Physician Forced To Remove Bullet With Razor Blade
In a Chicago tavern holdup, gunman Ferguson was mortally wounded by officers. A robber was treated at a nearby apartment by Dr. Siegmund Hirschfeld with a razor blade after the doctor was forced at gunpoint to remove a bullet near the spine. Police identified two former convicts linked to the case, with one suspect slipping away to Milwaukee.
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Chicago
Jex Ferguson
Western Avenue
Edwin Melnore
Philip Kelly
Siegmund Hirschfeld
Hirschfelda
A. Wilson
Edward Riley
Riley
Rubey
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Fountain
Jackson
Mitch
Thane Ager
Hirschfeld
McIntyre
Kelly
Ferguson
Hitler seeks neutral bloc of six northern European nations
Chancellor Hitler proposes a nonaggression alliance across northern Europe by Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Latvia and Estonia to isolate Poland and project peaceful intent. He asks only for neutrality on Baltic entanglements and fortification of the Aland islands under those terms. Lithuania excluded due to a separate treaty.
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Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Latvia
Estonia
Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Hiller
Europe
Lithuania
Reichsfuehrers
Germany
Aaland Islands
Baltic Sea
Bothnia Gulf
Baltic
Poland
Hitler
Hungary
Pok
Jewelers to Meet at Oshkosh in 40
Milwaukee Wis Special Oshkosh was voted the 1940 convention of the Wisconsin Retail Jewelers association at the conclusion of the 34th annual meeting Tuesday night. J F Konrad of Oshkosh reelected board member E R Fuchs of Milwaukee reelected president Sam Dalin of West Allis new vice president. Stecher will begin his 32nd year as treasurer. Several directors reelected including L M Nelson J A Rummele Henry W Bank and M L Wellentin new director.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Retail Jewelers Association
J. F. Konrad
E. R. Fuchs
Sam Dalin
West Allis
A. W. Anderson
Neenah
Henry F. Stecher
Stecher
Association
L. M Nelson
Madison
J. A. Rummele
Manilowec
Henry W._ Bank
M. L. Wellentin
Bases in Pacific Studied to Fortify Panama Approaches
Naval and air bases may be established in Mexico and the Galapagos to strengthen defenses of the Panama Canal region. Officials plan negotiations with Mexico and Ecuador for potential treaties, with options for harbors and air terminations while denying sovereignty changes.
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Pacific
Hobart C. Montec
United Press
Washington
UFMI
Navy
Mexico
Ecuador
Panama Canal
State Department
Nat
Cuba
Army
Tenure Law Repeal Goes To Senators
The Madison-i?i article notes Glenn James Republican Montfort and supporters push repeal of the 1937 tenure law with five years service. Paul Alfonsi to sponsor a compromise. Assembly vote 49 to 44 to reconside r, bill messaged to senate as debate split between small and large communities. The insurance bill was killed 46 to 39, leaving room for reconsideration. local control argument cited.
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Madison
James
Assembly
Senate
Glenn James
Montfort
Paul Alfonsi
Progressive, Peace
Bucheng
Marinette
Milwaukee City Hall Witnesses Third Death Jump in 11 Months
A 30-year-old, Harry L Kumelski, leapt from the eighth floor rotunda of Milwaukee City Hall. He left a note blaming himself and God for his troubles. The body landed near dairy driver Albert Pauly, who died moments later at County Emergency Hospital from shock.
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Milwaukee
Tse
Harry L. Kumelski
Kumelski
Albert Pauly
Humelski
Hisre Hamelsk
Albert Pavly
Pavly
Weather summary for March day in Midwest and Southeast
Fragmented weather notes show temperatures and observations from Milwaukee Phoenix and Frankfort Mich. Readable items include 52 at 1:00 pm and 7 at 6 percent? highest and lowest temperatures over 24 hours: Phoenix 94 and 22 in Frankfort Mich.
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Hay
Thurles
Milwaukee
Phoenix
Frankfort
Mich
Remove Tax Deterrents and Public Spending Warn at Chamber Meet
Washington officials pressed for tax relief and freer capital flow at the annual United States Chamber of Commerce meeting. President George H. Davis outlined seven objectives including removing tax deterrents, abandoning wasteful spending, and reforming securities laws to curb government competition. Robert H. Hanes of the American Bankers Association urged expansion of private credit to meet national needs. M. J. Cleary warned against foreign influences and urged vigilance to preserve the system that has driven growth and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
George H. Davis
Robert H. Hanes
Winston- Salem
N. C
American Bankers Association
M. J. Cleary
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Moore is dismissed by state department agency
Madison reports that J. W. Moore, formerly head of the cheese inspection division, was discharged effective Friday after an assembly resolution urged withholding until a legislative inquiry concludes. The department’s advisory board had demoted Moore and relieved Klueter of duties amid claims of laxity and insubordination.
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Madison
Assembly
J.W. Moore
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Theodore Swanson
Ellsworth
Moore
Harry Klueter
Dairy and
Department
Klueter
Swenson
Ralph Ammon
Ammon
Assembly Agriculture Committee
Nordic ministers to meet before answering Hitler offer
Copenhagen reports that Denmark Norway Sweden and Finland planned a Stockholm meeting to respond to Germany’s offer. Telephoned talks stretched three hours as ministers weighed a neutral pact among northern states before a formal reply. The latest word indicates a quick answer may follow once consensus is achieved.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Germany
Noryway
Sweden
Finland
Stockholm
D Iuculis
Nonagemssen Pitts
Tie
Wes
Roosevelt signs defense bill for 162 million dollars
President Roosevelt signed a defense bill providing 162 319 059 dollars in appropriations and 46 801 000 dollars in contract authorizations for army tanks antiaircraft guns and ammunition seacoast defenses and new ships. The navy gains 36 500 000 dollars and five battleships are slated for modernization. The navy also orders a six year enlistment term boosting 5 000 new sailors. Senator Norris urges broader expansion of defense facilities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House Naval Committee
Tennessee
California
Colorado
Maryland
West Virginia
Army
Navy
Continental
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Parker
Arizona
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Norris
Nebraska
Senate confirms Allen Pflugardt for banking post
The venue unanimously confirmed today the appointment of Allen Pflugardt of Milwaukee as member of the state banking center to carry out Governor Hegram for a cleanup of leading and financial situation in Milwaukee counts. He succeeds Teterak Chary of Milwaukee. The confirmation drew objections from associations fearing federal control of chartered institutions. objections faded as references supported Pflugardt. Nelson praised Pflugardt as an outstanding executive. The program also calls for updating or renaming other associations.
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Madison
Allen Go Pflugrad
Milwaukee
Banka Ceantren
Hegram
Jean
Teterak Chary
Peters
Rrougiery Hartford
Ruch Prearrety Nese
Nelon
Procefat
Map
Aed
Proté
Nelson
Objectan
Nfétn
Pugredt
TeheleDi
Durante
Senate Advances Tax Exemption Measure Amid Debate
The Senate moved toward passage of a bill allowing deduction of federal inheritance and estate tax payments in determining property value for state levy, as Senator Bolens argued the current Wisconsin law mis aligns with federal law. Opposition from Senator Kresky cited a potential rise in taxes, while the chamber also approved a bureau for dependent children to aide the public instruction department.
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Madison
Senate
Bolens
Port Washington
Kresky
Green Bay
Tax Commission
Wisconsin
Kinsky
Shearer
Keaohays
Department of Public Instrurtien
Enemies and vested interests cited by Sen Tobey
The article accuses Senator Tobey of attacking real enemies tied to vested interests and special privilege in government. It details alleged bid rigging, political influence, and a print contract scheme costing taxpayers, with figures around 75 000 and other sums, aiming to influence public policy and procurement.
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Sen
Tobey
Tiereas
Prinetsinp
Cuelsmle Engi Dth
Menuhie Retunes
Telus
Uae
Parley Set At Geneva By Three Nations
British French and Soviet foreign secretaries reportedly plan a Geneva meeting on May 15 to advance the alliance project as the League of Nations council meets there. Maxim is noted in official reports as part of the discussion.
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Geneva
Three Nations
London
Britain
France
Soviet
Russia
League of Nations Council
Maxim
Litvinov Released as Talks Open With Allies
Soviet foreign minister Maxim Litvinov was released from his post by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet to permit negotiations to end the stalemate over alliance terms. Georges Bonnet of France and Viscount Halifax of Britain join Litvinov in pursuing talks, while Britain says it would consider reciprocal assurances with Germany as part of proposals stemming from Roosevelt and Hitler’s recent exchanges.
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Moscow
Tass
Maxim Litvinoff
Soviet Union
Presidium of
The
Supreme Soviet
Litvinoff
Herr Hitler
Poland
Chamberlain
Arthur Henderson
Bill to Abolish Planning Board Introduced in Madison
The legislative joint finance committee today introduced a bill to abolish the state planning board and two other measures tied to the administration's reorganization. The board, created during former Governor La Follette's term, has a $15,000 appropriation from Indian lands and is chaired by Martina W. Terkelson. The proposal seeks to empower the governor to liquidate eliminated agencies and dissolve executive councils formed by department heads and legislators.
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Madison
Legislative Joint Finance Committee
Stateng Board
Planning Board
Fomner
la Follette
Martina W. Terkelson
Gevarty Tiel
Torksison Zs
Saverails
Wistensi
Cyizens
Inigimway
Func
la Follette i
Heil
Old State Labor Relations Board
Wisconsin Core of Agriculture
Labor
Tne
Bil
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