Roosevelt Signs Forest Work Emergency Relief Plan
President Roosevelt signed the forest conservation and employment program into law, directing the labor department to enroll idle workers for state and federal forest projects. Officials expect to deploy up to 200,000 men by midsummer to improve watersheds, prevent floods, and protect forests with a convoy of plans and funding.
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Bill On Elections Heads To Governor For Action
A bill on elections moves to the governor after passing the legislature. Officials say the measure aims to speed reporting and streamline the counting process.
Resident Signs Prescription Bill
A resident signs a prescription bill amid debate on the measure. The act outlines changes to how drugs are dispensed and funded, with officials confirming the bill's approval and expected impact on pharmacy practices and patient access.
Few Changes In State Budget Keep Education Aid Steady
Wisconsin Senate debates fail to loosen a majority’s plan to cut state aid to elementary schools to 4.375 million annually for the next two years, 2.7 million below the last two fiscal years. Amendments to raise funds are defeated as the finance committee’s recommendations loom, with minor increases approved for the horticultural society and veterans groups. The session continues with further amendments and a projected net increase of 26 thousand in mandated appropriations as part of the 41.89 million budget. The state school librarians program remains in question amid suspension talks.
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Associated Press
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American Legion
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Engross Bill For Resident Fishing Fee in Wisconsin
In Madison the Eliese bill for a $1 resident rod and reel fishing license faced a lengthy debate in the Wisconsin assembly. The measure was finally ordered engrossed by a 59 to 31 vote as opponents pledged renewed efforts before final passage next week. The assembly also acted to allow utilities owned by municipalities to cut rates without Public Service Commission consent and to reduce high school tuition charges.A bill by Assemblyman Edward Kuefer imposing penalties for wage-scale violations passed, carrying jail terms up to a year and fines up to $500.
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Drastic step in Sheboygan boycott over butter ads
A local dealer in Sheboygan faced a threatened boycott for selling butter at a price leaders oppose. The action aimed to push prices higher and may extend to other lines. Officials will address the issue with Madison authorities. A plan to publicize an agreement on food articles had been under way, with drastic measures beginning last week.
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Madison
Votes Pour In As World Fair Contest Ends In Sheboygan
Crowds pack the Sheboygan Press offices with final deposits for the World’s Fair contest as votes pour in. Clerks tally stacks while judges prepare a certified report to be issued tomorrow morning. Rural route listeners will hear results on WHBL at 2 30 and 6 15 pm Saturday.
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Sheboygan
WHBL
Six Killed In Tri Motored Plane Crash In Kansas
A tri motor plane crashed into a sodden Kansas meadow near Neodesha killing five Canadian championship basketball players and injuring nine others. Names include Hakes Eggens O'Brien Bonynge Dodds Silverthorne Wooley and others. witnesses say motor trouble caused the crash.
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Winnipeg
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Lauder Phillips
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Andy Brown
Sinclair Qn company
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Flood Waters Block Various State Highways
Heavy rains and overflowing rivers left southern Wisconsin roads impassable with Highway 14 east of Darlington and Highway 62 north of Darlington closed. Sugar and Pecatonica rivers rose in Blanchardville and Brodhead, prompting evacuations and school dismissal in Albany. three deaths reported as floodwaters forced families from homes. The state highway commission noted closures and receding waters as of today.
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Index To Laws Chapter 50 and 51 on Lieutenant Governor pay
The page lists Chapter Laws 50 and 51 detailing the compensation of the lieutenant governor. It notes the chapters relate to salaries, allowances, and terms.
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U S Senator Duffy Weighs Judgeship Pick Amid Pressure
Washington report says Senator Duffy may back Patrick Stone of Wausau for federal district judge, over William Ryan of Madison, despite Ryan’s support from Democratic leaders. La Follette’s stance unknown. Also notes beer contest chatter between Milwaukee and St Louis advocates in Congress.
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Manitowoc Citizens Protest Utility Rates in Petitions
A group in Manitowoc Wisconsin circulated petitions demanding a formal hearing on city owned utility practices. They claim residence lighting rates are excessive while heating and appliance charges are lower than cost and discriminatory. They urge removal of extensions from charges, lower water rates, nontransfer of water and light revenues to the general fund, and challenge the utility commission's cash balance report. The petitioners cite a 600-signature tally and criticize the electric distribution system as inadequate.
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Wis
utility commission
Texas Tornado Leaves 24 Dead Across Several States
A violent tornado swept through Dallas and surrounding areas causing 24 deaths and 100 plus injuries amid widespread ruin. Reports from remote communities say the storm disrupted communications and left many in destitution as it traced a jagged path across Texas and into neighboring states.
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Roads Bad As Flood Hits The County In Wisconsin
County highway commissioner A C Droppers reports western Sheboygan County roads badly damaged by floods. County Trunk V shows washed away guard rail posts and up to a foot of water on sections. Traffic is possible but cautious. state trunk Highway 28 also affected with nearly washed out shoulders.
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weatere
Sheboygan county
Elkhart Lake
State Hopes To Benefit By Forestry Jobs
Governor Schmedeman met with state agency leaders to draft a Wisconsin forestry unemployment relief program. Wisconsin seeks a favorable share of federal grants, citing $500,000 spent last year on forest projects with broad national recognition. Planned projects under the forestry relief bill include soil erosion control and related work.
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Schmedeman
Wisconsin
national administration
Farmer Dies In Attempt To Save Cattle
Manitowoc Wisconsin. Thomas Welch, 78 year old farmer, died while trying to free cattle from a burning barn at Grimms twelve miles west of town. He entered the blaze to untie halters and release stanchions and perished with his livestock. Loss valued at about $15,000 in barn, machinery and cattle.
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Wisconsin Assembly Passes Beer Licensing Bill
Wisconsin assembly passes a beer licensing measure 60 to 26 restricting brewer interests in sales venues and barring chain retailers from beer sales. The bill places a $160 maximum license fee, blocks brewers from leasing brewery property for taverns, and includes amendments on container requirements and local license appeals.
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WILLARD R. SMITH
United Press
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin assembly
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Milwaukee
Arthur J. Balzer
West Alls
Correction on governor's salary action in Sheboygan Press
A typographical error in Thursday's Sheboygan Press stated the governor's salary increases were approved. The governor made no such recommendation and the article should read that all salary decreases recommended by him reserved committee approval.
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Sheboygan Press
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Schmedeman
Saws Found In Death Cell Of Ruth Judd
In Florence Arizona UPI reports three steel hack saws were found under Winnie Ruth Judd’s mattress in the death cell. Prison authorities say smuggled by Burton McKinnell. Judd, condemned for murder, faces hanging on April 21 after parole board denial. She allegedly attempted to saw bars to escape.
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