Holiday Toll Sets Record During Three Day Independence Observance
The National Safety Council reports a record 676 accidental deaths over the long weekend, breaking the 1941 and 1948 marks. Traffic led the toll with 296 deaths, drownings 245, and other violent accidents 135, led by Texas 48 and Illinois Chicago Cook County one fatality. No fireworks deaths were recorded.
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Cook County
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Norman Michael
Luxemburg
Donna Mae Michael
Glendon Kowalk
Unity
Kathleen Watruba
Manitowoc
Melvin Mott
Two Rivers
Richard B. Fletcher
Mauston
Charles A. Langer
Green Bay
Lester Jarvey
West de Pere
Eugene D. Allman
Antigo
Mike Plautz
Willard
Clark County
Carl Wetzel
Owen
Constance Turner
Joseph Bennett
Milwaukee
Walter Gnewikow
Sparta
Larry Foxer
Joseph Russ
Racine
City Hall Office Ransacked for Housing Money
Burglars entered the Kenosha Housing Authority office in City Hall between 6 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. today but left empty handed. Police say entry was via an unlocked east side door and hinges torn from a door. the burglars likely sought rent money from 142 tenants, though cash was kept in a vault elsewhere.
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Watson Delays Taking of Oath as State Superintendent
George E. Watson of Wauwatosa delayed his oath as Wisconsin state superintendent of public schools pending a bill to raise state official salaries from 6500 to 10000 dollars. The constitution blocks raises while in office, and Gov. Rennebohm is studying the measure. John Callahan will continue to head the office until a successor takes over.
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George E. Watson
Wauwatosa
Watson
John Callahan
Rennebohm
Milwaukee Executive Dies at 100 After Century Life
John J. Suhm, longtime president of Suhm Chemical Co., died at his Milwaukee home yesterday two days after his 100th birthday on March 19. Suhm, a Milwaukee native, received a congratulatory letter from President Truman on his centennial.
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Luxemburg
Herman
Kathleen
Green Bay
Jowalk
Marshfield
Miss Watruba
Manitowoc
Matt
Larabee
Fletcher
Manston
Milwaukee Road
Langer
Five Die After Building Collapse In Pittsburgh
A building collapsed on Federal Street on Pittsburgh's north side, killing five people and injuring seven. Three of the injured remained in critical condition at Allegheny General Hospital. The deceased are Rose G Coco 22, T J McGee 60, Charles Schmidt 29, Donald Hanlon 22, and Viola Dickson 39.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Schmidt
Donald Hanlon
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Heatwave Rises in Purgatory Connecticut City
Readings show 100 degrees in Purgatory, Connecticut, outpacing the 96 degree mark noted yesterday in nearby urban areas. The feature highlights a stubborn regional heat event with extreme daytime temperatures.
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Connecticut
Ashland County Endures Severe Cloudburst
A cloudburst drenched Ashland County with 7.77 inches in four and a half hours causing road washouts and fallen trees. The Bad River flooded homes while 12 families were displaced and power controls at the Lake Superior District Power Co. station were knocked out. One man, Frank Sieren, was found dead from a heart attack near Ashland.
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Merrill
State's Total of Violent Deaths Climbs to 32
Violent deaths across Wisconsin over the Fourth of July weekend rose to 32 from drownings, highway crashes, and other mishaps. The tally lists 16 drownings, 11 traffic fatalities, and five other accidents with names and ages of the victims in multiple counties and cities.
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Carroll C. Oelrich
Marathon County
James Schattl
Wausau
Bernard Cathman
Bridgeport
Donald van Epern
Kaukauna
Ted Jadin
Brussels
Howard Schoner
Milwaukee
Edward Adamski
Richard Newman
Minneapolis
Ako Raunio
Highbridge
Ashland County
Arthur John
Iron Mountain
Mich
Karen Leverow
Manawa
Gordon Collar
Shiocton
Donald E. Stormer
Madison
John Forester
Tomah
Chester Sohacke
Chicago
Lloyd N. Petersen
Fairchild
Couple Rescued After Boat Capsize Near Kenosha Harbor
A Racine couple identified only as Mr and Mrs Jen sen were saved after their aluminum outboard boat tipped over in Lake Michigan near Kenosha harbor during firework viewing. The man kept his wife afloat until help arrived with aid from Fishermen Joseph Higgins and Ray Dixon, who towed the overturned craft to shore and provided dry clothing at the Kenosha Yacht Club. Four unidentified Kenosha youths also capsized their sailboat but righted it and continued sailing.
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Ray Dixon
6Th Ave
Kenosha Yacht Club
Kenosha
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Kenosha farmer kills wife and himself in Wilmot area
Ernest Snyder 53 fatally wounds wife Edith 52 at the home of their son Francis 25 then shoots himself with a .25 caliber pistol at about 9:30 this morning. Coroner reports one shot to each head. The couple had been separated since last winter and Mrs Snyder filed divorce papers June 15. The five Snyder children described a history of quarreling and prior threats. Irma Snyder, Francis wife, witnessed the argument and fled the house before the shootings.
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Herman
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Evening News
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Wisconsin Legislators Reconvene to Decide Taxes and Appropriations
Madison lawmakers return to tackle new taxes and key funding bills. A joint Republican committee seeks agreement on cigarette taxes and surtaxes while the assembly and senate plan school transportation and state aid bills. The Senate backs 26.5 million in school aid and 5.5 million for transportation. Rent control and a veterans housing measure await action as a possible compromise moves through. If not finished by July 4, leaders plan a summer recess to return in September to handle vetoes.
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Wisconsin Bakes in Hot Fourth of July Weekend
Federal Weatherman Howard Thompson reports Wisconsin endured the hottest Fourth of July weekend in nearly forty years for the July 15 period, with southern cities hitting record highs including Blair at 99 and Madison at 98 while the north stayed cooler. Rainfell in Superior and Park Falls reached 78 and 77, and Kenosha recorded 96 with 70 percent humidity. Cooler weather was forecast for today and the southern region tonight and Wednesday.
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Bond cut for Engel to 30000 in Chicago case
Sigmund Engel saw his bond reduced from 50000 to 30000 as he faces an indictment for allegedly swindling widow Reseda Corrigan out of 8700. Attorney Parry J. Busch argued the lower bond would still keep him jailed. Engel allegedly used ear kissing tactics to swindle women and has claimed larger earnings.
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Reseda Corrigan
Four Power Berlin Rule Revived by Deputies
The four power Kommandatura, previously in Berlin until Russia walked out last spring, was revived today by the deputy military governors after a three hour Allied Control Council meeting. The decision restores joint Allied control over Berlin with the Western powers and the Soviet Union.
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Cripps cites Britain borrowing over four billion dollars
Sir Stafford Cripps told the Commons Britain has borrowed 4 063 000 000 dollars from the United States since the war’s end and hopes for no increase this financial year. The reply accompanied by a written answer outlines the total borrowed and anticipated changes.
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No Relief For Most of U S Amid Dangerous Heat
The nation grapples with a sixth straight day of 90 degree plus heat as eastern and midwestern states endure hot humid conditions. Cooler air stalled in Wisconsin. only parts of the west and northern border region show relief. Chicago logged 98 degrees with a 13 degree drop after a violent storm that caused six deaths and heavy property damage.
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Barn Struck by Lightning Burns to Ground in Seymour Farm
A barn on Nick Leyers farm Route 3 Seymour was hit by lightning and burned early today. Loss is estimated at 12500 dollars including the 38 by 90 foot barn a bull 14 pigs and hay.
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Nick Leyers
Route 3
Leyers
Connally Urges Swift Senate Ratification of Atlantic Pact
Sen Connally opened debate urging rapid approval of the Atlantic pact describing it as proof free nations will stand together. The 20 year treaty, signed by the United States Canada and 10 European nations, requires two thirds ratification. Connally warned that liberty must be preserved though purchased in blood and stressed collective defense while noting the pact does not automatically commit the U S to war.
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Senator Connally
D-Tex
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Canada
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Woman of Fortune Found Dead Amid Trash in Philadelphia Home
Philadelphia authorities investigated the death of Mrs. Catherine S. Ritter, 79, found on a rubbish‑strewn bed in a home cluttered with debris. Neighbors said she lived frugally on bread and milk despite a fortune possibly reaching $200,000 and owned about 14 rental houses. Police suspected a hidden sum of up to $100,000.
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Catherine S. Ritter
Lillian Kinkel
Ritter
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