Monarchist Starhemberg Becomes Ruler of Austria
Ferdinand C. M. Jahn reports that Prince Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg, a monarchist and fascist leader, was named commander of Austria's armed forces and head of the fatherland front. The decree consolidates private armies into the federal force, boosting Starhemberg's power over Chancellor Schuschnigg and political meetings. The piece lists private armies and notes Starhemberg's ties to Mussolini and opposition to Hitler.
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Ferdinand C. M. Jahn
United Press
Vienna
UPI
Ernst Rudiger von Starhemberg
Europe
Austria
St. Germain
Fatherland Front
Starhemberg
Kurt von Schuschnigg
Schuschnigg
Heimwehr- Starhemiberg
Emil Fey
Landwehr
Heimwehr
Osmaerk
Sturmscharen
Catholic Storm Troopers
Freedom League
Christian Social Workers
Leopold Kunschak
Paul Pultar
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Adolf Hitler
Styria
Cherry blossoms near full bloom expected by Memorial Day
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin cherry varieties show early blooms but full bloom is expected by Memorial Day. Growers note recent cool weather delaying peak flowering as temperatures hover around 68 degrees.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Grojwers
Robinson Trial Postponed to Oct 7 in Kidnapping Case
The case of Thomas H. Robinson and Mrs. Frances Robinson charged with kidnapping Mrs. Alice V. Stoll for a $50,000 ransom was postponed to October 7 by Federal District Judge Charles J. Dawson on Dist. Atty. Bunk Gardner’s motion amid defense protests. The judge noted Justice Department delays in catching the actual kidnapper Thomas H. Robinson Jr. and cited the DA’s recent start in office. Trial had been set for June 17.
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Louisville
Thomas H. Robinson
Frances Robinson
Alice V. Stoll
Charles }. Dawson
Bunk Gardner
Dawson
Department of Justice
Thomas H. Robinson Jr
Nashville, Tenn
Wisconsin Work Relief Grant Sparks GOP Clash
Rep Raymond C. Cannon asked Harry Hopkins for details on Wisconsin PWA funds saying 100 million is allotted with 70 million conditions. Milwaukee GOP leader Rolimd Steine warned against La Follette control over 209 million in state funds and predicted dictatorial power. Cannon said he learned of the program from the press, not from party consultations.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Wisconsin
Raymond C. Cannon
Harry L. Hopkins
PWA
Middle West
Rolimd J. Steine
Milwaukee County Republican Committee
Philip F. la Fallette
Phil la Fallette
Wisconsin Fi- Naner Authority
Steinle
Nwuey Long
Cichois
la Follette
Huey Long
Cannon
La Follette Cheese Address to Be Broadcast Monday
Gov Philip La Follette will deliver a speech to the National Cheese Institute on Monday night. The address will be carried nationwide via NBC red network radio, officials announced today.
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Philip la Follette
Roosevelt extends 405 million gift for relief work
President Roosevelt proposed outright grants totaling 405 million to cities to spur relief efforts and outlined a 45 percent grant 55 percent loan mix for 900 million in public works funds. Hopkins announced 307 relief regions to monitor progress as NRA extension faces a likely House fight.
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Richard L. Harkness
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
PWA
Fiorello H. la Guardia
New York
Paul V. Betters
Chicago
U. S. Conference of Mayors
White House
Public Works Administration
Treasury
Works Progress
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Edward W. Lewis
House
House Ways and Means Committee
Songwriter James W. Blake Dies in Poverty
New York James W. Blake, 71, author of the noted "The Sidewalks of New York," died last night after a life shaped by a single 1884 afternoon burst of lyric creation. The 1880s fame faded, leaving him with poverty and the belief that his fate was as a songwriter rather than as Draper's assistant.
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New York
Jvh
James W. Blake
Draper
Italy Yields to League Advice
In Geneva the League of Nations council secured Italy’s pledge to arbitrate its Ethiopia dispute. Capt. Eden and Pierre Laval helped persuade Mussolini to refrain from new troop moves, with a date set for further talks by August 26 if border incidents aren’t settled. A second note cites Mussolini urging no peaceable limits on armaments.
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Joseph E. Sharkey
Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations Council
East Africa
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
Anthony Eden
Pierre Laval
Naples
Eritrea
Africa
League Council
Baron Pompeo Aloisi
League
Rome
Austria
Andrue Berding
Chamber of Deputies
Musso
Wisconsin Divided Into Ten Public Works Districts
Wisconsin is divided into ten districts for the public works relief program, each with a local headquarters to streamline administration. Relief administrator Marty L. Hopkins says the 407 districts nationwide will create direct responsibility, improve efficiency, and help balance relief distributions while handling wage disputes and project applications. Districts span multiple counties with specific county groupings and headquarters in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Stevens Point, Madison, Ashland, Menomonie, Menomonie, La Crosse, and other locales.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Marty L. Hopkins
Rhinelander Vilas
Oneida
Linentln
Langlade
Forest
Florence and
Marinette
Forcen' Bay
Shawane
Oconte, Brown
Qutagamie
Winnehara
Calumrt
Manilawoc
Kewaunee
Moor Counties
Waukesha
Fond Dy Tac
Sheboyganngton
Ozaukee
Waukeshe
Racine
Kenosha
Milwauskee
Milwaukee County
Stevens Point
Marathon
Wood, Portige
Waupsea
Juneau
Adams
Waushara
Green Rake
Marquette
Jackson, Clark, la Crosse
Monroe Counties
Mistriet FC
Tarecasters
Vernon
Sauk, Richland
Crevatore
Grint, Iowea
Leefayette Counties
Navy Bill To Conference Likely Enacted Soon
Washington U P The administration's 459 606 846 big navy bill was sent to conferences with signs it would be enacted into law soon. The record breaking peacetime naval appropriation passed 55 to 18 in the Senate, adding 11 68 million to the House measure. It funds 24 new fighting vessels and 455 airplanes, with Roosevelt aiming for naval strength by 1943, signing after conference report. Weekend lull surrounds Congress as NRA extension plans move to conference next week. President Roosevelt and family visited Annapolis to see Franklin Jr with Harvard crew. AAA eyes midwest wheat belt as farmers vote on continuing production controls under the 4 009 000 000 works program.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
House
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
Annapolis
Franklin Jr
Harvard
Jeaders
NRA
AAA
Midwest Wheat Belt
Wisconsin Auto Safety Measure Gains Governor Approval
The governor approved a bipartisan bill setting safety standards for new cars after January 1, 1936. Penalties include fines and jail time for noncompliance with shatterproof glass and other features, with added provisions for hit and run reporting, vehicle damage, and driver identification requirements.
Missing Man Found Near Antigo After Overnight Sleep
Antigo Wisconsin reports Christ Bren, who left his home east of Antigo Thursday afternoon, was found early today walking on a highway east of town. Two highway workers located him after he emerged from a woods where he said he slept. He could not explain why he left home.
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Antigo
Wis —'S
Christ Bren
Here
Brennecke
Barker to Prison
Leavenworth Kansas Arthur Moes Barker arrived at the federal penitentiary to begin a life term for his role in the $200,000 Kaward or Bremer bid. He stayed in quarantine 30 days before receiving work assignments.
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Leavenworth
Kan
aArthur Moes Barker
St Paul
Barker
Little Makes Role History At St. Anne's
William Lawson Little Jr of San Francisco won the British amateur golf championship in a 36 hole final at St. Annes on the Sea, defeating Dr. William Tweddell to become the first American to win back-to-back titles. Little led at the halfway mark but faced a jitters spell before finishing on the 35th dormie two. The crowd cheered as Tweddell pressed, with Little sealing victory after a late recovery.
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St. Anne’s-on-the-Sea
England
William Tweddell
William Lawson Little, Jr
San Francisco
Little
Prestwick
Jim Wallace
Médico
Tie
Dr. Tweddell
Tweddell
Tweddel
Spangler Named Keynoter for Grass Roots Meet in Springfield
Spangler is chosen as keynoter for the Grass Roots convention in Springfield Iowa with tentative approval by central states delegates. John D. Issemilton and Kath Stuart plan to hold top party roles, while Wisconsin may see attendance shifts and weather notes forecast rain and cooler temperatures the following week.
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Spangler
Springfield
U.P. Midwest
Central States
John DM. Issemilton
Tapeh
Tren Kati Stuart Se
Elmira
Sae
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Chicago
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Plains
Eooler
Buckstaff Observatory
West
Ickes Replies to Relief Query
Secretary Ickes said Wisconsin would receive necessary federal aid if the state rejects La Follette’s 206 million work relief plan. He praised the cooperative principle, toured public works including a North Milwaukee low rent housing project, and noted federal subsidies may be needed to house the very poor.
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Milwaukee
Harold L. Iekes
Wisconsin
Philip F. la Fallette
la Fellette
Fekes
Milwaukee Housing Conference
Jamil
Washington
Lover
la Fallette
Gangsters of East Blamed For Bold Act
Western crime alert follows kidnapping rumors in the George Weyerhaeuser case. Eastern gangsters suspected as agents mobilize state and federal investigators led by Justice agents and Inspector Dench in Tacoma and Seattle. Officials emphasize secrecy as searches span Puget Sound islands and Olympic forests while the Weyerhaeuser family heirs face a multimillion dollar ransom.
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Tacoma
Wash
George Weyerhaeuser
Oon
Walter Dench
Seattle
W. ER. Bowling
Department of Justice
Dench
Olympia
Martin
State Patrol
William Cole
Washington
Minnesota
United States
A. 4. Chitty
Chitty
Noase
Jand Police
Puget Sound
Olympic Peninsula
Canadian Line
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
Idaho
Lewiston
Weyerhaeuser
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