Britain considers recalling ambassador from Berlin over Czech crisis
Prime Minister Chamberlain said the government was considering the summons of Sir Nevile Henderson to report on Germanys eastward advance and potential protest over Czechoslovak territory. Sir John Simon vowed to keep Czech gold in London. Nazi activities in Britain were watched closely as the press urged strong preparation.
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House of Commons
Nevile Henderson
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Czechoslovakia
Bohemia
Moravia
Slovakia
Reich
Henderson
Neil MacLean
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John Simon
Czech National Bank
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Bank of England
Geoffrey Lloyd
Home Affairs
Brown House
Czechoslovak Republic
Europe
Plea for Jobless Made by Chadwick
Chicago NBC radio address marks the American Legion's 20th anniversary with national commander Stephen F. Chadwick urging curb on immigration until unemployment among American citizens is solved. He said democracy cannot boast while millions remain unemployed and urged priority to distressed Americans over foreign concerns.
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Stephen F. Chadwick
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WPA Rolls May Be Halved by July 1940 Says Harrington
Col F C Harrington told a House appropriations subcommittee that WPA rolls probably could be cut to about half by July 1 1940 He appeared at secret hearings on a proposed 15 million dollar supplemental WPA appropriation through June 30 He suggested the agency may not be permanent and could be liquidated later The hearings considered continuing spending at current rates under a 72 million dollar WPA appropriation pending a new bill and a possible wind up of hearings Monday
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Col
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Wallace
Senate Banking
Jews May Vote April 4 Using Absentee Ballots
Milwaukee city election commission will accept absentee ballots from orthodox Jews observing Passover, preventing them from voting in the April 5 election. Commission secretary Walter H. Gaedke announced ballots would be available March 27.
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Britain Faces Naval Challenge as 1928-40 Budget Outlined
The House of Commons was informed Britain’s navy remains supreme while outlining 1928-40 shipbuilding plans. The program calls for 60 new warships in 1939-40 plus Ai ships in 1939, with costs around £763,333,405 for the period.
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London
House of
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Relief funds approved by Assembly for emergency aid
The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously concurred in a Senate bill allocating 600000 dollars from the general fund for emergency relief through June 30. Administered by the governor designated agencies, the measure heads to the governor for action as the first major bipartisan appropriation. Bills restricting beer sales to under 21 and gasoline tax refunds for public vehicles were defeated.
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Judiciary Committee
Czech Envoy Defies Nazi Order to Seize Legation
Czechoslovak minister Vladimír Hurban refused to hand over the Prague legation to German representatives without written orders signed by President Hacha. Dr. Rosenberg delivered a German note. Hurban demanded official Prague instruction before acting. In Washington, President Roosevelt remained updated via State Department dispatches.
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Reeps
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State Department
Croats Seek Independence Amid Prague Crisis
The fascist press reports Croats demand independence after Hitler’s Prague entry. Belgrade dispatch notes Croats want a separate army for autonomy, amid ongoing talks on Creteaut autonomy in northwest Yugoslavia near Italy.
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Yugoslavia
Hitler
Prague
Il Popolo di Roma
Belgrade
Creata
Hungary annexes Carpatho Ukraine as fighting continues
Premier Count Teleky announced Carpatho Ukraine will become part of Hungary and govern itself autonomously within the kingdom. Hungarian troops push across Carpatho Ukraine despite weather and resistance, expanding borders with Poland while Berlin signals approval. Hungary pledges to respect minority rights and avoid disturbing Romanian interests as occupation proceeds.
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State Department of Commerce Abolished in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Heil approved a bill to abolish the State Department of Commerce, created in 1927. It operated about eight months under William F. Ashe who resigned as repeal became certain. The bill, by Senator Brown, authorizes a commission to finish a tax survey using the department’s 30,000 dollar appropriation. Bolens bill pending in the Senate.
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William F. Ashe
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Bolens Democrat Agien
Bolens
Senate
Insured Cars Face Reduced License Fees Under New Proposal
Legislation presented in Belgium proposes a nine percent discount on license fees for insured automobiles. The measure, backed by local insurer leaders, aims to lower costs for policyholders and address damages from accidents. Supporters reference Progressive and Peace as stakeholders in the debate and emphasize reducing financial burdens for compliant drivers.
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Tacholas J. Bichler
Derreerst
Belgium
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Moder Quetts
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Bank Nights Debate Targets Gambling And Business Stimulus
Madison Senate judiciary committee weighs two bills to outlaw theater and store bank nights described as vicious gambling and as innocent business stimulants. Proposals would jail promoters or close buildings hosting lotteries while opponents decry legal loopholes and misinterpretations.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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la Crosse County
Weather Summary for March First
Fragments describe temperature, precipitation, wind, and barometric readings. Observations note a mild start with varying conditions and a reported wind from the west.
Goal Groups Won't Strike or Lock Out
New York U P Appalachian bituminous producers and United Mine Workers oppose a coal strike or lockout on April 1 while refusing to extend their current contract indefinitely. The operators' 16 member negotiating committee rejects suspending mining, aiming to keep production uninterrupted and avoid fuel jeopardy for the nation.
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United Press
New York
U.P
United Mine Workers Today
Negotiating Committee of 16
John L. Lewis
Neenah Officers Seek Federal Recognition
The War Department announced federal recognition for Neenah area guardsmen and commissioned officers. Donald W. Dilwn McCormick of Shiuwano and Endre Swenson of Stough were named first lieutenants in the medical reserve, with others listed among the National Guard officers.
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Swwar Department
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Endre Swenson
Stough
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Hitler declares Bohemia Moravia a German protectorate
Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia an autonomous protectorate within greater Germany and enacts a new decree from Prague after a motorcade entry. Slovakia also becomes a German protectorate as Ukraine and Hungary clash near Carpatho Ukraine with losses. Augustin Volosin flees to Romania seeking aid.
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Augustin Volosin
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Italy
Romania
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Fire destroys cheese warehouses in Fond du Lac
A blaze in Fond du Lac Wisconsin caused about 100000 damage to the Yolibia Cheese Company warehouse and damaged a neighboring Dow Cheese building. The fire destroyed over 200000 pounds of cheese and an official reported casualty was minor injuries to a fireman.
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Yolibia Cheese Company
Dow Cheese Company
Walter Schneider
Boost Business at Cost Of New Deal Oh My No
Fragmented report on policy debate surrounding the New Deal as Morgenthau and officials push for limited measures. Discussion centers on avoiding new taxes and federal expenditures while interpreting substitution risks and forthcoming testimony March 24.
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Morgenthau
Tam Net
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