Magnusen Opinion Upheld by Council
City council, siding with City Atty Magnusen, awarded legal notices and council proceedings contracts to The Oshkosh Northwestern after finding bids valid only if the paper has bona fide paid circulation of at least 1,000 copies. Debate included Fox Valley Free Press bid. council voted 22 to 9 to uphold Magnusen’s interpretation.
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N. L. Marden
Lewis C. Magnusen
Oshkosh Northwestern
Harold J. Priebe
Fox Valley Free Press
Magnusen
William
Seftenberg
Lemke
Hull
Bell
Schreiber
Lescher
Luedtke
Germer
Boller
MacDonald
Poesehl
Fugieberg
Winter
Clark
Noel—Nevins
Priebe
Schultz
Robertson
Niemuth
Manser
Brown
Ratzburg
Robinson
Robert Cunningham
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Consolidation plan for France's war forces outlined
Edward Kennedy Patis reports Leon Blum proposes a unified defense ministry led by Edouard Daladier with three assistants. Marc Rucart would control the army and Campinchi the navy, Pierre Cot to head the defense portfolio. The plan calls for nationalizing themunitions industry and tight plant controls, amid tense warnings from Salles as Daladier’s cabinet potential reshapes security.
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Edward Kennedy Patis
France
Leon Blum
Edouard Daladier
Memer
Radical Socialist Party
Soutces
Marc Rucart
Chamber of Deputies
Caser Campinchi
Japan says South China declared war on national government
Shanghai reports Japanese authorities claim the Canton government declared war against the national Chinese government, while Cantonese officials reportedly deny the move and instead issue a manifesto denouncing aggression. Chinese sources say Canton and Nanking seek union as Nanking mobilizes about 35,000 troops along Kawantune and Kwangsi borders.
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Shanghai
South China
Canton
Japan
China
Nanking
Kiwantung
Kwangsi
Kawantune
Hoffman Deposes Schwarzkopf In New Jersey Police Shakeup
Governor Hoffman ousted Col H Norman Schwarzkopf as New Jersey state police superintendent amid a broader reshuffle. Kimberling named as successor, a figure once involved in the Hauptmann Hauptmann case. Observers note the move sparks support and petitions from reform groups and women activists.
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Trenton
Harold G. Hoffman
Col
H. Norman Schwarzkept
New Jersey
Senate
Mark O. Kimberding
Prson
Schwarzkopf
Depu Kimberling
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Wingbergh
Kimber Ung
Woemen
Agel
Kimberling
Nat
Hume Bering
Tebang
McCormick Hestoony 77 Dies After Short Illness
Cyrus Hall McCormick 77 former chairman of International Harvester died today after a brief illness. He suffered a heart attack Saturday at his Lake Forest estate Walden and efforts to save him continued until his death at 10 30 a m. His wife Alice Holt McCormick and his eldest son Cyrus Jr. were at his bedside. He was son of the inventor Cyrus K McCormick whose reaper helped build a vast farm implement concern with 18 plants. Harold F McCormick succeeded Ostis as president in 1913 and as chairman in 1935.
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Chicago
Cyrus Hall McCormick
International Harvester Company
McCormick
Lake Forest
Walden
Alice Holt, McCormick
Cyrus Jr
Invextor
Cyrus K. McCormick
Harvester
United States
Harold F. McCormick
Ostis
Dickinson Herring lead Iowa primary races with slim margins
In Iowa yesterday Senator Lester J. Dickinson and Governor Clyde L. Herring led their parties in the Republican and Democratic contests respectively as two thirds of precincts reported. Dickinson held a 39.6 percent share while Herring commanded a 51.5 percent edge over Brookhart with 72,892 and 51,413 votes. Kraschel won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and George Wilson the Republican governorship nod. the state faced a convention decision if 35 percent thresholds are not reached.
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Des Moines
Lester J. Dickinson
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa
Dickinson
Towa
Brookhart
Herring
Smith W. Brookhart
Hubert Alter
Bniek
Nelson G. Kraschel
George Wilson
U S Envoy Dies At Country Home Near Annapolis
Truxton Beale age 80 former United States envoy to Persia Greece Romania and Servia died early today at his country home near Annapolis Md The death closes a long career serving in diplomacy with postings across Europe and the Middle East.
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Annapolis, Md
Truxton , Beale
United States
Persia
Greece
Romania
Servia
Here
Two Billion Note And Bond Issue Sold On First Day
Washington reports a peace time government financing milestone as cash subscriptions for a note and bond issue surpassed 2.0 billion dollars on opening day. The sale included 600 million in 15 18 year bonds and 400 million in five year notes, with conversion activity extending to Wednesday. Secretary Henry Morgan Jr praised demand, noting the issue will push public debt above 32.62 billion dollars with a top near 34.6 billion in June. A large portion of cash proceeds funds bond redemptions and the current financing supports projected debt growth and veteran bond measures.
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Tedice
Treasury
Henry Moargenthau Jr
Ad Cies
Wiew
Do Ginvard
Veterians
Theys
Lnaneng
Two Die and Two Injured in Milwaukee Collision
A crash near Port Washington yesterday killed John A. Witz 32 president of a Milwaukee fuel firm and another occupant while two others were injured. A trolley collided with a car causing deadly injuries and extensive damage as responders dispatched.
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Port Washington
John A. Witz
Milwaukee Fuel, Company
Noe
Wathh Witteeta Hhh
Witconsin Ge
Tesaris Wathy’s
Tanda Drakows
NASA
Tae Iutomoen
Rebels Seize Leon Fort as Sacasa Government Crumbles
National army forces led by Gen Anastacio Somoza report loyal troops have taken the fort at Leon after a three day defense by the city. President Sacasa's palace and cabinet are encircled while a Texan envoy from the U S delegation negotiates a halt to hostilities. Transport out of Willinagua is limited to army-approved aircraft.
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Nicaragua
National Army
Juan B. Sacasa
Leon
Anastacio Somoza
Somoza
Acalasco
National Guard
Sacasa
Fletcher Warren
United States Legation
Warren
Tiscapa Hill
Nmmit
Omesseste
Campo Murte
Tors
Dune
Pi Tiahes
Eonaten
Ohiagua
Willinagua
Paper executives meet at Appleton conference
Apmeten Wis is hosting a gathering of paper executives. A conference details inspections of a new SING00 addition and tours of the plant. Attendees discuss production plans and future investments amid industry chatter.
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Appleton
Apmeten
Wis
Drought Relief Report Highlights Light Frost Ahead
Fragmented weather summary notes relief after a warm spell with frost risk anticipated in select areas. Meteorologists caution about drouth impacts and possible frost developments later in May, noting variable regional conditions and temperature fluctuations.
Omnibus Flood Bill Approved by Senate
The Senate approved by voice vote the conference report on the 320 million omnibus flood control bill sending it to the house for final action. The measure would require states and local subdivisions to meet land costs and damages incurred in obtaining sites for flood center works. It provides for 217 projects all approved by the Army Engineers Board.
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Senate
Conference
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Board of Army Angineers
Court Rules Veto Timing For Wisconsin Likely Enduring
Wisconsin supreme court lays down a rule for handling 11th hour bills in adjournments. It grants Miss Marie Sullivan 6600 dollars for alleged contract breach tied to Milwaukee State Teachers College layoff. Gov Schmedeman’s veto could be effective by returning a bill to legislature even during skeleton sessions.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Marie Sullivan
Milwaukee State Teachers College
J A. G. Schmedeman
Schmedeman
Miss Sullivan
Theodore Dammann
British tribunal reveals Thomas disclosed budget details
The trial report says Thomas authorised unapproved budget data and two men used it for private gain. Alfred Dates and Sir Alfred Butt are named in the case. A court verdict is reported with Thomas exclaiming relief as the witness is exonerated.
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London
H. Thomas
Gommop
Winunal
Thome
Privite
Alfred Dates
Alfred Butt
le Beerd
Labrada
Alfred
Maze
Senate tax debate shows split over bill and spending cuts
Washington reports show Acting Chairman King defending the finance committee compromise while Republicans push against final passage. They favor cutting government expenses as a path to avoid a broad tax bill, arguing insufficient time and uncertain details, with no decision reached.
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House
King
Utah
Finance Committee
Senate
Douglas
Cornell
Associated Press
Massacre of 30 Italian Soldiers Near Makale Reported
Rome dispatch states 30 Italian soldiers massed near Makale were killed during an Ethiopian attack. A column bound for Addis Ababa allegedly faced overwhelming opposition as supplies faltered. The last stand was relayed to Addis Ababa, with reinforcements sent but arriving too late to save the unit.
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Thihan Miltary
Ambertes
Adds Ababa
Addis Ababa
Senate and Hough Will Seek Unity on Relief Bill
Senators Duffy and La Follette backed the relief and deficiency appropriation while Couzens and Vandenberg opposed. The Senate approved about 2.42 billion in a 62 to 14 vote, with a major WPA grant of 1.425 billion for next year. Vandenberg’s bid to shift relief to the states failed 57 to 14 as Borah aligned with the administration.
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Duffy and la Follette
Wisconsin
Couzens and Andenberg
Michigan
Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
Senator Borah
Idaho
Rowland questioned in Nieman will case over mental capacity
Milwaukee Journal veteran Rowland was examined about Mrs Agnes Nieman shortly before she signed a will leaving most of her fortune to Harvard. He had been a beneficiary in Nieman's late husband’s will and described Nieman as very unhappy and ill. Relatives contesting the will probe her mental condition and possible influence on the bequest.
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Milwaukee
W. W. Rowland
Milwaukee Journal
Agnes Wahl Nieman
Harvard University
Rowland
Luvius W. Nieman
Journal
Chicago
Kington
Nice
Harvard
Marquette
University of Sissouri School
Univ .of Wisconsin
Journalam
Glenn Frank
Neeman
Noeran
Nieman
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Relp
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