Catlin Labor Bill Signed By Governor Heil
Governor Heil signed the Catlin bill into law to curb secondary picketing by labor unions. The measure redefines a labor dispute and aims to slow outside interference while preserving workers rights to self organization. Milwaukee bakery plans to reopen after law publication, citing prior A F of L truck drivers picketing as reason for shutdown.
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Appleton
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Organized Labor
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Joseph J. Carpenter
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Span washed out in storm kills four near Vicksburg
A collapsed bridge 12 miles east of Vicksburg sent a line of motor cars into Clear Creek bayou after torrential rain undermined the approach. Four people died, eight injured and five missing as divers searched the swollen waterway. Identified victims include M W Wilson of Jackson and M Mateus Meeks of Canton with a missing unidentified woman believed to be Miss Mark Bedrack of Mansfield Ohio. Rescue was hampered by a heavy truck atop cars before divers could access the wreckage.
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Canton
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Mark Bedrack
Mansfield
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House debate on WPA relief funds sparks partisan clash
Washington reports angry Republican protests as the House opens debate on a plan to grant WPA an extra 100 000 000 to finance relief through June 30 Minority Leader Martin of Massachusetts denounces the parliamentary maneuvers used to bring the measure to the floor Rep Sabath warns that without funds up to 400 000 reliefers could be dismissed from WPA rolls and tensions rise over changes to the appropriation amount.
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Regent Gap
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Martin
Massachusetts
Rep. Sabath
Foley Freed After Six Months For Unpaid Poll Tax
Portland notice reports James A Foley jailed six months ago for refusing to pay a $2 poll tax is released as the city counts $100 in keep costs. City treasurer says it cannot jail him further.
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Portland
James A Foley
Foley
Hiccoughing Victim Treated With Musk Substance In Hope Of Life
Chicago doctors try a rare musk substance from central Asia to treat Mrs. Eisle Westvott a 45 year old hiccoughing patient who has suffered four weeks with up to 38 spasms per minute. Dr Hans W Nilssen administered ten grains mixed with sugar and fed it to the patient as attendants report she rests, with further doses planned and possible phrenic nerve surgery if needed.
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Eisle Westvott
Hans W. Nilssen
Central Asia
Nilssen
Legislature Plans Weeklong Recess Amid Trade Code Debate
Madison reporters say the legislature will adjourn for a week and reconvene April 10 while debates continue over trade practices codes for service industries. The assembly rejected amendments on code authority and hours, and discussed reviving the 1935 code framework under various departments.
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Spain Faces Huge Task To Reconstruct Nation
Nationalists led by Franco consolidate gains across 52 provinces as Madrid endures shelling and food shortages. Prisoners of war and republicans are rounded up for classification and labor amid plans to rebuild Valencia and other ports, roads, and cities.
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Alicante
Mediterranean
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Tortosa
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Toledo
Eibar
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Gijon
Huceca
Lerida
Durante
Ayuntamiento
Mussolini vows Italy will not be prisoner in the Mediterranean
Premier Mussolini, during a Calabria inspection, affirmed Italy’s aim not to remain a Mediterranean prisoner as Daladier’s France faced fascist critique. Virginio Gayda, editor, said Paris seeks to shut the door on Italian talks while Italy studies the moment, urging patience and continued Italo-French examination of relations.
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Mussolini
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Mediterranean
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Calabria
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Michele
Economy advocates rely on farm bloc to cut WPA funds
Washington reports that proponents of economy pressed to reduce the WPA appropriation to 100 million dollars with farm bloc backing. The fight featured urban representatives seeking 150 million and a defeated parity payments fund of 250 million. House appropriations officials argued the cut would not affect WPA rolls, which show 303.947 million available with 10 to make up the loss.
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Appropriations Committee
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WPA
House Appropriations Committee
WHA
Gas stations robbed in Lomira and Fond du Lac
Police chase two-robber bandits who held up a Lomira filling station in Derge county and the Joseph Wenzler station in Fond du Lac two hours later. They escaped with $75 after forcing a clerk to the floor. The suspects remain unidentified.
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Derge County
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Wesley Stretch
British await Polish envoy in year of tense diplomacy
The article describes a busy day in London with talks between Britain and Poland led by Count Raczynski as ambassador, a surprise cabinet meeting prompting Chamberlain to cancel a speech, and calls in of British dominions representatives amid intense official activity. It notes plans to double the territorial army to 340,000 and hints at further increases.
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Count Raczynski
Boland
Foreign Office
Chamberlain
London
House of Commons
Terday
France and Romania to sign economic accords in Paris
France and Romania plan a commercial accord to double Romanian petroleum purchases and reduce duties on agricultural goods. The move follows a German Romanian pact and includes a separate Yugoslavia agreement. Decrees expected to implement both accords as part of France eastern Europe trade push.
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Europe
Weather Summary From Northwestern Observations
The report notes unsettled weather over the northwest Friday with warmer conditions in the north central and south while extreme northwest stays cooler. It lists a forecast period from tonight through Friday with temperatures around 42 C and 20 C as observed in Tallahassee area data.
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Brown Chosen Comptroller by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt nominated Fred H. Brown of New Hampshire to be comptroller general of the United States. Brown, a former governor and longtime senator, would fill the post after John R. McCarl and acting comptroller Richard N. Elliott. Brown’s career highlights include Democratic governance in New Hampshire and support for public power projects.
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George H. Moses
Charles W. Tobey
Norris
Nebraska
Tennessee Valley Authority
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TVA
Roosevelt seeks withdrawal of Amie nomination
Washington reports Senate opposition to Thomas R. Amie for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Roosevelt plans to renew a withdrawal request as Amie facing about 70 votes against confirmation. Critics say Amie is sympathetic to communism, which he denies, while supporters defend his qualifications.
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Senate
Thomas R. Amlie
Wisconsin Somerset
Interstate Commerce Post
Roonevelt — ii
Roosevelt
Amiie
Amie
Milwaukee Covered by Four Inches of Snow
Four inches of snow fell in Milwaukee overnight with additional accumulations in the region. Forecaster Frank Coleman predicted the snowfall would melt tonight as warmer, fair weather moves in, though unsettled conditions were expected in the northwest and a colder trend Friday afternoon. Snow also fell yesterday in Madison.
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Home Show 10 Begins Tonight in Oshiro
The Home Show opens tonight and runs four nights through Sunday with civic improvement projects funded by city general funds. Sponsored by Civic Progress, past efforts include Memorial Park tree planting Meominnee Park work Riverside cemetery flagpole city school patrol rain capes. Entertainment features Johnnie Olson and Jack Hill. The model village from Milwaukee may not travel to Oshiro due to transport issues but organizers hope to bring it later.
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Civic Progress Association
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Menominee Park
Riverside Cemetery
Johnnie’ Olson
Jack Hill
Stooge
Milwaukee
Labor Peace Parley Set Over To Tuesday
Peace negotiations between the AFL and CIO scheduled in New York tonight are postponed until next Tuesday. AFL peace committee chairman Harry C. Bates must attend the funeral in Chicago of John J. Streich, vice president of the Bricklayers' union.
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Washington
Senator Barkley outlines possible admin changes to farm act
Senator Barkley said some differences over operation of the crop control act might be resolved by administrative changes under existing law and foresaw no fundamental changes. He urged speedy action and supported a larger emergency WPA appropriation while noting relief system questions should be considered separately. He also supported increases in FHA insurance and the United States Housing Authority programs.
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Barkley
House
United States Housing Authority
Assembly Passes Measure Boosting Highway Aids
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a bill increasing state highway aid to towns villages cities and counties by about 2.6 million dollars funded from the highway fund. The measure raises per mile town and village appropriations and adjusts city and county amounts by population, with added funds per mile based on registered cars and mileage. Opponents argued funds might be diverted from relief, while supporters noted northern counties need the extra road money. The chamber also concurred in Senate measures allowing counties to fund safety committees and pay highway officials’ travel for state road schools.
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Senate
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Citizens Safety
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