Deficiency Fund Pre ar iet Passed by House
The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill appropriating 1,032,154,612 dollars for treasury and postoffice operations in fiscal 1941, cut 11,491,900 below Roosevelt's budget. The Senate upheld deleting 200,000 from an emergency land purchase for a munition depot in Puerto Rico. The House also approved a 58,502,600 deficiency for naval armament and tax refunds, with 29,000,000 for armor plate and 40,000 for the Internal Revenue refunds, moving quickly ahead of the treasury post office bill. The Dies committee received 75,000 to continue inquiries into un-American activities, extended to Jan 3, 1941, with Secretary Ickes urging Dies to quit to restore confidence.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Dies Committee
Washington
U.P
House
Senate
Treasury
Postoffice
Roosevelt
I.P
Appropriations Committee
Puerto Rico
Treasury Post Office
Rehouse
Woodrum
Virginia
Tabor
New York
Treasury-Post Office
House Appropriations Committee
DIES
Warren
North Carolina
Ker Bankhead
Wisconsin Officials Strike Partial Tax Settlement
State AOS to be prdunder: Wisconsin officials compromise between Secretary of State Fred R. Zimmerman and State Treasurer John Smith over liquor and highway tax receipts to localities. They agree to pay 50 percent of liquor taxes and 24 percent of unpaid highway aid, with installments through January and February. Additional relief funds and allocations for public welfare, aged pensions, and other appropriations are approved by the emergency board.
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Madison
Fred R. Zimmerman
John Smith
Zimman
Heil
League of Wisconsin
Smith
Zimmerman
Treasy Smith
State Emergency Board
State General Fund
Netherlands rejects Britain on neutral aid for war
The Hague rejected Britain's plea for neutral cooperation against Germany after a parliamentary debate. Winston Churchill urged united action with the Allies to defend small European neutrals. Foreign Minister Van Kleffens said the Netherlands, as a League member, faces Nazi reproach for siding with England and France.
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Hague
Netherlands
Britain
League of Nations
van Kleffens
Germany
England
France
Opposition to Finland loan could set precedent
Washington opposition to new financing of Latin American exports threatens delay of the Export-Import Bank capital expansion aimed at a 20 million nonmilitary loan to Finland. Senator Bankhead of Alabama warned he may seek senate action to curb funds to any government, arguing sentiment opposes a nation acting as a banker abroad. A banking bill to boost lending by 150 million was approved by the banking committee, still needing foreign relations review, with arms loans and violations of international law barred.
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Washington
Tinland
Bankhead
Alabama
Senate
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Banking Committee
Brown
Democrat
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
British to Register 250000 Men Aged Twenty to Twenty Three
London reports the government will register 250000 men aged 20 through 23 on February 17 for military service, with the start of registration expected around mid March.
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London
Berlin Woman Fractured Leg In Wisconsin Crash
In Green Lake County Wisconsin a Berlin woman and her husband were involved in a two vehicle collision on Route 2 near Bern. Mrs Kasuboski suffered a broken leg while her husband had bruises and cuts. Mrs Kasuboski was taken to Berlin Hospital by Sheriff Duncan Campbell.
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Waupaca
Wis
Walter L. Jones
Raval Myhill
Countreen Lake
Mie
Bern
Mirs
Kaisuhin
Berlin
Sute Uboski
Myhill
Duncan Campbell
Green Lake
Leo Bartol
Jones
Vino Kasuboski
Kasuboski
Plot against life of U. S. envoy in China reported
Shanghai lieutenant colonel Jiro Saito said he received information from Nanking about a Chinese plot to kill United States Ambassador Nelson Johnson. The plan allegedly targeted the gunboat Luzon en route to Hankow with mines or artillery to blame Japan and strain Japanese American trade ties.
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Shanghi
Jiro Saito
Nanking
United States
Nelson T. Jdonnson
Luzon
Hankow
Saito
House Fails to Override Roosevelt Veto on Aid Bill
Washington press debate over federal aid for old age assistance stalls as House votes to uphold President Roosevelt’s veto. Republicans and some Democrats clash about the $1,338,900 expenditure and wartime reforms, while party lines shift on the bill's merit and policy.
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Washington
Ohio
Roosevelt
Itative
Repub
House
Paul Y. Too
Keller and McGovern to Address Democrats at D.C. Conference
Keller and McGovern are slated to address the Democratic gathering at a D conference. The event focuses on party strategy and policy priorities with notable speakers and attendees.
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Keller and
M'Goverh
Morgenthau Says Tax Question Dead in Washington
Morgenthau states the tax question is dead and no changes will affect customs duties on Japanese products. He notes the expiration of the commission aid does not alter collection and remarks on silent Capitol whispers.
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Washington
Levy
Capitol
Morgenthau
Miners And Lewis Differ On New Deal
At the United Mine Workers of America convention in Columbus delegates debated resolutions supporting a third term for President Hoover and opposing use of union funds for campaigns. John J. Lewis, UMWA and CIO leader, raised about 8.5 million for Democratic campaigns while courting labor support. Strong autonomy protests and a pledge to empower districts marked tense proceedings amid broader critique of New Deal policies.
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ELE. Isteriy
Columbus
Hoveewell
United Mine Workers of America
John J. Lewis
O Hfo
West Virginia
Virginian
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsy
Alabar
Marg Ral
Lewis
Congress For Industrial Organizations
United States
Sharon
W. Va
DIES
Roosevelt
Tod Lewis
M. W
Nat Tions
Duon
Jabar
Democratic Party
Republcan
State employees informed of February 14 release
Madison report lists nineteen state workers, including Clarence Bontricg and Anna V. a Me rcat five, as recipients of a February 14 release. The text notes public service roles, salaries around 83.30 monthly, and mentions a formal action affecting several named individuals.
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Madison
Budatet
Puyvenet
Hongers
de Grepperh
Persie
Clarence Bontricg
Anna V
Mercat
Aby
Philip HH
Barron Attorney Is Chosen Judge in Madison Area
In a regional appointment, an attorney from Barron was selected to serve as judge for the Madison area. The decision affects the districts of Burnett Washburn Polk and Barron counties with confirmations expected soon.
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Barron
Madison
Jude
R. Fates
Danal Burnett
Washburn
Polk
Barren Counties
Green Claims Board Orders Unfair to AL Workers
Washington disputes center on West Coast longshore unions and the status of Bridges as a communist. Green accuses the National Labor Relations Board of wiping out West Coast unions by forcing representation of ALFL groups, urging four amendments to the act and a committee inquiry into NLRB actions.
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Green Claims Board
Washington
William
Sweet Coast
Longshormen
Cobleciig Aining
Pullen
A. S
Hiarrs Kridses
Crreen
Albl Ant l
House
San Diego
Nough
American Federation of Labor Unions
America
Bridges
Dean Landis
Porkina
Gale Tive
Dean Jian Landis
Arvard Law School
Perkins
Uftontier
Rey Shei
Finan
House Committee
Bce
American Federation of iLabor
Gu Prates
Traffic fatalities for 39 show increase in December list
Madison Wisconsin reports total traffic fatalities rose for the year while December figures show a smaller tally. The department's report notes fewer fatalities in 1931 units than the previous year, though overall annual fatalities increased.
Japanese Hope For New Pact With U.S.
A confused World War II era wire service item reports Japan seeking a new pact with the United States amid war strain. It notes weather and maritime weather notes, then discusses Allied negotiations, including statements about restoring normal relations and a potential alliance shift, with references to spokesmen and locations in the United States and Europe.
Weather risk warns ships of near term cold snap
In a terse weather note at 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. from Milwaukee to Phoenix and Rand, forecasts call for temperatures sinking to 24 degrees below zero in the north and west, down to 10 degrees below in the south, and a polar air mass moving east to northeast. Ships should protect cargoes over the next 24 to 36 hours as readings vary by region.
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Milwaukee
Phoenix
Rand
PTD
Dresteet Oren
Morgenthau urges more aircraft engines for future orders
Morgenthalu says Coversbod studies expanding production to meet growing demand for aircraft engines. He notes potential impacts on future orders if expansion proceeds.
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Morgenthau
Tall Mounts 3068 Lost at Sea in New Ww II Battle Report
The Associated Press notes sinking of four more ships pushing total war losses to 338 vessels with about 1,185,840 tons and at least 3,068 killed. Germany renames the Deutschland as Luetzow after homeward voyage chasing merchant ships. other ships hit by weather and mines. Biarritz sinks in the North Sea with 30 seconds from explosion. Borg- Phohn rescues some survivors. continued report on page 2.
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Associated Press
Sea Warrier
Xmouth
North Sea
Admiralty
Deutschland
Ceormany
Adolf Hitler
Luetzow
Amsterdam
Norw
Biarritz
Framine
Borg- Phohn
England Watching World’s Oil Field Fears Future Raids
Fragmented OCR notes describe Britain fearing future raids on oil fields and fuel supply as wartime tensions rise. Mentions United States exchanges with Germany and large scale concerns, with garbled phrases referencing fuel and foreign notes.
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England
Britain
Warida
Gil Singuy
Shaert
United Aerica
United States
Germany
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China
Wiscon
Ries
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
U.S
Helo
Wisconsin
Memroc
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la Crosse
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