Democrats press for action on 54 million budget bill in Wisconsin
Democrats in the Progressive controlled Wisconsin assembly push to break the deadlock over the state budget by demanding immediate action on the 54 million dollar bill. Assemblyman Ray Novotny proposes an unofficial three party conference to bridge differences, while the senate delays until the 13 million dollar tax bill is disposed of.
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William H. McCall
United Press
Madison
Assembly
Ray Novotny
Oshkosh
Senate
Novotny
Paul R. Alfonsi
Pence
Social leader and two priests injured in auto collision
Milwaukee AP report says Mrs. Frank Watson Norris a Milwaukee and Oconomowoc social leader was injured in a crash with a car driven by Rev. Paul Schaffell 65 chaplain of Mount Mary college. Schaffell suffered head lacerations and a hip injury while his companion Rev. Marcellus Fortman 65 assistant chaplain of Notre Dame convent was cut and bruised. Mrs. Norris was unconscious for hours with shoulder injuries and a minor back injury.
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Milwaukee
Frank Watson Norris
Oconomowoc
Norris
Paul Schaffell
Mount Mary College
Father Schaffell
Sheboygan
Racine
Marcellus Fortman
Notre Dame Convent
Germany and America May Sign Trade Pact
Washington reports that Germany and the United States are in exploratory talks toward a reciprocal trade pact. Decisions are expected during Hans Luther’s Berlin visit with possible clarification after his return in early August. Officials note large bilateral trade but cite exchange control and payment frictions.
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Washington
U.S
Germany
United States
Hans Luther
Berlin
America
Winneba county files for PWA grant on courthouse plan
A three man Winneba county committee filed with the PWA for a grant equal to 45 percent of the estimated 800 000 cost of a proposed courthouse. The group met with PWA director A Lawrie Kurtz in Milwaukee and named Auler Jensen Brown of Oshkosh as preliminary architects, with no binding obligation on temporary design terms.
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Milwaukee
Winnebago County
PWA
A. Lawrie Kurtz
J. F. Shea
E. G. Sonnenberg
George H. Matcke
Shea
Auler, Jensen & Brown, Oshkosh
State Senate Kills Salary Limit Measure
Madison leaders report the Wisconsin Senate defeated the Kannenberg salary limit bill by 18 to 11 after earlier favorable votes. The measure sought a top state employee salary cap of 7 500, affecting figures from the governor to University of Wisconsin President Glenn Frank and Public Service Commission officials.
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Madison
Wis
State Senate
Roland E. Kannenberg
Wausau
Pres
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
Mrs. W. C. Connor of Marshfield Dies
Marshfield Wisconsin reports the death of Mrs William D Connor 70 wife of the former state lieutenant governor after a several month illness at her Marshfield home today.
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W. C. Connor
Marshfield
Wis
William D. Connor
King George Reviews the Grand Fleet
King George reviewed Britain’s grand fleet aboard the Victoria and Albert at Portsmouth. Thousands cheered as 160 ships from home, Mediterranean, reserve fleets, and merchant marine formed a massive salute for the silver jubilee.
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H. L. Percy
United Press
Portsmouth
Eng
King George
Great Britain
England
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Kent
Milton
Royal Yacht
Spithead
George
Southern Railway
Britain
Amery Boy Dies While Attempting Rescue on Lake
Dale Preble, 13, drowned at North Twin Lake in Amery Wisconsin after pulling a companion from danger. While returning to shore on a raft the boy in distress grabbed Preble causing a panic and pulling him under.
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Amery
Wis
Dale Preble
North Twin Lake
Preble
Mayor Heckrodt Waives Preliminary Examination in Malfeasance Case
Mayor Frank Heckrodt of Menasha appeared in municipal court on a charge of malfeasance in public office. The defense waived the preliminary examination, and he was bound over to plead to the information on Saturday July 20 at 10 oclock. The judge released him on his own recognizance. The defense argued the complaint failed to allege an offense and that the sale involved the Onward Manufacturing Company. The court denied the motion and read the complaint.
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Frank ©. Heckrodt
Menasha
Frank B. Keefe
Heckrodt
Henry P. Hughes
Dist. Atty. R. C
Keefe
Menasha Water and Light Commission
Sarah
Laus
Hughes
Celestial Spectacle Won’t Repeat Until Half Century Passes
A total lunar eclipse darkened the moon to copper tones last night, the longest in 50 years. Visibility varied by region with clouds obscuring parts of the East Coast while the West enjoyed clear skies. researchers at Washington and Yerkes observed with limited data due to weather.
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Chicago
Ap. Mt
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Miami
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Providence
R. J
New Engram
Court rules AAA levy unconstitutional by lack of authority
The U S circuit court of appeals finds the agricultural adjustment act taxes void, holding no constitutional or statutory delegation to the secretary of agriculture. The Hoosac Mills receivers sought 8181 694 48 in recovery. Judge Bingham dissents. The ruling weighs Congress's power to regulate production versus interstate commerce.
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Boston
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Secretary of Agriculture
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Hoosac Mills
Scott Wilson
George F. Morris
George H. Bingham
Congress
Britain Builds Up Air Defense
Britain boosted its air defenses with a large funding package to bolster Royal Air Force expansion and new air stations. The move followed discussions on air raid precautions in Parliament as Britain seeks a peaceful solution amid the Italo-Ethiopian dispute.
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Britain
Oscar Leiding
Associated
Press
London
Great Britain
Ameet
Royal Air Source
House of Permigions Mite Lloday
Benita Birasti
Lord Davies
House of Lords
Questions Validity Of All But One of New Deal Measures
Washington U P The American Liberty League led by J Fouet Shouse questions the constitutionality of major New Deal measures. Of nine laws before Congress he marks all but the tax on the rich as doubtful. He lists eight measures he says may be unconstitutional including the Wagner labor disputes bill social security utility holding company bill banking bill AAA amendments TVA amendments Farmers Home corporation bill and the Guffey coal bill. He cites a spending figure of 1 297 900 090 in ordinary government housekeeping expenses as ending the economy program from the early Roosevelt years.
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Washington
U.P
American Liberty League
Roosevelt
Jfouett Shouse
Shouse
Fissperen
AAA
TVA
Farmers’ Home Corporation
Guffey
La Follette Holds Key in Adjournment Vote Fight
Washington reports a 259 to 86 roll call defeat of a motion to adjourn next Tuesday. Deen’s bid to force early adjournment failed as La Follette’s stance governed the outcome, with tax extensions tied to potential adjournment. Democrats debated strategy while Rankin warned of delays to tax bills.
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Washington
House
Congress
Deen
Georgia
Generally Fair From Wisconsin Through Michigan Weather Synopsis
Generally fair and warmer in Wisconsin and Michigan with increasing clouds on Lake Superior. Winds shift from southwest to south and southwest, near 82 degrees by afternoon, with possible showers in the extreme north of Michigan and Huron.
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Sun Sum Diay
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Upper Lakes
Superior
Michigan
Muron
Huron
Conferees Deadlock on Pension Plan in Social Security Bill
Washington conferees predicted a late day agreement on the social security bill except for the private pension plan amendment, which would be reported as a disagreement to the House for a vote. Missouri Democrat Clark proposed the exemption for private pension plans. leaders expect it to fail in the House, leading to Senate concessions. The bill also touches unemployment reserves and related Wisconsin provisions, with House probes into utility holding companies continuing.
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House
Senate
Clark
Missouri
la Follette
Wisconsin
Congress
Progressive
Maverick
Texas
Brewster
Maine
Thomas Corcoran
RFC
Passarmaquoddy
Maverick Alconol
Ways and Means
Civision
Treasury
Funds Delay Bridge and Rail Overhead on Highway 12
The Wisconsin highway commission holds that limited funds and federal rules will delay the $209,000 project on Highway 12 near Bamboo. A relocation plan includes a railroad overhead and a Baraboo river bridge, with completion postponed until funds become available. Chairman Thomas J. Davin notes the commission’s desire to relocate the route once funding exists.
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Madison
U.F
Wisconsin
State Highway Commission
Thomas J. Davin
Davlin
Davin
Northwestern
Baraboo
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