Wisconsin Telephone seeks 4.4 percent surcharge to cover emergency tax
The Wisconsin Telephone Company filed with the Public Service Commission to levy a 4.4 percent surcharge on exchange service and equipment bills for 12 months to raise 504 000 of the 686 000 emergency tax assessed on 1936 revenues. President William R. McGovern said earnings are too low to bear the burden and suggested rate modifications for 31 months with a final month adjusting the balance.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Telephone Company
State Public Service Commission
William R. McGovern
McGovern
Retirement system for state workers proposed
A bill introduced by Harry M. Bergren proposes a state workers retirement system allowing all employees to retire at 63 with compulsory retirement at 70. The measure aims to establish a uniform pension scheme for state employes, while other bills contemplate local road funding and park land acquisition.
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Madison
Assembly
Harry M. Bergren
Progressive
Siren
Chippewa County
Bloomer
George H. Eipke
Sidniey
The
Conservation Commission
Two Rivers Point
Manitowoc
Peter Hemmy
Humbird
Ben Rubin
Milwaukee
Green's Appeal to A F L Bringing Quick Response
William Green's call for loyalty to the American Federation of Labor prompted rapid actions to purge Lewis allies from federation affiliates. Massachusetts federation was ordered to combat the Shor Workers organization committee, with clashes in Cleveland and suspensions across unions.
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Massachusetts
Shoe Workers’ Organization Committee
J. L. Lewis
Cleveland
Fisher Body Body Company
Detroit
United Automobile Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
The
Ely
Washington
William Green
John L. Lewis
Green
A. F. of L
Lew
Committee For Industrial Organization
Shor Workers Organization Committee
Lewis
A. PF. of L
United Mine Workers
PI Green
Wokle Vraft
Brickdas
Lewes
Wien
Washington Post
Francis Gorman
United Textile Workers of America
Waters Recede After Pecatonica River Ice Jam
In Darlington Wisconsin the Pecatonica river receded after an ice jam broke easing flooding in the business district. Two blocks on Main street were surrounded, a quarter of buildings entered for cleanup, and several structures and basements were affected. Highways were closed and rail service halted. Nearby Green County rivers also flooded similar areas with multiple highways shut.
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Darlington
Wis
Pecatonica River
Darlington Business District
Main Street
Galena Street
Mineral Point
Calamine
Here
Gratiot
Green County
Sugar
Pecatonica
Kenosha Stores Close After Strike Vote
Kenosha Wisconsin stores closed after Retail Clerks union members voted to strike when managers failed to meet with the bargaining committee. Clerks formed picket lines, seeking wage increases to 18 dollars weekly for regular clerks and 20 dollars for order clerks, with current average pay ranging from 12 to 15 dollars. Managers had offered 1 to 2 dollar raises the day before, which the union rejected.
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Kenosha
Wis
Mavnagers
Two Bonduel Men Injured in Train Crash
In Bonduel last night a truck carrying Wise men was struck by a Chicago and North Western passenger train. Harsey Martin, 80, suffered a fractured skull and John Dewar sustained internal injuries.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Harsey Martin
John Dewar
Brunette to be tried for assault in federal case
The suspect Brunette, held under guard by U S marshals, faces trial on a federal assault indictment linked to a December bank robbery and kidnapping case. Partner Merle Vandenbuch was later arrested in Westchester.
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New York
Hart
Britain plans balloon cage to defend London from air attack
The Air Ministry proposed a London balloon barrage to enmesh attacking aircraft with a steel cable net. Swinton announced expanded RAF strength to 100 home squadrons and 20 with the empire air arm, plus 26 overseas squadrons, as London defense costs push past the billion-dollar mark.
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London— i
British Airforce
London
Britain
Air Ministry
Wal Air Force
Viscount Swinton
Air
Linton
Sw Lritain
Navy
House of Commons
Royal Air Force
Meet
Metropolitan Airforce
Swinton Add
Hampel Heads Reform Committee for Wisconsin state government
Senator George Hampel leads the legislative panel appointed by Governor La Follette to draft bills reorganizing state administration. The committee elected Senator Schurman Assemblyman Halvorsen and others and will meet Wednesdays to work on the governor's reform program.
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Madison
George Hampel
Milvadulee
Volldinar
la Follette
S Chiurman
Halvorsen
Progressive
Vier Ehpinsn
Sid Ace
Benard
Bo Kroenke
Milaaukes
Milaaukes Secetary. the Committee Announced It Scould
Dive Follette
Ag Confererie Xectorday
Governa Itade Cauestians
Sete
Barkerbone Paydelime
Gg Ee Reds Demir
Governor La Follette to Join White House Parley on WPA Relief
Governor La Follette will join seven state governors in a Saturday conference with President Roosevelt to discuss limiting WPA job cuts and maintaining federal relief. Wisconsin faces potential 4000 WPA losses while urging states to keep employables on relief rolls.
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Gov. la Follette
White House
Madison
Tat Follette
Roreevelt
WPA
Wisconsin
Liat Bellethe
Cove Vernor Leitman
New York
Inen
IWPA
Tar Mollel
Congress
Bross Dee
Geney
Guellinhh
Shah
Milwaukee attorney suspended from practice in federal court
Former Racine County Bar Association president Peter J My ers was suspended for six months in Milwaukee federal court for ethical conduct in a criminal defense case. Judge Ferdinand A Geiger allowed readmission after the period. The suspension covers only the federal court.
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Milwaukee
Peter J. Myers
Racine County Bar Association
Myers
Ferdinand A. Geiger
Epartigenk Wis Incerreet
Defere Enttieth
Claustensen
Allli
Lome Owners Loan Corporation
Maers Hat
Quinn
Racine
HWOLC
United States
J. J. Koelner
Assetatt Distal Altar New Dle
Ty Koelzer
Maer
Bar Aeoertion
Loyalist Forces Fight to Isolate Talavera Front
Reports from Madrid say Loyalist troops drive across the Tajo river region between Talavera de la Reina and Toledo to block a government column moving toward the Talavera Madrid road junction at Maqueda. The action aims to isolate Talavera and disrupt Republican reinforcements from Avila as government forces maintain the initiative along the Talindo front and near Toledo.
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Madrid
Tajo
Talavera de la Reina
Toledo
More Matanuskan Colonists Leave Colony
The Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation reports additional Matanuska valley colonists plan to depart the colony soon. Officials cite hardships and note several colonists cannot continue farming as winter ends.
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Palmer
Alaska
Calony
Matanuska Valley
Alaska Rural Kellation Corporation
Demurrers in Ill Case Await Court Action
Federal Judge D Patrick PL Stone hears defense demurrers to indictments in an antitrust case accusing 18 major oil companies and subsidiaries of fixing Midwest gasoline prices. Proceedings focus on a 2 percent price shift affecting about 4.59 billion gallons annually in 10 states. Court expected to rule within 10 days with April date planned for defense motions and witness secrecy rulings.
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Patrick Stone
Madison
Dpatrick PL Stone
Federal Grand Jury
Hammond Chaffetz
Gener
Die
Midwest
Chags Felts
Smal
Stupa Eel
Darte
Pash Assists Attorney General in Major Legal Strategy
Statement outlines Pash aiding the Attorney General in a significant legal matter. The document references coordination with university officials and government offices. It notes involvement with several named entities and a forthcoming meeting at a state or regional level.
Navy supply bill amendment defeated in house
The House defeated a proposal to require President Roosevelt to convene a world powers conference on disarmament and military cost cuts. The amendment, sponsored by Rep Witham, aimed to address a 526 million dollar Navy bill but was voted down 66 to 52 amid objections to its submission method.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rep Witham U
Fort Carolina
Waters
Roosevelt Indirectly Attacks Court Plan at Victory Dinner
President Roosevelt used a Democratic victory dinner to press for court reform, warning that Supreme Court decisions threaten democracy. He rejected a third term in 1940 and urged unity to restore a nation strong in power to meet modern needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
I Rooserells
Supreme Court
Ike Emancipation
Mayflower Hotel
Roosevelt
Two Offices Robbed at Sauk City in Night
Report describes two separate office robberies in Sauk City overnight. Text is garbled with unreadable fragments but indicates missing cash or valuables and mentions electricity and local streets. No suspect details or exact figures are recoverable from the noisy source.
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Sauk Gity
Weather Summary Echoes Fair Skies and Warmer Temperatures
The report notes generally fair conditions with some warming in southern areas tonight and colder readings in the far north. Historical data include yesterday’s high and low in cities such as Los Angeles and Milwaukee, with observed maximums around 41 and minimums near 33 during the Buckstaff Observatory period.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Buckstaff Observatory
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