Eight Injured In 14 Crashes Over Week-End
Eight people were injured in 14 weekend collisions as city police and county deputies logged the totals. Abraham Blender of Chicago, 60, lost control on Highway 41 and collided head on with Henry Finkbein er of Chicago, 53, in a three car crash. Richard A. Wols- tein was also involved in the sequence.
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Highway 41
Highway 42
Abraham Blender
Chicago
State Line
Center Parkway
1948 Traffic Toll In City and County
A 1948 traffic record notes city and county fatalities and injuries from road incidents. The brief item highlights ongoing dangers on roadways and urges motorists to drive safely and keep windshields clear.
Fire Hydrant Parking Rules Stress Clearance Distance
The article explains unlawful vehicle parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, with a minimum 20 feet clear space deemed essential for firemen. Officials may post signs to require greater distance, warning motorists of violations that could hinder fire department access during emergencies.
Weekend traffic crashes yield multiple injuries in county
Feld 28 of Aurora collided with Blender’s car and went into a ditch injuring H Finkbeiner 53 Blnder Ione Podscheeit 26 with Wolsfeld and Finkbeiner bruised wrist. Deputies Jen sen Schend Marshall and Eating reported the collision. A Milwaukee stolen car case ends with Harold Larrabee and Lloyd Halsey injured. Balasteri Milwaukee police reported vehicle taken between 5 and 6 p m. Deputies Bornhuetter Molinaro reported the collision. A second crash on Highway 42 south of Kenosha injured Riedel 34 and Alfred Robertson. deputies Browne Sikora reported. In city weekend crashes 11 occurred but only one casualty Christopher Schmidt 46 injured by a horse drawn milk wagon hit by William MacLean. Schmidt taken to Kenosha hospital. Patrolmen Miller Williams reported Mac
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Alfred Robertson
Twenty-sixth Avenue
John Pawoski
Chicago
Kenosha
Riedel
Jawoski
Robertson
Billups Browne
Leo Sikora
Christopher Schmidt
Box 230
William MacLean
Schmidt
Kenosha Hospital
Joseph Miller
Homer Williams
Mac
Driver Admits Death Charges
James Cox pleaded guilty in Racine municipal court to negligent homicide after a truck crash on Highway 42 near the Racine Kenosha line that killed Edward L. Weber, a 58 year old used car dealer. Cox faces 1 to 5 years. a pre sentence report was ordered and verdict postponed to January 24.
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Edward L. Weber
Racine
James Cox
Eighteenth Avenue
Elmer D. Goodland
Cox
Weber
Kenosha
Edward Krenzke
Goodland
State Opens Probe Into Gasoline Price Increases
Wisconsin Attorney General John Martin announced the anti-trust division had begun investigations into rising retail gasoline prices. Milwaukee circuit court commissioner George J. Graebner issued subpoenas for the Retail Gasoline Dealers association to appear, as officials say subpoenas may seek witnesses or documents related to alleged anti-trust violations.
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Madison
Wis
John Martin
Anti-Trust
Leonard Bessman
WY Iscutusil
Martin
George J. Graebner
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bessman
Government urged immediate action to ease fuel oil shortage
Washington via United Press Association reports the Council of State Governments asks President Truman and top congressional leaders to act now to relieve a fuel oil shortage deemed a real threat to public health. The board calls for emergency review and possible legislation while steps by government and industry proceed. Robert E. Wilson of Standard Oil Indiana named NCR chairman as emergency measures unfold. Interior Oil and Gas Division coordinates eastern meeting to address rationing and distribution.
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Washington
UPA
Board of Managers
Council of State Governments
Truman
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
J. A. Krug
National Petroleum Council
Robert E. Wilson
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Interior Department
Oil and Gas Division
Dr Charles R Watson Dies at 74 Founder of American University Cairo
Dr Charles R Watson a Pittsburgh born leader who founded the American University at Cairo and served 25 years as its president died Sunday He also held 17 years as corresponding secretary of the board of foreign missions of the United Presbyterian church in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
Charles R. Watson
The
American University At
Cairo
Board of Foreign Missions
United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Democrats Vote No Endorsement At State Meet
The Wisconsin state Democratic convention, with a 40-member Kenosha delegation, endorsed Truman policies but did not endorse any at large or district delegate candidates for the April 6 presidential primary. Dissension at district caucuses led to the floor vote against endorsements, though eight at large delegates were approved in addition to two per district.
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Truman
Walworth
Rock, Green
Kenosha
Racine
Elmer Beck
Ray Kemper
Union Grove
Jay B. Glerum
Milwaukee
Daniel Hoan
Kenosha Police Hunt Bruised Would-be Bandit
Kenosha police pursue a would be robber who fled Dayton hotel basement washroom after a would be robbery. The bandit, 27 to 30 years old, about five eight and 165 pounds, wore a light brown overcoat and likely sports bruised lips and possibly missing teeth. John Beckman was attacked as he turned on sensing danger. Detectives Vollbracht and Houte described the suspect and his appearance.
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Kenosha
John Beckman
Fifty Sixth Street
Dayton
Beckman
Amos Vollbracht
Reynold Houte
Truman Sends Record Peacetime Budget to Congress
Washington reports detail a $39 billion peacetime budget as Thomas and Pauley drew scrutiny for commodity trading. Edwin Pauley disclosed $932,703 in profits over three years and accused Harold Stassen of false statements. Senator Elmer Thomas acknowledged prior trading but denied using inside information. committee chair Ferguson promised thorough inquiry. Edith Thomas was listed among cotton traders, prompting questions about spousal involvement.
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Truman
Congress
Washington
Elmer Thomas
Okla
Edwin W. Pauley
Thomas
Pauley
Ferguson
Mich
Agriculture Anderson
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Anderson
Edith Thomas
Washington, D. C
Edith
President forecasts big surplus if taxes stay intact
President Truman sent a peacetime budget totaling 39.67 billion dollars, with a forecast of large surpluses if taxes are not cut. He emphasized defense costs and wartime responsibilities, arguing the budget must stay high until international duties are met while debt declines toward 246.2 billion by mid-1949.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Treasury
Republican Congress
Europe
Senate
House
Marshall
United States
Lucas
Illinois
Brooks
R-Ill
Sparkman
Ala
Wherry
Nebraska
Republicans Attack Truman Budget as Extravagant and Political
Republicans labeled President Truman’s 39.669 billion dollar request extravagant and political while Democrats defended it as reasonable amid domestic needs and abroad commitments. Still, support for an 11 billion defense budget was evident, with lawmakers urging careful review and possible reductions.
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Washington
Truman
Bridges
Senate Appropriations Committee
P M Schlax 70 Dies After Heart Attack at Home
Peter M Schlax longtime plant superintendent of Specialty Brass and Kenosha resident since 1906 died suddenly at 6410 Fifth Ave after a heart attack. Born August 27 1877 in Wilmot he spent youth there and later worked for Simmons briefly before 31 years with Specialty Brass. Survived by wife Catherine two sons Leslie Francis and Kenneth Peterson daughter and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not listed.
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Peter M. Schlax
Specialty Brass Company
Fifth Avenue
Schlax
Wilmot
Michael
Caroline Toelle Schlax
Kenosha
Simmons Company
St. James Church
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Leslie
Francis
Kenneth Peterson
Cornell Professor Dies After Long Career in Engineering
Dr. Valdimir Karapetoff, 72, professor emeritus of electrical engineering at Cornell University, died Sunday. He was among the first scientists to understand the Einstein theory of relativity and contributed to early electrical engineering research.
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New York
Valdimir Karapetoff
Cornell University
Rural School Head Miss Feuerer Resigns
County Superintendent Marion G. Feuerer resigns to join Save the Children Federation as field representative. Resignation effective January 15 is tendered to Sheriff Milton LaViolette under State Statute 117.7. LaViolette forwards notice to John Callahan, state superintendent, who will appoint a successor.
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Marion G. Feuerer
Save the Children Federation
Milton LaViolette
LaViolette
John Callahan
Miss Feuerer
Eldyn Pitzner
Kenosha County
Racine
Save the Child Federation
Ohio
International Union For Child Welfare
Geneva
Switzerland
Army Transport Connolly Catches Fire Abandoned At Sea
The Army transport Joseph V. Connolly caught fire in gale winds about 900 miles east of New York and was abandoned by 46 aboard and one passenger. The Morrison B. Waite searched for lifeboats while weather and rescue operations continued. No injuries were reported initially, and the ship had carried war dead from Europe to New York last October.
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New York
Joseph V. Connolly
Europe
Antwerp
Coast Guard
Morrison B. Waite
Connolly
Waite
New York Post of Embarkation
Weather Bureau
Army
Air Force
Gallan
Josephine Sykes
Tamaroa
Newfoundland
Jim Ballas
Antigo
Wis
New York Port of Embarkation
Court Orders Provisions For Negro Education
The Supreme Court ordered Oklahoma to provide immediate law school education facilities for a Negro student seeking admission to the all white University of Oklahoma law school. It did not specify how the state should meet the requirement.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Law School
University of Oklahoma
Bystander Intervenes as Gunman Suspect Slugged
William Jones 55 rushed to help a man being robbed in Cincinnati. He smashed a wine bottle on the head of the supposed gunman, injuring the bystander and allowing Detective Jerry Helton to seize a forgery suspect at gunpoint.
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Cincinnati
W.P
William Jones
Jerry Helton
Jones
St Louis Milk Prices Under Federal Grand Jury Scrutiny
Attorney General Clark ordered a federal grand jury probe into food prices in St Louis Missouri focusing on milk production and distribution. Four special assistants will work with U S Attorney Drake Watson in the eastern Missouri district to carry out the investigation into the food industry.
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Washington
Clark
St. Louis
Justice Department
U. S
Drake Watson
Missouri
Fall Proves Fatal To Oshkosh Girl
Oshkosh Wisconsin five year old Yvonne Sallie Anderson died after a fall from three steps in her home. Winnebago County Coroner Dr. G A Steele said the child probably suffered a skull fracture. Yvonne was the daughter of Mrs Evelyn Anderson.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Yvonne Sallie Anderson
Winnebago County
G. A. Steele
Yvonne
Evelyn Anderson
Cold Wave Targets North Central States Threatens Subzero Readings
A sharp cold wave bears down on the north central states with subzero readings expected in Minnesota North Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. Forecaster H S Kenny says cold snaps will ease eastward toward the Great Lakes but northern New England will face renewed frigid conditions tomorrow. Readings include Bemidji Minnesota -8 and Fargo North Dakota -4 with Chicago forecast to dip to around 15 above.
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North Central States
Iowa
Nebraska
H. S. Kenny
Chicago
North Central
Wisconsin
Illinois
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Bemidji
Minn
Alexandria
Pembina
N. S
Fargo
N. D
New England
Concord
N. H
Lebanon
Holton
Maine
Marshall Urges Single Director For European Aid
Secretary of State Marshall told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that a business like European aid program should be run by a single administrator. He cited support for an eight member board but asserted unity under one official accountable to the secretary of state for foreign policy decisions. Marshall urged Congress to authorize aid sufficient for genuine recovery and warned delay would worsen U S prospects.
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Washington
Marshall
House
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Europe
United States
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