Battered Body Of McCormick Found on Cliff
Medill McCormick, 21, son of Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms, found dead on a Sandia Peak cliff after an eight day search. Indians and forest service workers recovered the body on a northeast ledge, with lightning theorized as a possible cause for both McCormick and companion Richard Whitmer.
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Ruth Hanna Simms
Sandia Peak
Albuquerque
N. M
Medill McCormick
McCormick
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Medill
Sandias
Johnny
Forest Service
Richard Whitmer
Bolt
Whitmer
Princeton
Real drive on low mood begun today in Washington
The Roosevelt administration launched a major spending plan for a new fiscal year totaling about 8.5 billion dollars. The move aims to boost relief acts, the army and navy, public works, and federal lending programs as unemployment nears 10.5 million.
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Irving Perimeter
Washington
Roosevelt
Army and Navy
Public Works Departments
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
IWPA
WPA
PWA
CCC
National Youth Administration
NAVY
ARMY
Rehearing sought on Ekern lieutenant governor status
Madison Wis Atty William B Rubin of Milwaukee asked the state supreme court to reconsider its June 20 ruling that Herman L Ekern legally holds the office of lieutenant governor Rubin acted for James Martin Thiensville taxpayer challenging the appointment following Gundersons resignation Rubin and Ekerns attorneys have until July 25 to file briefs on the motion as the court nears summer vacation and readiness to act on the motion.
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Madison
Wis
Willliam
Rubin
Milwaukee
State Supreme Court
Herman L. Ekern
la Follette
Eker
Henry Gunderson
Portage
James Martin
Thiensville
Rubin and
Moton
Cave-In Traps Miners Deep Underground in Praco Mine
A cave-in at the Praco mine of Alabama Uy-Products Co traps an undetermined number of workers about 3,000 feet underground. Officials estimate four to seven dead, with rescue crews frantically cutting through rock to reach survivors. Two injured men were brought out but remained in the affected section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Praco
Alabama Uy-Products Company
J. W. Torter
C. E. Elgin
Company Py? Sr
Ekin
Ingem
W. Pease
Weather Summary From Wisconsin to Northwestern Observations
Weather bulletin notes showers tonight and Saturday across Wisconsin with temperature changes. Observations list max temps around 68 to 74 and min near 39 to 46, southeast wind, barometer near 29.42, and precipitation totals reported. The report cites 24 hour highs and lows, with Yellowstone at 44 and other stations indicating mixed conditions.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Yellowstone
Roundtable II plan for GOP held at Northwestern
A series of roundtable discussions on political and economic problems will run August 1 to 6 at Northwestern University Evanston. Organized by the Republican program committee headed by Glenn Frank, the event aims to audit the New Deal and restate party policy with about 150 committee members and 25 advisers present.
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Chicago
Republican Program Committee
Glenn Frank
England
Great Britain
Aney
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Frank
Spencer Mailer Jr
International Labor Conference
Fordham University
Political Sciace
Columbia University
Asher Hobson
University of Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Economics
State
Heavy rain floods Walworth County and isolates Elkhorn
Rain totals reach 5.6 inches near Williams Bay with 8 inches on Highway 12 north of Elkhorn. Six bridges washed out, four men swam to safety, Elkhorn severed from Milwaukee rail service, and the sewage plant flooded. Janesville reports 3.08 inches as crops suffer and livestock go missing.
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Associated Press
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Walworth
Janesville
Chicago
Twin Cities
Elkhorn
Herbert Root
Peter Lerwick
Delavan
Herbert Wolf
Lee Dennison
Milwaukee Road
Kleczka Holds State Knew of Rugenberg Act
Milwaukee judge dismisses the state banking commission suit to recover 583000 from First Wisconsin National Bank. The 83 page ruling finds loans to I J Rosenberg were legal and the payment by liquidation was proper.
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Kleczka
Milwaukee
First Wisconsin National Bank
John C. Kleczka
Commission
Milwaukee County
I. J. Rosenberg
Liberty State Bank
Liberty
Rosenberg
First Wisconsin
Banking Commission
The
Indiana Democrats Face Split Over Van Nuys Open Nomination
Indiana politics sour in 1940 as U S Senator Frederck Van Nuys risks party rift over his independent bid. Governor Charles F. H. Smith signals an open convention stance while supporters fear a break could aid a Republican comeback. Three Democratic hopefuls compete for the renomination amid mounting tension.
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Indianapolis
U.S
Frederck van Nuys
Indiana
J Rom. Chiilford Townserd
Tne
van Nuys
Tran
End van
Corverton
Laewt
Grey Honrs
F Sehreker
Samuel Jackfor
Port Wayne
Alex Gorgon
Indianapels
Janes Lerder
Swatow Raid Kills Many As Jap Bombers Strike
Nine Japanese bombers raided Swatow, South China, at 5 p.m. dropping over 100 bombs. Many women and children were reported killed and hospitals were overwhelmed. The attack aimed at city centers and port facilities, marking a major escalation amid Chinese and Allied defense efforts.
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Hongkong
Swatow
South China
Here
Canton
Namoa
United States
Asheville
Swatow City
Yangtze River
Mytowchen
Hankoon
Sevices
A! Chines
Hopkins May Be Called to Testify on WPA Relief Politics
The senate committee may summon WPA administrator Harry Hopkins to testify about claims that relief funds supported political ends. Senator Walsh urged cooperation to clear suspicions as Aubrey Williams’ speech drew criticism for urging the unemployed to keep allies in power. Hopkins defended the WPA, pledging swift action against proven abuses and opposing unfounded political manipulation.
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Walsh
Washington
Senate’ Campaign
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Massachusetts
Hopkins
Aubrey Williams
Une
Senate
Democratic Party
Stokes
Kentucky
Alben W. Barkley
Thomas L Stokes
Scripps-Howard
Supreme Court limits action on Duncan case sentence
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled it cannot correct a lower court sentence in the Duncan hit and run manslaughter case, denying a writ of mandamus to increase the sentence from four to 10 years to five to 10 in prison. The order upheld that the high court lacks jurisdiction to review lower court sentences unless the defendant seeks review.
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Madison
Thomas M. Duncan
Philip F. la Follette
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
Dist
Herbert d. Steffes
Gullick N. Risford
Ashland
Duncan
Milwaukee County
Henry Schuelle
West Allis
Risjord
Steffes
RisjorGo
Kohler Decision Negative On Republican Candidacy
Wisconsin Governor Walter J Kohler announces he will not seek the Republican nomination this year after a conference with state GOP leaders in Kohler Wisconsin. The decision follows pressure from party figures and signals a potential coalition shift away from Kohler toward La Follette forces.
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Madison
Walter J. Kohler
Kohler
Wilwaukee
Farner
Walter J Roler
Mike
Milwaukee
Wis
Prerpant J. Wood
Cormitteeman
West Sa- Mia
Charmin
Gare Watiges
Cyrus J
Miewser
Chanomar
Edward J. Sump
Madson
Ter
Saluntary State Committee
la Follette
Heohlery
Federal Levy Removed From Dozen Items And In Liquors
Federal taxes were removed from a dozen items but liquor levies rose. The new rates include a 10 percent levy and a 2 cent per gallon charge, with other items affected including cameras and other goods.
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Washington
Tratehes
Fearing Jealousy Turc Dismissed From FBI Over Writing Claims
A chaotic report claims jealousy led to the dismissal of New York man Turc from the FBI for attempting to write a provocative piece revealing alleged espionage. The article cites Edgar Hoover and notes a prior pledge against divulging information. Turc says he quit and was pressured to keep writings.
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New Y York
Uri
Turc
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edgar Hoover
Turi
Selita
Fermaton
Mebun
Cluif
Mateusz
Turrey
Yesaingtoo
Aph
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Angola
Ind
United States Senate
Frank Por
G.O. P
Lake Delavan
Manilowoc
Kenosha
Wilmot
Fox River Park
Twin Lakes
Kenosha County
Bassett
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Bonecout
Harvard. Il
Chicago To Madison
Duncan Sandys
Winston Churchill
Britain
Commons
London
Democrats
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
French Lick
Merv
Resahie
Paul Vo McNutt
van Nuss
BHD Swaton
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