Supreme Court upholds illegal discharge of oil inspectors
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 27 former state oil inspectors were illegally discharged by State Treasurer Robert K. Henry after the 1933 consolidation. Reinstatement may restore back pay totaling about 63,000 dollars with decisions split for two groups. Henry delay said until consulting counsel. inspectors plan to seek reinstatement and return to their old positions.
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Supreme Court
Madison
State
Robert K. Henry
Dane County Circuit Court
Civil Service
Oil Inspection Department
Secretary of State's Office
The
Highway Commission
Henry
Just Cause Claimed
Bureau of Personnel
Green Lake
Wis
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Milwaukee
Joseph Pad~way
Padiway
Callow Cartage Granted Interstate Hauling Permit
The public service commission authorized Callow Cartage of Manitowoc to haul interstate on a route from Appleton to Kaukauna Merrill to Sheboygan Milwaukee and south to the Illinois line. A July 12 meeting will consider Crandon's plan to repair or build a dam on the Wolf River to conserve fish and wildlife in Little Rice Lake area.
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Madison
Public Service Commission
Callow Cartage Company
Manitowoc
Appleton
Kaukauna
Mer
Wnoc
Sheboygan
Milwaukee
Illinois State Line
Crandon
Wolf River
Little Rice Lake
Crash of two big planes at Olaya Herrera airport kills 14
A ground collision during simultaneous takeoffs at Olaya Herrera in Medellin left 14 dead and four seriously injured. Among the dead were Alfonso Azaff, Henry Schwartz, Lester W. Strauss, Ernesto Samper, and Carlos Gardel. War Ministry to form commission from Bogota to investigate the disaster.
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Jorge Cardenas
Associated Press
Medellin
Colombia
United States
War Ministry
Bogota
Alfonso Azaff
Henry Schwartz
Lester W. Strauss
South America
Ernesto Samper
Lindbergh
Carlos Gardel
Argentina
Ford
Olaya Herrera
Gardel
Samper
Kansas City
Saco Sociedad Anonima Colombiana
Scacita
Germany pledges no unrestricted submarine warfare again
In Parliament Sir Bolton Eyres-Monteil said Germany vowed not to resort to unrestricted submarine warfare. Under the Britain Germany naval agreement Germany may hold 35 percent of Britain's fleet and 45 percent of submarines, with a 10 percent cut in another category. Germany will seek parity only with Britain if needed and will follow London treaty submarine rules with exceptions.
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London
U.P
Germany
Bolton Eyres-Mansell
Admiralty
House of Commons
Britain
Reich
Great Britain
Eyres-Monsel
George Campbell
Man Dies in Hospital After Lake Diving Injury
James Hickman, 24, of Rockford, died in a hospital two days after a diving accident at Lake Waubesa. He was injured when he struck the lake bottom after diving from a springboard and sustained a broken back.
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Madison
Waubesa
Herman Hickman
Rockford
Hickman
Bitter words mark debate in the Senate
Governor La Follette faced sharp accusations as the Senate refused to concur with removing high school aid from the beer tax bill. The body, split on funds and purpose, sent the measure back to the assembly with a $6,000 daily revenue at stake and a week to resolve the funding plan.
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Kenneth Hopping
Associated Press
Madison
la Follette
Senate
Carroll
House
Rowlands
Groves
Kelly
Fond du Lac
Harry Bolens
Port Washington
Bolens
Generally fair with showers in east and south
Wisconsin forecast shows generally fair weather in the northwest with thundershowers in the east and south this afternoon or tonight. Cooler in the west tonight. Upper lakes expect southerly winds and scattered showers tonight and Wednesday. Small craft warnings posted for Lakes Michigan and Superior.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Upper Lakes
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Western Superior
Lakes Michigan
Northwestern
Buckstaff Observatory
Barnmeier
Johnson Named Works Progress Administrator for New York
Washington announces Hugh L. Johnson, former NRA administrator, appointed works progress administrator for New York City. The appointment is announced by Harry L. Hopkins from the $4,000,600,000 fund.
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Washington
Hugh 5. Johnson
NRA
Works Progress
New York City
Harry L. Hopkins
Senate votes to extend deposit insurance for one year
Washington The Senate adopted a joint resolution extending the temporary bank deposit insurance law for another year. The measure keeps insured deposits up to five thousand dollars and continues under the June deadline.
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U. S. Senate
Washington
Senate
Agitation and optimism in Alaska Matanuska colony life
In Palmer Alaska colonists describe a hard working mood amid slow progress under corporation control. Residents like Lloyd Bell and Gilbert Lemon vow to stay as they adapt tents into homes, open a community library, operate a bus service, and cope with sickness while facing agitators and logistical delays.
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Matanuska
Alaska
Associated Press
Lloyd Bell
Minnesota
Palmer
Matanuska Valley
Mora
Minnn
Gilford Lemon
Koochaching County
Minn
Bell
Red Cross
dar=oy
Irwin
Ben Ireson
United States
Ywin
Carson & Lyman Washington
Anthony J. Dimand
Delc Edale
Congress
Matavalley
Californie
Cihouttr
Wisconsin
Michigan
Dimond
New Jersey
Moslems May Aid Abyssinia In War Time
Report from Addis Ababa quotes Emperor Haile Selassie I saying Muslims may aid Abyssinia if attacked while noting current peaceful relations. The piece also covers rumors of a Muslim uprising, Italy’s claims about Jimma, and diplomatic moves in London and Rome as Mussolini and Eden discuss Abyssinia.
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Djibouti
Abyssinia
Yemen
Hedjaz
Egypt
Rome
Addis Ababa
Italy
Jimma
Movies Taken to Show Man Is Not Disabled
In Manitowoc Wisconsin Herman Bergner sued for 15000 dollars after an injury when struck by a train in 1934. Judge H A Detling admitted evidence from Mackadow theater showing two reels filmed by a railroad investigator to prove Bergner was not permanently disabled. The investigator allegedly punctured the tire and sought Bergner’s help to film him.
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Manitowoc
Wis
U.P
Wisconsin
Herman Bers
Cleveland
North Kvewean
H. A. Detling
Mickadow
Bergner
OTHMAN A. ABBOTT OF NEBRASKA DIES
Grand Island Nebraska report states Othman A Abbott age 93 longtime first lieutenant governor of Nebraska and father of Grace Abbott dies at his home. Grace Abbott and sister Edith teach at University of Chicago. Two sons survive.
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Grand Island
Neb
Othman A. Abbott
Nebraska
Grace Abbott
Federal
Child Welfare Bureau
Edith
University of Chicago
Abbot
IRTZ
Government Focal Point In Argument On Labor Strikes
National guardsmen used to reopen mills in six sites and to disperse strikers. Labor leaders protest federal role as Roosevelt faces unrest. United Textile workers walk out in Uxbridge Mills amid wage and code dispute. Ohio sugar fields see threats of walkout over wage terms.
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Chicago
Central Labo Council
Tacoma
Wash
Roosevelt
Northwest
Oregon
New Orleans
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
New England
United Textile Workers
Uxbridge Worsted
Horace A. Riviere
NRA
Harmony
Ohio
Wisconsin to Receive Its Fair Share Under Either Plan
Fond du Lac Wisconsin officials report Senator F Ryan Balty releasing a telegram from Harry Hopkins federal administrator. Hopkins says Wisconsin will get its fair share of federal relief funds under either the Serena or La Follette plans. Duffy opposes the plans but will not oppose adoption of the La Follette plan.
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Wisconsin
Fond du Lar
Wis
F. Ryan Bulty
Harry Hopkins
Intel
Congress Hopks Toll
Duffy
Dell
Serip
Battle Geer
Directors Not Affected by Margins Law Ruling
Wisconsin Supreme Court yesterday ruled in the Laacke case that bank directors are not subject to margin requirements. The decision states no evidence shows Laacke was acting on margin and that officers of the bank are not affected by the rule.
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GOURT
Madinom- Uwp
Wisconsin Supreme Effort
Richard T. Laacke
Milwaukee
Directen
Gaurt
Ladeke
Mourgin
Governor Folette vetoes census funding for industry study
Madison Wisconsin Governor Philip F. Folette vetoed a proposed $1 000 appropriation to finance an inquiry into the decline of Wisconsin factories from 7 841 in 1899 to about 5 000 in 1944 He argued the report would merely reiterate widely accepted facts and focus on consolidation and concentration.
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Madison
Philip F. Fo Follette
Wisconsin
Bequests in Cutting Will Total 1.196 Million
The will of late Sen Bronson Cutting reveals bequests totaling about 1.196 million dollars. Principal beneficiaries are two residuary heirs Justine B Ward and Olivia James with Iris Orige, plus a surprise gift to La Follette family allies and local aides. Several large sums go to associates and relatives, while specific bequests cover many individuals.
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Washington
U.P
Robert M. la Follette
Philip la Follette
Wisconsin
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Justine B. Ward
Olivia James
New York City
Iris Orige
Piquett Case Goes to the Jury Today
The Piquett case goes to the jury in federal court before Judge Philip L. Sullivan. Prosecutors wrap closing arguments and denounce the defense as a master criminal. The proceeding involves Arthur O’Leary and related harboring charges tied to John Dillinger era events.
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Chicagoen St
Atly Lows
P. Tuquetts
Mylinger
Philip L. Sullivan
Piquett
John Dillinger
Arthur O'Leary
Amendment Is Demanded By President
President Roosevelt pushes tax plans in Congress despite House resistance and Senate filibuster threats. A preliminary schedule by Harrison and Treasury experts outlines higher corporate, income, and inheritance taxes aimed at raising $340 million annually. Harrison vows action by July 1, while opponents warn the plan could be slowed or blocked in the Senate and House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Harrison
Joseph T. Robinson
The
Romblean
Charles L. McNary
Bennett Chanin Clark
Wat Vent
Thang
Clark
Malling
Susing
Mississippi
McNarr
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Eden
Geoffrey Thompson
Foreign Office
Central Labor Council of
Vetoes
Margaret Waley
George Weycerhaeustr
E. E. Cushman
Bob
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Pawar
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