Code Measure Passed by State Assembly 51-36
The assembly approved a amended code bill for service trades by a 51 to 36 vote, with no state control over prices or hours. It would let barbers cleaners and dyers beauty shops and shoe repairers set standards via the department of agriculture and markets. The measure faced a three month battle and moves to the senate for further action.
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Senate
Madison
Assembly
House
Trade Practice Commission
Department of Agriculture and Markets
Secretary of State
State Annuity and Investment Board
Industrial Commission
Dane County
Town Mutual
Biemiller
The
Conservation Commission
Public Service Commission
Congress
HPA Workers Return to Some Cities Amid Wisconsin Walkout
Milwaukee and Madison saw worker protests against new federal laws raising hours while other Wisconsin communities returned to jobs. In Milwaukee district, 19,000 workers resumed duties across six counties as strikes continued elsewhere.
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Milwaukee
Madison
Wisconsin
Construction Head of University in Custody in Louisiana
George Caldwell former construction superintendent at Louisiana State University was arrested on a federal warrant for diversion of WPA material and labor to private use. He resigned earlier this week and was taken into custody after leaving the federal grand jury room as the grand jury probes improper use of WPA resources at the university.
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New Orleans
George Caldwell
Louisiana State University
Caldwell
Grand Jury
Grand
State University
Two in State Die Due to the Heat
Milwaukee reports the deaths of two men attributed to heat prostration. George Kowalski, 54, collapsed at a Milwaukee factory and died hours later in hospital. George Sutton, 72, died in a Below grocery store where the temperature reached 97, from a heat induced heart attack.
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Milwaukee
George Kowalski
George Sutton
Further Complaints Seen In Near Future
Washington reports indicate protests over the 330 hour relief act prompt new WPA changes by Sept. 1. Wages will be revised to remove regional differentials while maintaining the June 30 national average around 52 dollars and 50 cents per month. A 20 day layoff will affect about 600,000 WPA workers. Milwaukee officials warn they cannot fund relief if workers quit. A mass meeting in Milwaukee protested hours increases as 90 percent reported to worksites this morning before leaving.
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Washington
Work Projects Administration
WPA
F. C. Harrington
Milwaukee County Board of Public Welfare
P. D. Fanner
Sanford P. Starks
Milwaukee District
William L. Coffer
Milwaukee County
Madison
Showers Bring Relief From Heat Across Midwest States
Chicago to Iowa Minnesota and eastern Dakotas Nebraska woke to cooler air as thundershowers moved eastward bringing relief from a heat spell that killed at least 13. Forecaster J R Lloyd said showers would reach the Great Lakes region by tonight or tomorrow while the Southwest held a heat peak with readings over 100. Deaths by state numbered Iowa nine Ohio four Wisconsin two Illinois one Michigan one Massachusetts one.
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Chicago
Middle West
J. R. Lloyd
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Great Lakes
Kansas
Philipsburg
New England
Ohio
Wisconsin
Winois
Michigan
Massachusetts
Madison bill bars unapproved pay boosts across departments
Republican Rep. Reuben W. Peterson of Berlin introduced in the assembly a bill to forbid salary increases in any department bureau or commission during the biennium except with the approval of the emergency board. The measure aims to curb unapproved pay boosts and reflects budget discipline in Madison Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
Reuben W. Peterson
Berlin
Disabled Boat Driven Across Lake by Wind
A Neenah and Chicago party spent nine harrowing hours on Lake Winnebago as their 32‑foot cabin cruiser, returning from Fox River, lost engine power in a storm. The boat, laden with six adults, drifted toward High Cliff. Flare signals drew help from a cottage owner, and A C Gilbert and crew rescued them, towing the vessel to Neenah harbor in the early morning hours.
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Neenah
Wis
Chicago
Lake Winnebago
Theodore Gilbert
Fox River
Gilbert
T. M. Gilbert
Arthur Haselow
Ray Becket
High Cliff
North Shore Golf Club
George
A. C. Gilbert
Neenah Harbor
State Senate again votes against unfair lobbying probe
Madison reports the Wisconsin State Senate rejected a resolution by Sen. Bernhard Gettelman to investigate unlawful lobbying. The measure stayed in the legislative procedure committee after a 14 to 11 vote, with promises of action next week. Sen. Bolens urged patience and cautioned about proper handling. Sen. Nelson expressed interest in a sweeping inquiry into lobbying and behind the scenes deals.
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Madison
Senate
Bernhard Gettelman
Milwaukee
Committee On
Gettelman
Bolens
Port Washington
Committee On State and Local Government
Nelson
Maple
Lindbergh Visits Boyhood Friends in Minnesota
Col Charks A Lindbergh made a surprise visit to Lindbergh Park in Little Falls and Camp Ripley after a nationwide U S Army survey flight. He dined with Maj Ray Miller and Col J E Nelson, called on boyhood friend Marin Engstrom, a hardware merchant, and toured his former homestead now a city park before departing for an eastern destination.
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Line Falls
Minn
Charkts A. Lindbergh
U. S. Army
Lindbergh Park
Little Falls
Camp Ripley
Ray Miller
J. £. Nelson
Lindbergh
Marin Engstrom
Landbergh
Nantdan Hs
Seattie
Swanson Dies at 77 Former Navy Chief Claude Swanson
Washington announced the death of Claude A. Swanson secretary of the navy at Rapidan Camp Virginia. He died at 8:06 am from a cerebral hemorrhage after months of ill health. The Virginian, former Virginia governor and senator, served as secretary since 1933 and had a 44 year public career ending in the cabinet.
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Rapidan Camp
Virginia
Washington
Roosevelt
Claude A. Swanson
Navy
S. IL
Swanson
White House
Senate Naval Committee
Virginian
Senate
Carter Glass
Treasury
House
American
Wind and storm damage hits farms in Waupaca area
In Waupaca area last night a high wind and rainstorm damaged crops and several barns near Marion and Readfield. Lightning sparked two house fires in Kenosha knocking out electrical gear and shattering windows as a maple tree fell on Fifth Avenue. Steve Sabotich of Sheboygan was shocked by a bolt near Niagara, injuring his head and causing a minor fire in a dwelling.
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Weupaca
Wis
Marion
Readfield
Kenosha
Fang
Fifth Avenue
Niagara
Steve Sabotich
Sheborgan
Simucka
Weather Day Dolls and Lake Shore Thunderstorms
A San Daisy error-riddled weather report notes thundershowers near Lake Superior with mixed readings across Milwaukee Concordia and Kan. It lists time temperatures and wind in southeast flow, showing highs near the mid 70s and lows around the upper 60s.
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Sun San Daz
Wisconsin
Sentzn
Lake Superior
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Concordia
Kan
Tljowsone
Wio
Puckstart Observatory
34 Senators Join to Fight Change in Neutrality Law
A wide group of 34 senators signed a declaration opposing any repeal or modification of the neutrality law. They pledged to use every honorable means to maintain neutrality, avoiding arms sales to nations at war and rejecting executive discretion in declaring aggressors. The list includes Johnson and many others across parties and states.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Borah
Idaho
Nye
North Dakota
la Follette
Wise Jconsin
Bone
Clark
Missouri
Vandenberg
Michigan
Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Capper
Kansas
Lodge
Massachusetts
Holt
West Virginia
White
Milne
Reed
Danaher
Connecticut
Vind Clark
Age Pension Bill Action Postponed in Wisconsin Senate and Assembly
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly postponed action on the $60 monthly old age pension bill backed by the Wisconsin Recovery League. Both chambers planned debates but were delayed as the Assembly moved to a $26,000,000 general revenue amendment. In the Senate a substitute to cut pensions to $45 for those over 60 was pending, with a tentative next Thursday vote. The House deferred consideration of the original $60 plan until July 26.
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Madison
Senate and
Assembly
Wisconsin Recovery League, Inc
Senate
House speeds up on farm tenancy expansion
Washington moves to fast track a $350 million expansion of the federal farm tenancy program. House aides indicate quick passage, with the measure advancing after yesterday’s voice vote amid limited debate. The plan aims to extend tenant protections while weighing private funding as an alternative to federal support.
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Washington
House
Jones
Demetrat
Texas
House Subculture Committee
Bankhead
Democrat
Rahama
Dakots
Saad
Lee
Big Cache of Ammunition Found in Los Angeles Warehouse
Authorities traced a vast cache of cannon and shells and hand grenades in a Los Angeles warehouse. The arms, valued at about $70,000, were shipped from San Antonio to Ramon Arias of Panama and reconsigned to May Richard L. Dineley of San Francisco. Major Dineley denied ownership, stating Armas bought the arms from One Frances Calder Company of Texas to resell in Ecuador. The cache was large enough to equip an entire battalion of soldiers.
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Los Angeles
Sho
Lail Kane
Naval Intelligence Reserve
San Antonio
Tex
Ramon Arias
Panama
Mexico City
Ams
May Rachard L. Dineley
San Frenerven
Dineley
Armas
One Frences Calder Company
Texas
Ecuador
Kere
Bombing near Falcon during three air raids in Chungking
Three air raids on Chungking battered the British gunboat Falcon and hit nearby sites. A bomb exploded within 50 feet of Counselor Peek’s home and another near an American navy canteen. Fires spread along the waterfront. over 60 Japanese planes took part. Jasper Shen, CNAC pilot, was wounded. casualties were light. The British embassy pledged a strong protest and foreign officials questioned Japanese intent.
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Chungking
China
Willys Peck
United States
Falcon
Peek
Hwawaian
Jasper Shen
China National Aviation Corporation
Necs
United Press
Aerous
Rmn
Smal Buchnist Temple
Wisabi
Tneents
Danlat
Tac
Murphy Heads Education for Badger Institutions
F Murphy, supervisor of probation and parole, was named director of education for State penal and correctional institutions. Frank Kirde, board president, and Murphy will coordinate various educational systems as part of a single integrated program. Ruth, assistant supervisor, will succeed Murphy.
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Madison
L. F Murphy
Board of Contre
Day
Frank Kirde
Smd Murphy
F. Ruth
Will
Murphy
Majority Of Men Return To WPA Projects In Oshkosh
The Oshkosh Wisconsin area reports rising WPA reemployment as ballots show 152 votes for returning to work and 118 against. WPA spokesman Andy Peterson cites at least 51 percent back by early forenoon with Mayor George Oaks reporting 75 to 80 percent resumed by noon. A city ballot Friday night drew 270 workers. dissenters appear concentrated among the 118 no votes. Polls remain open to secure broader participation as conditions trend toward near full resumption by Monday.
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WEA
Oshkoshami Winnebago County
Andy [Teterson
WPA
Oshkosh
George.f. Oaks
Oaks
City Dell
City Hall
Andy Peterson
Clarence Fichart
B. A. Philipp
Walter Tank
A. F
William Wydallis
Ray Christensen
R. F. Williams
Foreign silver price holds steady amid policy debate
Washington reports the foreign silver price at 26.75 cents an ounce after no change from yesterday, with a narrow differential to London. The treasury slashed prices following a ban on foreign silver purchases and contemplates impacts of a protectionist measure on the good neighbor policy as Senate and Hull plan next week talks.
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Washington
Treasury
United States
Maine
London
Atlantic
Senate
Congress
Latin America
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Louisiana
Claude A. Soganson
State Senate
Waupaga
Kentucky
Ellis Henson
Cleveland
Martin L. O'Donnell
Frank Dolzil
Clevelland
Florence Sandey Polillo
Dolzil
O'Donnell
Badger Institutions
Senate Banking
Hull
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