State WPA allotment increased by 3.5 million dollars
Madison reports an additional 3,492,000 for Wisconsin WPA bringing the total to 24,932,000. Adv. Gen. Ralph M. Immel says funds come from the general works fund and will extend the program for a month or more. No wage boost is expected. 63,300 workers are employed as Gov. La Follette meets relief officials in Washington.
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Madison
Wisconsin
WPA
Ralph M. Immel
Harry L. Hopkins
Washington
Immell
General Works Fund
General Immell
Sammell
Philip la Follette
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
State laws urged to back Wagner Act and labor rights
Wisconsin law professor Dean Liogd K. Garrison urged state counterparts to protect labor’s right to collective bargaining. He predicted the Wagner Act will be constitutional as federal law but limited in scope and effectiveness without state laws. He blasted a stalled Wisconsin bill and warned against company unions while economist Selig Perlman criticized AFL leadership. In Kenosha Henry Harvey injured when lantern exploded during gas draining.
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Madison
Liogd K. Garrison
University of Wisconsin Law School
Garrison
Supreme Court
Senate
Wisconsin Assembly
David Sigman
Progressive
Two Rivers
NEA
American Federation of Labor
Selig Perlman
A. F. of L
Sled Mishaps Ban Coasting Across Wisconsin Streets
Wisconsin cities tightened rules on sledding after six children died last week. Parks and hills are designated for coasting, with streets barricaded and traffic rerouted in cities like Madison and Milwaukee. Fines range up to 25 dollars as police enforce new ordinances and youths assist in supervision programs.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Millwaukee
Madison
F. L. Trostle
Police Traffic Bureau
Janesville
Wausau
Beaver Dam
Louisburg
Board of Park Commissioners
Green Bay
FERA
Park Board
Oshkosh
Joe Helfert
United States
Canada
Youins
Sheboygan
National Youth Administration
Laval Wins Confidence Vote in French Chamber
Premier Laval secured a 313 to 19 to 252 confidence verdict from the chamber of deputies, fending off radical socialist moves to topple his government. He pressed for a postponement of broader policy debate and sought priority for agricultural matters amid internal party divisions.
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Robert P. Parker
Associated Press Foren
Taris—l
Laval
France
Chamber of Deputies
Acaumn
Domnant
Radical-Socialist Party
A. Laval
Afitel Center
Rgeht
Edouard Hernot
Deputhee
Navy Requests for New Funds to Modernize Warships
Washington reports outline new Navy funding aims to modernize two battleships or construct one, as Japan withdraws from London talks. Senate and House committees push for naval program support while the Pacific remains focus. Secretary Dern notes war department plans continue. Ambassador Davis argues equality of armament does not ensure security.
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Washington
Japan
London
Congress
House Naval Committee
Pittman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Navy Department
Pacific
State Department
Norman Davis
Davis
Seecretary
Dern
War Department
Socialists Affililate with Progressives in Wisconsin Vote
Wisconsin Socialist party members vote 5 to 1 to affiliate with the Farmer Labor Progressive federation. State secretary Al Benson said 133 to 140 party units participated, with 47 units in Milwaukee county. Affiliation allows pooling of strength in city, county, and state elections.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Socialist Party
Farmer- Labor-Progressive Federation
Tellers
al Benson
Milwaukee County
Federation
Progressive
Calumn
Firemen suspended over stolen gun probe in Oshkosh
Fire Chief George Revland suspends Henry Killilea and William Koepke from Oshkosh Fire Department over links to a March 5, 1935 shotgun disappearance during a blaze at 879 Algoma Boulevard. Hearing set for January 27. board president stresses need for prompt action as defense plans form.
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Police and Fire Board
George Rewland
Ny Board
Henry Killilea
William Koepke
F. B. Keefe
Harry P. Stoffels
Stoffels
Revland
Winnebago County
Wisconsin
F. E. Daliman
Mrr. Daliman
Italy Claims 40 Mile Gain In the South
British sources report imminent oil sanctions as the League of Nations meets in Geneva. Italian commanders announce a vigorous 40 mile advance along the Somaliland front in southern Ethiopia amid reports of Ethiopian retreats and a Waldia bombing that damaged a Red Cross unit.
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Roy P. Porter
Associated Press
Italy
High Command
Ethiopia
Red Cross
Waldia
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Great Britain
Pietro Badoglie
Ganale Dorya
Laljen
Addis Ababa
Gerald Burgoyne
Haile Selassie
Caproni
Communiaque
Burgoyne
New York Suffers Massive Blackout At Hell Gate Plant
Electrical crews raced to repair a short circuit at the Hell Gate station of the New York Edison company, plunging Manhattan north of Fifty ninth street and much of the Bronx into darkness. Officials estimated over a million affected, with 60,000 subway riders trapped. Police and fire units were mobilized as elevators stalled, lights faded, and operations continued by flashlight.
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New York
Manhattan
Fifty-ninth Street
Bronx
F. H. la Guardia
Hell Gate Station
New York Edison Company
R. i. Tapscott
Edison Company
Fifteen Men Injured in Donner Summit Snow Avalanche
Fifteen men injured but safe recall escaping beneath a snow avalanche that crushed a steel coach of the Pacific Limited near Donner summit in the Sierra mountains. Three men suffered serious chest injuries while the rest endured mainly bruises. the group, en route to Oakland for a Salt Lake City dealers’ convention, were taken to Oakland after rescue efforts and the wrecked car was removed.
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Colfax
Calif
Donner Summit
Sierra
Southern Pacific
the Pacific Limited
Salt Lake City
Ecolouic
Oakland
JL C. Venson
H.R. Welter
A. G. Kavden
D. Coller
W. AL Sheppard
G. PP. Shea
EL A. Sneder
Sesse
EL Gibson
Alt. Crowl G. PL
Arland
Edna Jackson Carver
Leamboat Springs
Nev
Histone Donner
Calferua
Postmaster Jobs Sought at Menasha City
Applications filed with the civil service commission list six candidates for the $3,700 postmaster job in Menasha. Names include Everett Phillips Frank Beck Kenneth Carnck Robert Heckner Edward McKenzie and Joseph Coyle. Additional applications may arrive before exams. Postmaster Clarence Loescher’s term ends June 10.
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Washington
Menisha
Civil Service Commission
Everett Phillips
Frenk Beck
Kenneth Carnck
Robert Heckner
Edward McKenzie
Joseph Coyle
Clarence Loescher
Return of AAA processing taxes ordered by judge
Federal Judge John P. Barnes ordered the return of processing taxes totaling about 55 million dollars on deposit in Chicago. Treasury special attorney Carl Perkins said the extent covered remains uncertain and noted refunds for two of the Chicago meat industry's big firms as part of the action.
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Chicago
John P. Barnes
Carl Perkins
The
Treasury
Amanour & Co
Thomas E. Wilson & Co
Oscar Mayer & Co
P. Brennan & Co
Miller and Hart
B. A. Eckham Malling Company
Frvesinck Chicago
Lindbergh baby killer Hauptmann granted 30 day reprieve
Trenton New Jersey 30 day reprieve granted by Gov Harold Hoffman postponing Hauptmann execution for the Lindbergh baby murder. Court delays require new sentencing date and possible extension beyond 30 days. controversy and reactions follow as officials discuss new evidence and motives.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Harold Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
David T. Wilentz
Hauptmann
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Harold En Hoffman
Lindbergh
United States Supreme Court
Hoffman
Offman
Wilentz
Anthony Hauck
Hennerdon Secunts
Wilents
Wiientz
Hauck
Gov‘emmer
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Wisconsin Law School
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LA Follette
Lincoln
Neb
Philip F. la Follette
Washington, D. CC
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Athionay Sauanet
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Morocco
Spain
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