highland firefighters to Box 27 but found no fire.
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International News Service
Berlin
Sumner Welles
Roosevelt
Europe
Hitler
L’ilustration
Welles
Paul Reynaud
Robert D. Murphy
Paris
New Castle
Gasoline Tanks Break Moorings In Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre residents faced a new hazard as two gasoline tanks broke from moorings on the Susquehanna riverfront spilling about 8 000 gallons. Fire crews and National Guardsmen were deployed to guard property as floodwaters receded across central Pennsylvania.
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International News Service
Wilkes-Barre
River Road
Susquehanna
Pennsylvania
American Oil Company
New Cast
Slayer Hunt Stalled In Rachel Taylor Case At State College
STATE COLLEGE Pa April 3 An intensive hunt for the murderer of 17 year old Rachel Taylor, a Penn State freshman, bogged down as State Motor Police said there was no body in mind for the killer. Lieut Norman Annich in charge admitted authorities were at a standstill as Harrisburg crime lab reports and lack of leads dampen efforts. An air of pessimism prevailed.
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International News Service
State College
Rachel Taylor
State Motor Police
Norman Annich
Motor Police
Harrisburg
Fusion Ticket Wins Kansas City Election
Fusion candidates swept the city council and mayoral races as Tom Pendergast’s machine collapsed. John B. Gage won the mayoralty 94,176 to 74,277, with fusion victors also securing two city judgeships. Edwin A. Harris edged out a Pendergast ally for council, while George J. Miller defeated Jefferson H. Smedley in a close third district race. The new board will assume office April 17 as Robertson denounces corruption.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Tom Pendergast
John B. Gage
Flavel Robertson
Gage
Democratic
T. J. Pendergast
Edwin A. Harris
Pendergast
Jefferson H. Smedley
George J. Miller
Miller
Smedley
Vfcinis
Senator Backs Abolishing All U S Diplomatic Posts Abroad
Senator Bennett Champ Clark proposes abolishing all U S diplomatic stations overseas to end loose talking by diplomats. He calls the diplomatic corps an anachronism created by slow communication, favored instead direct government contact via telephone or cable, with consular posts handling visas and passports.
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Edward B. Lockett
International News Service
Washington
Sen
Bennett Champ Clark
United States
Champ Clark
Congress
Hint Turkey Is Ready To Fight On Allies Side
London report says Turkey may take military action with Britain and France under mutual assistances pacts. Richard Butler reveals Anglo-French Turkish talks on applying treaty for neutral assistance and Balkan relations with Romania.
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Turkey
International News Service
London
Alles
House of Commons
Richard Butler
Butler
Balkans
Britain
New Castle
Start Construction of Storm Sewer in South Mill Area
A city WPA project began this morning to install a storm sewer from South Mill Street through Croton Avenue extension to the Neshannock Creek. The system aims to curb water nuisance that collects in South Mill near Grove Street after heavy rains.
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South Mill Street
Croton Avenue
Neshannock Creek
South Mill
Grove Street
Dewey Forces Claim Control in New York
In the New York state party race, Garner forces suffered losses to the Democratic organization, while Dewey’s backers claimed control of most New York delegates. Dewey could muster up to 77 first-ballot votes as GOP delegates convene, with upstate districts leaning organization. The article notes upstate and city results, including Gannett’s county wins and Farley-aligned leaders dominating many district seats.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Frank E. Gannett
Upstate
Iran
Garner
New York City
Alfred J. Smith, Jr
Goveror
John J. McNabee
Smith
McNabee
James H. Fay
John T. Eagan
James A. Farley
Farley
New Castle
Dewey Wins Wisconsin Primary Test In 1940 Vote
President Roosevelt and Thomas E. Dewey led in Wisconsin primaries as voting tallies showed Dewey dominating Republican delegates and Roosevelt holding a strong edge over Garner on the Democratic side. Early results from about half the precincts indicated Dewey near capturing most GOP delegates and Roosevelt leading Garner in the Democratic delegate race.
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New York
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
GOP
Dewey
Vandenberg
Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Roonsevelt
Garner
Wisconsin
CMTE
Cabinet Shifts Seen In Britain
London April 3 Important changes in the British cabinet loom today as Sir John Gilmour may be replaced as minister of shipping. A possible new defense council could be formed with Winston Churchill as head of a war group. Changes to be announced before the weekend.
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International News Service
London
Iste
John Gilmour
Council of Defense
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
New Castle
Picnic Time Aboard The Green Grass
Arthur Mometer imagines picnic season and days of family outings. He envisions loading lunch on a boat, cake or pie, and dressing in old clothes to gather with friends. They would visit places with green grass, gentle streams, and birdsong, free to relax as they please. Weather hints at a warm sixty four.
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Fusion
June Lang
Venus
Yuma
Ariz
John Roselli
Miss Lang
Victor Orsatti
Hollywood
U. S
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Department of Property and Supplies
Roger W. Rowhud
Albert Shuman
New Castie
Gardner
Kenneth Hobbs
New Caste
Wiliam Evans
New Deal
Arthur Mometer
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