Plan To Raze Post Office and Courthouse Approved
City plans WPA funded demolition of the old courthouse and post office to make way for a new fire station and city garage. Senator Wiley informed mayor Wiechering by wire. title to the courthouse site was transferred for 58,000, with final project approval dependent on funds and relief labor. A new street department garage and a firehouse at Tenth and Ohio are proposed, with the garage to serve police and ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Winnebago County
DU. S
Wiley
Wiechering
Dist. Atty
Lewis
Mageusen
Harry E. Meyer
Tenth
Ohio
D Eity
Moore Street
Menominee Park
South Main Street
Mayer Wiechering
Powers Avenue
Lake Winnebago
Percey
Lake Drive
Lake Street
Council Sewerage Committee
Senate Debates 725 Million Relief Bill Amid Claims of Misstatements
Washington senator Adams Democratic Colorado opened Senate debate on the 725 million relief bill stating misstatements and propaganda circulated to influence the allotment. Roosevelt had asked 875 million for WPA through June 30, while Congress proposed 725 million. Army details outlined a 110 million program to equip regular army and national guard, stressing it covers 400,000 personnel known as the initial protective force. A House measure directed impeachment inquiries into Frances Perkins and others over deportation delays of Harry Bridges, an Australian-born labor leader accused of communism. The president urged new legislation to reorganize the Federal Communications Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adams
Colorado
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Congress
R. M. Beck
House Military Committee
National Guard
Army
Judiciary Committee
Frances Perkins
Secretary of Labor
Representative Thomas
Republican
New Jersey
James L. Houghteling
Immigration
Gerard D. Reilly
Labor Department
Thomas
Houghteling
Reilly
Harry Bridges
Federal Communications Commission
Stimson asks lift on Spain arms embargo pace shift
Former secretary of state Henry L Stimson urged President Roosevelt to lift the embargo on sales to Spain. He argued the Spanish government is the legitimate authority and that recognition grants the right of self defense against future rebellion. He warned changing international law could shift balance and jeopardize peace.
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New York
Roosevelt
Spain
Henri L. St
Lnter
New York Time
Washington
Iine
Stimson
Rimson
United States
Theater Looted in Racine Theft Report
Burglars broke into a Racine theater, reporting to authorities they stole 400 dollars in cash from an unlocked safe and 112 dollars worth of jewelry. Police were alerted and are investigating the incident.
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Racine
Wis
Krofia
Mamacer
Nealer
Aalice Hev
England plans six million man overall army in wartime
London reports Britain drafts an industrial "overalls army" of more than 700,000 men under selective recruitment to occupy reserved wartime jobs in munitions and defense. Prime Minister Chamberlain urged civil defense volunteers, while a National Service Handbook will be distributed to households to guide willing volunteers. The move targets readiness amid the Spanish Civil War and fears of broader conflict.
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Witt Hancock
London
Great Britain
Spain
Ministry of Jecor
Clunim
Chambtrlain
National Service
Post Office
Chamberlain
Aire
Reid
Coast Guard
Bereslona
Passin
Tely
Madison Budget Director James B. Borden Dies
James Borden, 69, longtime Wisconsin budget director, collapsed from overwork and died at Wisconsin General Hospital. He advised Gov. Heil during budget hearings and helped shape the upcoming budget bill. Elmer C. Giessel named acting budget director, private funeral Thursday, with numerous notable pallbearers and honorary attendees from state government.
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James B. Borden
General Hospital
Madison
Wisconsin General Hospital
Borden
Jim
Heil
Senate
la Follette
Hardover
Thm
Elmer C. Giessel
Giessel
Siasonic Temple
Butial
Twe Actree
Benjamin A. Kiekhofer
Leaders urge laws to gut local levies in Wisconsin
Madison legislators heard leaders from the League of Wisconsin Municipalities press for laws to cut general property taxes and have the state shoulder more local costs. Mayors Law and Thorson and Janesville City Manager Traxler urged shifting education and highway funding, reducing mandatory local expenditures, and restoring home rule. They cited rising county taxes and welfare spending as key drivers of tax burdens on cities, villages, towns, and counties.
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Madison
League of Wisconsin
Assembly Chamber
League
James R. Law
A. T. Thorson
Elkhorn
Henry Traxler
Janeyville
Thorson
Supreme Court
Traxler
Janesville
Law
Drift and Cold Grim North East Middle West
Relief from bitter cold arrives in the east as high winds and fresh snow whip drifts across the middle west. At least 30 deaths are linked to violent weather from the Atlantic to the Midwest amid ice, blizzards, and dangerous road conditions. A British bomber remains missing, while fishermen are rescued on Drummond Island after drifting all night on ice. Temperatures rise in New England but stay frigid elsewhere with snow and wind dominating the forecast.
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Associated Press
Middle West
Atlantic
London
Lloyds
English Channel
United States
la Porte
Ind
Shelbyville
Dunmore
New England
Greenville
Michigan
Art
Indiana
Lowi
Wisconsin
United States Seeks German Assurance Over Jewish Exclusion Decree
The U.S. Embassy in Berlin sent a note to Germany requesting assurances that American citizens be exempt from a decree excluding Jews from dentistry veterinary work and druggists. The decree, issued January 31, targeted three professions, with an exception for Jewish dentists who treat Jews. A salesman in custody claimed to know a New York doctor turned medical supplier, boasting of body dissections, though police say the tale is a ruse and will be investigated further.
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Berlin
United States
Wforman
Maz
Cleveland
Bersla
New York
Medinal
Mer
Alfred Dores
Leutenant
Japs launch new destroyer Hate sukaze at Kobe
Japanese Tas launch the destroyer Hate sukaze at Kobe today. Armament and tonnage not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takio
Tas
Hatesukaze
Kobe
Todey
Missing RAF Bomber in English Channel
A Royal Air Force bombing plane is missing in the English Channel today. The crew were aboard the aircraft, and ships in the channel have been alerted to watch for the aircraft and assist in locating it.
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English Channel
Tandon
Royal Air Force
Cavalier air crash probe links air ministry and Imperial Airways
British officials and Imperial Airways officers opened an inquiry into the Cavalier crash at sea in which three of thirteen aboard died. Survivors reported no warning and belting distribution only after impact. Capt Alderson questioned engine failure while officials weighed ice and wing conditions amid slow progress awaiting more testimonies.
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James C. Austin
United Press
New York
Air Ministry
Imperial Airways, Ltd
BM. R. Alderson
Cavalier
Alderson
Griffith Powell
Imperial Airways
G. C. Pirie
Washington
Powell
Paul E. Leowehea
Weaume
Weather Day Update From Backstart Observatory
Weather summary notes general fair conditions with cold spells in the north. Observations cover Sunday into Monday with temperature highs and lows, precipitation at a trace, and wind behavior.
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San Sun Tak & Rises
Lenath
Awiat Pretoconan
Tauca Coder
Ian P.m
Milwaukee
Marra
Roosevelt urges reorganized federal communications commission
President Roosevelt expressed thorough dissatisfaction with the FCC, urging new legislation to reorganize the agency. He wrote to Senate Interstate Commerce Chair Wheeler and House on Interstate and Foreign Commerce Chair Lea, calling for clear congressional policies to guide a revamped body.
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Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Clarence F. Lea
California
House Committee On
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Wheeler
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Two Boys Die in Schofield Home Fire Tragedy
Wausau Wis. report says a mother, Mrs Odin Pittstey, and two children Marlyn 3 Bourne 2 slept in a room when flames and smoke trapped them. She tried to rescue through a locked door. Neighbors smashed windows to aid, but flames drove them back. Four firefighters sustained minor burns as Chief Arthur Ruesird led efforts. Father John Pittsh was at work.
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Wausan
Wis
Trippel
Odin Pittstey
Reighwematg
Tate Secierden
Marlyn
Bourne
Han
Onga
Arthur Ruesird
John Piitsh
Rebels Close On Barcelona As Insurgents Encircle Gava
Nationalist divisions push toward Barcelona with widespread shelling and bombardment. Gava near Barcelona encircled as Franco’s forces advance from the coast and inland. Government officials evacuate while continuing to defend the city amid ongoing attacks.
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Lerida
Spain
Barcelona
Llobregat
Cardona
Franco
Globregat
GAVA
Hendaye
France
Mediterranean
Tarragona
Guva
Sleep at last for man after 29 years of torment
In Excelsior district a man who was taunted for years by a figure in a male section head outfit told police he killed a man during a 1919 robbery. He confessed he and two others robbed and burglarized watches and diamonds. The suspect, Donny, had served multiple prison terms including for robbery and burglary in Wisconsin and Vandalia.
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Chicara
AcGam Schasky
Jast
Eccelata
Yeterday Po
Tory~ Carpucly
Minroopoehs
Donny
Med Deoimineck
Jimmy
Poeles
Seth Schasky
StiIsaier
Manni
Vandahia
Prion
Woupun
Wis
Mike Woliwk
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England
Fred R. Zimmerman
Milton College
University of Wisconsin
Milton Junction
Marshfield
Council of Defense
Sigcred Milwaukee
Julius P. Heil
League of Municipalities
Thorson and
New York Harbor
Manhattan
Esso Baytown
U. S
Germany
Schofield
Burgos
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