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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1939

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Ludlow Seeks To Keep Legislators On Hand All Year

Indiana Democrat Louis Ludlow proposes keeping Congress in Washington until the next session begins January 2 amid tense international relations. He criticizes ill advised speeches and urges Congress to avoid entanglements while defending the homeland and upholding the Monroe Doctrine. President Roosevelt and leaders discuss adjournment timing. no date set.

Washington Iu.i Louis Ludlow Democrat Indiana Congress Ludlow America Roosevelt Barkley Kentucky Senate Agriculture Department Chamber Anastasio Somoza Nicaragua

Glider pair claim 9600 feet in California flight

John Robinson and Dick Essery say they soared to 9600 feet in a 50 mile glider flight from Dry Jake in Borego valley crossing the Cuyamaca mountains. They belong to the Associated Glider Clubs and registered the height on altimeters but lack barographs for official recognition. Richard Du Pont holds the US record at 6800 feet.

San Diego Calif John Robinson Dick Essery Dry Jake Borego Valley Cuyamaca Mountains Richard du Pont Wilmington Del United States

King Queen Prove To Be Good Sailors On Voyage

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth prove steady at sea aboard the Australia liner Empress of Australia during a Canada United States voyage. A light breeze caused minor pitching, several diners faintly noted during service, while a hazy cruise group slowed in fog before resuming normal speed.

Australia George VI Elizabeth Canada United States Lnner Southampton Glasgow

Wheels Stop During Rites for Seymour

Green Bay Wis every wheel on the Green Bay and Western railroad system stopped for one minute at 2 p.m. today during the funeral of Frank B Seymour former president who died Saturday at age 82 Seymour had 63 years service with the road and served as president 11 years before retirement in 1934.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay and Western Railroad Frank B. Seymour Seymour The Road

Duke Pleads For Peace In Radio Speech

The Duke of Windsor in a Verdun broadcast appeals for peace and warns against another war. He speaks as a soldier of the last war, cites German and British nations as desiring peace, after touring Dead Man's Hill battlefields. Duchess aided him. broadcast follows abdication farewell.

Harold Ettlinger United Press Verdun France U.P the Duke of Windsor America George VI Atlantic Canada United States England Duke

Parley on Social Legislation Names 84 District Heads

The Sixth congressional district conference on social legislation in Fond du Lac named 34 district leaders and formed a permanent body. L. F. Jones was temporary chairman. The session praised Roosevelt programs, denounced Coughlin, supported La Follette liberties, upheld the Wagner Act, and opposed state civil service changes and anti union measures.

Fond du Lac Wis L. F. Jones F. Ryan Duffy Margaret Bork Oshkosh Samuel Leghorn Ripon Pat Curran Neenah J. M. Knippel West Bend Adam Paul Hartford Roosevelt Charles E. Coughlin la Follette Civil Liberties Committee

President Roosevelt Signs Bill for $1.7 Billion in Two Departments

Washington July 7 President Roosevelt has signed a bill appropriating 1 700 815 054 to run the Treasury and Post Office departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1 The Treasury allocation is 909 627 810 and the Post Office receives 790 987 244 Largest of the departmental supply measures set to support federal operations for the year.

Washington Roosevelt Treasury Post Office Post

State musicians favor mill tax to support bands

One hundred members of the Wisconsin State Musicians Association attending the semiannual conference in Wisconsin Rapids voted to support a state mill tax for maintenance of municipal bands. They also advocated national legislation to commission band leaders in the army and National Guard and to increase the size of service bands. Association president Velmer Dahlstrand of Minocqua said musicians would be more active in state politics.

Wisconsin Rapids Wis Wisconsin State Musicians’ Association A. F Sioning Jeacers Army National Guard Velmer Dahlsiand Mityeukee

Eight Dead In Weekend Accidents

Eight people died in Wisconsin weekend accidents including a drowning and a tire explosion during repair. Victims named include Charles A. Excell Jr 17 at Kenosha area and Ralph Hammersmith 22 near Sturgeon Bay among others in Milwaukee Cudahy Rhinelander and Clinton. Accidents ranged from sailing mishap to vehicle crashes and a streetcar collision.

Associated Press Wisconsin Charles A. Excell Jr Kenosha Ralph Hammersmith Sister Bay Jean Anne Abbott Port Washington Fred Mueller Darlington George R. Zanders Milwaukee Alfred E. Weck Cudahy Theodore J. Stoltz Rhine-lander Lawrence Grenewalt Clinton Rock County Waukegan Lake Ichigan Hospital Hammersmith Sturgeon Bay Hospital Lester Knutson Ephraim Door County Abbott Raey Verna

Weather summary from Wisconsin and surrounding regions

Partly cloudy in northwest and east, with showers in extreme north and south tonight. Cooler tonight with generally fair conditions Tuesday. Observations from Buckstaff Observatory report maximum temperatures around 0 and minimum near 63 with southwest winds and a barometer near 20.

Associated Press Wisconsin Nardwest Phoomm. Anz

Japan may sign military pact with Germany and Italy

Tokio officials indicated Japan could conclude a military agreement with the axis powers. War Minister Itagaki cited the anticomintern spirit as a basis, while Overseas Minister Koiso argued for Japan’s cooperation with Germany and Italy amid encirclement. Analysts saw behind the scenes maneuvering as Berlin signaled a response to Tokyo’s earlier refusal to join a broad alliance.

H. Q. Thompson United Press Tokio U.S Seishiro Itagaki Japan Germany Italy Domei Gen. K. Koiso East Asia Europe Berlin Baron Kiichiro Hiramuma Rome Russia Britain France China Chungking Foreign Office Navy Ministry Chiang Kai Shek Shanghai South

Supreme Court to Rule on La Crosse Bank Night Action

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders La Crosse Theaters Company to show cause by May 12 why a temporary injunction should not restrain bank night in the Riviera Strand and Riviera theaters. Circuit Judge Cowie filed action alleging violation of criminal law and public health concerns. high court requested explanation before calendar hearing.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Supreme Court la Crosse Riviera Roberts Cowie August C. Hoppmann High touTt Hearma

President Returns From River Cruise

President Roosevelt arrived at the White House from a Potomac river cruise. His guests included Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas and Mrs Douglas, and Commerce Secretary Hopkins Ring.

Washington Roosevelt White House Potomac River William C. Douglas The Supreme Court Douglas Secretary of Commerce Hop- Ring

Britain Holds Danzig Future Chiefly Matter of Negotiation

Britain signals Danzig status to be settled by negotiation among involved powers and hints at potential mediation. In separate report from Tennessee, a 22 year old Burgunder faces murder charges in Phoenix after confessed killings, with his future uncertain as authorities prepare to transfer him.

Britain Danzig Maoxville Tenn Phoenix Ariz Robert M. Burgunder Jr Arizona Seakie Wash Washington State Reformatory Burgunder Jack Peterson Elvis M. Koury Richard F. Harless Earl Sell Johnston City Bur Arizona Teachers College Tempe Tennessee Teachers College

A W Pitt Fremont Heads Legion Group

Stevens Point Wisconsin reports Arlin W. Pitt of Fremont was arch commander and Carl Ruddant of Shawano vice commander as the Eighth district of the American Legion closed its annual conference. Henry Regner urged delegates to emphasize Europeanism and home problems while the Stevens Point post was praised for child welfare efforts.

Stevens Point Wis The America Legion Arlin W. Pitt Fremont Arch Carl Ruddant Shawano Henry JC. Regner West Fend Sid Etzhik Regner Stevens Point Post Frank Greenva Wakes State Department Welfare Board Gil Sierbeck Milwanker State Admiaatc Cal William Hoigen Waisconsin Westeran Wauvarar Midman Wausau Herbert Helpe Appleton Scott Camy Platteville Gere Weber Baranoo William Seamering

Foley Jr Named Treasury Counsel Candidate

Washington report says E. H. Foley Jr. of New York was likely chosen by President Roosevelt to be general counsel of the Treasury. Pending Senate confirmation, Foley would succeed the late Herman Oliphant as top lawyer for the department. The president also sent Navy academy class announcing graduation for Senate action.

Washington I —Educary Hon New York Rowevelt Foley Seling General Emanso Inc Herman Oliphant Senate Naval Academy

WPA Uphold by LaGuardia

Washington Mayor La Guardia told the House WPA investigating committee that abandoning the Works Progress Administration would be terrible. As chairman of the United States Conference of Mayors he urged more city discretion in project selection and warned that no city could bear the relief burden alone. He said continuing employment programs is the American way and called for changes in allocation methods.

Washington LaGuardia New York City Works ‘Progress Administration United States Conference of Mayors la Guardia House WPA Erar Taylor Democrat Colorado

Showers to Cool Midwest Regions

Government forecaster J R Lingh predicts showers sweeping the Midwest from the east, cooling Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin with a moderate temperature drop after a 24 degree Chicago high. Two Rivers Wisconsin registered 32 at noon while many places reached the upper 70s and Manitowoc recorded 78 at 4 am yesterday.

Chicago J. R. Lingh Mlinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Mercury Two Rivers Wis Mamiowoc Here

Italians Hope For German Polish Peace

Italian fascists grow hopeful for German Polish reconciliation as Mussolini signs a Axis pact with Germany. Ciano and Ribbentrop announce the political and military alliance while optimism centers on a peaceful Danzig settlement and Italy’s influence in Berlin and Warsaw. The pact draft remains to be completed.

Milan Italy Germany Mussolini Galeazzo Ciano Joachim von Ribbentrop Danzig Berlin Warsaw Ciano von Ribbentrop

Badger Bureau to Cut Traveling Costs in State Agencies

Madison may slash traveling expenses by about 25 percent as the newly created Bureau of Departmental Research targets uniform travel allowances. Last year’s travel across departments totaled over 1.5 million dollars, with the conservation commission and University of Wisconsin among major spenders. highway commission spent 290,155 dollars.

Madison Bureau of Departmental Research la Follette Charles McKeown Julius P. Heit McKeown The Conservation Commission University of Wisconsin Department Agriculture and Markets Banking Commission Board of Health Industrial Commission Public Service Commission Tax ‘Commission Treasury Department Highway Commission

House Restores Sum for Bases in Pacific and Wake Island

The House approved a peacetime naval appropriation bill totaling 773.434 million and tentatively restored 2.9416 million for air bases on Palmyra Miliwar and Johnston islands in the Pacific. The panel had balked at 2.959 million for Wake Island and other sites, but House action restored the three items at Chairman Scrugham’s request with no debate.

House Miliwar Palmyra Johnston Islands Pacific Ocean Appropriations Committee There Islands Wake Island Scrugham Nevada Naval Appropriations Subcommittee

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U. S Adees Robert Burgunder Jr Stable, Wash Johnson City First Christian Church Mueller Otter Creek Zanders Weck Stoltz Soo Line Rhinelender Greenwall Beloit Hospital Newark Charles A. Excell Sr Lake Michigan Pacific Boxer Works LA Grosse Bank President Waterloo Station London King George Queen Elizabeth Margaret Rose Marquess of Crewe Chamberlain Sir Samuel Hoare Viscount Clrfax Cable FO Olayines Richard Buller House of Commons Butler Poland League of Nations International Tribunal Wilhem Lorde Moscow Forminy Russi Foreign Commisssor Vychtstaff Molotest A.W. Pitt Fremont Legion E. H. Foley JR Pest Midwest Ciano and Badger Research Bureau
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