Landon Plans Bounties for Conservation
Governor Alf Landon supports soil conservation bounties as part of a broader farm program to aid farmers through federal payments. The stance aligns with the Republican push against New Deal policies, while aides note the plan is not yet finalized as permanent policy.
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William L. Beale
Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Frank C. Lawden
Landen Farm
Jin
Senate
Lowdon
Illinois
London
Oon
Estes Park
Colo
Robert Carey
Wyoming
Famine claims millions in Szechuen China relief efforts rise
Chinese relief workers estimate 5,090,000 deaths in northern Szechuen from a seven famine. Millions more face death before new crops can be harvested. Provincial authorities mobilize relief. central banks fund unprecedented rehabilitation projects across China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenzi
Szechuen
China
President 10 Attend Mrs Owen Wedding
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevell expected to attend the wedding of Minister Ruth Brean Owen to Kammerjunker Kapitan Borze Rohde of the Danish king s body guards at Hilde Park Fy enpal church. A wedding supper will follow with Miss Fannie Hurst and Robert Seaman among attendees. the groom’s father will be best man.
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Washington
Ruth Brean Owen
Owen
Robert Seaman
Rebels Plan Court Fight Over AFL Expulsion
Washington reports prominent members of the John L. Lewis faction within the AFL consider court action to block the executive council from suspending rebel unions. The dispute centers on loyalty to CIO drives and plans to unify steel workers. a vote to eject is anticipated next Tuesday. White House officials seek settlement, while New Deal hands off.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
Executive Council
A. F. of L
Lewis’ Committee
CIO
White House
Murphy Announces Self for Governor on Democratic ticket
Former Detroit mayor Murphy formally declares candidacy for Michigan governor on the Democratic ticket in Washington to reporters at Union Station. He had earlier resigned his post as high commissioner to the Philippine Commonwealth and says his decision follows previously stated reasons.
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Detroit
Aturphy
Philippines
Commonwealth
Roosevelt
Michigan
Murphy
Washington
Union Station
Rovers
16 Month Old Nancy Carol Frewcard Run Over by Train
In Green Bay Wisconsin a 16 month old child named Nancy Carol Frewcard escaped serious injury after wandering onto a train right of way. The Green Bay and Western Railroad train stopped after striking the child who was uninjured aside from minor shock as witnesses and hospital staff attended briefly.
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Green Bay
Wis
Nancy Carol
Green Bay and
Western
Pact Against Ottoscented Pact Against Ottoscented
Vienna reports a possible coalition of royalist and anti Nazi home guard factions reacting to an Austro German accord. Diplomatic circles note fear of a Hapsburg restoration and rapprochement with Germany. Heimwehr voices dissatisfaction over negotiations issued after a three week discussion yielding seven points.
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Alvin J. Steinkopf
Associated Press
Vienna
Hapsburg
Germany
Austria
Archduke Otto
Home Guard
Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg
Heimwehrmen
Heimwehr
Wisconsin farmers study drought impact on crops
Madison reports moisture reserves hold up well despite weekslong heat threatening basic crops. Wisconsin officials tour central and northeast areas to assess drought effects on oats and rye while noting pasture damage and ongoing efforts to control forest blight and blister rust on pines near the Menominee reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Charles L. Mit
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Markets
Jill
E. L. Chambers
Stevens Point
Drouth
Menominee Indian Reservation
Chambers
WPA
New WPA Plan Submitted for Roosevelt Review
The Public Works Administration submitted a new WPA plan to President Roosevelt amid efforts to stretch the relief fund. About 75,006 WPA jobs were authorized in drought areas with 16,590 already at work, and 20 projects with average costs around 20,000 each were proposed for immediate approval.
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Washington/7
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Ress
Pubs Works Administration
Exch
Maes
Diel Mol
Johns
Drouth
Maansenta
Montana
Te Sad
South
North Dakota
Minnesota
South di
Wyoming
Children's Bureau
Madison Man Heads Postmasters Convention Leadership
Walter J. Uyland of Madison was elected president of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States at the 34th annual convention. Superior was chosen as the 1937 convention city and Milwaukee may host next year. Wenzel M. Dvorak La Crosse named first vice president. Harry R. Jones Sturgeon Bay second. Roy D. Fairland Webster third. Minnie O. Bartelme Ozaukee fourth. Frank J. Horak Ovonto retiring president and secretary treasurer. Resolutions urged support for a seven hour five day work week with five hours on Saturday for postal workers and praised President Roosevelt and James Farley.
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Madison
Wis
Walter J. Uyland
Wisconsin
National Association of Postmasters of the United
United States Post Office Department
W. W. Howes
U.S
F. Ryan Duffy
National Association of Postmasters
Roosevelt
Howes
Gener Oon “Arley
Dames
Willam Randolph Teurst
du Ponts
Hearst
Paul Brock
Sauthoff Seeks Re election Amid Party Interest
Madison congressman Harry Sauthoff announced plans to run for reelection as political support grows. Viewers note the Progress party and Bayh era figures in play while potential opponents consider bids. Zammerman mentions are noted in local chatter.
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Madison
Congres
Harry Sauthoff
Teelers Fioneen
Swutheff
Sueres Ag
Zammerman
Waupun Bank Admitted to U S Reserve System
Chicago The United States treasury department announced that the State Bank of Waupun Wisconsin has been admitted to the Federal Reserve System and licensed as a member bank. The bank had previously operated as an unrestriced nonmember bank.
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Chicago
United States
State Bank of
Waupun, Wir
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Ttank
Tre Waupun Bank
Heat and Rain Bring Relief as Wisconsin Faces Fatal Heat Wave
Heat wave toll rises with 16 deaths in a week. drownings include 6 year old Richard Stankiewicz at Green Bay. Temperatures ranged from 102 at Racine and Appleton to 76 in Wausau and Antigo. scattered rain cooled Marshfield and Wausau, while La Crosse received about 12 inches in lawns and crops.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Marshfield
Wallsatt
Wausau
Antixo
la Crosse
Fan Claire
Mercury
Racine
Appleton
Sheboygan
Richard Stankiewicz
Green Bay
Couple Found Unconscious and Partly Disrobed in Suspected Sedative Incident
San Francisco police report Arthur Reynolds Jr. and his bride were found unconscious and partially undressed after a suspected sedative incident. Investigators probe possible suicide pact rumors and a note signed Lae. Medical confirms overdose as the likely cause, with Reynolds linked to a prominent San Francisco banking family and his bride from New York.
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San Francisco
Arthur Heynolds Jr
George Barmon Lasingston
New York
Owe Oert Pali
Grasecouets
Juless
Reynolds
Lywer
Sommers Cozaar
Centirntah
Ape Rites
Tank of America
Reynold
Las
Temperatures soar amid drought as crops suffer nationwide
Heat grinds across the nation with new all time highs as forest fires, hail, and lightning add to destruction. The death toll climbs to 370 while crop losses mount, with fears of further rain delays. Prices rise on corn futures as reports warn of continued drought and livestock forage concerns.
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Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Chicago
Springfield
Drought Devastates Regions as Heat Waves Persist
Across the United States heat blankets the nation from the Rockies to the East, with at least 270 deaths reported. The government approves soil conservation modifications to boost feed crops in the north central region. Forest fires rage in the Black Hills and Wisconsin while Canada reports crop damage and continuing high temperatures. President Rooseyell announces relief efforts and a 20,000 strong employment boost for southern farmers as crop reports draw global attention.
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Yegion
New York
Drouth
Canada
Associated Press
Chicago
Rockies
Washington
AAA
North
Roareyell
Ccores
Sundrance
Wyo
Black Hills
Wisconsin
Republicans Nominate Wiley for Wisconsin Governor
The Wisconsin Republican convention endorsed a single slate for state offices led by Governor candidate Alexander Wiley a Chippewa Falls attorney chosen on the second ballot over Julius P Neil Milwaukee manufacturer Wiley won 450 of 740 votes with endorsements for George R Howitt Charles Hawks Jr John F Jardine and Herman C Runge. The convention also favored a closed primary over an open system amid debate on candidate testing and party strategy.
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Alexander Wiley
Chippewa Falls
George R. Howitt
Milwaukee
The
Ly Victor Hackler
Associated Press
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Wiley
Julius P. Neil
Milwaukkee
Charles Hawks Jr
Woriton
John F. Jardine
Warpaca
Herman C. Runge
Shyboygan
Charlies KF. Smith
Wausau
Camverell
W. J. Campbell
Oshkosh
Merchants Targeted in Prophetstown Extortion Plot
In Prophetstown Illinois merchants faced a citywide extortion demand totaling 1090 to stop threats of bombing the business district. An anonymous letter, postmarked Wyoming Wisconsin with a Walnut street return, demanded 50 merchants contribute 20 dollars each or face dynamite. Local officials and the Department of Justice declined comment as authorities traced the case while the mayor described his long tenure and concern over the threats.
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Prophetstown
Merachants
Jasty
Chicago
Pax
Department of Justice
Brydia
Wyoming
Walnut Sa
Lamormmv Society
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Mrs. Owen
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Dadger
Charles L. Hill
Agriculture Department
Pres. Roosevelt
Sauthoff
Waupun Bank
U. S
Reserve System
Mevens Point
Merteil
Faerys Yee Patel
Inereen Park
Badger State
Marinette
Janesville
Eau Claire
Superior
Antigo
Henry Weis
New Pertin
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Herman Weiland
Unity
Christopher Becker
Campbellsport
Dent Roose
Miovis
Agricultural World
FU Tigren
AINA
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