Atlantic Flyer Reported In North England
The British Press Association said a plane thought to be Thomas H. Smith’s Baby Clipper was seen off Saint Bees Cumberland, circling the coast guard station before heading south along the coast. Another sighting was reported over Ireland and London as the airman attempted a long distance flight from Old Orchard Beach to Europe.
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Thomas H. Smith
Saint Bees
Old Orchard Beach
Europe
Ireland
London
British Press Association
Thomas
Smith
Cumberland County
England
Coast Guard
Scotland
Londongerry
Northern Ireland
Orchard Beach
North Atlantic
Old Orchard
Los Angeles
Aeronca
Slyne Head
Newfoundland
Saint John
N. B
Ocean Resort
C.S.T
Harvey Smith
Clarksburg
W.va
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington
Charles Deland
Cincinnati
Charles Bachman
Sinveden
Miner saved after 65 hours trapped in deep hole in Pa
Robert Galligan a 38 year old coal miner was dug out after 65 hours beneath rock in Shenandoah Pa He greeted rescuers and his father as he emerged then was sent to hospital with shock The rescue involved a 75 foot shaft and careful work in a four by four foot space as rock slides threatened further collapse
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Shenandoa
Robert Galligan
Galligan
Pennsylvania
Patrick
Geligan
Shippewa River High Water Recedes After Rising
Ashland Wisconsin reports Chippewa River water level fell today after peaking at a 12 year high. Glidden area escaped danger while residents in other towns were told to boil drinking water as a precaution against possible epidemics from polluted supplies. Sandbags sealed around the municipal swimming pond to guard against damage from the swollen Flambeau river.
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Ashland
Wis
Chippewa
Glidden
Control of Education Seen as Potential Totalitarian Step
Dr Ralph Looper Hutchison president of Washington and Jefferson College warned that government control and funding of higher education could threaten democracy. He said dependent colleges and universities symbolize freedom and democracy amid Presbyterian views in the United States.
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Cleveland
Ralph Looper Hutchison
Washington and Jefferson College
Deleos
Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
United States
Hutchison
America
President Roosevelt Suffering From Slight Head Cold
Hyde Park reports President Roosevelt resting at his family estate with a slight head cold lasting from a weekend illness tied to chronic sinus trouble. He attended church services at St James' Episcopal, with a royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth planned for June 11. About 80 guests will join at the brownstone, with admission cards issued to parishioners though some must stay outside.
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Frank R. Wilson
Cloudy and Warmer Tomorrow Forecast Across Wisconsin
A Memorial Day forecast calls for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures across Wisconsin. Meteorologist Frank H. Coleman predicts possible showers in the northeast, with widespread cloudiness throughout the state.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Frank H. Coleman
Vandenberg Seeks Senate Reelection in 1940
The U S Senator Arthur H Vandenberg Republican of Michigan announced plans to seek reelection in 1940 while signaling he would face future duties if broader responsibilities arose He urged the Republican convention to nominate on principles and said the president should be a one term leader focused on saving America and restoring prosperity.
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Michigan
Senate
Washington
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Michigan Republican
America
United States Senate
G U P Leaders To Lend Support For Ripon Pilgrimage
Milwaukee report says William A. Chappell told the Ripon Advancement Club of his Washington conference with Republican leaders on next spring’s national pilgrimage to the party’s birthplace in Ripon. John D. Hamilton and Rep Joseph Martin promised support, with facilities and active backing from the national committee. Tentative plans call for the entire Republican delegation in Congress to travel by special train to the Ripon schoolhouse. Offices will be opened in Milwaukee to handle pilgrimage details.
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Milwaukee
U.P
William A. Chappell
Ripon Advancement Club
Ripon
Washington, D. C
Riion
National Capital
John D
Hamilton
National
Joseph Mariin
The
Nations’ Committee
Congress
Intensive Recruiting Campaign Scheduled
Washington officials announce an intensive recruiting push the largest since World War I aiming for about 115000 recruits or reenlistments in 13 months. Air corps expansion drives 17 000 plus new posters radios and films to attract qualified men and offer education opportunities. Navy recruitment remains strong with 5000 vacancies expected next year and more applicants than slots.
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Washington
Waters
Gilbert
Reempit 2
Air Corps
Navy
Velen
Funeral of Dr Charles Mayo to be simple
Rochester Minn reports a plain private funeral planned for Dr Charles H Mayo famed surgeon who helped rise of the Mayo brothers. A private service at Calvary Episcopal church in Ayawoud country estate is set for 4 30 p.m. with Rev Gur C Menelee officiating. No sermon or elaborate rituals.
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Rochester
Minn
Charles H. Mayo
Pave Brothers
Wey
Ayawoud
Gur C. Menelee
Calvary Episcopal Church
Wisconsin Parade Details and Riverside Cemetery Plan
Wisconsin officials consider a sales tax and outline a parade route from 8315 Formation at Sev enth and Eighth to Main, Algoma, then to Riverside cemetery. School children will join at Teachers College with Lieut. Col. R. P. Boardman as principal speaker. If rain, events move to the Recreational building and the parade is canceled. cars must vacate the cemetery by 9.
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Boner Marine Dead
Riverside Park
Sarath Main
Main
Algoma
Riverside Cemetery
Teachers College
R. P. Boardman
Weekend toll for Wisconsin jumps to nine deaths
The Associated Press reports nine deaths in Wisconsin over the weekend including six traffic fatalities. Victims listed include M. C. Melby 46 Eau Claire Richard Reynolds 1 Rice Lake John Arens 29 Mauston Loren Teske 10 Eau Claire Robert Flot 24 Milwaukee George Zaczek 40 Milwaukee Fred Karge 46 Watertown George Durant 72 aauoun Freeman Tucker 32 Virginia Continued on Page 2 Column 1.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
M. C. Melby
Eau Claire
Richard Reynolds
Rice Lake
John Arens
Mauston
Loren Teske
Robert Flot
Milwaukee
George Zaczek
Fred Karge
Watertown
George Durant
A Auoun
Freeman Tucker
Virgiua
Unscheduled chute leap saves crowd at Milwaukee event
Crowd of 5,000 gathered at Milwaukee county airport as parachute jump was canceled. Herman Salmon, 25, tested a single seat racing plane, jumped from 1,500 feet after the plane’s wings buckled in a loop. He landed safely, earning potential Caterpillar Club membership as the plane veered toward the crowd.
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Herman Salmon
Miwaukee
Jean
Salmon
Ervin Moller
Sf Wat
Selmon
Te Cutarepallar Club
Weather Summary for Wisconsin and Nearby Areas
Considerable cloudiness tonight and Tuesday with showers in the northern portion. A cool night expected, warmer in the west and in extreme southern areas Tuesday. Northwestern observatories report fair conditions in Milwaukee with a high near 70 and low around 48. Northeast winds and barometer readings noted.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Hoghertara
Phenix
Tannth
Boachstalf Gtervatory
Senate Debates over Hull Neutrality Plan Deepens Split
Senate debate on Secretary Hull's neutrality recommendations grows with opposition to arms embargo repeal. Senator Borah warns the change could arm the nation for war, while Clark and George express war-ward concerns. Hull's six point program aims to protect ships in combat zones and restrict American travel to avoid war.
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Senate
Broam
New York
House
George
Georgia
Borah
Republic
Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Clark
Missouri
Leahy says U S sea forces stand against one power
Washington Admiral William D. Leahy chief of naval operations declared that United States sea forces can defend the country from any single foreign power. He warned that guarding America's sea frontier against possible combinations would be difficult while praising navy flyers during Caribbean maneuvers and noting no custodial risk to personnel.
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Washington
Wiliam D. Leahy
Naval Operations
United States
America
Leahy
Navy
Puerto
Foco
Caribbean
Morris Asks Double Taxes Abolished in House Hearing
George M. Morris of the American Bar Association urged the House Ways and Means Committee to end double taxation on profits of reorganizations. He testified that post cuts by the Supreme Court decision allow tax on both absorbed company and stockholders, signaling how tax revision hearings unfold. Mitchell B. Carrell pressed to remove indirect restrictions on corporations in foreign trade, citing undistributed profits tax. The House set to consider Townsend old age pensions next, with Senate Foreign Relations Panel backing neutralist proposals.
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Washington
George M. Morris
The
American Bar Association
House
Ways and Means Committee
Morris
Association
Supreme Court
Commissioner
Internal Revenue
Committee On Tax Revision
Morgenthau
Mitchell B. Carrell
New York
National Foreign Trade Council, Inc
Rural Highway Deaths Increase During Year
Chicago reports a rise in rural highway fatalities with April total at 2,210 and a yearlong trend showing mixed gains and declines. National safety data indicate at least a 4 percent improvement in some months, while overall deaths in several states remain unreported or stagnant. Milwaukee records show population growth, with St. Louis noted in the report.
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Chicago
America
Senator Nye to Speak at Hortonville Homecoming
Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota will return to his birthplace Hortonville Wisconsin for the towns annual homecoming celebration on June 14. Nye, born in Hortonville, published a newspaper here shortly after leaving high school.
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Nye
Hortonville
Bortonville
Wis
Gerald PL Nwe
North Nokota
Hortoniile
Wisconsin considers 3 percent sales tax for $30 million revenue
A Madison plan proposes a 3 percent sales tax levied on sellers to raise about $30 million yearly, with proceeds shared with counties to cut property taxes. Gov Hell aides tout the measure to balance a large budget gap while exploring other tax options and local relief concerns.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Assembly
Finance Committee
Julius P. Hell
Heil
Illinois
Charles McKeown
State Budget Bureau
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Wisconsin County Boards Association
Kalien to Receive UW Honor at 1939 Graduation
Madison announced Kalien born newspaper man and CBS radio commentator will deliver the baccalaureate address June 18 for the University of Wisconsin class of 1939. Kalien will be awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws at the 86th commencement. Crown Prince Clav wo is also expected to receive an honorary degree.
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Hangs V. Kalienborn
Columbia Broadcasting System
University of Wisconsin Gradne
Clarence C. Ira
Kalienbotn
Clav Wo
Thenereses
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