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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1949
Page
1
Democrats remain divided over President Truman's price and farm policy as he pushes a broad economic plan aimed at widespread job growth and production. Senate leaders contemplate a middlemen probe while critics warn against new price controls and flexible farm supports.
United Press reports Democrats on the Ways and Means panel voted to bar Rep. John E. Rankin from the Un American Activities committee by blocking his possible service on other panels. The move depends on caucus approval and his continued chairmanship of the Veterans Affairs panel.
A cold wave ends the mild spell in Wisconsin with tonight and tomorrow bringing much colder air. Snow with blowing and drifting winds develops in the northwest and spreads across the state, with lows from -5 to 0 in the northwest and 10 to 15 in the southeast.
Chicago police fear the machine gun ambush of Hyman Franks signals a renewed gang war to control illegal alcohol. Franks, 51, died after 10 or more .45 bullets ripped into him near his home as several assailants fled in a black car. Syndicate detectives tie the killing to Chicago's old-capone era operators seeking to regain control of bootlegging traffic. Franks had led a $2.5 million cross-border operation producing about 1,000 gallons daily from multiple stills. He also faced ties to jukebox and slot machine rackets as part of syndicate power. Public warnings and prior intimidation aimed at Franks were noted by Cicero police last June.
Frightened residents in Honai nau and Keokea abandon homes as Mauna Loa lava threatens seacoast. Officials say danger is low but evacuation continues while a gas explosion starts the eruption. A Stinson plane flies near the plume. experts note a novel eruption with a milewide, rising cloud.
A finely wrought idol believed to depict Baal, the god of the ancient Syro Phoenician nations, was unearthed at Engomi near Famagusta in Cyprus, revealing a notable archaeological find.
University of Southern California scientists Dr. Daniel C. Pease and Dr. Richard F. Baker report isolating and photographing the elusive gene using an electron microscope on fruit fly cells. They describe genes as carriers of heredity and acknowledge technical hurdles before practical applications emerge.
U S officials voice concern over the shooting down of five British fighter planes over Rafa as the Palestine cease fire seeks smoother handling. Washington hopes UN orders restrain broader conflict while Britain weighs response and public opinion.
John Kowaleski, Lake Town chairman and Wisconsin Towns leader, was arrested after detectives found $120 in a Lake garage where Ray Bitker said he gave the money to influence a zoning matter. Kowaleski, held without bond, claimed the money could be a political contribution.
Waterford Wisconsin reports the third traffic fatality in Racine county this year as 52 year old Helen Draper of Lake Geneva dies when her car skids on ice and hits a tree. her husband survives.
Washington U P Dean Acheson appeared certain today of Senate confirmation as secretary of state despite Republican plans to probe his law firm connections with the Polish communist government and his associate Alger Hiss under indictment for perjury in the espionage case. Senator Wiley questioned if Acheson is soft on Communism while committee chairman Connally predicted confirmation without much opposition. The Foreign Relations Committee will take up the appointment next week with a simple majority needed for approval.
The Chinese government asked the United States, Britain and France to mediate a negotiated peace with the Communists. Ambassadors were summoned to relay the request and discuss possible UN or Big Three mediation. Russian participation was unclear as Moscow reportedly avoided involvement. A heavy Red attack on Tientsin had paused as Communist forces advanced in the siege.
Dr Clyde Fisher 70 explorer botanist and zoologist died Friday Born in Sidney Ohio he was recently elected president of the Explorers Club His death ends a career spanning science and exploration with leadership in a premier society.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals took under advisement an appeal by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and 24 officers and subsidiaries convicted of anti trust law violations. Federal Judge Walter C. Lindley had found the defendants guilty in September 1946 after a trial at Danville Illinois and imposed fines totaling 175000 dollars.
London reports five RAF aircraft were shot down by Israeli forces during recon flights over Egyptian territory near the Palestine border. A second British move confirms troops to Aqaba at Trans-Jordan's request while Bevin stays in London to monitor developments.
Ludington Mich veteran Capt Arthur Altschwager ends a 40 year Great Lakes career with the Pere Marquette fleet. He began as lookout in Ludington and rose to master of the City of Midland. He estimates about 1000 trips yearly for two decades and plans carpentry at home with grandchildren. His son Harold commands City of Flint.
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