Court Test Seen for Utility Bill
Wall Street tracked potential court actions over the utility holding company bill signed by the President. Analysts expect a court test, with calls for realignment of utility structures and stakes over dividends, cash needs, and redemption obligations. Some expect actions to advance to the Supreme Court, though immediate steps are unclear.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Power Company
Soviet Reply Rejets U S Protest Over Communist Activities
Moscow replies with a formal rejection to the United States note protesting Seventh Congress of the Third Communist International. N. N. Kresinsky states the Soviet government cannot accept the protest and disclaims any obligations to the Communist International. Washington awaits a forthcoming note amid antisoviet propaganda claims.
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Associated Press
Moscow
United States
Third Communist Internationale
Willian C. Bullitt
N. N. Kres—insky
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Communist Internationale
Krestinsky
Washington
Alexander Troxanovsky
Soviet Union
Storm Claims Eight in Newfoundland Coastline Toll
Reports from St John s indicate the weekend storm had risen the death toll to eight with fears of more. A father and child died when a small schooner ashore at Cape Pine. others perished aboard two drifting vessels off Powell s and Burnt Point. Government steamer Male cof sent to investigate. Wrecks include Norman Wareham driven ashore at Wreck Cove with crew of ten saved.
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Newfoundland
Sti. John
Torm
Annie
Cape An Pine
Powell
Cor Bers
Northwest Virgins
Malecof
Burnt Point
Norman Wareham
Wreck Cove
Placentia Bay
Bank Holdup at Unity State Bank Seizes $2000
Robbers entered the Unity State Bank around 3:30 p.m. and forced cashier Mei J. Tennis to open the vault. One robber aimed a pistol while the other gathered cash totaling about $2000 before the alarm was saved, marking the fourth Wisconsin bank holdup in this period.
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Toda Jo
Mei J. Tennis
Tenis
Wisconsin
Johnny Revolta Nearly Clinches Wisconsin Open Title
Johnny Revolta, 24, practicing cautiously, shot 72 in the morning round to reach 212 and hold a five stroke lead over Henry Kaiser of Racine, who posted 73 to 217 as the Wisconsin Open nears its conclusion at Country Club, Kenosha, Wis.
Wisconsin Relief Setup Faces Uncertainty Amid Jobs Delay
Madison faces potential collapse of state relief work as federal funds for September hang in the balance. Officials warn $2,606,310 including $670,000 for emergency works may be cut, delaying projects aiding nearly 24,000 people until new WPA jobs start.
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Wis
Wisconsin
State Emergency Relief Administration
Benerol
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Uthus
Hasie
Roosevelt
George F. Field
Wisto
Washington
WPA
Wilfiar F. Rachel
Alfred W. Briggs
WERA
Wsaukee
Miss Erwin
Wera Social Serve
Milwaukee
Camper
P Borow
Leeway Possible on Presidents Order Sept 12 Deadline
Washington reports debate over the Sept 12 deadline for applying for a share of four billion dollars in work relief funds. Officials say leeway may apply to certain sums for states and cities, with decisions on PWA projects to be made later. Gen Hugh Johnson gains broad authority over funds and projects for New York City.
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Nist
PWA
Hugh Johnson
Funes
New York City
Il Duce speech may be on Friday as rumors swirl
Milan eyeing a potential public address by Benito Mussolini from Bolzano's victory monument amid massive army maneuvers. Cabinet meeting slated for Bolzano, signaling crisis concerns and possible disclosures on Italy's military readiness. Reports note European tension over Ethiopia and Mediterranean vigilance surrounding Suez.
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United Press
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Rome
Stolen Fountain Pens and Pencils from Hebberd Drug Store
In La Crosse Wisconsin two men are suspected after a Sunday break in at the downtown Hebberd drug store. Fountain pens valued near 2080 dollars and 17 dollars in cash were taken. The Fourth street door was pried open. No other merchandise disappeared. The men who visited the store late Saturday evening and showed interest in the pen display are believed to be responsible.
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la Crosse
Wis
Hebberd
Fourth Street
Court To Rule On AAA TVA In Supreme Court Debate
The government seeks a ruling on the constitutionality of the Agricultural Adjustment Act and the Tennessee Valley Authority as cases move toward the Supreme Court. Briefs argue the New Deal measures affect taxpayers and millions of consumers while raising questions of federal intrusion into private enterprise.
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Washington
Supreme Court
AAA
TVA
Congress Hb
Justice Department
Hoosac Mills
Massachusetts
Boston
New Orleans
Forney Johnson
George Ashwonder
Alabama Power Company
NRA
Hoosac
Congress
Ineva
Wilson
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Neutrality Measure to Be Signed Today
Washington reports a mandatory embargo to begin February 29 on shipments of arms to belligerents. The act creates a munitions board to issue licenses for arms experts and authorizes the president to warn Americans about traveling on ships of warring nations. It also allows prohibition of arms carriage to belligerents or neutral ports and aims to keep foreign submarines from entering U.S. ports.
Huey Long Forces Senate to Midnight Filibuster
Washington scene as Huey Long keeps the Senate floor for five and a half hours preventing passage of the 102 million third deficiency bill. He blocks funds for social programs and utilities regulation while demanding action on cotton and wheat loan amendments. Amid taunts and cheers, Long remains on the floor until midnight as observers brace for results.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Long
Loui
Long
Senate
AAA
Schwellenbach
Louisiana
Sax
Garner
Wisconsin State Fair Sets Three Day Attendance Record
Milwaukee reports record state fair attendance with a 172,000 total over three days. A milk drinking contest drew about a thousand youths as prizes went to Leola Gerard of Milwaukee, Robert Gross of West Allis, and Violet Schwartz of Milwaukee. Today honors farmer's day to draw rural visitors.
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Iinus
Leola Gerard
Robert Gross
West Allis
Wiolet Schwartz
New Deal Faces Financing Task Ahead of $10 Million Tax Plan
A bipartisan panel predicts the 1935 Wisconsin legislature will finish its work within two weeks. They aim to resolve methods to raise 10 million dollars in new taxes by Labor Day. Senate leaders urge clearing 150 bills by week end to focus next week on taxation pensions and budget balancing. The assembly reconvenes to tackle minor measures as investigations continue.
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Kenneth Hopping
Associated
Madison—P
Senate
Tripartisan
Griswold
West Salem
Assembly
Fire at Crandon Burns Feed Store
A fire at the Crandon feed store, a one story building on the main street near the business district, was discovered about 2 30 a m. The blaze damaged or destroyed the store with origin not immediately determined.
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Crandon
Wis
Brunk A. Bland@n
TenYearOld Farmer Killed as Barn Falls in Gale
In Cambria Wisconsin a 10-year-old farm boy died when a barn collapsed during a gale and cloudburst. The wreckage buried him as parents and neighbors searched and found the body. The storm ripped grain, stripped corn, and left barren stalks in the fields.
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Cambria
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