Winter Storm Delays Traffic Across Wisconsin Cities
A blizzard and sleet storm disrupted travel from Oshkosh to La Crosse and Green Bay as snow piled up to a foot in places. Highways were drifted and many minor accidents occurred. power lines and poles were toppled, hindering service and prompting plow crews to work nonstop. Cold, windy conditions continued with forecasts of more snow and colder weather into Tuesday.
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Oshkosh
Crosse
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Oshsh
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Wisconsin
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Kidnapping of Peter Myers Shocks Ohio Town
Frantic parents of 15 year old Peter Myers, son of a wealthy tavern owner in Masury Ohio, await word from kidnappers after three men with a sub machine gun abducted him from the Myers driveway. A note told the father to stay silent and hinted at possible return. Authorities chased leads to southern Ohio as neighbors spotted a small sedan with plates beginning 850 from Trenton or Chesapeake. The boy, in eighth grade, weighs 129 pounds and stands about 3 feet 6 inches tall with a scar on his nose. The sheriff believes the abductors seek ransom, not the father’s capture.
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Masury
U.P
Peter Myers
Myers
Mike Stevens
Loneh
Ohio
Roy Hardmann
Trenton
Chesapeake
Hardmann
Gray Wolfe
Stevens
Peter
Dotara
Zangara's Execution Ends Cermak Assassination Bid
Giuseppe Zangara was electrocuted at 9 15 a m eastern standard time for assassinating Mayor Anton J Cermak of Chisago and wounding President Roosevelt during a Miami reception. He faced the chair barefoot in striped trousers and a white shirt, insisting he feared the chair and shouting at capitalists as guards prepared him. The 2 300 volt current killed him after about three minutes, with autopsy ordered and witnesses numbering in the thousands.
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Fla
Giuseppe Zangara
Anton J. Cermak
Chisago
Roosevelt
Miami
Zangara
L. F. Chapman
Chapman
Gangara
Dan Hardie
Dade County
Chown
Marver Cermak
Bayfront Park
Mr. Roosevelt
Cert
Gold Hoarders Given March 27 to Return Stocks
Washington banks face extended deadline as Gold Hoarders must return their stocks by March 27. The Federal Reserve in its 12 districts ordered lists of withdrawals since February 1. Treasury allows withdrawals up to 5 percent of deposits. some restrictions lifted to conserve assets.
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Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Cloeedi
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Ivessig Ood
Bern
Badger Beer Bill Liberal: State Banks Loan Privilege Bill
The House passed a bill to let state banks borrow from federal reserve banks for one year by depositing collateral. The measure amended the emergency banking act of March 9, requiring non members to meet capital stock deposits and comply with reserve rules. Senator Long opposed the act, saying it offered little help to state banks.
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Washington
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Senate
Congress
Senator Long
Louisiana
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Flood waters meet in Ohio valley as six states struggle
Flood waters from six states converge on the Ohio river valley around Cincinnati causing widespread destruction. Farms near Elizabethtown and New Richmond flood extensively, with several deaths from drowning and electrocution. Weather officials warn the river will stay high, while a cold snap threatens more misery in West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Indiana.
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Portsmouth
Firet
Crallipolis
John Harrison
Aileen
California
Gale Thing
George Heideman
Henry Lineman
Joan Bain
Covington
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Charles Stephen
Ohio
Weather Bureau
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Roosevelt signs economy bill to cut veterans pay and salaries
President Roosevelt signed the economy bill to slash veterans' compensation and government salaries aiming to save about 500 million dollars. The move includes 280 million from veterans' benefits and 100 million from salaries, with further gains from agency reorganizations and reforestation plans. Aimed at balancing the budget within a year, the president expects to propose additional emergency relief funding and construction loan liberalization, with immediate relief via a 50 million direct fund.
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Hin
Mies Brances Perkins
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Costizan
Coloradoe
la Follette
Republican
Wiscometh
FO Preseietl
Redet
Orreonntroyetion Corporaien
Local Wisconsin farmer claims to topple halidex devices
A New Lisbon report cites a farmer near Mauston and Necedah declaring four halidex devices of his own and stating he erected them in a cart while traveling. The details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate self-made devices and a roadside claim.
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New
Lisbon
Wis
U.P
Brigadier General Harry Burgess Dies in Arkansas
Brigadier General Harry Burgess, long in the U S engineering service and former governor of the Panama Canal zone, died after a long and brilliant career. Details are sparse due to OCR errors but indicate his service and retirement.
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Ark
Oth
United States
Harry Burgess
Panama Canal Zone
Jas
Seyicinder Bicanse
Macy Dierot Ogee Ead
Ogytere Olay
Mussolini’s Peace Plan Draws Four Power Backing
Britain France Italy and Germany study a four power peace act aiming to secure peace in Europe for a generation. The plan may invite the United States to participate in a consultative role while Washington has resisted binding security pledges. Prime Minister MacDonald travels to Paris to press Daladier as France weighs deeper commitments.
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Europe
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France
Italy
Germany
United States
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Washington
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Thome
Paris
Edouard Deladier
Britain
League of Nithious
Rome
Continent
Ramsaiy MacDonald
Edouard Daladier
Mussolini
de Jonuvenel
John Simon
Farcom
MacDonald
State Department
League of Nations
South America
Hugh R. Wilson
Switzerland
League Committee
Japan
China
Manchuria
League Council
House Delays Action By An Adjournment
Washington reports the house agriculture committee approved farm relief and the senate moved to legalize 3.2 per cent beer wine and fruit juice and sent the bill to the house for final action. If Roosevelt signs tomorrow sale could begin April 5 in states with no local bans. The 45 to 56 senate vote and adjournment blocked earlier final action.
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House Agriculture Committee
U.P
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Congressional
Burns
McAdoo
Calfornia
Mail Through Snow Mounted Rider Fulfils Route Tradition
Hugo Vandeske, a mail carrier, bridged a snowbound route by horse today as storms drifted and automobiles failed. He saddled a horse, loaded two leather bags, and headed toward Cleveland post office, keeping to the old standard that the mail must go through.
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Hugo Vandeske
Vandoske
Cleveland
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