Roosevelt Approves 4 Billion In Work Relief Projects
President Roosevelt approves work relief measures totaling about 4 billion dollars under the congress authorized program. Funds target the upper Mississippi and upper Missouri rivers, Wisconsin, and Passamaquoddy power development in Maine. Orders to be signed once budget forms are ready, with full operation hoped by November 1. The plan divides 4 billion into state allocations and aims to remove all employable unemployed from relief rolls.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Wisconsin
Passamaquoddy
Maine
Ickes
Overseas flight launch by Felix Waitkus from Wisconsin
Felix Waitkus, 27, ex Army flyer of the first pursuit group, plans a first leg takeoff tomorrow from Mohler airport on an overseas flight toward Keaunus, Lithuania. A later leg may depart Floyd Bennett Field in New York in June as part of a trans Atlantic attempt, with sponsorship from Lithuania American societies.
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Sieboygan
Wis
Waithus
Floyd Bennett Field
New York
Bintlos Way
Trelane
Tiverpool
England
Denmark
Baltics
None Blamed for Falling of Macon
The navy reports cannot determine if wind or structural failure caused the airship Macon to crash off the California coast. Secretary Swanson approved the court inquiry report praising Lieut. Com. IL V. Wiley and all officers and crew for their conduct. The Macon fell February 12, killing two and injuring several.
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Washington
Navy Department
Macon
California
Swanson
Court of Inequiry
IL V. Wiley
Traveler in Monroe complains about $30 monthly limit
Stewart Hurlbut a 19 year old Monroe youth, who left Monroe last October for a round the world hitchhiking voyage, told his father the $30 a month allowance is too little. He asked for a reduction to three dollars per month.
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Monroe
Wis
Stewart Hurlbut
Hurlbut
Mondale
Orient
Wisconsin Senate weighs excess profits tax for public works
Wisconsin faces a single bill to create a $206 million public works program, plug tax loopholes, and balance the coming biennium. The measure imposes an excess profits tax on 1934 income for 1936 and 1937, with rates of 5, 10, and 15 percent for individuals and 5 percent for corporations, plus continued relief tax on utilities, higher estates tax, and a rewritten chain store tax. The Wisconsin Finance Corp is to be formed to manage the program, with incorporators including James Borden and M. MacMillan.
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Kenneth Russell
Associated Press
Madison
Wisconsin
State Senate
Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin Finance Corporation
Secretary of State
James Borden
M. MacMillan
League of Wisconsin
Ralph M. Hoyt
Milwaukee
Claire Bird
Wausau
John Roe
Assembly
Senate
Roosevelt
Yette
Common Sense Cure for Low Mood Urged in World Peace Plan
Senator Tydings proposes a Roosevelt call for an international conference in Washington to discuss a common sense cure for global depression. The plan includes a five year armament holiday and lump sum debt settlement, plus currencies stabilized by international accord and world trade revived through tariff adjustments. He frames four vital questions for member nations to protect emancipation and nations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tydings
Democrat
Missouri
Wisconsin Democrats accuse governor of shorting state on works plan
In Madison, Senate Democrats charged Governor La Follette shorted Wisconsin to secure federal funds for the Wisconsin works program. They claim $125 to $138 million was available but only $100 million was accepted, based on a Duffy telegram and Roosevelt guidance.
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Kenneth Hopping
Associated Press
Madison
Senate
Democrats Today
la Follette
Wisconsin
F. Ryan Duffy
Washington
Duffy
Thomas M. Duncan
la Follettte
Roosevelt
Carroll
Prairie du Chien
Clancy
Racine
Borens
Port Washington
Routan Besk
Fare Toy
Walker
Gise
Thousands At Doors of The Congress
Thousands gathered at the Capitol as President Roosevelt’s bonus rate message neared. The joint session opened amid heavy security with Justice Department agents and Secret Service present. Roosevelt appeared in an open car, greeted by cheering crowds, while House delays sparked shouting and tense tense proceedings in the chamber.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Nogn
Senate
Justice Department
Galeries
Capitol
White House
Secret Service
James Shera Montgomery
Robert Rich
Taylor
Bertrand Snel
Prent
Mrs. Roosevelt
Thowus
Ragewelts
Jauerngy
Horicon Marsh in Controversy
Farmers gathered before a state committee urging the Panzer resolution to halt marsh flooding without damages paid. Attacks on the conservation commission describe actions as robbery while locals warn of federal takeover and land losses.
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Madison
B. C. Husting
Mayville
Conservation Commission
Jst
Hasting
Peter J. Meyers
Horicon
Morican
Batis Tidhe
Vforsion
United States Ilologien Survey
Teorefute Moyers
Interesien
Radke
Valuation On Plant At Waupaca Is Set
A local commission in Milwaukee announced a plan affecting industrial property in Waupaca. The meeting, held Tuesday night, outlined steps toward completed condemnation and mentions adjustable use provisions.
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Waupaca
Madison
Gert
Milwaukee
Mibwaukee
Knights reelect leaders at Wisconsin LWV convention
Delegates in Waukesha Wis reelected all state officers including August Retowebor of Milwaukee secretary Daniel J Frigaty and Harold T. Lancharef while Peter Pape of La Crosse was named warden and Henry J. Reenen of Chippewa Falls served as past deputy. Delegates to the Supreme Council in New York were chosen.
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Waukesha
Wis
Columbus
Effie Ane
August Retowebor
Milwauukea
Danmel J
Frigaty
Milwaukee
Treasure Tiarold TE. Lancharef
Menastin
Ladvocule
Chaipiin
Peter Pape
la Cresse
Henry J. Reeen
Gov Davey Withdraws Libel Charge in Ohio
Gov Martin L. Davey announced he has withdrawn a criminal libel warrant against Federal Relief Administrator Harry L. Hopkins filed March 18 at Newark Ohio. He said objectives were achieved and ongoing guerrilla warfare serves no good purpose while vindication for Til ly was complete, amid a joint legislative inquiry into relief administration.
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Columbus
Martin L. Davey
Harry L. Hopkins
Newark
Tilly
Ohio
State planning staffs urged by W E O'Brien
In Cincinnati an audience of civic planning officials heard William O'Brien call for each state to establish trained independent planning staffs. He argued such groups would guide administration, align resources, and ensure consistent development through coordinated long term plans.
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O.P
William 2. O'Brien
Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Wccessful
Aelion
O'Brien
Equrelis
Peetina
Pbinstead Dewedopgnerel
Obrien Grate
Suberedia
Halle
Teena
Sehenels
Death by Poison Linked to Farm Home Incident in Wisconsin
Green Bay reports the death of 60 year old Wisdorian Bellock of Black Crook after he drank a poison mixture in his basement. He was found unconscious by his son Alfred yesterday and rushed to a hospital where he later died. Authorities and local residents in Appleton were notified.
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Black Crook
Alfred
Sam Sigman
Auberty
Beth
Appleton
Leone
Sin Itle
President Roosevelts Return Met by Booing Group
President Roosevelt returned to the White House after delivering his veto message to a crowd on Pennsyvant Avenue. About 75 men from a transient relief bureau booed as his car passed, but he only smiled and waved.
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Josephus Daniels
Amtassador Ta
Mexico
Roosevelt
Senate
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Robinson
Percy Gassaway
Deter Trat
Oklahoma
Huey P. L
Hie An
Senate Perhcipation
Mr. Ronsesalt
Severn
Senate Midariis
Washington
White House
Pennsyvant Avenue
Britain plans 1500 aircraft by 1937 expansion effort
Lord Londonderry told the House of Lords that Britain will nearly triple its air strength, aiming for 1,500 planes by March 1937 including naval war planes, while defense plans speed up under the Defence Law. Stanley Baldwin proposed a broader European security approach as Hitler’s speech was welcomed in Commons.
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U.P
Great Britain
Lord Londonderry
House of Lords
Britain
Stanley Baldwin
Council
House of Commons
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Neenah student earns efficiency award amid campus notes
Wisconsin brief reports a Neenah student named Wise thet Main Kruewer receiving an efficiency award. Mentors L. Wilson Weisel and Richard M. Currie of Milwaukee are recognized. Weather observations note partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures with frost likely tonight.
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Madison
Shenedare
Universayion
Woseursin
Haas
Mentiors
Ll. Wilson Weisel
Richard M. Currie
Milwauker
Roosevelt veto fights Patman bonus in 322-98 House vote
In a 322 to 98 vote the House passed to override President Roosevelt's veto of the Patman $2.2 billion bonus bill, sending the measure to the Senate. Roosevelt warned the plan would trigger inflation and a rise in prices while decrying it as a deceptive payment method. The debate moved to a possible Senate vote, with leaders signaling a partial pay compromise if a five‑thirds override fails.
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Clarence M. Weight
Associated Press
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Roosevelt
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Senate
Capitol
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Lavin
Benvahi
Insistert
Ivdmae
Sanie Veles
Rane Nevis
Jne Gue
Otster
Yihe
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