Board Confirms Appointment of Police Captains
The board of police and fire commissioners confirmed three police captains at a Thursday meeting under a new ordinance. Chief Golz appointed Eugene Crowner Albert Stamborski and Fred Feida as captains, with Louis Zernrath and Thomas W Pamplin filling vacancies. The appointment of a captain of detectives was deferred for further investigation.
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John Rasmussen
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Golz
Eugene Crowner
Albert Stamborski
Fred Feida
Louis Zernrath
Iowa Street
Thomas W. Pamplin
Frankfort Street
John Ludwig
Sugg
243 Are Hurt in Subway Collision
A city subway crash in Astoria Queens injured 243 riders as two four car trains collided during rush hour. One train halted on a curved track due to a defective coupling. the other struck it from behind. No deaths. 14 hospitalized. crews to be questioned by the district attorney.
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New York
Astoria
Queens
William Abresca
Paul Tomshaw
District Attorney's Office
Abresca
Henry Stork
Spain Ambassador Quits His Quarters
Ambassador Fernando De Los Rios handed the Spanish embassy to Colombian Ambassador Lopez Pu Marejo for holding until the United States recognizes the Franco government. The transfer was witnessed by Louis Quintanilla, Mexico’s resident minister, at the State Department conference. De Los Rios will depart Washington today after two and a half years here. He plans to remain in the Western Hemisphere with his relatives.
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Washington
Fernando de Los Rios
Lopez Pumarejo
United States
Spain
Hull
State Department
Louis Quintanilla
de Los Rios
Atlantic Ocean
Legislature approves reform plan creating research bureau
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a department of research as part of the reorganization proposal. The 63 to 24 vote suspends rules to set up a bureau headed by a director with a $5,000 salary and a $15,000 budget. The body will conduct hearings, study department consolidations, and advise the governor and Legislature.
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Senate
Assembly
Bureau of Research
Madison
Research
House
Busreau
Heil
Roethe
Fennimore
Executive Department
Fire destroys large Sandusky business block
A major blaze in downtown Sandusky wipes out nearly an entire business block and displaces about 100 residents. Police estimate losses exceed 2 million dollars as fire crews from Norwalk Bellevue and Huron battled the four hour blaze with guards keeping crowds back. No injuries were reported among responders or onlookers.
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Sandusky, O
Sandusky
R. G. Bravard
Norwalk
Bellevue
Huron
Jojnd
Ohio
Reappointed Regent for Wisconsin Board of Normal Regents
Governor reappoints Edward J. Dempsey of Oshkosh to the State Board of Normal Regents. His new term expires February 1844. Dempsey, head of Bouck Hilton Kluwin Dempsey law firm, a 1901 Oshkosh State Teachers College graduate and 1906 UW Law graduate, has served on the board since 1914 and as president since 1924.
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Madison
Wis
Hei Hes
Atty
Edward. J. Dempsey
Oshkosh
State Board of Normal Regents
Dempsey
Bouck,Hilton, Kluwin & Dempsey
Oshkosh State Teachers College
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Sinte
Poland Holds British Stand Stops Hitler
Poland seeks to avoid a bloc with Germany while relying on military aid from Britain and France. Josef Beck prepares for talks in London as Warsaw weighs German guarantees and a potential stop Hitler treaty with Britain France and Romania in ongoing negotiations over Danzig and borders.
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Poland
Hitler
Warsaw
Chamberlain
Germany
Britain
France
Foreign Office
Joseph Beck
London
Adolf Hitler
Kurier ‘Czerwony
Danzig
Rumania
Busmania
Lonig
Soviet Russia
Naval Building Program Increased to 75 Ships
Navy expands fleet with multiple vessels under construction including the Hornet high speed carrier design and the Wasp. The plan adds battleships carriers cruisers submarines and auxiliaries to reach 260000 tons with new funds projected for 22 more ships by July 1.
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Edward E. Bomar Washington
Hormel
Aaretas
Wasp
Quincy
Mass
Wichita
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Kearny
Hitler Angrily Prepares Address At Von Tirpitz Launch
German sources say Adolf Hitler will address the Wilhelmshaven launch of the 35,000 ton battleship Von Tirpitz and may attack British demands over Poland. Berlin reports indicate Hitler plans a hard line against British French aid to Poland and aims to rally eastern front allies. The Nazi press launches a sharper anti British campaign ahead of the address.
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New York
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Adolf
Hitler
Wilhelmshaven
Chamberlain
Tony
The
Fuehrer
DNB
Italy
Hungary
Slovakia
Yugoslavia
Bohemia-Moravia
Poland
London
Picket Lines End After Law Enactment
Picketing in two labor disputes stopped within 25 hours of Governor Heil signing the stranger picketing bill repassed by the state legislature. The AFL of L Bakery Sales Drivers union halted demonstrations at the M. Carpenter Baking Company where demands for a closed shop were pressed. Plant reopening plans were reported by Joseph J. Carpenter, president, as under way after the unions withdrew. In Monroe the AFL of L Motion Picture Project union also ceased picketing. A union member lost his job at one theater as the action ended.
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Milwaukee
Heil
State
Legis
M. Carpenter Baking Company
AFL of L. Bakery Sales Drivers
Joseph J. Carpentter
Y Yester
Wisconsin River Crest Recedes After Flood Peak
The Wisconsin River subsided to 17.9 feet in Portage after cresting at 18.2 feet. Highways and lowlands south of Portage were flooded and the Milwaukee branch of the Madison road system reported several inches of water. The river rose above 20 feet at one point, breaking a levee and causing substantial damage.
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Portage
Wis
Wisconsin River
Milwaukee
Madison
House Defeats Attempt To Raise WPA Appropriation
Washington report details the House vote against increasing WPA relief funding. The chamber approved 100 million dollars, cutting Roosevelt's request from 150 million, amid party friction. The measure included a defeated amendment to add fifty million and faced continued debate.
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House
Washington
Roosevelt
Representative Fitzpatrick
New York
Appropriations Committee
Near Deadlines in Soft Coal Parley Prompt Shutdown Risk
Midnight negotiations between miners and operators over a new contract reach a near-deadlocked state. A 23-hour week and a $6 daily wage in the north and $5.60 in the south are cited. Miners seek a 20-hour week with a 50-cent daily rise while operators push for a 36-cent cut. Soft coal supply is estimated at five to eight weeks.
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New York
Wisconsin Weather Summary March 31
The report notes considerable cloudiness tonight and Saturday with colder conditions in northwest regions. It mentions cloudy skies, a warmer trend in parts, and a northwest observation station. Temperatures show a 24 hour high around 30 and low near 28 with SE wind and a barometer near 29.22. One year ago high 68, low 49.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Stacm
Milwaukee
Mami
Jacksonville
Sanii Sie
Mati
Mich
Fromm Kneckstaff Observatory
Germany claims fastest plane in world
Berlin Germany today claimed it has the world's fastest airplane a single engine one seater Heinkel pursuit ship that yesterday averaged 463.9 miles per hour over a three kilometer course The Heinkel with a 1175 horsepower Mercedes Benz engine was flown by Capt Hans Duterie whose flight surpassed the prior world record of 340.681 miles per hour established on October 23 1934 by Francesco Agielea of Italy
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Berlin
Germany
Hans Duterie
Francesco Ageliea
Maly
Mussolini Hails Italian Resolve in Rally After France Speech
Italian leader Mussolini addressed fascists rallying crowds and asserted Italy’s long term aims in Africa and the French Italian dispute. He warned against “stupid people beyond the Alps,” said Italy and its regime are one, with armed forces ready for decades of conflict if needed.
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France
Italy
Mussolini
Rome
Tunisia
Djibouti
Suez Canal
Daladier
Duce
Alps
I Duce
Jew Wins Extra Time To Mourn His Wife
Max Gronik 70 a Milwaukee wholesale grocer received a 60 day stay from Judge Patrick Stone to allow mourning for his wife Guelle who died last May 16. The judge noted Jewish customs require 11 months of mourning and extended the stay to April 17 before starting an 18 month federal prison term. The request for further probation was denied.
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Milwaukee
Max Gronik
Federal
Max
Patrick T. Stone
Madison
Maurice Spracker
Judge Stone
Spracker
Pi Gions
Jen Hers
Stone
Gronik
Chamberlain Pledges Help for Poland in Europe Stand
London AP reports Prime Minister Chamberlain pledges Britain will guarantee aid to Poland in event of aggression. Officials say the guarantee is binding pending wider negotiations, with Britain and Poland aligned in the stance as Europe faces tension.
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Ministe Chamberlain
Poland
London
Chamberlain
Europe
Britain
Colusn
Japan Takes Over Parley Canceled
The Japanese government announced it had assumed jurisdiction over the Spratly Islands, aiming to protect Japanese nationals and investments. The move, stated as needed for lives and property, would encircle the Philippines and affect regional power dynamics.
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Spratly Islands
Fra
South China Sea
British North Borneo
French Indo-China
Singapore
Japan
Philippines
United States
Foreign Office
Renzo Sawada
Charles Arsene Henry
France
Danish Minister Oxey’s Racine Visit Plan
Wisconsin Republican Bolles announced talks with Danish minister Otto Wadsted to arrange a visit by Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Ingrid to Racine Wisconsin on April 24. Bolles said Wadsted approved the Racine Committee’s program.
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Bolles
Republican
Wisconsin
Otto Wadsted
Frederick
Ingrid
Denmark
Racine
Wis
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