Senate okays government reorganization bill after wiping out power curb
The Senate approved the government reorganization bill after eliminating Wheeler's amendment to curb presidential power to issue executive orders. The amendment had sought congressional approval before orders reshaping agencies take effect, with debate over its potential to block orders.
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Rules Committee Approves WPA Investigation Resolution
Washington The House Rules Committee voted overwhelmingly to direct the Appropriations Committee to conduct a thorough investigation of the Works Progress Administration with results and legislation recommendations to be reported as soon as practicable. Rep Cox Georgia sponsors the measure amid debates on WPA funding and opposition from administration leaders.
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Delzell Named to Board of Regents and O'Brien Reappointed
Governor Heil announced Wilson Delzell of Stevens Point to the state board of normal school regents. William O'Brien of Kenosha was reappointed to the highway commission and quickly confirmed by the senate after praise from five senators. Delzell's appointment was held over for 10 days to await formal action.
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Fred R. Fisher
Waupaca
Rey Brecke
Miahwaukee
Albert G. Schmedeman
Rob Salesman Reports $109000 Jewel Heist in Chicago
New York jewelry salesman Joseph Ornstein said five men robbed him on North State Street, forcing him into a car. They took jewels worth about $109,000, mostly unset diamonds, and dumped him near Wacker Drive. Ornstein, with V. D. Import Corp., was taken to the detective bureau for photos.
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Roosevelt May Withdraw Amie Nomination From Interstate Board
Reliable sources report President Roosevelt hints at withdrawing Tuomes R. Amhe from the Interstate Commerce Commission if Amhe has no objection The White House denies the story while senators press for withdrawal The nomination has faced strong senate and business opposition and a subcommittee vote may tilt against Amhe before week’s end
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Colorado
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Defense funds approve amid large wartime appropriations
The House Appropriations Committee approved an emergency defense package totaling 116.5 million dollars to bolster army equipment and seacoast defenses. The bill includes larger totals for rifles, artillery, tanks, antiaircraft gear, gas masks, and related items while trimming other spending by about 28 million. It also authorizes Navy shipbuilding funding and WPA irrigation projects.
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Guerrilla Operations Revived in Sino-Japanese War
Reports say Chinese guerrilla forces renew actions across west and south China coasts amid air raids on a Japanese airfield and a munitions depot. Advices indicate fighting troops in Hopeh, Caechiang, Hunan, Kuang, and Kiangsi provinces with clashes near strategic towns and rail lines.
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Buffalo County Floods Reach Far Waterways
Flood waters from the Beef River and nearby tributaries overwhelmed Buffalo County lands and towns. The Trempealeau and Black rivers rose, flooding sections of the valley and forcing concerns about water conditions across the region.
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Memel Seaport Transfer Deepens German Maritime Rise
Adolf Hitler leaves Berlin en route to Swinemunde to sail to Memel, the Baltic seaport newly ceded from Lithuania. Ribbentrop coordinates transfer details with cabinet officials as Polish corridor fears grow and Danzig anxieties mount.
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Accused Badger Slayer Back in Jail at Denver
A Wisconsin youth, Ellsworth E. Medberry, 22, held in Denver city jail as the suspect in the hitchhike shooting of Colorado Springs salesman John T. Gunn, 32. Medberry was arrested after Gunn’s body was found in a barn near Akron, Colorado, and a 25 caliber pistol linked to Medberry was recovered. He faces first degree murder charges as federal experts analyzed a bullet matching his pistol.
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Weather Summary From Wisconsin Observatories
The report notes cooler conditions in the southeast tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures by Thursday. Milwaukee reports highest winds and fair conditions with no precipitation. Temperatures range with maximum around 9 to 16 degrees in the morning, barometer at 29.75 inches, and no precipitation recorded.
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Wisconsin Republicans form statewide 1440 campaign finance group
Governor Hell endorses a 17 member finance committee to back the 1440 campaign. The panel joins the voluntary executive committee led by Dr. F. L. Gullickson as state central chairman. District representatives from ten districts join seven at large members as patronage concerns and appointments are debated amid calls for unity.
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Naturanian Treaty Signed In Bucharest Amid Crisis
In Bucharest Germany and Romania signed a trade treaty ending a European crisis. Romanian officials said the agreement preserves political and economic independence with no monopolistic concessions. Negotiations were led by Dr. Helmuth Wohlthal and Jan Dujoiu with no German ultimatum or political pressure involved.
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Czech envoy refuses to leave in bid to defend legation
Washington reports the Czech envoy again refused to surrender the Czechoslovak legation and consulates to German authorities. He stated he would not hand over anything to the Germans and described communications with the German chargé wallaires as part of the ongoing dispute. The minister asserted he had sent notes to foreign Carly regarding the matter and referenced wartime reparations diplomacy.
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Senate kills bill to increase local board membership
The Senate rejected a measure to expand local school board membership and permit precinct elections for representation. The bill would have created a county wide system with a central council, affecting pensions and school employee arrangements, but was killed in committee.
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Memel Area Returns to Germany Prompting Lithuania Crisis
Lithuania proclaims a state of emergency as Memel 1099 square miles with 140000 ethnic Germans is ceded to Germany. German stormtroopers seize Memel assets while Lithuania evacuates troops and presses for independence amid Nazi preparations and international tension.
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Vandenberg Denies Candidacy Amid Birthday Rally
Michigan Republican Senator Vandenberg reiterates he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination. The event marked by a birthday observance included a rally where he claimed his remarks were sincere.
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States Have All the Taxes Nothing Left for the U S
Experts note states levy many taxes, potentially burdening business while avoiding federal income tax cuts. The piece lists several state taxes such as corporation taxes, license fees, capital stock, and occupation taxes, with West Virginia Indiana Mississippi Arizona and New Mexico cited as examples.
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