Senate Enacts Bill to Probe State Agencies
The Wisconsin Senate passes a bill creating a state departmental research bureau with power to investigate agencies under governor direction. The 21 to 10 vote funds a $15,000 budget, and Roethe cites a “fact finding body” role while Progressives warn of snooping and civil service erosion. The assembly also limits tavern numbers and kills a divorce counsel measure.
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Madison
Senate
Roethe
Fennimore
Bureau
Civil Service
Russer
Coakley
Republican
Beloit
Paulson
Eton Pressive
la Crosse
McDermid
Progressive
Ladysmith
Heil Says State Tax Laws Driving Industries Away
Governor Julius P. Heil told Manitowoc luncheon attendees that Wisconsin tax laws are unfriendly to business and push industries out of the state. He cited $40.6 million in inheritance taxes lost over five years as wealthy residents move elsewhere and urged equal privileges for all classes. He criticized union seniority rules and warned about university enrollment, while vowing to press cement use and noting a local plant’s planned reopening April 10. John W. Kieckhofer cautioned that a Manitowoc expansion plan remains premature pending legislative action.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Julius P. Heil
Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce
Kieckhofer Container Company
Milwaukee
Hel
State University
Heil
Madison
University of Wisconsin
John W. Kieckhofer
Blast Kills Six at Liege Arms Factory
An explosion at the national arms factory near Liege killed six people and injured nine. A fire followed but was controlled quickly. The cause of the blast was not immediately determined.
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Brussels
National Arms
Liege
Assembly Kills Price Fix Prohibition in DDE Law Debate
The Wisconsin assembly voted 47 to 43 to prohibit fixing retail prices under the new code for cleaners barbers cosmeticians and shoe rebuilders. Proponents claim the ban guts the bill while opponents say it weakens fair trade enforcement. An amendment to exempt smaller communities passed 48 to 44 and another to exempt beauty schools failed 44 to 45.
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Madison
Assembly
Peterson
Berlin
Youngs
Republican
Oconto
Catlin
Re~publican
Appleton
Cosmeticians
Cuba Ex President De Cespedes Dies at 67 in Vedado
Havana obituary notes Cuban writer and diplomat Carlos Manuel de Cespedes dies at his Vedado home aged 67 after a prolonged illness. native of New York City son of 1868 independence leader. served as envoy to Italy Argentina United States and France. briefly president in 1923 for 22 days and provisional head after Machado fall before defeat in 1933 uprising.
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Havana
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Republic
Vedado
de Cespedes
New York City
Cuba
Spain
Italy
Argentina
United States
France
Gerardo Machado
Cardenas
Sagua
Britain Hints At Talks On Containing Hitler
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House that Britain is actively continuing negotiations with other governments to deter Adolf Hitler. He refused to reveal final views until all governments concerned share theirs. Government spokesmen had said further talks with Germany were impossible.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Germany
Arthur Greenwood
Great Britain
France Stands firm on territory in Italy dispute
French leaders clash over talks with Italy after Mussolini’s speech. Premier Daladier plans to reject immediate negotiations unless Italy specifies its demands, signaling a shift away from the Munich group. Cabinet splits show a majority backing hard line on Malian claims.
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Paris
France
Italy
Daladier
Mussolini
Suez Canal
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Munich
Georges Bonnet
Marchandeau
Justice
la Chambre
Air
Pomaret
Labor
de Monzie
Reynaud Campinchi
Navy
Mandel
Wagner Act Hearings Set to Open April 11
The Senate labor committee voted unanimously to begin hearings April 11 on amendments to the Wagner act. The AFL pressed for hearings while the CIO urged delay. The panel had postponed from March 10 amid peace talks prompted by President Roosevelt, a stance not reassessed per Senator Ebender who cited no progress in negotiations.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
American Federation of Labor
Congress of ‘Industrial Organizations
A. F. of L
I. O
Roosevelt
Ebsender
Louisiana
Ellender
Duel
Fond du Lac
Tommy Duncan
Nelson
Cathn
Coakley
Beloit
Bolens
Dynamite Wrapped Robber Forces Chum in Bank Holdup
Chanute Kansas reports a bank robbery led by Joan Thornburg who forced her old school friend Joe Balch to carry a sawn off shotgun. Thornburg wore dynamite taped to his stomach and escaped with $4860 while Balch and a taxi driver were ordered away. Thornburg, 26, was at large and sighted near Salina.
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Chanute
Kan
Joe Balch
Joan Thornburg
Thornburg
First National Bank
Balch
Bent
Cofer
Eight Polish arrests over German rumor spread in Bydgosz
Warsaw reports eight women were arrested in Bydgosz on charges of spreading false news about Polish treatment of Germans. Polish authorities dismissed Berlin backed reports of German beatings as exaggerations and urged unity. A new national defense loan of 1.2 billion zlotys was announced to support Polish arms amid rising tensions with Germany and concerns over Memel and Danzig.
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Warsaw
Bydgosz
DNB
Poland
Memel
Germany
Danzig
Seth
Joan
Adiicts
Berlin
Winter Returns In Some Regions
A heavy snowfall occurred in multiple regions with notable amounts in Big Spring Nebraska seven inches in North Platte Nebraska four inches in Goodland Kansas and significant accumulation in northeastern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. Temperatures dropped across the north central and northeastern states with freezing temps reaching as far south as St Louis Indianapolis Terre Haute and Cincinnati.
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Mat
Big Spring
North Platte
Goodland
Kin
Colorado
Wyoming
North Ataslic
New England
Bennej Minn
Gree
Siewx
Duluth
Munn, Waar
Park Falls
Wis
Houghton
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Jad
Cincinnati
Ohio
Roosevelt OKs 45 000 ton US battleships two ships ordered
The White House said President Roosevelt authorized the navy to build two 45 000 ton battleships under a 1938 act. Admiral Leahy received the authority about two months ago as nations planned similar ships. Congress is being asked for funds to start work on the two ships. A large army appropriation bill neared final action in Congress with Senate passage and adjustments pending. The Senate approved a larger defense package and Roosevelt sought higher naval funding for next year. The French embassy announced orders for 100 more bombing planes, totaling 715.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Navy
Congress
United States
William D. Leahy
War Department
Congressional
Senate
House
King
Utah
Franco
Senate Pushes Ban on Gasoline Trade Stamps
Madison senators advance a bill to prohibit issuance of trading stamps on gasoline sold at filling stations. The measure amends to exempt motor oil. A second bill banning below cost selling to attract shoppers passes engrossment. The Gettelman ballot label bill is killed. Counties gain power over certain services systems.
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Madison
Senate
Miller
Wausau
Gettelman Bi
Memel crisis as Gen Cernius forms Lithuanian government
In Kaunas Lithuania Gen Jonas Cernius chief of staff forms a semimilitary government to replace the resigning Vilas Mironas cabinet amid Germany’s drive to absorb Memel. Reports say Memel may become a major naval base as fortifications rise and firing drills begin.
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Kaunas
Lithuania
Jonas Cernius
Union
Vladas Mironas
Jas
Germany
Meme
Memel
Memel Naziorgen
Memeler Dampfboot
Catlin labor bill clears senate amid debate over picketing
The Catlin labor disputes bill won Senate approval by 19 to 12 to curb secondary picketing and define labor disputes as employer versus majority of employees. Governor Heil attended briefly. final action set for Wednesday after substitutes to exempt farm groups were rejected or delayed.
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Madison
Senate
Nelson
Progressive
Maple
Assembly
Bolens
Port Washington
Wisconsin
Catlin
Appleton
Ludvigsen
Waukesha
Heil
Gettelman
Milwaukee
Weather Summary of Wisconsin and Nearby Areas
A brief weather note reports Grand Wisconsin and nearby regions with rising temperatures. Skies partly cloudy with a high around 57 and a low near 33. Northwest portions start tonight slightly warmer with warmer readings Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
San Anton
Wausau
Park Falls
Daatia
Battle Over Farm Parity Near to Vote
Washington debates a $250 million farm parity payment in the agriculture bill as urban and rural lawmakers weigh support. Opponents push to cut the relief fund to $100 million with possible compromises around $125 million, while leaders expect action by week’s end. The committee also plans a WPA investigation after the relief vote.
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Washington
House
Agriculture Department
Batilett
House Appropriations Committee
Representative Ferguson
Oklahoma
Agricultural Department
State Commission Approves Oshkosh Water Rate Cut
The Wisconsin public service commission approved a 15 to 20 percent reduction for Oshkosh water users with bills after July 1, 1939. Albert E. Hintz, water department manager, was notified by the commission. The revised schedule lowers minimum charges from 1.50 to 1.23 per quarter and sets tiered rates: first 3 000 cu ft 15 cents per hundred, next 7 000 cu ft 12 cents, next 99 000 cu ft 2 cents, over 100 000 cu ft 6 cents.
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Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Albert E. Hintz
Water Department
Board of Walter Commissioners
Throngs hail rebel troops along streets
Franco led the triumphant entry into Madrid as Madelia surrendered without a shot, signaling the collapse of resistance across republican provinces and the end of the long Spanish civil war except for mop-up actions in the south and toward the coast.
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Edmund E. Allen
United Press
Madeia
U.P
Madela
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Mussolini declares end of Spanish war in Italy victory crowd
Mussolini tells cheering crowds from Palazzo Venezia that the Spanish war ends with fascist defeat of Bolshevism. He cites Tunisia as a chant from the mob while declaring enemies of Italy will be finished. The occupation of Madrid is portrayed as complete with hostages freed and no blood shed.
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Rome
Mussolini
Palazzo Venezia
Italy
Tunisia
I Duce
France
Senate approves compromise bid on reorganization
The Senate approved a compromise government reorganization bill and sent it to the House. It would allow the president to reorganize consolidate or abolish most bureaus by executive order with actions taking effect after 0 days unless both houses disapprove. The plan requires transfer of abolished agency functions to other agencies and adds six administrative assistants at 10000 annual salary each.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Senators Seek Ban on Retroactive State Tax Levy
Senators urged passage of a bill to prevent retroactive taxation on state and local workers, arguing it would be unfair to tax 2.6 million public employees. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling permitting intergovernmental taxation of salaries, potentially widening tax reach on state and federal workers.
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Nilis Barter
Washington
Supreme Court
Todey
Treasury
Roosevelt
Mit
Brown
Michigan
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