Violence at Indiana Harbor steel plant sparks injuries
In a major steel strike clash at Inland Steel Company’s Indiana Harbor plant, 60 company guards beat back a group attempting to derail a switch from entering the plant. Several workers suffered head wounds and were treated at hospitals as police clashed with around 500 marchers, with six officers and 15 demonstrators injured.
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Chicago
W.P
Indiana Haror
Inland Steel Comany
Tey
Theepublic Steel Corporation
South Nicago
Alumet
Illinois
India
Steel Workers ‘Ganizing Committee
Poemen
Joseph Germano
Committee For In
Associated Press
Green Bay mayor Diener dies after illness at 50
Green Bay Wisconsin Johnynon Diener 50 long time railroad worker lawyer and World War II veteran served four terms as mayor until his death at a local hospital at 10:50 AM after a stomach ailment and major operation He was born in Baraboo and studied at Notre Dame Law School later practiced law with Thomas F Konop Survived by his six children his mother Mrs Ja Diener of Reedsburg and a sister and brother The obituary notes his civic leadership and long service to Green Bay The report lists his funeral plans as pending
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Green Bay
Wis
John Ynon Diener
Diener
Baraboo
Notre Dameiversity
Greely
Iago
Northwestern
Thomas F. Konop
Notre Dame Law Gool
President Plans Legislation to Plug Tax Loopholes
President Roosevelt will send a special message to Congress at noon Tuesday proposing legislation to close loopholes in the federal income tax law. He aims the move at wealthy individuals who evade taxes, signaling a shift away from court reform toward broader tax measures and other favored bills. The effort, backed by Treasury findings, could save millions annually and may prompt future actions as new loopholes surface. Efforts to broaden the tax base were also foreshadowed by Sen. La Follette and Sen. Byrd, signaling a wider push.
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United Press
Washington
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Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Hyde Park
N. Y
Capitol Hill
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Senate
House
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Royal Edict Denies Royal Highness Title to Duchess
London reports the British government denied Wallis Warfield the courtesy title royal highness amid fallout from Edward VIII's abdication. The Times notes the decree reflects succession rules, while observers debate isolation policy and royal status. The Duke of Windsor plans a brief honeymoon retreat with Warfield as his bride cannot share the title.
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Wailis Warfield
Duke of Windsor
Neville Chamberlain
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
Edward
Times
Empire
Windsor
JH. R. H
Monts
France
Andyllic
Wallis Warfield
Tours
George
Chateau de Cande
Chateau
Britain
Baltimore
Londor
Roosevelt Signs Second Deficiency Bill For Flood Dam
President Roosevelt signed the 81,736,943 second deficiency appropriation bill authorizing Tennessee Valley Authority preliminary work on a 112,000,000 flood control and power dam at Gilbertsville Kentucky. He also approved 18,600,000 to the social security board to keep grants for old age assistance flowing, while social security funds remained tied in the independent offices appropriations dispute between House and Senate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Gilbertsville
Social Security Board
House
Senate
Children drown as car rolls into ditch near Hammond
A car left Highway No. 12 east of Hammond and toppled into a five foot water-filled ditch. Parents Ralph B. Watson and wife from St. Paul were rescued and revived at Baldwin hospital. Two children, a 14 year old boy and 11 year old girl, drowned after being trapped under water for about thirty minutes. Rescuers found them too late.
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Hammond
Wis
Here
Ralph B. Watson
St. Paul
Watson
Oxford
John Stessell
Baldwin Hospital
Manasha Man Dies After Hit and Run Near Plank Road
Frank Zielinski, 65, berry garden operator at Menasha city limits, died minutes after midnight at Theda Clark hospital from injuries after being struck by an unknown hit and run driver on Highway 414 near the city limits. He was walking with Ben Kolman near the berry farm when struck from the front. Police and coroner investigation underway. no inquest expected. Zielinski survived by widow, five sons, one daughter, and two sisters.
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Menasha
Wis
Frank Zielinski
Plank Road
Theda Clark Hospital
Zielinski
Ben Kolman
Neenah
Winnebago County
G. A. Steele
Lewis C. Magnusen
Kolman
Berry Farm
Clarence Vetter
Railroad Street
Vetter
Lawrence
Joseph
Edward
Roman Zielinski
Benedict Zielinski
Milwaukee
Martha Zielinski
Mary Schreiber
Anton Bednarowski
Three More Relatives File In Hatton Estate
Three additional blood relatives of late William H. Hatton the New London financier and lumberman have filed affidavits seeking a share of his estate bringing total claims to 31. A hearing on appointing an administrator is scheduled for June 9 in Waupaca.
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Manawa
Wis
William H. Hatton
New London
Waupaca
Memorial Day Observances Amid Storms and Heavy Travel
Wisconsin prepares for Memorial Day with reflections urged by Governor La Follette. Forecasts of thunderstorms and showers temper weekend plans while rail and highway traffic is expected to peak in years. Special trains and extra cars queued to handle anticipated heavy passenger flows. officials bolster transit and interurban service as parades and cemetery services mark the day.
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Madison
la Follette
Wisconsin
America
Milwaukee
U. S. Weather Bureau
Milwaukee Road
E. P. Rueter
Northwestern Road
WEAVY
Milwaukee Electric Company
Manhole Cover Kills Man In Chicago Building
A heavy manhole cover was hurled into a skylight from a sewer gas explosion on Fullerton Avenue, killing Alpha C. Day, 60, and injuring William Peterson slightly. Covers blew off along a five block stretch as smoke issued from the holes. no fire reported.
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Chicago
U.P
Icum
Alpha C. Day
William Peterson
Fullerton Avenue
Many Are Killed In Raid on Barcelona
Barcelona and Valencia experienced early morning air raids by insurgent trimotored planes. At least 70 people were killed and over 100 wounded in Barcelona, with apartment buildings wrecked and victims buried under debris. The attacks lasted about 10 minutes, defenders ineffectual, as planes returned toward Mallorca.
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Barcelona
Spain
Mallorca
Valencia
AFL Seeks Amendment to Wage and Hour Bill
The American Federation of Labor executive council urged amending the administration wage and hour bill to set minimum wages and maximum hours by collective bargaining. A federal board would fix standards for interstate industries where wages lag. Acceptance predicted. Progressives join AFL, opposing Lewis’s CIO, signaling tensions in Illinois and potential miner realignments.
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American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
William Green
Congress
Council
Green
Ameria
AFL Oof
Comers
John L. Lewis
Wir
Committee For Industrial Organization
Progressives
Lewis
United Maine
Ilinois
Joe Ozanic
Illinois
Ford plans 32 hour week at Rouge plant
Detroit reports that Ford Motor Company will run on a 32 hour week during June to offset a seasonal dip in sales. Harry Bennett, personnel director, said the schedule could continue indefinitely if needed. About 60,000 of 89,300 Rouge plant workers allegedly signed loyalty pledges, with union leader Homer Martin claiming violence speeds up recruitment as photos show many workers identified as company patrolmen.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Harry Bennett
Bennett
Duncan C. McCrea
United Automobile Workers of America
Rouge
Dearborn
Homer Martin
Ford
Martin
McCrea
Budge Beats Crawford to Put U S Ahead in Davis Cup
Don Budge of California defeated Jack Crawford 6-1 6-3 6-2 in the opening singles at the West Side club stadium before 7,300 fans, giving the United States a first win in the North American zone finals against Australia.
Embassy in Spain may move to safety site
The state department is considering shifting the temporary American embassy in Spain from Valencia to a safer location. Acting Secretary Sumner Welles said a final decision could be announced over the weekend.
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Washington
State Department
Spain
Valencia
Sumner Welles
Welles
Quit Work of Starie to Be Union Policy
Washington reports the national labor relations board has begun a complete investigation into Republic Steel Corp following a request by Philip Murray. In Ohio's Mahoning valley striking workers enforce a quit work policy while pickets halt mail deliveries to mills. Republic challenges post office officials with protests and uses airplanes to deliver food to workers. 300 join the Can ton stainless plant walkout. Murray claims victory for the union drive as idle workers exceed 72,000 across six states.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Ohio
Republic Steel Corporation
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Youngstown
United States Post Office
Mahoning Valley
Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee
Warren
Niles
United States
Republic
Stainless Steel
Canton
Murray
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
C. I. C. Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Sheet and Tube
Inland Steel Corporation
Cleveland
Chicago
Buffalo
Tin Mil
Davey
Wisconsin and Great Lakes Weather Outlook Summary
Wisconsin thundershowers tonight with warmer in east and north, cooler in northwest. Sunday to Monday cloudy and cooler with showers in the extreme south. Great Lakes region expect showers Monday, generally fair Tuesday and Wednesday, then showers again late week. cooler early, warmer midweek. Temperature highs around 77 and lows near 46. no precipitation recorded.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Bismarck
Raleigh
Miles City
Havre
Spokane
Chicago
Great Lakes Region
Backstall Observatory
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