Barker Receives Life Sentence For Kidnapping
Arthur Barker and Oliver Berg were given life terms under the Lindbergh kidnapping law after a trial that ended with seven defendants convicted of conspiracy. The Bremer case involved a $200,000 ransom and the 1934 abduction of St. Paul banker Edward G. Bremer, with several co-defendants facing later sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Fawl
Arthur
Doc) Barker
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
M. M. Joyce
Oliver A. Berg
Barker
Berg
Leavenworth
United States
Joyce
Byron Bolton
Barker-Karpis
Elmer Farmer
Bensenville
Bremer
Boyce
Arthur Barker
Philip Delaney
Saith
Alvin Karpis
Carold Alderton
John de Courcy
Ramsey County
County justified to build courthouse on Clark Kennedy site
District Attorney Laus writes that Winnebago County may, with proper legal steps, construct a courthouse and jail on the Clark Kennedy site despite Oshkosh zoning. He notes damages cannot be claimed for depreciation, urges legal proceedings to clear the way, and cites statutes granting zoning powers for public health and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist. Atty. R
Laus
Clark- Kennedy
Clark-Kennedy
City of Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Sal
County Board of Supervisors
Oshkosh
Laos
Places Blame on Politicians
United Press reports that Winthrop Aldrich testified to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee about political pressure during the Coolidge and Hoover eras to extend the stock market boom. He cited the Federal Reserve Board as blocking rate rises in 1929 and warned that shifting to a federal board could centralize control and affect discount rates for banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
United Press Washington
Coolidge
Hoover
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Winthrop W. Aldrich
Chase W National Bank
Washington
New Deal
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Charles B. Mitchell
National City Bank
Senate Stock Market
Aldrich
Senate
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board Authority
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve Board
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Wisconsin harbors among 47 allotments total 112 million
The advisory committee on the works program recommended 47 harbor and rivers developments totaling 112,186,500. Wisconsin projects include Two Rivers dredging 30000 Kenosha harbor channel dredging 31000 Kewaunee harbor and Lake Michigan channel dredging and breakwater 665000 Hancock Michigan Kewaunee waterway Portage take dredging and breakwater 3200000. Army engineers cite navigation safety and reduced ferry congestion with start times within 30 to 45 days.
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Washington
Wisconsi
Upper Michigan
Two Rivers
Army
Manitowoc
Kenosha Harbor
Chan
Inel
Army Engineers
Lake Michigan
Cary
Kewaunee Harbor
Hancock
Mich
Kewaunee
Portage
Dairymen Seek Merchant Aid With Wisconsin Petition
Wisconsin dairy leaders plan a petition signed by 100000 dairy farmers urging merchants to buy goods from states where Wisconsin dairy products are not restricted by legislation. The effort targets New York and other markets to defend eastern outlets and farm incomes.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
J. J. Beck
Agriculture
Department
Marvin Smithback
Cambridge
A. C. Murphy
Chilton
W. G. Martin
Darlington
B. L. Jay
Ladysmith
Ak Chin
Chambers of Commerce
Beck
City of
New York
Bang
Department of Agriculture and Markets
State Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin cities award PTA achievements at 24th convention
Thirty two Wisconsin cities received special awards from local PTA groups after the 24th annual Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers convention. Milwaukee Madison Kenosha Green Bay Superior South Milwaukee Wisconsin Dells East Troy West Bend and other communities were cited for community service increased membership and program expansion. The 1236 convention is slated for Milwaukee in May.
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Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers
Milwaukee
Superior
Madison
Green Bay
South Milwaukee
Wisconsin Dells
East Troy
West Bend
Greenleaf
Solon Springs
Whitewater
Abbotsford
West Allis
Wisconsin Rapids
Wentworth
Union Grove
Tomah
Somers
Granton
Gordon
Buller
Brookfield
Briggsville
Nitefieh Bay
Stevens Point
South Range
Marinette
Coleman
Antigo
Ashland
Bonus Bill Sent To President
The Patman inflationary bonus bill was sent to the White House for a veto. Vice President Garner signed the 2.2 billion measure, and President Roosevelt planned a veto message likely to reach Congress Monday. The Senate test of votes to sustain the veto looms midweek as leaders predict an override in the House.
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Washington
Patman
White House
Garner
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Georgia Referendum Sees Narrow Repeal Vote Edge
Unofficial figures show repeal supporters 81 881 to 82 028 against in Georgia. Official tally to county clerks will go to the secretary of state for certification to the governor. Prohibition repeal awaits final outcome from a formal count. Lawrence of Arabia remains unconscious after motorcycle crash with no change in condition.
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Atlanta
Lawrence
Wool
England
T. EF
Lawrence of
Arabia
Wisconsin to Seek Law For State Finance Corporation Plan
Governor La Follette to urge legislature to authorize a Wisconsin finance corporation to handle 100 million dollars of federal work relief funds and issue cash redeemable notes. The plan aims to create 125000 jobs in 18 months, with local governments contributing through municipal securities and tax-backed backing. The program emphasizes cooperation with local units and a low red tape approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hopping
Associated Press
Madison
Roosevelt
Philip la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
Wisconsin Finance Corporation
State Finance Corporation
Corporation
la Follette
Ficence
Winnebago County Receives Relief Fund Allocations
Washington reports Winnebago County will receive $2,264,000 in relief funds for preferred projects totaling $1,114,000 and additional necessary projects at $1,150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winnebago County
Quick Okey By President So Expected
Washington reports the advisory allotment board urged spending over a billion dollars in the 4.88 billion work relief drive. Projects include highways, army engineers, housing, resettlement, sewers and several state plans, with White House approval seen as likely though not final.
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Advisory Allotment Board
Washington
Advisory
Roosevelt
Army Engineers
Maine
Wisconsin
York City
Texas
Alaska
Wisconsin to Raise Sum of 106 Million for Relief Plan
The federal government may spend 100 million on Wisconsin statewide work relief, totaling about 206 million including state and local funding. The plan, submitted to President Roosevelt by Governor La Follette, requires 106 million from state and local units and enabling legislation. It covers 140 projects in every county, with 78 million for construction and public buildings, 40 million for low cost housing, 25 million for highways, and 15 million for civilian conservation camps.
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Bs Hankinson
Associated Press
Washington
O. K
White House
Roosevelt
Ickes
Yekes
Harry N. Topkins
Arhihery
Frank C. Walker
Wisconsin
Ward Island
New York City
la Guardia
New York
Conference of Mayors
Iit
Wbs
Fanano
Carson F. Lyman
la Follett
Frank Walker
Walker
Advisory Committee On
Roose
le. Follette
Workan E Piects
Civilian Conservation Corps
University of Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Marketing Educational Service
State Planning Board
la Follette
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Harold Alderton
John McLaughlin
James J. Wilson
Edna
Rabbits) Murray
Jess Doyle
Murray
Missosouri
Doyle
Okemah
Oklo
Bruno (Whitie
Austin
Chicago
Harry Sawyer
Christian
Miss
Progressive Party
GOV
Laguar
Armory E
Fond du Lac
la Follette Brothers
Armory
Fiorello LaGuardia
Bob
Senator la Follette
Progressive
Georgia
Uncle Sam
Fundin State
Governmor
Fanning
Northwestern
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