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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1940

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Heil Will Seek Second Term as Wisconsin Governor

Madison reports Governor Julius P. Heil formally announced his candidacy for reelection on the Republican ticket. He cited numerous appeals from Republicans and signaled continued administration aims, including economy, payroll reductions, and a revised state service. The horizon shows no GOP opposition in the primary while Democrats stay poised, and Progressive candidates mull a bid influenced by former Gov. Philip F. La Follette.

Madison Julius P. Heil Capitol Wisconsin Progressive Party Philip F. la Follett

Roosevelt Returns To Desk With Fever In Check

President Roosevelt, with a slight fever, resumes limited work at the White House. He plans budget talks with Budget Director Harold Smith and will receive New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia alongside Morgenthau and Ickes. Officials doubt Easter at Hyde Park, eye Warm Springs in April, and say no Great Smoky Mountains dedication is planned. He also weighs possible Michigan and Great Lakes trips and a San Francisco world’s fair visit.

Washington Roosevelt Evescame Harold Smith White House Smith Fiorello la Guardia New York Ickes Morgenthau Great Smoky Mountains National Park Michigan Great Lakes Early

Lawrence College Safe Door Blasted in Appleton

Burglars blasted the outer shell of a large built in safe door in the Lawrence College administration offices but failed to open an inner door and took nothing. Authorities said entry was gained through a lower floor window.

Appleton. Wis Lawrence College

Senate Gets Off To Vote Farm Funds

Washington Senator Bankhead said the senate moved toward approving a larger farm appropriations bill, aiming near one billion dollars for agriculture department expenses and farm subsidies. The committee boost includes parity payments and offsetting cuts from other departments, with a final noontime vote anticipated before nightfall.

Washington Congressional Senate Agriculture Department House Congress Roosevelt Neeq Bankhead Alabama Senate Today Appropriations Committee

Eight Injured in Tracy Minnesota Hotel Fire

A hotel fire in Tracy Minnesota early today injured eight people, three seriously, and forced many guests to flee in night clothes. The three story, 60 room building burned rapidly, drawing aid from Marshall, Walnut Grove, Balaton and nearby towns. Notable victims included Mrs. A. T. Britton of Sandusky Ohio and H. H. Robinson of Minneapolis, with Britton leaping from a second story window and Robinson suffering severe burns. Loss was estimated at 60 000 dollars.

Tracey. Minn Tracy Hotel Marshall Walnut Grove Balaton Thhe A. T. Britton Sandusky.o H. H. Robinson Minneapolis Britton

Irish Troops and Police Raid Centers of IRA Activity

Dublin reports Irish troops and police carried large scale raids on centers believed to be IRA activity hubs. Arrests were made but numbers were not disclosed.

Dublin Irish Republican Army

Monoxide Claims Two In South Side Family

Monoxide fumes from a coal heater killed Albert Lasley 61 and Robert Sawall 83 in a South Side home. Anna Lasley 55 revived after 20 minutes with an inhalator. Doris Lasley 17 escaped with no serious effects. Doris slept in the same room as the heater while others were elsewhere.

South Side Albert Lasley Minnesota Street Robert Sawall Lasley Anna Lasley Mercy Hospital Doris Lasley Doris Richard Horton Richard Herbert VY. Horton

Hatch backs government financing of political campaigns

Senator Hatch a Democrat from New Mexico praised Senate passage of a bill extending anti politics laws and urged federal funding of campaigns. He argued it would cost less than current private fundraising, citing Roosevelt's 1907 idea and earlier state consideration. The bill now goes to the House amid Democratic split and Republican support.

Washington Hatch New Mexico Senate Congress Theodore Roosevelt House Barkley United Representatives Cellar New York Weaver North Carolina Judiciary Committee Bankhead

Beaver Dam Pastor to Speak at Noonday Service

Parishioners attend daily Noonday Lenten services at the Strand Theater from 12:10 to 12:45 under American Lutheran guidance. Wednesday feature Rev. Alfred Wailimar of Beaver Dam speaking on "The Faithfulness of a Jap" with Rev. Herman Cronrath of St. John’s Lutheran Nekmi as liturgist. Today's address by Rev. Waldemar F. Lange of Marion covered "The Sword of Peter."

Welock Strand Theater American Lutheran Church Alfred Wailimar Braver Dam Sprake Herman Cronrath St. John's Lutheran Church Nekmi Leo Oberieiter Zion Lutheran Church Victor Bethke Berths Schaaf Waldemar FE. Lange Marion Wis Peter

Imperialism Of England Is Under Attack in India Rally

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad condemned British imperialism as he opened the All India Congress plenary in Ramgarh. He urged self-determination and refused to aid Britain in the war, while massive processions supported Gandhi and opposed compromise amid tensions over independence.

Reynolds Packard United Press Ramgarh India U.P Maulana Abul Kalam Azad All India Congress Congress Britain Azad Mohandas K. Gandhi Subhas Bose Gandhi Bose Aes Lahore Inavatullah Khan

Labor Board Move To Expand NLRB Put To Congress

Washington report says the House Labor Committee voted 14 to 10 to recommend adding two members to the National Labor Relations Board, from three to five. Chairwoman Norton, a Democrat, stated the decision was reached after a two hour closed session and that proposals to abolish the board and form a new one were rejected by a close vote. The panel also kept the Wagner Act policy unchanged. Norton argued extra members would ease deadlock and curb complaints.

House Washington House Labor Committee Congress National Labor Relations Board Norton New Jersey Representative Smith Virginia

Charred Body Of Church Janitor Found In Furnace

Police in Sheboygan Wisconsin early today found the charred body of Ray Colbath in the furnace of the First Congregational church where he worked as janitor. Police say death by self harm is indicated though details remain unsettled. Colbath 38 had been despondent recently.

Sheboygan Wis Ray Colbath First Congregational Church Walter H. Wagner Erwin A. Schienle Colbath Aindow Teris Colbiwth Wesley van Zanten Calbath Sthible

Weather near Milwaukee with light snow expected

The bulletin notes mostly cloudy conditions tonight then light snow in northern areas and a slightly warmer Wednesday. Cold in the north with a 31 degree morning and 43/29 temperature extremes Sunday to Monday, plus 0.63 inches precipitation and a 29.40 barometer.

Asvecated Press Wistert Northerstern Tim Temyrature Fair Milwaukee Houston San Antonio Frankfort Mich Buckstaff Observatory Southurst

Germans Fined $250 for Trespassing on U S Fortifications

In Cristobal Canal Zone two Germans, Ingeborg Waltremt Gutmann and Guilbert Wilhelm Gross, were fined $250 each for wilfully entering and trespassing on United States fortifications at Galeta Island and Fort Randolph. They pleaded guilty after espionage charges against Gutmann and Gross were dismissed by Judge Bunk Gardner on DA recommendation.

Gloves Shed By Rivals In Badger Race

Milwaukee reports campaigners from rival states clash over Wisconsin primary delegates. Roosevelt Farley backers attack opponents while Dewey and Vandenberg camps tout their strength. Speakers denounce “stop Dewey” moves and insist Roosevelt Farley delegates will back the president.

Milwaukee Roosevelt-Farley Farley Garner Roosevelt- Farley Roosevelt Thomas £. Dewey New York Wisconsin Vandenberg-for- President Michigan Vandenberg

Wisconsin WPA April quota set at 49 590 workers

Philip D. Flurner state WPA administrator announced Wisconsin will hire 49 590 WPA workers for April, far below March's 155 790. The statement contrasts the two monthly quotas and notes administrative oversight.

Philip D. Flurner Wisconsin

BRITISH SUMMARY OF ROME MEETING REVEALS BALKA NS NEUTRALIZATION SPECULATION

Rome reports indicate Hitler and Mussolini may be considering neutralizing the Balkan flank to aid Germany’s western front while Sumner Welles says no peace plans were offered by any belligerent. Ansaldo notes no Italian shift in policy and cautions against expectations of a peace offensive.

Rome Sumner Welles Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Germany Balkan Brenner Pass Italy Soviet Russia Balkans Duce Hitler Ilduce Reich Giovanni Ansaldo Ti Telegrafo Galeazzo Ciano Leghorn Romes Vatican Ansaldo Mary Maly

Collision near Ripon claims baby life in crash

A two-vehicle wreck near Ripon Wisconsin killed a baby and left two others in critical condition. The cars, driven by Mitton Werdin, 27, and a driver named Lindow, 4, collided at an earth pile site. Werdin was unhurt. others sustained injuries including a fractured skull.

Ripon Ifon Wis Lindow Gemonths-niddi Myr George My. Linders Lies Mitton Werdin Werdin

Meeting Of Hitler Duce Is Belittled

Air ministry reports Royal Air Force struck Hornum base on Sylt, damaging a shore facility used by German aircraft against Allied ships. Chamberlain meanwhile vowed to fight for a moral peace, outlining allied resolve and warning Sweden and Norway of danger amid Hitler Mussolini talks.

Hitler Duce London Air Ministry Royal Air Force Hornum Sylt Ministry Orkneys J. C. Stark Chamberlain Norway i Sweden House of Commons Scapa Flow Britain Roosevelt Brenner Pass Sumner Welles Norway

Peace headlines deemed very empty says White House aide

Stephen Early, presidential secretary, said official reports show peace headlines are empty. The White House cites no transmitted information supporting the 31 points for European peace at yesterday's Hyde Mussolini talks. Early noted no credible basis for hopes or fears and urged readers not to rely on sensational headlines.

Washington Stephen Early White House Adolf Hyder Mussolini Rome Bavin Europe

Finnish Delegation Arrives for Ratification Peace Treaty

Moscow arrival of a Finnish delegation led by Juno Paasikivi raises expectations as talks on the Finnish Russian peace treaty proceed. In Wisconsin Fond du Lac and Eau Claire are noted for two separate items with Eau Claire chosen for a Wisconsin Young Republicans convention May 17 18. R E Puchner named to succeed in Edgerton.

Moscow Eau Claire Finland Stockholm Juno Paasikivi Fond du Fac Wis Fau Claire Wisconsin GOPL R. E. Puchner Edgerton Charles Hawkes Honecon

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Heil Minnesota R. A Mrs. Lasley Beaver Dam England Shinn Labor. Board U.S. Fortifications Democratic Party Organization of Michael G. Eberlein Eberlein Wall Street Hich Mr. Eberlein Fred E. Lehlater Vandenberg Club Oi Vandenberg Wheensin New Yorker Wasrenson Varenn Ter Vardenberg Schluter Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Fuerrea Dalkan Cweparra
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