04 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
1
The Inter state Commerce Commission mandated a 33 percent reduction in coal burning passenger service on lines with coal fuel and inadequate supply. The measure takes effect 11:59 p.m. Sunday January 8 and runs for two months, targeting lines with less than required reserves and no reliable coal source.
In Mobile Alabama 35 year old Lexie Edwardson was charged with murder after admitting she shot her 14 year old son Chester Lamar Tullous following a quarrel after a Christmas outing. He was found shot in the chest in his bed after the Christmas weekend. She said she fired point blank then locked the room and discarded the key. She remains held without bond.
The Republican National Committee spent over $500000 more than it collected in 1949, while the Democrats reported a balance exceeding $400000. The figures come from the final 1949 financial reports of the two national committees.
The weather in Wisconsin shows a sharp drop as Kenosha’s temperatures fall from 53 for a brief time to 31 by midnight and 14 by noon. Forecasters expect continued cold with flurries and near zero readings through Thursday.
The University of Wisconsin in Madison said it is considering buying a betatron to combat cancer. Financing and campus location are unresolved and the device, costing 85 000 to 100 000 dollars, may be installed in the McArdle cancer laboratory's medical school area.
An informed source says London will recognize Communist China on Friday or Saturday, signaling a major shift in diplomatic relations with the United States and new policy direction amid Cold War tensions.
John L. Lewis warned the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that there is grave unrest among UMW miners as efficiency falls while workers seek contracts the operators refuse to offer. Milwaukee area studied as possible U S air force academy site by spokesman directed to examine the region. The government called mystery witness Lawrence S. Ross in the Bridges trial. Illinois United Mine Workers wildcat strike spreads to two more mines.
Madison Wis. The Wisconsin Telephone Co opened its case for a new rate boost of nearly six million dollars a year seeking 5 863 000 dollars in annual revenues to yield a seven percent return on investment. City officials and 78 communities join a defense committee opposing the hike while wage costs and prior rate actions shape the hearing.
Hillsboro County grand jury indicts Dr Hermann N Sander 40 for first degree murder in the mercy killing of Abbie Borreto 59 at Hillsboro County Hospital Coffstown Dec 4 A nurse and hospital librarian testified the air injected into veins hastened her death The indictment sets arraignment for tomorrow with potential death by hanging or life imprisonment.
Stevens Point area report: Mr and Mrs Michael Fortune welcomed triplets born at St Michael's hospital Tuesday night. The babies weighed 5 lb 6 1/2 oz, 5 lb 9 1/2 oz, and 4 lb 1342 oz. All were reported doing fine. The Fortunes already had two older children, one nearing five and another turning three in April. Twin boys were born March 16, 1948.
Nash Motors introduced a small 2 passenger convertible priced at about 1000 with 50 mpg and top speeds of 60 to 65 mph. The show at Waldorf Astoria drew press and 600 guests as Nash surveys market potential for a niche model separate from its Ambassador line.
President Truman hedges about the start of the second half of the twentieth century in his State of the Union message. He states we are approaching the midpoint of the twentieth century while also saying as we move into the second half. Take your choice.
The Democratic Steering Committee voted to add one seat to the Finance Committee, eight Democrats total, to study tax and social security proposals. It also approved a 13th seat on the 21 member Appropriations Committee.
President Truman outlines aims across economy labor taxes housing health and civil rights. He endorses higher social security benefits and broader coverage while calling for repeal of Taft Hartley and continued rent controls and Selective Service. The Brannan plan civil rights reform and UN support are noted. Communism is opposed and long term national growth projected.
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