Pension bills to be called up next week in Wisconsin legislature
Madison reports lawmakers return from the July 4 recess to debate tax and pension proposals. The Assembly and Senate plan action on the Wisconsin Recovery League pension bill amid revenue and tax measures. The plan includes boosts to auto fund use, cigarette tax, liquor duties, corporate tax, and a teachers retirement contribution.
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Kenneth Hopping
Madison
Assembly
Senate
Wisconsin Recovery League
Action West
Friends of Highway Fund Diversion
Recovery League
Little Townsend
Wisconsin
Harry Bolens
Port Washington
George Kerth
State Pension Department
Keith
Charge Berlin man with slugging and robbing hermit
Terlin Wisconsin based story reports Ed Petroske, 23, charged with assault and armed robbery after sheriff said he admitted beating 79 year old Gus Peradi in Green Lake area to obtain bank funds. Peradi, hospitalized in Rupon, described as recovering. Police say Petroske went to the hermit’s shack Thursday and slugged him with a piece of wood when money was refused. He was later found beaten in the shack.
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Terlin
Wis
Ed Petroske
Lea Bartel
Petroske
Gus Peradi
Green Lake
Rupon Hospital
Seeuit Bariol
Berndt
Kundt
Amany Launches Kew Cruiser Fifth Vessel in Series
Amany announced the launch of a 16,000 ton heavy cruiser under its naval program, the Landzow. The ship features a top speed of 1 knot, with armor and armament details indicating missile and airstrike capabilities.
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Amany
Germany
Landzow
French German Leaders Discuss European Crisis
Paris reports that Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet called German envoy Count von Welczeck to the foreign ministry for a three hour talk on the European situation after a cabinet meeting endorsing Premier Daladier's pledge to back Poland in any action against Germany over Danzig. Bonnet told Polish envoy Jules Lukasiewicz France would aid Poland if needed, and a cabinet communique noted the seriousness of the European situation. General Gamelin canceled a Corsica tour amid fears over Danzig and shifted to inspections on the Alpine frontier.
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Paris
Georges Bonnet
Johannes von Welczeck
Foreign Ministry
Bonnet
von Welczeck
Iit
Lebrun
Daladier
Poland
Pide
Danzi
Jules Lukasiewicz
Danzig
France
Gene Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Corsica
Marseille
Gamelin
Trajan
Roosevelt assures two million WPA jobs for year
President Roosevelt signed the 21.7556 billion relief bill amid revisions and delays, promising about 2,006,000 WPA workers would have employment over the next 12 months. He cited four objections to the bill and warned hardship in a measure he felt could not be blocked.
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William B. A.dery
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Sen
Mr. Roosevelt
A&a
Senate
Limon
Roosevel
Federal Theater
Duffy Becomes Judge in Milwaukee After Oath
F Ryan Duffy of Fond du Lac took the federal district court oath in Milwaukee to succeed the ailing F A Geiger after 27 years of service. Duffy pledged impartial justice and spoke of heavy responsibilities while greeted by his family and local officials including Gov Julius Hots and Harlan B. Rogers.
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Milwaukee
F. Ryan Duffy
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Federal District Court
Duffy
United States
F. A. Geiger
Geiger
Evan A. Evans
U.S. Eiteu
Court of Appeals
Chicago
Sugge Duffy
Patick T. Stone
Julus Hot
Harlen B. Rogers
Portage
Crecu
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Confessed Attempt To Wreck Olympian Near Reeseville
Sheriff Harold Hammer said Steve Yencher confessed to attempting to wreck the Milwaukee Road Olympian near Reeseville. Yencher, 35, denied involvement at a Wednesday preliminary hearing where he was bound over on $5,000 bond. He is a fugitive from the Winnebago Store hospital. several spikes were removed but the Olympian passed safely.
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Joneau Wis
Harold Hammer
Steve Yencher
Milwaukee Road
Reeseville
Veneher
Hammer
Winnebago Store
Congress at a Glance Monitored by Associated Press
Treasury records show a record budget milestone with a $1 194 488 632 farm bill while relief spending hits $1 755 600 000. Senate debates value of the dollar and the foreign exchange fund as House blocks full embargo repeal. Neutrality delays on embargo revision. president pushes for budget controls and tax changes.
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Ly Associated Press
Senate Fribuster
Chamber
House
Senate
Erin
Congress
Roosevelt
Hull Replies To Rebellion On Neutrality
Secretary Hull urged repeal of the mandatory arms embargo as essential for world peace. House opposition warned foreign governments of possible war risk, while Speaker Bankhead criticized Congress for not following the State Department. Hull argued repeal would keep the nation out of war and better deter regional conflicts.
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Washington
Hull
House
Capitol
Bankhead
Congress
State Department
Senate
Comings Retires as Humane Agent in Madison
Madison reports the retirement of George F. Comings 92 ending nearly 11 years as state humane agent. He has led through health issues. the department will reassign duties within six divisions due to possible budget limits. Comings began in 1928 and previously held roles as lieutenant governor and on state boards.
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Madison
State Humane Agent
George F. Comings
Comings
County Humane
Ralph AM. Ammon
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Humane Agent
Agricultural Advisory Board
Ammon
State Board of Agriculture
State Department of Public Instruction
Greenboro
St. Joseph
Mich
Eaw Cire
Forecaster predicts showers for Jarze arene area July 4 holiday
Forecaster J. Lloyd warned of possible local showers over Jarze arene in the middle west Monday and Tuesday. He forecast generally fair weather for tomorrow across most central states, with temperatures near normal for the season.
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Chicara
J. 2
Lloyd
Jarze Arene
Middle West
Sixty killed in Bulgaria floods in Kodza mountains
Sofia reports sixty people killed and about one hundred missing after floods in the Kodza mountains. Heavy rains raised the Rossitza river, swamping hundreds of homes and displacing residents. Local officials and rescue teams battle rising waters and search for survivors across affected villages.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Kodza
Dispatches
Todes
Avery
Measure for Cut In Inheritance Levy Is Signed by Governor
New York and Wisconsin items describe two separate actions. Governor Heil signed into law a bill allowing deduction of federal inheritance and estate taxes before computing the state levy, while vetoing a pension expansion for school employees. Legislative votes and other measures are noted, including tax and welfare provisions and a long-sentence wrap to Page 2.
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Madison
Hei
Bolens
Port Washington
Senate
Assembly
Paulson
Progressive
la Crosse
Heil
Egal
Merrill Man Fatally Injured in Berlin Collision
George Lapp 40 of Merrill died hours after a crash between his car and a truck driven by Adam Kowalski 14 in Berlin Marathon county. Three others were seriously hurt including Robert Sepert 15 and Lawrence Zommin 17 and Gus Kowadiksi 45 injured with the truck’s occupants escaping with minor injuries. Local hospital care was sought at Holy Cross and Wautas Memorial.
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Waruau
Wit
George Lapp
Merrill
Berlin
Marathon County
Lapps
Adam Kowalksi
Kronenwetter
Lapp
Holy Cross Hospital
Merril
Robert Sepert
Entrencenden
Lawrence Zommin
Meni
Gus Kowadiksi
Wautas Memorial Howital
Weather outlook and temperature notes across regions
The forecast covers July 30 to early August with warmer Sunday in most areas except extreme southeast. Temperatures near normal in several regions with highs around the mid fifties to low sixties and scattered precipitation possible. Northwest winds and a sluggish warming trend are noted, with observatory readings for late May showing variable temperatures across multiple sites.
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Dax
Wisconsin
Chicago
Baromtyr
Imataamura
Record Farm Aid Bill Signed by Roosevelt Portrait
Washington reports President Roosevelt reluctantly signed a record 1 204 496 023 appropriation for farm operations for the next 12 months. Parity payments totaling 225 000 000 were not in the budget and drew his disapproval, urging Congress to provide new revenue. He outlined five facts on funding and taxes, noting the treasury duty remains with Congress.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Agriculture Department
Congress
Rowrevelt
Republicans Are Victors In Filibuster
Washington report details a Senate filibuster that blocked further dollar devaluation powers while Democratic leaders secured a Wednesday showdown vote on restoring them. In the House, a late session saw a bloc of Republicans and Democrats pass a neutrality bill opposed by the administration. The event, dubbed a double defeat for administration aims, left leaders hopeful for future wins on the devaluation issue but doubtful about arms embargo repeal this session. The talkathon persisted as Democrats sought a conference vote by 4 p.m. Central Time. Senate adjourned at 12:53 a.m. with many in the galleries.
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D. Harold Olver
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Tydings
Maryland
Senate House
Murphy
Four Drawn to Death in Sewer Drenches Rutherford
In Rutherford New Jersey two freak incidents flooded a drainage ditch. A 17 year old boy survived the space of minutes as four people were swept to death. Sophie Kostoplis 11 and Arthur Unger 7 died in the torrent. Henry Pfeiff 31 and William Steigskeman 46 perished after leaping in to save others. Police and rescuers recovered three bodies within hours, the fourth body found later.
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Rutherford
N. S
Arthur Unger
Uhlan Street
Ricim
Sophie Kostoplis
C. S. Te
Unger
Nystercal
Henry Pfeiff
William Steigskeman
Pfeif
Nine Italian Army Pilots Killed in Bombing Fatal Fight
Rome reports the death of nine Italian army flyers in a bombing encounter near Viterbo. The mission involved two damaged bombers and an aerial duel, with casualties including lieutenants captains and several sergeants and enlisted men.
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Romei
Colhe
Viterbo
Capitain
Imprechon
Ma'ors
Wage Hour Offices Planned For Midwest Regions
Administr ator Andrews announced the selection of 16 offices for the wage hour administration to be established in regional centers. He did not disclose opening dates. The Chicago and Wisconsin area will serve Whaels and Indiana, with details on the offices and service regions to follow.
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