Wisconsin Heat Wave Ends After Seven Dry Days
A Western wind and rain cooled Wisconsin breaking a seven day heat wave that killed twenty five people and drowned six as temperatures soared above 100 degrees. Severe storms caused one death and property damage. In Racine a lightning bolt killed Ernest Leingruber. a Plymouth woman died when a wire fence strand choked her while feeding chickens.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Ernest Leingruber
Racine County
Highway 41
Seven Mile Road
Rock River
Janesville
Delavan
Lake Geneva
Milwaukee
Mercury
Madison
Arno Klemme
Plymouth
New Nazi Raider Narvik Reported in West Indies
Survivors of the British freighter Davisian described a fast 10,000 ton German raider disguised as a Swedish ship named Narvik operating in the West Indies. It fired from two six inch guns, forced Davisian to surrender after wounding crew, and sank the vessel with shells.
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West Indies
New York
Davisian
Virgin Islands
Holm Brynnlsen
Brynilsen
St. Barthelmy Island
Samana
Lief
Brynnlsen
Germany
De Facto Committee Seeks U S Mediation in Peace Talks
London report says a German controlled Dutch radio broadcast that a Netherlands committee asked Roosevelt to arrange talks for an honorable peace between Germany and England. Dutch sources in London deny any such committee exists or government affiliation.
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London
Helversum
Netherlands
Roosevelt
Germany
England
Sabotage Evidence Found at Bucharest Oil Offices
A Berlin radio dispatch reports Bucharest police searched the French capitalized Colombia Oil Company offices and found a large number of fuses for sabotage. Four French experts including the director general were expelled.
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Berlin
Bucharest
Colombia
Weather summary from Wisconsin and Northwest observations
Partly cloudy and cooler in southern Wisconsin tonight with fair conditions in most areas Saturday. Northwest winds and a moderate temperature trend continue through Sunday. Official notes list highs around 35 and lows near 73 with no precipitation. barometer reading 23.24 inches.
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San Sun _ Dar’s
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Manaskee
Omaha
Yellowstone
Frew Berckstall Observatory
Oaks Finalist In Wisconsin State Junior Amateur Tourney
Milwaukee Bob Oaks of Oshkosh reached the finals of the Wisconsin state junior amateur golf tournament at Tripoli Country Club by defeating Doug Ogdenburg of Madison one up. He will face Mark Weidman of Portage, who beat Rex Capwell of Racine, one up, in the 18 hole final. Oaks posted pars for 453 444 344 35 and 78 total. Also, Lyn Lardner Jr and George Johnson Jr of Oconomowoc reached the 36 hole final against each other after decisive semifinal wins.
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Milwaukee
Bob Oaks
Young
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Tripoli Country Club
Doug Ogdenburg
Madison
Oaks
Mark Weidman
Portage
Rex Capwell
Racine
Johnson
Lardner
Lyn Lardner Jr
George Johnson Jr
Oconomowoc
Bobby Dergolfer
W. N
Bill) Smith
Platteville
Large Wisconsin GOP Delegation Heading to Elwood
A large delegation of Wisconsin Republicans will travel to Elwood Indiana for the August 17 gala where Wendell L Willkie will deliver his acceptance address as the Republican presidential nominee. More than 100 members of the state advisory committee will attend along with numerous other Wisconsin party members. George Kiewert appointed executive secretary at the end of the note.
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Milwaukee
Elwood
Ind
Wenell L. Willkie
Itedey Br
Edward A. Bacon
National
George Kiewert
U S Seeks Safe Passage For Refugees
President Roosevelt outlined steps to evacuate refugee children from Britain, proposing up to 10,000 passports for British children and considering U S ships to transport them. He noted three factors: British government cooperation, American willingness, and child safety as the crux, with further discussion on using U S vessels in war zones.
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Washington
United States
England
Roosevelt
Britain
Canada
Congress
French Leader Avenol Resigns From League Post
Geneva report says Joseph A. C. Avenol resigns as secretary general of the League of Nations, citing the times as making the office unnecessary. He telegraphed member governments last night and proposed adapting the secretariat to current needs with economy, awaiting a supervisory committee meeting to set an effective date.
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Geneva
Joseph A. C. Avenol
League of Nations
Avenol
League
Japan
Manchuria
Gussolini
Rome
Tomit
Avenoll
League Secretarit
Argentina holds out at Havana meeting on Pan American trusteeship
Argentina refused to back general commitments at the Havana conference on Pan American trusteeship for European possessions. Leopoldo Melo urged using normal diplomacy and rapid defense measures, while deferring to the people involved on future status. Hull’s stance and Lima solidarity influenced the debate amid concerns over Argentina's trade with Europe.
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J. C. Stark
Havana
Argentina
Americas
Leopoldo Melo
Melo
Hull
United States
Brazil
Cordell Hull
Lima
Farmer Is Pinched Under Fallen Barn in Windstorm
Lake Geneva Wisconsin reports farmer Bert Schultz twenty four from Como trapped under fallen timbers and hay for more than two hours when a barn collapsed in a severe wind. Rescuers using heavy jacks freed his left leg as doctors said pelvis fracture and two leg breaks may have occurred. Schultz, father of a four month old, was with a younger brother and a hired hand when the barn gave way. two others escaped.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Herbert Schultz
Como
Schultz
R. C Halsey
Belfast coast battles as German air raids widen war front
Reports describe a clash off north Ireland as Nazi bombers attack a convoy while RAF fighters intervene. Italian raids target Gibraltar and Britain’s defenses claim to have effectively bombed the rock. Berlin and Geneva dispatches outline diplomatic shifts and warnings over US embargo plans amid a broad wartime panorama.
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Associated Press
Belfast
Britain
Gibraltar
High Command
Great Rock
London
Berlin
Salzberz
Germany
Balkan
Hitler
Europe
Geneva
Joseph A. C. Avenel
League of Nations
League
Tekie
Foreign Office
United States
Japan
Havana
Argentina
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Torpedo Boats Sink Ships Off English Channel
Berlin reported German speed boats sank three merchant ships totaling 22 000 tons off southern England near Brighton. A further 2 000 ton vessel was set ablaze and nine officers plus 374 sailors missing from the French liner Meknes amid repatriation efforts.
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Meknes
Britain
Berlin
England
Brighton
London
English Channel
Hitler Receives Romanian Envoys At Berghof Summit
Ion Gigurtu and Mihail Manoilescu arrived at Salzburg for talks on Hitler’s Balkan plan. They met with Joachim von Ribbentrop and were hosted at Fuschl Castle and Berchtesgaden retreat events, with a plan for weekend discussions.
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Adolf Hitler
Ion Gigurtu
Mihail Manoilescum i
Berghof
Berchtesgaden
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Rome
Salzburg
Germany
Presmier
Ion Gigurtua
Mihail Manoilescu
Ru- Mania
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Lake Ronigsee
Hitler
von Ribbentrop
Army
Fuschl Castle
Frank to Run If Enough Signatures Found in Wis Senate Race
Madison reports Dr. Glenn W. Frank former UW president would enter the Republican primary for U S Senate if supporters obtain sufficient nominating signatures by July 30 next Tuesday is the filing deadline with the secretary of state. He would join five other Republicans already seeking the seat held by Senator Robert M La Follette Jr. and would be based in Madison while spending time in Chicago.
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Madison
Glenn W. Frank
University of Wisconsin
United States Senate
Frank
Republican Party
National Program Committee
Chicago
Wisconsin
U. S
Rober M
la Follette Jr
Senator la Follette
Philip F. la Follette
Rank
Board of Regents
Philip la Follette
Senate Military Committee Advances Peacetime Draft Bill
The senate military committee approved a peacetime conscription bill and plans a Tuesday vote. It would punish draft dodgers with five years in prison and $10,000 fines and create a director of selective service earning $10,000 yearly. The bill also protects reemployment of conscripts as an unfair labor practice in interstate commerce.
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Senate Military Committee
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Office of
Director of Selective Service
Washington
Hungary Calls Men From Their Leaves Back Into Service
Budapest reports Hungary drafting more men as the German Romanian Salzburg conference continues. Recalled wheat harvest workers rejoin their regiments while new call ups are issued. Balkan fears of Russian advances grow as Hitler talks with Romanian Bulgarian and Slovak leaders. Some papers hint Hungary seeks indemnity for 1919 occupation damages estimated around 500000 dollars.
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Budapest
Hungary
Salzburg
Adolf Hitler
Balkans
Germany
Europe
Russia
Transylvania
Rumania
British and German naval raid battle off Irish coast
Heavy gunfire and flashes were seen as German air raiders attacked a convoy off northern Ireland. British fighters and coast observers reported a German plane shot down. The Luftwaffe raided coastal shipping while Britain fought back with torpedo boats and destroyers. The trawler Fleming sank after being hit amidships as both sides claimed losses.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Wallace Carroll
United Press
London
Great Britain
Germany
Admiralty
Fleming
Electric rate cuts approved for Wisconsin home users
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation won approval to reduce residential electric rates by about 40 000 dollars annually, benefiting about 42 200 homes across 145 communities in 20 central and northeastern counties. The plan aims to total roughly 200 000 dollars in annual savings for customers, with further reductions anticipated in 1940 as earnings hold steady.
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Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Public Service Commission
Brown
Calumet
Door
Forest
Kewaunee
Langsade
Lincoln
Manitewec
Marathon
Marinette
Oconto
Outagamic
Oneida
Portage
St. Croix
Shebargar
Vilas
Washington
Waupaca
Winnebago
Army Engineers Study Fox Flood Control Plans
Army engineers considered flood control projects on the Fox River at Kanukaana Wisconsin to improve navigated conditions. Lackterders and maintenance workers testified about employment needs on a year round basis and proposed work and safety projects they could perform when navigation slows.
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Kanukaana
Wis
Army Engineers
Fox River
War Department
Clevel
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