Roosevelt Seeks Pay As You Go Armament Plan
The Roosevelt administration aims to keep next fiscal year’s spending at 1938-39 levels while defense outlays rise. A pay as you go approach may cover higher armaments costs, possibly without new taxes, offset by relief cuts. Officials discuss WPA funding, possible military totals, and Navy modernization plans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
U. S
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Army Air Corps
War Departments
Navy
Bodies found of Mary Cunningham and Curtis Hanson in woods north of Janesville
Mary Cunningham 15 and Curtis Hanson 35 were found shot to death in a wooded area nine miles north of Janesville after Mary's abduction from Milton Junction. An arrest warrant for Hanson on a kidnapping charge followed as investigators linked a blue 1929 coach with 1938 Wisconsin plates to the case.
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Janesville
Wis
Mary Cunningham
Milton Junction High School
Curtis Hanson
Here
Cunningham
Mary
Hanson Dee
George Cunningham
Highway 51
Ernest P. P. Agnew
Henson
John H. Matheson
James E. Croake
Rock County
Hanson
Wisconsin
Milton Junction
Billy
Robert
Martin’s Backers Claim Enough Votes for House Leader
Washington supporters of Representative Martin announce they have pledges from 109 of 169 Republicans, with some claiming over 123 votes on the first ballot. The contest centers on the party’s choice at a conference before Congress on January 30, while Wadsworth remains the only opposing candidate.
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Washington
Martin
Massachusetts
House
Corgres
Gacets
Republicen
Murtin
Wadsworth
Republica
New York
Reed Repubdhcan
Unseasonably Mild December Weather Report
Mild temperatures linger in December, with forecasts predicting two more days of warmth. Skies remain mainly cloudy as fronts approach, bringing light winds and continued mild highs around the mid to upper sixties in the Chicago area.
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Chicago
Weeteen
Cote Canada
Hollywood Area Quake Shakes City and Notable Homes
A strong quake rattled the Hollywood area causing alarm across the district. Residents reported tremors lasting about an hour with some buildings sustaining minor damage while emergency crews inspected fire lines and utility connections. Local neighborhoods including Sierra Mere Mournars and Beverly Hills Heights felt the disturbance as the area braces for aftershocks.
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Hollywood
Acra
Los Argos
Aeris
Uiusurg
Plate
Sierra
Shaser Teverty Hills
Grange Convention Nears End With Plans and Speakers
The Wisconsin State Grange three day convention will conclude tomorrow with morning afternoon and evening business sessions. Notable speakers include Milos Swanton of Madison and R A Ammon of Madison addressing dinner noon at Community Grange hall. Officers will be elected and the 1939 meeting site chosen at Thursday sessions.
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Wisconsin State Grange 15
Community Grange Hall
Hotel Bault
Elks
Milos Swanton
Madison
Wisconsin Council of Agriculture
H. E Mansfield
Allenville
Lyle F. Watts
North Central
United States Forest Service
C. Duncan
Washington, D. C
Association of
Untiil
Ammon
Communals
Grange Hall
County Trunk K
Zion
Oshkosh
R. A. Ammon
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Raulf
Ickes Libel Suit Over Defamatory Memorandum Filed
John D. Gitsler of Texas sues Secretary Ickes for libel claiming a federal memorandum falsely stated he was prevented from practicing before the Federal Talent Board. He seeks damages and $500 000 in compensation for alleged injury to his reputation. The suit centers on remarks attributed to interior department actions.
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Washinston
Ickes
John D. Gi Tsler
Tex
Federaseurngency
Ecur
Stan
Ontata
Onl Speratore
Federal
Geetnrent
Kennedy Set to Sail for America This Saturday
Fragmented text notes a Kennedy voyage imminent with references to London and a priest conference. Mentions Roose and an ambassador role, plus delayed reporting and unclear dates. Contains multiple garbled phrases and stray names, but centers on an upcoming sailing and political mentions.
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Kennedy
America
Attack on TVA By Hugo Black Bared
Wisconsin governor elect Julius Heil told Green Bay diners building and loan associations could obtain federal aid to guarantee their obligations if they want it. He urged associations to act to guard depositors while promising aid if sought. The remarks followed his Washington trip and prior to the dinner with transportation and industry leaders.
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Green Bay
Wis
Julius P. Heil
Washington
Wisconsin
J. Heil
Ingina
John J. Fehe
Ehrarmen
Federal Home Jean Bank Board
Lan Zuananteering
Came Ae
Heil Sara Ouvomng and Loan Ag
Finane
Addred
Trf
Manegere
Uraed Hs Deere
Hugo Black
TVA
Bankhead
Democrat
Alabama
Black
A. E. Morgan
Senate
United States Supreme Court
Knoxville
Tenn
Taster Hill
Jews Required to Wear Yellow Badges in Germany
Fragmentary OCR of a historical notice references Jews required to wear yellow badges in Germany. The readable text mentions population details and places, with limited legible names and numbers. The full context remains unclear from the damaged source.
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Germany
Judge Reis Widens Writs In Funds Controversy
In Madison Julius Hell questioned the cost effectiveness of grade crossing separations funded by state and federal money. He noted annual interest near ten thousand dollars on financed structures and proposed slowing the program to save taxpayer funds. He urged weighing employment and business interests against high construction and maintenance costs.
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Madison
Wis
Julius PL Hell
State Highway Commission
Thomas Daviin
Heil
Dartin
Wisconan
Hei
State Faces 157 Million Long Term Debt Burden
A garbled Washington dispatch notes the state’s total long term debts amount to 157 million. The text references U S protests and Nazi ban mentions, but the readable content centers on debt figures and fiscal concerns. Names, dates, and clear actions are unclear due to OCR damage.
Weather Summary for Northeastern Regions and Milwaukee
Clouds and cooler conditions spread across the northeast with hints of approaching warmth in Milwaukee. Temperatures rise to the mid 80s in some areas with humidity increasing, while a dry outlook remains for parts of the region.
Condemned Mother's Final Hours Tense as Son Comforts Her
Anna Marie Wahn's 2 year old son stood by as her life waned. Prison officials expected the execution to proceed within hours while a possible habeas corpus appeal sought by her counsel faced Judge Florence E. Allen. The condemned mother remained in bed as the family awaited the result and the electric chair.
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RY E. FE. Easterly Jr
Columbus
Anna Marie Wahn
Tme
Florence E. Allen
U.S Circuit Court of Appeals
Tan
Federal District Court
Joseph He Hoodin
Allen
Jahn
Finlon
Osa
Proan
Jyim
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Italy Won’t Fight Declaration Shocks Politico Scene
A fragmented 1930s style galley cites a scientist asserting Italy will not engage in conflict. The jumble mentions Chicago, antifascist sentiment, and political figures amid a turbulent press brief.
Battle Over Allotments Completed in Wisconsin
Madison Wis Jan 7 Circuit Judge Alvin C Reis issued writs for payment of the Civil war debt and the teachers retirement fund balance from the general fund completing the controversy over 6 635 582 in allotments by Gov La Follette s emergency board The decision upholds the board s authority to control appropriations under legislative authorization and directs payment of about 400 000 in emergency appropriations and 2 200 000 in additional allotments for operating needs The remaining 1 221 906 for the debt and 2 703 858 for the retirement fund await further litigation with an appeal possible from the state secretary of state and treasurer The parties indicated no further circuit court contest as Dammann prepared vouchers and Zimmerman prepared to pursue an appeal if needed
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Madison
Alvin C. Reis
Dun Follette
Supreme Court
Reis
Theodore Dammann
Solomon Levitan
la Follette
Dammann
Rector
Atty. Ward Reetor
Fred R. Zimmermann
Clect
Zimmerman
Emergency Board
Aoountl Dammann
Japanese claim hold on ten Chinese regions
A garbled clipping reports Japanese assertions of control over ten Chinese regions. The text mentions Shanghai and Canton, with scattered names and placeholders implying a broader regional claim, but the fragmentary source text yields few verifiable details or dates.
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Yale
James Crooke
Minnesota
Hastings
Minn
Areca
Ania Lam
Miesville
Red Wing
Jaet Yee
STATE
Otousong
Community Hall
Tckes 18
London
Goamerdine
Itn
Dent Roose Et
Atl
Phil la Follette
Tulius P. Heil
T&t
Home Loan Bank Board
W A. Krug
TVA Puterphining Chasen
Krug
Calutn
Therlin
Gaersemark
Vosaington
Gaps
Tee Gaye
Dyer
Atapaa
Anna Hahn
Davey
Jacob Wagner
Anna Har
Italy
Gaet
Séturl
Socal Sewntte
State Supreme Court
Shanghai- U
Prague
Borgmoor
Beir
Canton
Portugese
Mac
Bowers
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