Wisconsin Legion to Meet at Eau Claire in August
The Wisconsin American Legion convention dates were set for August 13, 19 and 20 at Eau Claire. Wisconsin Rapids reports a winter department meeting with several hundred attendees, plans for changing state headquarters and resistance to Communist party ballot placement. Proposals include veteran relief funding tied to county populations, Vets Home admission residency rules, and opposition to compulsory military training at the University of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Wisconsin Department of the American Legion
Lay Clare
H L. Gane
Madson
Soldiers and Sailors
Tog Fast
Veterans
WOME
Gamer
Waupaca
Wasconsin
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Reseme Officers Association
Upstate girl musher sells wood in town
A northern Wisconsin girl musher named Fosver drives 24 mules to haul wood into town to sell. The report notes she may be the state’s only girl musher and identifies her as Louise Fosver, with details about the family and journey through snowy roads.
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Upstate
Wis
Oodland
Wisconsin
Te State
Miss Foser
Plans to raze World’s Fair buildings in Chicago arc set
Max Lenox Lohr, managing director of A Century of Progress, said proposals to extend the exposition this year are “just so much park.” A committee of businessmen asked for extensions. contracts to raze the Lake Michigan exposition site will be let in the next 30 days.
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Chicago
Fear of noose draws guilty pleas in bank robbery case
Oklahoma City report says four desperadoes led by Jim Clark and Frank Delmar pleaded guilty to the 1934 Fast National Bank of Kingfisher robbery. They face 60 to 99 year terms with fines up to 35 000. U S District Judge Edgar Veughi oversaw the brief sessions. The government aimed to make an example with hangings, though pleas were accepted to avoid trials.
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Oklahoma City
Ajate
Jim Clark
Frank Delmar
Oklahoma
Kansas
Beakh
Aubrey
Red) Ansell
Ennis Smiddy
United States
Ihall
Alcatraz Island
Homer S. Cummings
Notonous Quartet
Fast National Bank of Kingfisher
Clark
De'ma
Sree
Lyinch
Charles 7 Urschel
James H. No
Harvey Baier
Nepips
Justices Set to Rule on Gold Clause Cases in Washington
Justices assemble to pass judgment on the Gold Clause cases in Washington, with attention to the legal implications for contracts and financial claims. The proceedings aim to clarify how gold clauses affect obligations, payments, and monetary policy.
Saar refugees strain tests League of Nations aid
Geneva and Saar crisis reports rapid Nazi persecution fears spread as anti Nazi refugees seek asylum. France proposes the League absorb maintenance costs for thousands of Saar residents and refugees, while Eden appeals to Germany to keep promises amid deteriorating conditions and police state actions.
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France
Geneva
IUP
League of Nations
Saar
Germany
Munster
Pierre Laval
League Council
League
Richard D. McMulan
United Press
Saarbrucken
Exserim Emigratio
Four Billion Budget Fight Looms as Roosevelt Plan Stirs
United Press report from Washington outlines a looming presidential relief and emergency spending clash. Roosevelt administration proposals face rapid moves through Congress with expected friction over federal aid, relief funding, and a national charter initiative.
Land Of Hiawatha In Limelight In Encanaba Michigan
A 40000 dollar tourist advertising plan endorsed by the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau at a meeting in Encanaba. It includes distribution of a Land of Hiawatha book, exhibits in Chicago Detroit Cincinnati and Louisville, and motion pictures of Upper Michigan. The group also discussed road and tax reforms and park commissions. Weather notes in the same issue mention cold temps and storms.
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Encanaba
Mich
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Chicago
Detroi
Cinannati
Louis
Ile
Upper Michigan
Gesolutune
Giasers
Ine Royale Park
Malaue
Cold wave grips Midwest with record lows across states
Weather reports show a sweeping Arctic blast from the Fort South region driving temperatures to 30 degrees below zero in parts of the Midwest and upper Great Lakes. Milwaukee and surrounding areas face well below zero readings as snow and ice accumulate, while Devils Lake and Duluth register extreme lows and the nation endures a wide temperature spread.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Muaimum
Ile
Upper
Michigan
Wéallie
Bine
Enbal Canada
Battleford Devils Lake
Fort South
Llis
United States
Devils Lake
Miami
Duluth
Green Bay
la Cresse
Escanaba
Mich
Marquette
Chicago
Qnio Valley
Great Lakes
Tomers
Middle West
Williston
Fargo Canaan
Byrd Expedition Breaks Camp for Start Home
Antarc tica-Ur Mrmbers of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition prepared to start home. The steamship Bear of Oakland 16 awaited today to transport expedition members and gear. Tunnels holding stoves are being dismantled, and once cleared, goods may need hauling six miles to the ships by forklift trucks or other means.
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Byrd Antarelic Esperitior
Bear
Oakland
Jacob Ryppers
Peditio
Plans for reducing cost of land in slum clearance debate
Har ld L Tekes and Kvug Fant presented three approaches at the national public housing conference to lower land prices for building modest dwellings. They urged government subsidies or eminent domain powers to acquire property cheaply, arguing methods could spur development and reduce slum areas, with education of property owners and focused development as keys.
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Washington
SUP
PWA Adium
Harald L. Tekes
National Public Housing Conferencer Today
Ickes
Tekes
Kvug Fant
St Loui Star-Times
Aoven
Wisconsin Relief Administration Reorganization Sought
Alfred W. Briggs director of the Wisconsin Emergency Relief Administration urges the 1035 legislature to transfer relief duties to another state agency. He says 600000 Wisconsinites depend on public relief, with 99 of 200 able-bodied applicants wanting work. He advocates a modern relief law and work programs to replace grocery orders, noting funds must expand to cover more jobs.
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Commission
Madson
Wisconsin Relief Administration
Federal Relief
Suite Industrial Commission
Relief Administration
Alfred W. Briggs
Weita
Industrial Commission
Federal Emergency Telel Administration
Milwaukee County
Biggs
Briggs Sant
Wisconsin
Long
Briggs
Wisconsm
New Zealand Seeks Butter Aid for America Shortage
A garbled New Zealand dispatch notes attempts to curb a butter shortage in North America. The report references 19 000 cases halted by a New York action and mentions broad efforts to assist America amid supply strains.
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Wellington
New Eralant
New York
North America
Jealousies and Bickering Mark Congress Hearing
Fragmentary OCR notes show factions and personal tensions in Congress during a session. Names such as Meyer and other figures appear amid uncertain references, with dates and places obscured by garbled text. The item records internal disputes and political friction rather than a clear vote or policy outcome.
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Relief Legion
Eau Glaire
Teme
Communist Party
Aubrey Ansell
Tom Meadten
Rose Touhy
Wainorint
Washinsing
Wei
Rene Aie
Saar Dior Oer
Tiere
Wien
Srey Oly
Yale United
United Presss
Leetemere Oo
Ren Cay
Huey Lokg
Hiawatha
Sunad Pd
Harold Generaha
Jar Adavey
Mogiant
Rcconisim
Aed Sale
Panuch
Erie San
Tata
Farrar
Miseaspor
Jere Meson
Qintral Great Plains
Far Northwest
Helen
Prince OF
Italy
London
Fem
Sete
Carol
Rome
Byrd Expedition
St. Louis
Diant Intervet
New Zealand
America
Congress
Webel Abedet
PiNanty
Peter Meyer
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