Spending Plan Reveals Record Peacetime Federal Outlays
The Roosevelt administration announced a record peacetime daily spending pace of 24 890 000, revising January budgets to cover emergency relief and public works. Deficits rise to about 4 000 000 000 as receipts fall and debt climbs to 40 650 000 000 by June 30 1939. Navy and Army totals approach 1 050 000 000 and 1 200 000 000 respectively, with public works loans boosting circulation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oder
Treasury
Congress
National Defense
NAVY
ARMY
Jury Deliberates Malfeasance Case Against Sheriff Lickowitz
In Waukesha Wisconsin a nine man and three woman jury debated guilt or innocence on a malfeasance charge against Sheriff Walter A Lickowitz as part of a broader conspiracy case involving former district attorney Keen and eleven others. Judge Smalley denied several defense motions while a transcript request and double jeopardy concerns were raised. A prior malfeasance trial and pleas related to slot machine operations framed the proceedings.
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Waukesha
Wis
Walter A. Lickowitz
Dist. Atty
Keen
Sherman E. Smalley
Salcn
Liskowrtg
Liskowitz
MAS A Cire
Third term petition shadows Roosevelt on national rail tour
On a presidential train thrusting through Utah and Nevada, President Roosevelt ignored a Pueblo steelworkers petition for a 1940 bid while presenting to crowds to discuss a broad plan for nationwide prosperity. In Colorado, a Pueblo petition from the steelworkers urged his candidacy as he travels toward San Francisco Exposition grounds.
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Colorado
California
San Francisco Exposition Grounds
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Nevada
Anna Roosevelt Dall Boettiger
John Boettiger
Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Workers Club
United States
Tool Down
Ogden
Sen
Pat McCarran
Albert Hilliard
McCarran
Carlin
Truckee
Calif
William G. McAdoo
McAdon
Shendan Downey
Francis E. Townsend
McAdoo
den Mae
San Francisco Exposition
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Wermacrais
Grand Junction
Colo
No Commission Is Formed For Bombings Probe
Neville Chamberlain told the house of commons Britain would not tolerate repetitive attacks on British shipping in Spanish waters. He disclosed that the international commission to investigate bombings of civilians in Spain had failed. Britain will send a two man mission to Spain, while the United States and Sweden declined to join. The plan for a multinational commission was deemed impossible. Barcelona threatened reprisals on Italian and German goals in response to foreign aid to the insurgents.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pi—Cluck
William Cole
Washington Highway Patrol
Mattson
Cole
Clarence White
Clarence Thorp
Clarence Mead
Frank Olson
Charles Mattson
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Olson
Ritzville
Washington
Snerit
Melvin Destreich
Jack Crooks
Joe Schafer
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
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Spain
Fiat
Robert Hodgson
Sman
London
Chamberlain
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Almeria
Franco
Sax
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Interntorial Commission
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France
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands
Barcelona
Paris
Stevens Point
Wis
Gornier
Caton
Condington
St. Ipital Lere
Portege
Lightning Strikes Home Crib in Wisconsin
A lightning bolt struck the residence of Mr and Mrs Ray Mommunerts last night blowing out all but three windows and tossing objects to the floor. The crib was sheltering the infant inside and there were no injuries reported.
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Ray
Wisconsin Weather Outlook and Temperature Plots
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with possible thunderstorms this afternoon or early tonight in the southeast. Cooler tonight, with a southeasterly wind in the far east. Thursday shows a mainly cloudy day with updated readings from Concordia and Buckstaff Observatory noting a high of 43 and a low of 63 with trace precipitation and southwest winds.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Concordia
Yellowstone
Buckstaff Observatory
Oklahoma renomination race shows Thomas leading in first polling
In Oklahoma, Senator Thomas leads the Democratic field for renomination as Themis widened his early margin. Governor Murray trails while E W Marland and Gomer Smith compete for the senate nomination. Leon Phillips and W S Key top the gubernatorial contest as eight Democratic incumbents seek renomination. Republican candidates Glasser and Rizley each lead in their races amid light GOP turnout.
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Themis
Oklaha
New Deal
Roosevelt
W. H
Bill’ Murray
Ond
Thomas
E. W. Marland
Rep
Gomer Smith
Senate
Smith
Marland
Leon C. Phillips
Okemah
Murrey
W. S. Key
WEA
Murray
Alf M. Landon
Phillips
Key
Glasser
Enid
Ross Rizley
Gussman
Madison ruling bars mandatory vaccination for teachers
Madison Wisconsin says a city school board cannot require vaccination for all teachers and employes. Attorney General Orlando Loomis states the regulation is invalid absent a statute and not necessary for public safety. The ruling comes as the Oshkosh board considered a compulsory vaccination proposal and a separate bill seeking physical examinations for all staff was rejected.
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Madison
Wis
Atlv
Orlando Loomis
John Callahan
Oshkosh Board of Education
Loomis
Board of Education
Callahan
Pfefferkarma
London Countess and Danish Husband Divorce Case
Surprising ruling ends a turbulent London case as Countess Barbara von Haugwitz Beventon seeks separation while Count Con Haugvitz-Beventon agrees to stay away from her mansion. The criminal threat against an American businesswoman is noted, with Danish law possibly governing future proceedings and a consent to keep contact minimal.
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London
Barbare Hutton
Olen
Ciews
Count Con Haugvitz- Beventon
Bow Street
Woolworth Senners
Barbara
Don
Si Patrick Brrstings
Danis Courts
Cine
jarronica t+ hay
Kiukiang Offensive Deadlock Between Chinese and Japanese Troops
Reports from Shanghai describe Chinese and Japanese forces locked in a difficult battle near Kiukiang with both sides suffering casualties. Chinese troops reportedly prepared to assault the Kiukiang forts while Japanese efforts to advance faced stiff resistance and disrupted supply lines.
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Kiukiang
Shanghai
Kaukrang
Yangtae
Hanke
Chin
Tye Syffern
Kiukiarg
Angel
Hail and Wind Do Severe Damage Across Wisconsin
Severe storms lashed southeastern and central Wisconsin last night and early today bringing hail and heavy winds. Towns reported flooded streets, damaged crops in Jefferson and surrounding counties, with corn and oats reported broken and grain bins overturned. A cloudburst and strong winds caused scattered power and transport disruptions across multiple communities.
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Wisconsin
Dake
Jefferson County
Konotha
Government Loan Relief Sought Amid Postwar Loss Claims
Vague, OCR garbled text shows readers asking the government to repay losses and secure relief. The fragmented lines reference money owed, credit, taxes, and farm or business hardships, with mentions of a relief program and inquiries about eligibility and return of funds.
France Promises Arms Build Up Amid Czechoslovak Tension
French Premier Daladier announced mobilization plans and a public defense pledge while France urged restraint from Germany regarding Czechoslovakia. France warned of a strong reaction to any German intervention as tensions rise in central Europe.
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Taylor Henry
Germany
Czechoslovakia
France
Beloustd Daladier
Etrang
Qaender Inn
Brother-in-law to Rival in Wisconsin State Senate Race
In Manawa Wisconsin Fred R Foiea former oma var of Waa pal fat apnmounted for the Hepubilter emis suer for state senators from the Taomty-luned district. His opponent in the primary will be his brother-in-law Le W Rasihing of Manawa chair niy of the Waupica county board.
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Manawa
Wis
Fred R. Foiea
Omavar
Waapal
Fat
Las Tan
Emissuer
Waupace
le W. Rasihing
Niy
Waupica County
King George Improves at Windsor Amid Illness Report
Windsor castle officials announced King George’s condition continued to improve under royal physicians’ care for an attack of influenza. Queen Elizabeth remained at Buckingham Palace but planned to return to Windsor later today.
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Eng
Windsor Castle
George
Elizabeth
Buckingham
Palace
Howard Hughes Flight Heads Toward Fairbanks on World Record Run
Howard Hughes and four crew members began the fifth leg of a world record flight from Yakutsk toward Fairbanks Alaska. The Coast Guard cutter Spencer reported the plane 930 miles from Fairbanks at 2 30 p m EST, with an ETA near 7 p m EST.
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Washington
Spencer
Howard Hughes
Fairbanks
Port Hope
Alaska
Albert L. Lodwick
Hughes
Yakutsk
Siberia
Hughes Plans Two Hours Best Then Back to New York
New York experts at Howard Hughes flight headquarters estimated the round the world flyer would reach Fairbanks Alaska at 7 p.m. EST and be ready to depart for New York at 9 p.m. If the schedule holds they will return to the start site about noon tomorrow, less than four days after leaving eastward across the Atlantic.
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Howard Hughes
Fairbanks
Alaska
Hughes
Atlantic
Yakutsk
Omsk
Siberia
Flughes Flight
World’s Fair Grounds
Eostl
Cherski Mountains
Isis
Seattle
Wirtheid
Syom Yakutsk
Moscow
Kalyma River
Ty Hughes
Moscow Aviariet
Amaedyysk
Log of Hughes flight across continents in 1938
The American pilot Hughes departs Floyd Bennett Field New York, flies east to Ireland and Paris, then Moscow Omsk Yakutsk and toward Fairbanks Alaska detailing times and distances for each leg. The record covers July 30 to July 13 with multiple refueling stops and long-distance legs.
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New York
Cape Breton Island
Ireland
Paris
Moscow
Omsk
Yakutsk
U.S
Kirensk
Lena River
Siberia
Fairbanks
Alaska
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