05 Jan 1949
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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
1
Thousands remain stranded across western states as the great blizzard eases. Rescue planes and trains push into snowbound regions while officials assess livestock losses and ensure food and fuel for isolated towns.
Two American military police were convicted and two arrested in a large bribery scheme involving the illegal import of American cigarettes into Germany. Yetta Winter, a fraulein, prompted the probe by boasting of a $40,000 haul by her GI lover Pfc. William E. Brown.
Edna West operator of a school for sub normal children at Camp Lake was charged with two Wisconsin statute violations in a warrant served by Undersheriff Milton F. LaViolette. She must appear in county court for arraignment before Judge W. W. Davis.
City clerk B A Herrmann announced filing deadlines for the March 15 primary and April 5 election. Nomination papers due February 9, declarations of intention February 10, with 183 signatures for council seats and board of education, 152 for justice of the peace, 13 for county supervisors. Registration closes March 2 for the primary and March 23 for the election.
Madison Wisconsin reports Medford has applied for permission to raise water service rates as the Public Service Commission announced today.
In London’s Bermondsey Rialto theater lobby a sign tells patrons to park their guns. Children bring toy pistols peashooters and knives as they enter the cinema amid the manager’s claim that the toys calm excitement though some knives remain lethal.
The CIO and AFL pledged to accept new limits on strikes once the Taft Hartley act is repealed. They called President Truman's Congress message constructive and said they will work with the White House and Congress to implement the program, aiming to protect national welfare.
Senator McCarran proposes creating 22 federal judgeships nine in circuit courts of appeal and 13 in districts to boost the judiciary. The plan adds one seat to the seventh circuit covering Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin.
Florence county farmer Edward H. Gremore, 58, will stand federal court trial on a charge of violating a 1945 injunction that barred shipping in interstate commerce his so called remedy for human ailments. Agents say the remedy consists of common peat.
Sen Burnet R Maybank of South Carolina was named chairman of the Senate Banking committee on the recommendation of ill Sen Robert E Wagner of New York who remains a member. Wagner relinquished Foreign Relations duties and is reassigned to the Judiciary panel while Maybank takes the banking post.
President Truman asked Congress for four billion dollars of new taxes and broad authority to impose economic controls and social legislation. He urged repeal of Taft Hartley, farm aid, civil rights measures, universal training, expanded social security, and one million public housing units over seven years, while stressing cooperation with the new Congress and continued private enterprise.
Kenosha Retail Food Dealers association met at the German American hall where president Emil Bobusch stated none were tied to an unlawful meat sales probe. They urged stronger city ordinances for consumer protection and stricter rural county slaughter and sale rules. Fred Weinke installed as secretary. new officers include Elmer Stein, Boyd Smith, Carl Olsen, Sam Odelberg, Edward Kuzik, and Paul Frese. Fiorini reported on term and banquet plans. Weinke also spoke on oleo tax reform, arguing tax removal would cut living costs.
Milwaukee streetcar and bus service remained largely idle after AFL 998 union called off a strike following a circuit court restraining order. Some operators returned to work while others stayed at the car barns. officials insisted the action was not a wildcat strike.
The Chinese Communist radio rejected Chiang Kai shek New Year peace offer and boasted of approaching final victory. It called Chiangs speech blustering and claimed the Nationalist government lacks strength. The broadcast marked the first direct reference to Chiangs address and did not issue a formal reply. Proponents of cease fire may pursue a coalition government while Chiang hinted at resignation if peace fails.
United Press reports a slight temperature drop for Wisconsin with no blizzard impact. Lows in the north near zero to five above, southeast around 15 above, and clear skies expected statewide. yesterday's highs reached 41 in Milwaukee and 18 in La Crosse, with mid 30s in the south and low 30s in the north.
Rome dispatches say a quake struck Sardinia last night with strongest shaking in the northwest. Some small houses sustained damage but there were no reported casualties.
City finance chief B A Herrmann breaks down a $100 tax bill into components. Major allocations include Library $3, Public Schools $43.41, County $30.62, State 72 cents, Recreation $1.02, Museum 79 cents, plus Waste $1.12, Engineering 70 cents, Inspections 18 cents, Street Lighting 49 cents, Street Dept $2.28, and Service Dept costs. Continued on Page Five.
President Truman's state of the union proposals drew mixed reviews in Congress. Democrats largely applauded the civil rights and universal military training ideas, while Republicans voiced strong opposition. Notable critics included Rep. Charles Hallick and Sen. Kenneth Wherry, with Sen. Walter George and Rep. Carl Vinson also challenging parts of the program.
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