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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

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Britain and Russia near mutual aid accord in early date

Prime Minister Chamberlain announced new proposals to Soviet Russia for a three power mutual assistance pact with Britain and France. He cited Geneva talks between Viscount Halifax and Ivan Maisky and said all relevant points of view are clarified with hope for full agreement soon.

Chamberlain London Russia Geneva Viscount Halifax Ivan Maisky House of Commons Britain Lord Halifax Maisky Bonnet France Paris Trajesty

Milk farmers push for cost based pricing at Wisconsin courtge

More than 1,500 farmers from eight counties gathered in Waukesha to oppose the state milk control law and press for a cost of production amendment to a Senate bill. They cited promises of price adjustments by the Department of Agriculture and Markets if sales targets are not met, and criticized Milwaukee dealers for the price cut. Attendees included leaders from Waukesha, Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Jefferson, Walworth, Washington, and Ozaukee counties.

Waukesha Wis Wisconsin Senate Philip Nelson Harold T. Olling Milwaukee Waukesha County Farm State Department of Agriculture and Markets Ralph Ammon Ammon Uling James W. Baird Waukesha County Superves Wisol Waukesha Milk Council Edwin Rausch Town of New Berlin Vernon M. Gaspar Atttending Kenosha Racine Jefferson Walworth Washington Ozaukee

Axis pact plan urged immediate actions in Europe Africa

Ciano carries a note from Hitler and Ribbentrop urging synchronized Italian German moves to demand more living space. Mussolini was to decide on approving the plan while Italian press says the two totalitarian powers will push ahead. Article notes Britain and France face pressure and democracy must concede to avoid war.

Romena Germany Italy Europe Africa Benito Mussolni Galeano Ciano Berlin Adam Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Great Britain France Hitler von Ribbentrop Ciano Mussolini Talian Mary Mediterranean

Perry Fond du Lac honored by diocese

Fond du Lac Wis Recent Episcopal diocese council elected E J Per gy president of First National Bank as diocesan treasurer Foster was named chancellor.

Fond du Lac Wis Episcopal Diocvre E. J. Pergy First National Bank Treasurr FLA

Legislators Near Holiday Recess With Weekend Adjournment

Lawmakers plan a Friday adjournment for a holiday recess after a brief session led by Assembly member Catan. Both houses will reconvene Wednesday at 2:30 p m to resume oversight and legislative duties.

Madison—T Catan Republic Appieton

Vagrant May Be Matson Kidnapper Slayer

Detective Captain Adolph Kracmer said a 46 year old man held on a vagrancy charge is detained while FBI agents examine his record in the search for the Charles Matson kidnap slayer. The suspect, a Seattle mental hospital patient and tailor, resembles the composite image linked to the 1936 Ta coma case. He was arraigned in district court and held on $1000 bond pending a June 70 hearing.

Milwaukee Adolph Kracmer Federal Bureau of Investigation Charles Matson Kracmer Seattle Wash Matson Tacoma

Edward Bacon Named on Investment Board

Governor Beil appointed Edward A. Bacon of Milwaukee to the State annuity and investment board succeeding Edgar G. Doucha of Madison for a term ending March 7, 1945. Bacon is vice chairman of the Republican state central committee and a foundry company executive.

Madison Wis Beil Edward A. Bacon Milwaukee Edgar G. Doucha Bacon Republican State c Central Committee

Fugitives hunted as 50-strong force sweeps Dodgeville region

A large, armed search party from southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois scoured Cox Hollow one mile northeast of Dodgeville for a second murder suspect, following the arrest of Roy Herdie, 21, at a local gas station. Herdie denied then admitted involvement with Arnold Putnam, 24, of Milwaukee, in the Vernon Reinheimer murder during a May 20 holdup at Afton.

Dodgeville Wis Wisconsin Ilinois Cox Hollow Roy Herdie Jefferson Owen Rex Rock County Burleigh Allen Madison Alfred Cretney Herdie Cretney Herbie Norman Harris Rex Allen Arnold Putnnam Milwaukee Duebuque Davenport Fulham Vernon Reinheimer Afton Putnam Reinheimer

Japanese cruiser halts Rangpura and boards liner

Hongkong report by Harold Guard says a Japanese light cruiser halted the British liner Rangpura four miles south of Waglan lighthouse at 8 am and fired two shots across its bows. A boarding party was sent to verify papers, prompting SOS calls and eventual British destroyers to approach.

Harold Guard United Press Hongkong Rangpura Iz Lew Peninsular and Oriental Waglan L. L. Parfit Bnixh Honasong Sno Une Duchess Admirals Flat J. J L. Murray China Renpura Murray Amoy Hritfish

U.S. and Empire Will Never Settle Differences by Force or Threat

Harvard economist Alvin Hansen urged a special study of a double budget system for the federal government. He proposed budgeting capital investments separately from operating costs, with self liquidating projects carrying depreciation charges against maintenance. He cited potential budget stability during unemployment insurance under a capital budget.

U.S Empire George Washington Alvin H. Hansen Harvard University Monopoly Committee Hansen Sweden Reconstruction Finance Corporation White House Roosevelt Cooper Tennessee House Ways and Means Harrison Mississippi Senate Finance Committee

Eight Buildings Burn in Upstate Wisconsin Blaze

A major fire destroyed eight buildings on the main street of a Douglas County community in Wisconsin. About 200 volunteer firefighters, Superior fire department, and 50 CCC boys fought the flames for two hours, aided by a thunderstorm. Damages are estimated between 25 000 and 50 000 dollars. One volunteer suffered facial and hand burns. another man sustained a knee injury from broken glass. The blaze damaged a restaurant, hot dog stand, gas station, warehouse, and private garage.

Lake Nebazamon Wis Douglas County Suptrer Fire Department CCC Camp Drule Villebrandt Joe Lederman Areman Superior Dell Arild Truteni Arnold Ewarkened

King George VI voice pledges empire peace with United States

United States and British empire leaders should avoid force or threats, King George VI told a worldwide Empire Day broadcast. He cited over a century of good neighbor relations between Canada and the United States, urging continued peace and nonviolence across the empire.

Webb Miller United Press Winnipeg Man U.P United States British Empire George VI Canada Ory Canadi Sour Europe

Fire at Wisconsin Veterans Home Causes $3500 Damage

Fire at the Wisconsin Veterans' Home in Waunakee, Wisconsin, caused about $3500 in damage. Sparks from a blow torch used by workmen removing paint were blamed for the blaze. Major Waldo G. Dow stated the fire spread rapidly despite efforts to control it.

Veterans Waunaca Wis Wisconsin Veterans Waldo G. Dow

Wisconsin Forecast Delivers Showers and Thunderstorms

North states expect showers and oral thundersteams tonight with possible thunder in the south by Thursday. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions in the eastern portion Thursday. Readings include 59 in the morning with partly cloudy skies and several high temperatures in major cities.

Wisconsin Thursda Milwaukee Oklarma City Winnemucca Nev

House Vetoes Single Board

Madison The house defeated the proposed single nine member state board of education laid out by Governor Heil. The bill to consolidate UW boards and teacher colleges, adult education, and vocational programs was indefinitely postponed on a voice vote per the education committee. A companion senate bill remains under consideration.

Madison Board of Education Heil Assembly House Goldthorpe Republican Cuba City University of Wisconsin Senate

Citizenship Bill Granted Heil's OK in Madison

Madison lawmakers approved a citizenship program under Governor Heil. Sponsored by Senator Frank A. Yindra the bill makes county superintendent of schools ensure a newly formed citizenship education program for students and adults. The act governs program setup funding and oversight by the state department of public instruction and requires proclamations and compliance by courts boards municipalities colleges and other institutions.

Alan Egeh

Bergdoll Arriving in U S Tomorrow for Surrender

World War draft dodger Bergdoll, from a wealthy Philadelphia family, is due in New York on the Bremen and will be surrendered to military officials. His attorney said he will return to face punishment, seeking to educate his children in a free country. His family attended a Senate Military Affairs hearing as legislation to bar his return looms.

Washington Grover Cleveland Bergdoll New York Senate Sheppard Texas Senate Military Affairs Committee Senate Committee Philadelphia Weinberger Bergdolf Charles Evans Hughes United States Bergdall Bergdoll Governors Island Adjutant General War Department Emma C. Bergdoll Berta Bergdorf Edwin Emma Elizabeth Hall

Squalus Rescue: Mixed Signals and Navy Efforts Near Portsmouth

A rough log from Portsmouth records a chaotic rescue operation for the sunken submarine Squalus off New Hampshire's coast. Entries detail smoke signals, radio contact with Squalus, divers reaching the forward compartments, and the Falcon rescue ship assisting as Admiral Crile boards to oversee the effort.

United States Sculpin New Hampshire Atton Mouth Navy Yard Portsmouth N. C Squalus Richard S. Edwards Uni States New London Peris Portmeath Washington, DC Widrecdis Disjeter Ferne Sculpen Falera Syle Martine Adanaral W. Crile Paleo Falcon Navy

Rush Rescue Of 17 Others Beneath Seas

Dramatic undersea rescue in Portsmouth New Hampshire as 15 men entombed on the sunken submarine Squalus were recovered after 29 hours beneath 240 feet of water in a diving bell. Seven officers and sailors surfaced able to walk, while 17 others known to be alive emerged, with crews rushing them to decompression and hospital care.

Portsmouth N. H Ther Joseph Patterson Oklahoma City J. C. Nichols Chicago Nichols Squalus C. F. Naquin William T. Doyle Jr Baltimore Robert N. Robertson Quanan Texas Falcon Naval Hospital

Queen Mary's eye injury in grash not held serious

London rumor says Queen Mary suffered an eye injury in a crash and had a restless night. Doctors reported no serious condition though a bulletin noted a possible eye issue. The royal family gathered in London with children visiting Marlborough House and Derby plans canceled. Princess Elizabeth sent a sympathy letter.

Queen Mary London Mars Say Yaltious Maury Putin Condiery Richard Drake Marx Gloucester Kent Jora Horesood Marlborouch Hrove Epsom Downs Mary Elizabeth George VI Queen Elizabeth Buckingham Palace

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