Flooding in Minnesota Wisconsin as rivers rise amid thaw
Flood dangers eased but new flooding reported across Minnesota and North Dakota as colder weather slowed thaw. Root river in Winona rose rapidly flooding western basements. La Crosse Kickapoo and Whitewater rivers swollen, some roads underwater. Railroads suspended. several highways and county roads under water. Viola and La Crosse area saw waters near village edges. Mississippi rise prompted partial opening of nine foot channel dams at Alma and Whitman.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
North Dakota
Winona
Minn
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Wnnesota
Mississippi
Ontario
Gays Malls
Rockton
la Farge
Viola
Richland Center
Gays Mills
Soldiers Grove
West Salem
Peterson
Houston
Rusiford
Southern
Wabash
War Department
Alma
Whitman
Chippewas River
Trempealeau County
Elk Creek
Independence
Marshland
Whitehall
Supreme Court orders Western Union to disclose messages
Washington DC Supreme Court permanently limited the Western Union Telegraph Company from delivering messages to a Senate lobby committee. Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat delivered the ruling after a blanket subpoena, with the committee asserting authority over the messages. The decision followed hints that the Senate might proceed despite injunction.
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Washinton
Supreme Court of the
District
Columbia
Western Union Telegraph Company
Trem
Senate
Wonston, Strawn and Shaw
Chicago
Alfred A. Wheat
Cramton Garris
Tobby
Iself
Weston Union
Scalding death at Renosae hospital plant blast
A fire at a Renosha Wisconsin heating plant killed Thomas J. Sereneen and injured assistant Charles WHKia MFon. A widow survives. Fire crews reported a boiler or heater explosion caused fatal scalding injuries to the men, with details limited in the sparse report.
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Renosha
Wis
Renosae
Thomas J. Sereneen
Derth Xester
Bree Star
Charles Whkia Mfon
Wes Bum
Urvives
WPA Workers To Be Protected
Rain halted work on WPA projects in Oshkosh Fond du Lac Green Bay and Sheboygan with police guarding one project in Sheboygan More than 100 men employed while about 600 were idle Officials say the weather blocks outdoor jobs and do not blame the strike for all halts Wisconsin Officials and the Wisconsin Workers alliance give conflicting strike strength estimates Leaders consider a statewide march for higher wages including a proposed $12 monthly boost to the current 48 wage
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Green Bay
Wis
Fox River Valley
Sheboygan
WPA
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Workers’ Alliance
Madison
Condon Expected to Face New Questioning on Return
Dr John F Condon known as Jafsie returns from Panama and may be questioned again by police about the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Press aide William S Conklin says an arrangement is likely to be made for interviews after his wake. Hauptmann's fate looms as New Jersey governor mulls possible further testimony.
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Trenton
N.3
John F. Condon
Panama
William S. Conklin
Harold G. Hoffman
Condon
New York
Sant Inez
Cristobal
Brano
Richard Hauptmann
Charles AL Lindbergh
Hatupimann
Dr. Condonitt
Hefisn
Rimann
Widerly Brons
Nera Hacker
Sas
L. Hauptmann
Flemington
Philadelphia
Chaairman
James A. Farley
National Committee
New
Sticontin
Neehusely Prin
Colon
Minnis
Seneter Borah
Idatin
Frants
Annsiane
Thant Ier
Pert
Lunden
Landen
California
Morrizin
King Edward May Marry? Potential marriage hints turn royal plans
London reports King Edward VIII, aged 41 and a bachelor, told the House of Commons a marriage is possible. The message to renew the civil list asks for provisions for a potential queen and royal family, with the Duke of York as heir presumption and ongoing duchy revenues.
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H. L. Percy
United Press
London
Edward VIII
Britain
House of Commons
Commons
Tle
Duke of
York
Duchy of Cornwall
Duke of York
Prince of Wales
Juliana
Netherlands
Irene
Catherine
Eugenie
Greece
Grand Duchess
Kere
Russia
Edward
Elizabeth Haves Ivon
Outbreak of Leopard Men Terror in Afriga Reported
Monrovia Liberia reports a fresh Leopard Men outbreak in Grand Cape Mount district. Dozens dead, natives flee as government troops probe the cult. Officials confirm ties to tribal rituals and sporadic violence across the past months.
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Afriga
Monrovia
Liberia
Grand Cape Mount
Tne
T. E. Davis
Police and Deputies Guard WPA Work Relief Projects
City and county law enforcement mobilize to end interference by roving WPA strikers on Inca outdoor work relief projects. A spring rain and snowstorm dampen chances of clash as projects remain closed. Mayor Witchering plans opening tomorrow with police protection and jail risks for any interrupters. Full police detail and deputy readiness announced.
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WPA
C. A. Witchering
University of Wisconsin President May Resign
Madison reports indicate Dr. Glenn Frank’s tenure as president may end this year. Regents named Dean Lloyd Grant and Dean Edwin Fred as potential successors. The board’s secret session touched on external announcements and possible retirement, with continued coverage expected.
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Madison
Glenn Frarreer
Univ of Wisconsin
Capit Times
Lloyd K. Grant
Edwin B. Fred
Frank
Garrison
University Law School
Fred
Schow
University of Wisconsin
Glenn Frank
Jyne
Te Beard
Henis Vesterdis
Pata Rastitaa
Nik
Regetite
Wilkie
Frank Siid
Athletic
Universiny of
Woiseonesa Board of Regents
Adnanation
Goa
France Likely to Quit League Over Rhine Troop Withdrawal
A 1936 Associated Press report states France may pull out of the League of Nations if Britain does not back its demand for Reichsfuhrer Hitler to remove troops from the Rhineland. Foreign Minister Blandin prepares to warn London as Locarno signatories meet. France asserts Britain must support its stance to prevent further German occupation and to avoid humiliation.
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League of Nations
Great Britain
Hitler
Rhineland
John Evans
Associated Press
France
Leagues of Nations
Reichsfuhrer Hiller
Pierre- Etienne Blandin
London
Locarno
Flandin
Anthony Eden
Leearnn
Amassador Potemkin
Soviet
Russia
Tlitler
Germany
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Paul van Zeeland
Belgium
Six Coal States for Guffey Law
Six major coal producing states and the federal government united as friends of the court to defend the Guffey coal control act against constitutional challenges in the Supreme Court. The states argue they have no right to regulate the industry and that they would be powerless if they possessed such power. The development boosts the case’s significance alongside New Deal policies and NRA links.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Guffey
NRA
Treasury Disclosure Gag Sparks Tax Plan Clash in Congress
Subcommittee members clashed over President Roosevelt’s tax program and a proposed 520.6 million in additional revenue. Debate centered on raising corporate rates and treasury safeguards, with opposition from key lawmakers about data disclosures and potential income effects on the 73 percent rate proposal.
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Washington
Treasury
Tie Treasury
van Doren
Kentucks
Semel J. Will
Dern.core
Roosevelt Knox Lead New Hampshire Delegations
Returns from New Hampshire indicate Roosevelt and Knox will carry the Granite State’s delegates to the Democratic and Republican conventions. Democratic eight votes appear solid for Roosevelt, while Knox seems assured of Illinois’ Republican ballots. The outcome fuels preconvention fencing as party leaders respond to early results and plan strategy.
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Leonard B. Shubert
Associated Press
Washington
New Hampshire
Roosevelt
Col
Frank Nox
Granite State
Knox
Chicago
Manchester
N. IL
Tsve
Alt M. Landon
Concessions by Germany Eyed in British Talks
London reports show British leaders pushing to secure German concessions for France. A Franco Belgian German pact over the Rhine is contemplated, pledging no fortification for 25 years with Britain and Italy guarantees. Hitler reportedly rejects troop withdrawal and Rhineland fortification promises as Locarno powers prepare a resolution.
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Frederick Kuh
United Press
London
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
France
Anthony Eden
Lord Halifax
Paris
Rhineland
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Italy
Pittman Aims Changes to St Lawrence Waterway Treaty
Detroit reports Sen. Key Pittman asserts that changes to the St Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada are needed to win Senate ratification. He will address a seaway conference, signaling possible shifts in stance as groups push to complete a deep channel linking Great Lakes ports to ocean shipping.
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Detroit
Key Pittman
St. Lawrence
Canada
Senate
Nevada Democrat
Tate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Lakes
Pittman
Well
Pulenan
St. Lawrenge
United States
Cio
Mallin
Mackigan
Corond
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
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