Five Killed as Riot near Republic Steel Plant erupts
Near South Chicago Republic Steel plant a brutal clash left five dead and 88 injured, including 25 police. Gov. Henry Fordner condemned the violence as strikers, officials, and officers fought with clubs, bricks, and gunfire after a mass meeting.
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Eight Die in Manitowoc County Highway Crash
Nine killed and four injured in state traffic fatalities Sunday. The major crash on Highway 42 near Brown's corners, Manitowoc county, left eight dead in the Richter car and four other victims named: Edward Richter, Gervais Shanahan, John Gatz, Elizabeth Gatz, Lena Olsen, Vernon Pinter, Shirley Richter, Beulah Richter plus Elmer Swagel in another crash. Driver Albert Liska escaped major injury.
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Palmyra
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Vernon Pinter
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Elmer Swagel
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General Hayashi Cabinet Resigns in Japan
Tokio reports the army-backed cabinet of Gen Senjuro Hayashi presented its resignation to Emperor Hirohito after four stormy months in power. The move follows severe parliamentary attacks and an April election that left opposition parties dominant, with Hayashi likely to remain in office until consultation with Prince Saionji and the next diet convenes in August.
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Memorial Day Address and Remembrances in Oshkosh
Memorial day ceremonies featured Col Frank J Schneller address at ceremonies and a large turnout for the fourth annual Oshkosh Band Parents picnic. Veterans gathered at St Peter s church for a union service, while Riverside park hosted a morning tribute with Flowers cast upon the Fox River and prayers by Rev Edward R Wicklund.
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Man slays wife and eight children in Wisconsin blast
John Waszak Gonfeleohe confessed to setting off a charge of high explosive in his Waukesha home after quarrels with his wife over having more children. He killed Mary Waszak and seven of their ten kids, sparing three relatives. arraignment on a first degree murder charge is set for tomorrow.
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Vincent
Relief Bill Differences And Settle Ahead Of House Vote
Washington officials say most relief bill differences are settled aside from a proposal to rearmark 150 million for highway construction. An understanding at a weekend conference between President Roosevelt and House Leader Rayburn set aside earmarks for public works and flood control, with 150 million and 45 million allocated respectively. Administration opposed strings on spending, warning earmarks could cut about 30,000 jobs. Weitere developments include Hatch proposing a senate vote on unemployment survey, Hopkins reporting relief recipients rising through March, and NYA noting 426,666 youths left payrolls with school closings.
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Wisconsin Junior Chamber names officers
Rhinelander Wisconsin yesterday elected Charles P Finn to the presidency of the Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce. Vice presidents are Ray Millard La Crosse Ben Frank Manitowoc and Walter Brooks Milwaukee. Earl M Bowler Rhinelander was named secretary treasurer.
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Wisconsin Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Ben Frank
Manitowoc
Walter Brooks
Milwaukee
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Thousands Mourn Soldier Dead At Arlington's Tomb
Thousands gather at Arlington National Cemetery to honor American war dead including the Unknown Soldier. The ceremony marks Memorial Day as residents reflect on 4,000 known and unknown warriors buried on the grounds. Bull Run fallen remain interred beneath a monument watched by a lone sentry. Premier Blum's government unveils disarmament proposals ahead of Geneva talks, with Daladier urging immediate arms limitation.
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Shaw Takes Lead At Speedway Race
Indianapolis race report lists the top 16 after 100 miles of the 50 mile Speedway event. Wilbur Shaw leads with a 117.087 mph mark, breaking last year’s 115.757 record, followed by Ardinger Meyer Hepburn Swanson Cummings Bergere Honn Galotta Garner and others in the early standings gathered from the first rapid speed stage.
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Herb Ardinger
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Chiff Bergere
Tet Honn
Tony Galottag
Chet Garner
Battle Looming In Unionization Of Ford Plants
Detroit reports a clash looms between the American Federation of Labor and the United Automobile Workers over Ford Motor Company workers and other auto workers. AFL official F J Dillon says Ford workers asked for help opposing the UAW A, while UAW A leaders say no strike is planned at Ford Rouge this summer. Dillon predicts the CIO Ford drive marks a Lewis crackup as observers weigh AFL alignment with independent GM Chrysler unions or car parts plants.
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Baker Leader of U S Finance Dies at Sea
George Fisher Baker, leader of American finance and head of the First National Bank of New York, died aboard the yacht Viking at age 59 from peritonitis complications. His wife Mrs. Baker was present. an emergency appendectomy was performed at sea. Baker’s fortune was estimated from 10 million to 500 million dollars. His father had placed him as bank head in 1931.
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Wisconsin Weather Forecast Weekend Outlook
Mostly cloudy with thundershowers this afternoon and tonight in eastern and southern areas. Cooler Tuesday. Observations from Buckstaff Observatory report 8 p.m. Saturday to Sunday 8 p.m. Temperature high 85, low 67, precipitation none. Southeast wind, barometer 29.56. One year ago high 74, low 40.
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Nels Larson Neenah Assemblyman Dies in Madison
Nels Larson a Second district assemblyman from Winnebago county died Sunday at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison after six weeks ill. Born March 18 1869 in Denmark he lived on a Winchester area farm before moving to Neenah where he served as alderman and water commission member. A staunch Republican and four term state representative since 1920 his death leaves survivors including his sisters Mary E and Kate Larson in Neenah and relatives Olga Parr Oshkosh Louis E Jensen St Paul. Funeral arrangements pending a Wednesday service expected. details to be announced tomorrow.
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Reprisal for bombing Shi by airplanes
Officials in Marseille said the liner Ciudad de Barcelona carried no passengers when it left port Saturday though a crew of about 110 was aboard. Dispatches from Valencia said the liner was laden with passengers. London and Italy have joined Germany in withdrawing from the nonintervention committee in Spain. At Almeria a German bombardment killed at least 19, with damage to 39 houses and eight more, as five German war vessels shelled the city for about half an hour. One of the headquarters building and a newspaper office were destroyed. Berlin announced its warships had destroyed Almeria in reprisal for the bombing of the Deutschland and the 23 crewmen killed. Additional ships were ordered to Spanish waters.
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Pope Sees Court Plan Less Urgent After Ruling
Washington senator Pope a Roosevelt court bill supporter said recent Supreme Court decisions reduce the need for the measure. He cited social security and Wagner Act rulings as evidence a liberal court makes the president's proposals less necessary. Opposition lawmakers expect a vote on the committee report soon as administration aides weigh next steps. Tomorrow, the House will hear a tax loopholes proposal and begin hearings on the wage and hour bill.
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