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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1940
Page
1
Senator Harrison of Mississippi voices a strong plea in the Senate for extending the reciprocal trade program. He warns that abandoning executive tariff control could invite economic collapse amid a near evenly divided Senate and a looming global trade war.
A severe solar magnetic storm sidelined telegraph lines undersea cables and radio links from New York to London and Rome, delaying Easter messages and triggering aurora borealis displays. Experts cite earth magnetic interference with high voltage currents and a record disruption for AT&T. A Harvard astronomer notes coronal activity may forecast such events via a Coronagraph instrument.
Senate battles over renewal of the reciprocal trade program with Nevada figures Senator Pittman opposing on constitutional grounds and Senator Harrison urging support. The clash centers on whether treaties require Senate ratification and the program’s impact on international trade and peace.
Washington officials reported a tentative policy agreement allowing the sale of between 50 and 60 new model planes built for the U S army and navy to Great Britain and France. The planes would be diverted to support allied needs in the contemplated program.
Three TV engineers endured a 125 mph gale and 18 below zero on Whiteface Mountain to bring Easter services to an isolated meteorological station. The crew at the Adirondacks station, run by RPI and NYU, has been cut off since January 16.
Washington report on James H. Dolsen testifying before the Dies committee in reopened hearings on un American activities. Dolsen said he is a current Communist and a WPA worker education teacher in Pittsburgh. He claimed involvement in communist activities in 1927 in China, Russia and the United States, and denied a committee claim about a Roosevelt named party book. He refused to answer questions about a $2000 insurance policy and threatened contempt. The hearing adjourned under advisement with continuation noted.
Washington officials said unexpectedly large income tax refunds could keep the treasury under the 45 billion dollar debt limit through April 1941 and perhaps through the next fiscal year. They noted 1939 income tax receipts may exceed forecasts by about 300 million, with other revenues like gasoline and tobacco also ahead, bolstering projected 400 million dollar revenue over 15 months.
Liberty Texas reports a blast at the Austin Bridge Company materials yard killed A L Alby 26 Coleman Texas Zollie Carl Gage 23 Longview Texas and Owen W Kerfees 25 Caddo Mills Texas. Three others C W Bramlett Dallas MD Avant Austin and John Webb Fort Worth suffered minor injuries.
A German aerial torpedo decorated with Prime Minister Chamberlain's portrait with his umbrella was found on a beach near Bridlington. Admiralty experts examined it. The 12 foot device has two tail propellers and is considered as dangerous as a floatable mine when its motive power runs out.
Madison announces a reorganization of the state tax department to eliminate eight of twelve property tax offices. Forrest Gillette is named head of a new property tax assessments division to standardize valuations. Effective April 1, the changes aim to cut costs by about 190000 annually and shift duties to three regional districts.
The Supreme Court ruled Ethyl Gasoline Corporation of New York violated the Sherman act by restricting sale of lead treated gasoline to licensees of the corporation. Justice Stone noted the license system unlawfully controlled jobbers and the decree should suppress practices and prevent revival without unnecessarily disestablishing licensing.
Washington reports the House sent the 1.013 billion agriculture appropriation bill to conference with the Senate. Rep. Clarence Cannon as economy minded chair notedHouse intent amid Senate increases totaling nearly 300 million. The discussion touched on a 22 million unbudgeted line for farm parity payments.
The Associated Press reports generally fair conditions in Wisconsin with Tuesday cloudiness increasing but no clear temperature change. Northwestern observations note 7:30am readings and fair conditions, while Milwaukee logs show last 24 hour highs and lows and Phoenix and Devils Lake extremes. Temperature max and min details from Beckstaff Observatory indicate a dry period with light northwest wind and a barometer around 29.60 inches.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the controversial antilynching bill by 11 to 4, sending it to the Senate floor. Opposition from Senators Connally and others was voiced, while sponsor Van Nuys and committee chair Ashurst highlighted the measure’s penalties for officials who permit lynchings and civil liability for subdivisions. Taft later voted for, Pittman against. No date set for Senate action.
Milwaukee dispatch notes rising voter interest in the Wisconsin delegate primary held in April with high focus on Roosevelt Garner Vandenberg and Dewey. The primary informs views on a potential fourth term while detailing 1938 Republican gains and past voting patterns. The piece analyzes how anti third term sentiment and anti-Roosevelt Alliance hopes may shape delegate selections.
Beloit Wisconsin reports two men killed in an early yesterday crash on Highway 51. Raymond Large 30 of Beloit died 30 minutes after impact. Everett Skindingsrud 28 of Janesville died 12 hours later. Wives Mrs Large 28 and Mrs Skindingsrud 23 in critical condition. Others from both cars treated for scalp lacerations. Melvin Hovel and Mrs Melvin Hove land unhurt.
Britain reported three successful blows against Germany's merchant fleet in the eastern North Sea during Easter. The coal laden freighter Edmond Hugo Stinnes and the ore carrier Heddernheim were sunk by British submarines, and the Ost Brussen grounded off Jutland after days at sea. One British trawler, Assater, sank from a mine off Scotland, a further loss in a war charted by air and sea actions. Displaced attention focused on the Balkans with Romania oil as a suspected Nazi prize.
Harrisburg Pa A grand jury indicts state Democratic Chairman David L Lawrence and seven Democratic colleagues on charges of conspiring to extort political contributions from state workers under threat of dismissal or demotion The probe ties to the 1938 Democratic primary and the Earle Tarle era with alleged totals up to 2 000 000 dollars among workers earning different salary levels The case lists Ralph M Bashore and Carl K Deen as defendants in addition to Lawrence
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