Senate Passes Record Peacetime Navy Appropriation
The Senate approved a peacetime navy appropriation of 773049181 dollars by a 61 to 14 vote. The measure funds 23 new warships and 500 new planes, with a plan to build two battleships, two cruisers, eight destroyers, eight submarines, two seaplane tenders, and one repair ship. It returns to the House with amendments while banning Argentine beef purchases when domestic options exist. The vote compared to last year’s total and faced opposition over battleship funding. In a related note, Col. Lindbergh testified Germany leads in military aviation, prompting a push to modify the army air corps plan.
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Senate
Navy
Roosevelt
King
Utah
Appropriations Committee
Borah
Idaho
Vandenberg
Michigan
Germany
U. 5
Washington
Army Air Corps
Charlies A. Lindbergh
United States
Hope Fades for Missing Transatlantic Aviator Backman
Relatives in Chicago and Sweden fear for Charles Backman, 34, missing after a solo from Newfoundland to Stockholm. The aviator departed from Newfoundland Tuesday in a 90 horsepower monoplane with no radio, planning a 29 hour crossing after a St Louis to Bangor hop and a Bowood start.
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Atlantic
Charles Backman
Newfoundland
Stockholm
Backman
Andrew
Gust
Sweden
Backmans Creft
St Louis
Bangor
Boiwood
N. F
Explosion at Woolwich Arsenal Kills Five Workers
London reports a second blast in 24 hours at the Woolwich arsenal near London killing five staff members and injuring six as a 6 inch gun was being prepared. Fire units from Woolwich and London contained the blaze. Two more deaths followed earlier blasts in nearby facilities.
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Woolwich Arsenal
War Office
Miea
Arsenal Tio
Woolwich
Londrn
Arsenal
Boyle Renominated Federal Attorney in Wisconsin
John J. Boyle of Darlington was confirmed as Federal District Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin after renomination by the state.
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Boyle
Washington
John J. Boyle
Darlington
Wisconsin
Hull warns of growing U S stakes amid global tensions
Secretary Hull testified before a House subcommittee on the state justice and commerce supply bill urging concrete action as he cited rising threats to U S interests. The committee recommended 14.2 million for the State Department, with total three-department funding set below budget estimates and including about 20 million for the 1940 census.
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Washington
Hull
Congress
House Appropriations
State, Justice and Commerce Departments
Subcommittee
House
Stele
State Department
Kuhn Accused of Relief Tax Law Violations in NYC
A 42 page report accuses Fritz Kuhn president of the German American Bund and seven associates of 40 misdemeanor violations of New York relief tax laws. The document, sent to District Attorney Dewey by Mayor La Guardia, outlines charges including fraudulent tax returns and failure to file sales tax and vendor registrations. Four related corporations face tax delinquencies.
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Fritz Kuhn
Bund
Dist. Aty
Thomas E. Dewey
la Guardia
Wediam DB
Herlands
Quirymie
Kuhn
Whitehall farmer dies in dynamite line snap accident
Whitehall Wisconsin reports Thomas Wanorek a farmer died in an accidental dynamite blast while setting a line. Officials say the line snapped and the blast occurred near a shale pot, causing fatal injuries before artificial resuscitation efforts.
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Whitehall
Wis
Thomas Wanorek
Cermer
J. E. Runge
Wenarek
Royals Begin 6,000 Mile Canada US Tour
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived in Montreal on their private train for a historic tour, amid crowds and celebrations. In Harlan County Kentucky, gunfire reports and mine disruptions raised tensions as National Guard units pledged protection for striking miners and a power line was sabotaged.
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George VII
Elizabeth
Canada
United States
Jean Talon Station
Quebec
Three Rivers
Australia
Frank H. King
Far Pacific
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Quebec Citadel
Ard Gyveen
Palais Station
George Anne
Bob Cowan
Carter
Highsprint Mine No. 2
Here
Alo
W. E. Arnold
Harlan
Kentucky Alilies, Incorporated
Pen Bam
Horian
Ainty
Chandler
Debtors 78 Arrest Holt After Waupun Release
Deputies arrest Bh. C. Holt at Waupun after his release, linked to Buckman & Co and the Madnan investment firm. The action follows writs and prior orders, with Holt described as former secretary and linked to the defunct company.
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Holt
Waupun
Joy Ride on Tractor Fatal for Young Man
A tragic incident near Warsaw details a youth's fatal tractor joy ride ending in a crash. The fragmentary report references individuals and a farm setting, noting a collision on campus-like grounds and subsequent injuries to others.
Polish Train Derailment Near Danzig Station
A Polish train derailment disrupted service near Danzig. Officials reported the incident at a major transit hub, with emergency crews on scene and investigations underway into the cause and potential casualties.
Jewish Protests Sweep Palestine Over British Plan
Jews estimated at 175000 demonstrated across Palestine against Britain proposing an independent state under Arab rule. No major disorder by noon. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem saw clashes last night injuring 25. Police diverted traffic as thousands filled Jerusalem streets behind the chief rabbi. Arabs offered little participation. police kept heavy guard at government sites.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Britain
Tel Aviv
Commission Row Strike Ends After Settlement
Milwaukee truckers returned to work after a two day strike by the A F L Truck Drivers union ended last night. The agreement, announced by Leslie G. Keller and William Wagorine, requires seven days advance notice of lockouts and a renewed contract offering one week of paid vacation for employees with at least one year of service.
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Milwaukee —(P)— Commission
A. F. of L. Truck Drivers” Union
Leslie G. Keller
Milwaukee Produce and Fruit Exchange
William Wagorine
Truck Drivers' Joint Council
Assembly Concurrence on Hospital Service Corporations Bill
The Wisconsin Assembly concurred in a senate bill allowing nonprofit hospital service corporations to form with hospital groups of six totaling at least 600 beds. The measure, approved 92 to 2, goes to Governor Heil for signature. It requires annual reports to the insurance commissioner and a board of three nonmedical members plus hospital representatives for one year terms.
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Assembly
Senate
Biemiller
Wisconsin Conference of Catholic Hospitals
Wisconsin Hospital Association
State Medical Society
Heil
Insurance Commissioner
Blemiller
Progressive
Milwaukee
Tax Commission
Department of Commerce
Milwaukee County
Human Hibernation Newest Medical Idea
A report from a St Louis style medical gathering describes human hibernation as a potential breakthrough. Doctors observe deep, prolonged sleep with slowed vital signs, reduced digestion, and preserved organs over days while patients feel no pain and awaken refreshed. Further trials on cancer patients and others are noted though safety and long term effects remain untested.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Associated Press
St. Louis
American Medical
Salien
Ha Letere Temple
Fay
Jersienie We Smith
Philadelphia
Kiss of Death Woman Taken by FBI Men
The FBI arrested Rose Carina, dubbed the kiss of death woman, in connection with a Philadelphia mass murder syndicate probe. Agent in charge Dwight Brantley said she was taken into custody early today and would be moved to Philadelphia. details of the arrest and location were not released. Police describe her as a principal actor in the crime drama and the professional widow used to trap victims.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Today
Rose Carina
Philadelphia
Dwight Brantley
Ehiladelphia
Rose of Death
Rose
Antonio Carbonare
New Sharon
Dominick Carina
Prosper Antonio Lesi
Pietro Stea
Isadore Tropea
Tropéa
James Kelly
Army plans 400000 troops for summer maneuvers
The War Department announced that about 400000 American troops will train in summer maneuvers the largest since World War I. The total includes 100000 regulars and 293,996 National Guard and reserve forces with ROTC and civilian programs. Major exercises will run across the summer in Camp McCoy and Camp Grafton with deployments from Fort Lincoln and Fort Meade among others.
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Ia.p
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Citizens Military
Organized Reserves
United States
Fort En Rs
Camp McCox
Fort Lincoln
Camp Grafton
Nlt
Neth Deketa
Weather summary from Wisconsin forecast report
Considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with a cool night and a warmer Friday. Milwaukee reports partly cloudy in the evening and fair later with temperatures: Phoenix 96 and Sault Ste Marie not specified. Buckstaff Observatory notes Tuesday 8 p.m. to Wednesday. temperature max 58 min unspecified. no precipitation. barometer 29.86 inches.
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Lenin
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Tol
Milwaukee
Phenix
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Buckstaff Observatory
Seven Amendments Rejected in Wisconsin Budget Vote
Madison, Wis. Seven amendments to the 67.7 million budget bill were killed as the senate recessed after hours of debate. Proposals to restore university funding by about 175,000 annually drew opposition from several lawmakers while students gathered in galleries. The senate defeated actions to increase appropriations and looked to limit state spending.
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Wis
Senate
University of Wisconsin
Risser
Progressive
Shearer
Kenosha
Assembly
Joint Finance Committee
Dykstra
Bolens
Fort Washington
Clarence A. Dykstra
Cincinnati
Wisconsin
Kresky
Green Bay
Wisconsin Development Authority
Sennior White
River Falls
Heil
William Erin
la Crosse
Otto Mueller
Wausau
Gettelman- Westphal
Young-Gawreneks
Lear
Finnsom
Ncy
Frank Elected Chairman of SEC
Jerome Frank of York was elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission today. The vote was not unanimous with Robert E. Healy and George C. Mathew voting against Frank. The decision followed the swearing in of Leon Henderson as a commissioner. Henderson was named by President Roosevelt to fill the vacancy created by William Douglas retirement.
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Jerome Frank
York
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Robert E. Healy
George C. Mathew
Frank
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Roosevelt
William ©. Douglas
Supreme Court
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