House Votes Baby Bond Bonus to Aid Veterans
Congress approves immediate cash payment of a $2.491 billion veterans bonus via the baby bond plan. The House 346 to 58 and Senate 74 to 16 sign off, with President Roosevelt’s stance still undecided as the measure heads to the White House for final action.
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Autoists Warned Not to Attempt Rural Highways
Motorists were warned to stay off rural roads as snow and blizzard winds make travel impossible. County plows battled the drifted snow but could not keep up. North and south county roads were nearly impassable at noon. Those who venture out do so at their own risk, said E M Bird, highway commissioner.
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Traces Found of Paul Redfern In South American Jungle
Georgetown British Guiana reports one of three expeditions searching for missing American flyer Paul Redfern has found definite traces deep in the jungle. Art Williams who heads the party said the evidence confirms Redfern’s route.
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Penn Mutual Head Killed in Hunt Accident
Greensboro NC S Clay Williams former chairman of the national industrial recovery board was described as almost prostrate over the accidental killing of William A Law 71 year old Philadelphia banker and head of Penn Mutual Safe Insurance on a hunting trip. Law was shot when a fellow hunter tripped and his gun discharged. Williams helped stop bleeding and, with Willie Brower, carried Law two miles to an automobile and then to a hospital where he died. Funeral plans pending arrival of Law family. Williams was later quoted reflecting on the tragedy. Law once led the American Bankers Association and had long worked in Philadelphia banking before insurance work.
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Racine Man Named on Gasoline Board
Racine man James Morgan W was named to the executive board of the National Council of Gasoline Operators at its second annual convention here yesterday.
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Congress Examines New Farm Program To Replace AAA
The administration proposes a soil conservation based farm program to replace the AAA. It would offer continued payments to farmers who improve soil practices, with aid funded via an appropriations bill under debate. The plan ties payments to soil improvements, land use changes, and domestic crop percentages, seeking cooperation without specific funding lines.
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National Junior Chamber to Broadcast Anniversary Program
A nationwide NBC broadcast tonight at 6 45 CST will mark the anniversary of the organization of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. Avlen Whitfeld, national J C C president, will address the audience.
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Clausen Attacks Federal Policy At Reserve Club Address
Clausen urged preservation of states rights and condemned federal spending in a Reserve Club and Association of Commerce address. He called unemployment insurance rules an example of indirect government coercion and warned the budget crisis endangers business stability in 1937.
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Street fight killer sentenced for manslaughter
Wier, involved in a street fight with Louis Chekoski, received a one year and a day term for a fourth degree manslaughter. He pleaded guilty after a judge accepted a confession detailing the December 8 encounter that led to Chekoski’s death from a fractured skull.
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Egypt Government Resigns on Constitutional Rift
London dispatch reports the Egyptian government led by President Nessim Pasha resigning today after internal splits over a demand for a new constitutional treaty with Britain.
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City Hit by High Wind Arctic Cold In Oshkosh
The Buckstaff observatory reported Oshkosh endured a brutal cold wave with 23 below zero at 9 30 AM the year's coldest reading. Wind driven snow shut roads and caused frostbite cases and stalled vehicles as county crews battled drifting snow. The day offered no relief with readings around 20 degrees by noon and persistent subzero levels across the area.
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Governor Seeks 30000 Missing Lindbergh Money
In Trenton the governor probes the missing Lindbergh ransom funds, noting about 20000 to 20800 unaccounted as Harold Hellman and others scrutinize private leads. Officials tie funds to Hauptmann case including a claim of 1479 received by a deceased party, with motives tied to stock market activity and other business dealings.
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Two County Events Called Off By Cold Weather
Due to extreme cold snow and poor roads the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at Athearn hotel Wisewill is postponed to a week from tonight and the county Democratic conference at Winneconne village hall is canceled. Dr F M Corry Menasha county chairman says no new date will be set. local units will appoint delegates and he will certify them for the Wisconsin Rapids conference Saturday morning.
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Three Die From Polar Winds in Wisconsin
Milwaukee reports three deaths blamed on bitter cold as a winter windstorm grips the state. Victims include Ad Shiris a bachelor farmer Vivang nest Augusta and 11 month old Reymond Tarling son of Mr and Mrs Earl Harling Milwaukee found on a highway after snow and cars passed over him. Authorities say the child died from exposure and the father and others succumbed to the cold while struggling to seek fuel or shelter. Continue monitoring for updates on casualties and conditions.
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Severe Weather Continues With Record Cold Across Wisconsin
An unheralded cold wave drives record lows across Wisconsin and upper Michigan with wind chills to -40 forecast. Milwaukee on track for subzero nights as towns report -18 to -27, schools closed, drifting snow, and snow plows active amid blizzard-like conditions.
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Great Britain Proclaims Edward VII King in Modern Pageant
A ceremonial proclamation at St James's Palace declares Edward VII king emperor and defender of the faith. Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston announces the accession as 41 guns salute the new sovereign while 500 million subjects hear the proclamation via wireless for the first time.
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Village and Country Folk See Dead King at Sandringham
Villagers and country people gathered to bid farewell to King George at Sandringham England. His flag covered coffin lay in the church after a royal procession through the rain. Queen Mary and royal foresters stood as mourners while black attire and a chancel foreshadowed the king's burial.
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