Government to Test Sea Seadrome Floating Airdrome
The United States government plans extensive Atlantic tests of a floating seadrome built to support long range air travel. A 400 by 400 foot device, with potential expansion to 1200 by 90 feet, will be moved 510 miles offshore using mine sweepers. Navy interest is strong and Langley may assist. six months of testing aims to reduce ocean flight hazards and expand transatlantic passenger service.
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Whitlam J. McEvoy
United Press _ Star
United Press
Washington, D. C
Atlantic Ocean
E. ‘J. Armstrong
Dupont Company
Ocean
House m
Naval Affairs
Gov Jent
Navy Air
Navy
Atlantic
Langley
Wisconsin Senate Fireworks Over Tax Surtax Sparks Clash
Madison reports the Wisconsin Senate clashed over a 1 percent surtax on high incomes to fund state parks and a land purchase. Senator Carroll faced jeers from Lieutenant Governor Huber as debates stretched, with adjournment after hours and bills laid over for May.
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Madison
Senate
Sopalor
Carroll
Lakes Park
Loudhr Gamandins
Huber
Slde
Parage
Carrol
Joint’ Finance Committee
Carroh
Daggett
House
Billy
Senate Passes Bill For Horicon Marsh Restoration
Madison reports the Senate approved a bill by Sen. Whiliata and TL Markham to restore Horicon Marsh to its pre drainage wildlife refuge status. The measure, despite a Finance Committee recommendation, calls for rerouting a dam on the Rock River at Morlcon to reflood thousands of drained acres and would allocate 23000 dollars annually for ten years to purchase land as a state game refuge.
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Madison
Lpe
Senate
Whiliata
Markhamis
Tivricon
Rocke
Morlcon
Fall Fatality in Green Bay Household Accident
Stanley Patsack died after a fall down stairs at his home in Green Bay Wisconsin. The accident occurred at his farm as the injured man was being treated in a local hospital Thursday for injuries including a fractured pull or limb.
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Green Bay
Wis
Feton
Stanley Patsack
Farmer
Byrd and crew land after Arctic flight in France
Ver-sur-Mer France officials describe Commander Richard Byrd and three companions ashore after landing the America aircraft. They faced a soaked beach, broken wheels, and a safe return by rubber boat as crowds and officials, including M Bayeux, greeted them with formal congratulations from French leaders.
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Ver-sur-Mer
France
Byrd
Brihg
Max Mathey
Associated ‘Press
Paris
Associated Préss
E Byrd
Mathey
Fis Landing
Grifl
M. Bayeux
Dowmergue
Poincare
Trench
Malph Heinzen
United
Richard I. Byrd
Wal
Maris
Orders Are Orders For Maitland And Hegenberger
Lieutenant Maitland and Lieutenant Hegenberger accept from Washington that they may not be allowed to fly back to the mainland. They inspect their aircraft at Wheeler Field while fans and officials praise the “Bird of Paradise” and recall the crossing as the longest open ocean flight by airmen.
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Tronolwa
Tly
Lester Z. Maitland
Albert Flesenberger
Washington
Wheeler Tiel
Submarine Limits Debated by World Naval Experts
Geneva reports on naval experts debating abolition of submarines as engines in warfare. Five inch gun designated as largest submarine cannon. Proposals include two submarine size categories and age limits of twelve to sixteen years, with varying regional preferences.
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Tripartite Naval Conference
Geneva
Naval
Haan
Mad
Higs
Labor Leaders Tout Five Day Week and Unemployment Pay
Racine Wisconsin delegates at the state labor convention heard F J Handley pledge that within ten years workers would gain a five day week and unemployment compensation. Other speakers included F J Golner and Thomas J Plaher of national and postal clerks groups. Mayors and association leaders gave welcomes as the assemblage planned business sessions and a banquet with about 200 delegates expected.
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Racine
Wis
F. J. Handley
Wisconsin State Federation’ of Labor
Addré
Stemorial
F. J. Golner
Rlers
Thomas J. Plaher
National Federation For Pustorics Clerks
Frog
Arthur Lemke
Wisesn Ural Ifaiti Carriers’ Association
L. TE. Sehyats
Site Carriers’ Association
Armstrong
LX. Kens
Association of Commerce and Pnetmaster
George Heravghile
Theodors Esser
State Mail Cluck
August Schsmidt
Ininiicrow
Benquet
Lesen
Crusade Against Speeding Trains Produces Results
Racine Wisconsin reports a crusade against speeding trains led to court action after a Northwestern road engineer was cited for speeding at about fifty miles per hour. Other engineers were kept under thirty, suggesting targeted enforcement based on advance information. The engineers reportedly smiled at officers monitoring the checks.
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Racine
Wis
Abtyor Arnmstromg
Jasueager Tieng
Interference cited in Wisconsin case ends with damages
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on Thursday the circuit court was asked to uphold a contention that interference by a husband’s parents ruined marital relations. Mrs Badow was awarded $9 000 in damages in the case alleging interference by her father in law and mother in law.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Malin
Badow
Atenation
Byrd Reflects On 19 Hour Transatlantic Flight
Richard Byrd spoke with United Press from Ver sur Mer France describing the nonstop flight to France as a longer test than the North Pole trip. He noted no chart existed for ideal weather and praised the mission’s data on fogs and land conditions while recounting landing and recovery of the damaged plane.
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Byrd
Sathey
Associated Press
Hint
United States Mail
America
Pike
Paris
Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Ver-sur-Mer
France
North Pole
Richard EB. Byrd
Cotttier
Judge Sets Sept 12 as Retrial Date in Sapiro Libel Suit
Federal Judge Trea M. Raymond fixes September 12 as tentative retrial date for Aaron Sapiro’s $1,000,000 libel suit against Henry Ford and the Dearborn Independent. Proceedings delayed by counsel transfers to Judge Edward J. Meinst. Gallagher for the plaintiff pushes to proceed before Judge Raymond.
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Sapiro
Detroit
Mich
Trea M. Raymond
Aaron Sapiro
Henry Ford
Dearborn Independent
Saphe
Edward J. Meinst
Wioiam Henry Gallagher
Giclntiff
Rayingad
Treasury surplus tops prior year by large margin
Acting Secretary of the Treasury announced the fiscal year ending June 20 shows a surplus of 8 809 921.70 dollars, far above last year's 377 787.64, highlighting a stronger year for federal finances.
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Washington
Tressery Wills
Treasury
Milwaukee Land Bank Receives Receiver Amid Bond Default
Washington Pi Farm Loan Commissioner Eugene Meyer Loday names Tivard Greent of Milwaukee as receiver for the Bankers Joint Stock Land Bank in Milwaukee due to failure to pay interest on part of its outstanding bonds.
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Washington
Pi—Farm Loan
Jeugene Meyer Loday
Tivard Greent
Alwaukee Lis
Bankers
Joint Stock Land Bank
Milwaukee
Milwaukee trustee case ends with probation
A municipal court case in Greenfield township yields a two year probation sentence. The proceedings referenced a judge and witnesses amid a cloudy, unclear transcript.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Tax and Regulatory Measures
Madison activity centers on a 4 cent per pound tax on oleomargarine with a regulator proposal, a six man conservIllet commission question, and high level debate on delegation of legislative powers. Eastman seeks gasoline tax changes, Borres proposes higher farmers institutes funding, and a senate bill targets statutory crime age plus reorganization of inspector duties under the treasurer.
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Bil
Russemblymen
Eastman
House
Assemblyman
Borres
Farmers' Institutes
Plea of Guilty Entered in Burglary Case
Fond du Lac Wisconsin reports three college students from Arpin Madison and Black River Falls pleaded guilty in circuit court to burglary charges tied to the theft of a shotgun and electrical supplies from an Mippn Brewery plant. Judge Fowler suspended confinement and placed the youths on parole with conditions. Tapplin and McMurray had specific probation terms, while Dourlys Stewart pleaded not guilty after a refused nolle contendere offer.
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Fond du Lac
Wks
John Tapplin
Arpin
Mughr McMurry
Madison
Orenshy
Black River Falla
Hinon College
Mipon
Fowler
Bénience
McMurray
Cirishy
Ay. D. M. Ferry
Black Diver Malls
Tap- Splin
State Board of Control
Tapplin
Dourlys Stewart
Nya
Heat Wave Breaks Across Wisconsin With Rain
Relief from an intense heat wave came to parts of Wisconsin as heavy rains moved in. Death tolls from the heat rose with dozens reported nationwide while forecasts predicted thunderstorms for the next day.
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Neenah
Wis
Pox River
Moo
Nebraska
United
Louvre
Pittsburg
Chicago
St.Louis
Wisconsin
Indiana
Auechigat
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ohio
Constitutional challenge to Wisconsin forestry bill
Assemblyman J C Thanson questions the constitutionality of a proposed reform creating a six member non salaried forestry commission and a flexible system for regulation of forestry fish and game. The assembly votes to cancel leaves of absence for a July recess as it returns from a ten day break.
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Madlisim
John W. Reynolds
Une
Wen
Lous Assembly
J. C. Thanson
Deer- Feld
Su. R. Bruce Johnson
Superior
Wisconsin
Three Big Days Planned for Oshkosh
Oshkosh hosts a three day schedule featuring carnival activities on Saturday at M Street warnival and Mi Street, airshow stunts at 2:30 PM with parachute displays, a community singing program, a battalion guard mount, and a July 4 style parade with novelty contests. Sunday includes air shows and a kite day. Monday offers speedboat races, more air stunts, a baby parade, and a $1000 fireworks display at night.
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Warnival
Oregon
Whreet
Menominee Pad
Pari de Guard
Midway Auroctiqss
Commander completes conquest of air for practical purposes
A news summary notes Byrd and other aviation leaders discussing the practical gains from transatlantic flight. Officials commend engineers and Navy personnel for reliability of the engine and radio in long-distance air travel, marking a step toward civilian and military aviation advancement.
Assembly kills tax refund bill for border dealers
Madison news reports the Wisconsin Assembly voting down a measure to refund the gasoline tax to border dealers. The vote pattern and leadership during the session are noted, with possible future action after a ten day recess.
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Assembly
Byrd Flight Ends In Normandy Coast Landing Report
Richard B. Bird and his companions reaching near the coast of Normandy and landing at Ver-sur-Mer after fog and navigation troubles. The crew faced uncertain position, used a flare, and guided the craft to a safer landing than inland areas.
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Paris
Richard B. Bird
Vor- Sur-Mox
France
Igropi
Basdali
Normandy
Byrd
Staat
Americas
America
Tay Ras
Shalle
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