16 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
1
Milwaukee area reports rallying behind Beat La Follette as gubernatorial rivals vie for nominations. The main charges target Gov. Philip F. La Follette over the 1937 special session and last minute legislative maneuvers. Coalition aims to unite Henry on dual tickets to challenge La Follette.
In Janesville Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Jamesckham of Eau Claire imposed nine and eight month county jail terms on E R Branigan Beloit politician and fuel dealer and John Louis 45 publisher of Farmer Labor News of Janesville for criminal libel and acting as his own attorney. Both began serving immediately. A related note lists further indictments for eight counts of slander against Branigan and seven counts of libel against Louis. Louis plans to appeal. Branigan may not.
Oshkosh Northwestern editors urge voters to back William J. Campbell for U.S. Senator and Frank B. Keefe for Congress in the September primary. They stress qualified, independent candidates, community loyalty, and high public duty to guide the district and state toward sound governance.
British captain George Eyston drives the Thunderbolt to a world land speed mark of 357.50 mph on the Utah salt flats amid a 5,000 spectator crowd. He achieved top speeds of 445.47 mph during early runs, with later timing hits noted as the course narrowed wind resistance adjustments. The event renews a rivalry with John Cobb as both aim to break records in this experimental car era. Meanwhile in Chicago, the American Medical Association debates a proposed federal state health plan, with delegates signaling it is not ready or workable and urging study. The discussion centers on a nationwide medical care program funded by taxes, seeking universal access.
Weather page notes considerable clouds and possible light showers tonight and Saturday. Milwaukee reports a high of 60 with low around 69 for overnight, Park Falls much cooler at 36, Buckstaff Observatory notes 63 maximum and 30 minimum with trace precipitation. Northwest winds southwest, barometer 29.74. Ends with a comparison to figures from a year ago.
Water levels along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago remain high. Randall gauge near Menasha shows 18 1/2 inches above crest for the third straight day, with slight fluctuations but no alarm yet. Engineers report the flood crest may extend if rains persist or upstream flows rise. Pumps and gates are ready, and plants in Neenah are preparing for basement flooding precautions.
In Beloit Wisconsin the head of the Beloit school system resigns after a protracted dispute. The board reports an amicable end to the leadership, stating the move is for the good of the community and that duties will be transitioned smoothly.
Reported statements from Berechtesgaden allege Adolf Hitler pressed for the Sudeten area of Czechoslovakia and for Czechoslovakia to align foreign policy with Germany. The talks with Neville Chamberlain touched on German economic influence in Czechoslovakia, including Skoda works at Pilsen, with Britain’s stance and future steps under debate.
A damaged dispatch reports an attack by rebel raiders resulting in 21 deaths at a Spanish port. The raid involved aerial assaults and gunfire, with ships and crews impacted as defense forces attempted to repel the attackers. The article notes casualties, locations, and the ongoing military response.
A Fond du Lac man was killed after being struck by a train near a local rail line. Eyewitnesses reported the victim was walking along the tracks when the accident occurred. Investigators are reviewing the scene for further details and to determine whether any safety signals were malfunctioning.
Fragmented wire copy reports officials discussing tensions and possible shifts in policy as Washington and New York address constitutional anniversaries and military matters. Paragraphs reference secretary Stephen Early and unnamed officials signaling cautious information flow to reporters amid unsettled international and domestic debates.
Washington reports a state relief program intends to purchase large butter supplies to aid ongoing food distribution. The initiative aims to secure tens of millions of pounds from dairy producers via government agencies to support vulnerable populations during the emergency.
London reports the British cabinet will meet to hear Prime Minister Chamberlain’s account of his Munich visit with Reichsfuehrer Hitler. He says the trip yielded a friendly tone despite ongoing fears of a rushed peace and potential future talks with Hitler. A crowd welcomed him at an airport, and he described the journey as thoroughly enjoyable.
Fragmented report notes Arab rebels flee following a clash with British forces near Jerusalem. The text mentions local leaders and casualties but is garbled. key names and precise details are unreadable, yet the event implies a military engagement and retreat by rebel fighters.
The Prague government ordered the dissolution of Henlein’s Sudeten German party and its volunteer protection service. Aims to curb separatist unrest follow reports of rifts between radical and conservative Sudeten factions. Authorities warned residents to surrender arms within provinces Bohemia and Sudetenland as a crackdown proceeds.
Hope was held for a 29 ounce infant at St Marys hospital Superior Wisconsin four days old. The master, Ar Armibuster, said by the officials to be the smallest weighed baby, with a diet of one pint of natural milk every two days. The infant's bed is a bifurcated inclined device.
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