May Protested Cutback of Production in Defense Scandal
A Senate war investigation transcript shows Rep. May of Kentucky protesting a production cutback in an eight inch shell contract. He cited a friend, Henry Garsson, linked to a munitions combine, as he pressed for favorable treatment allegedly behind Batavia Metal Products. The hearing named Brig. Gen. Roswell Hardy and Militia officials as witnesses as it weighs possible criminal action.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Investigation
Rep
May
D-Ky
Senate War Investigation Committee
Roswell Hardy
Ordnance Ammunition Division
George Meader
Hardy
House Military Committee
Henry Garsson
Army Ordnance
Gars- Son
Meader
Batavia Metal Products Company
Illinois
Garsson
L. H. Campbell
Ordnance
Kentucky
Combine
Senate
Milton H. Pettit
Albert Jacobson
Chemical Warfare Service
Batavia
Erie Basin Company
Jacobson
Kenneth Royall
Justice Department
Royall
War Department
Two Road Projects Planned Under Federal Aid in Kenosha
Kenosha County plans two five mile road paving projects under the Federal Aid Secondary Highways program. West Fifty-second Street will receive high type bituminous concrete surfacing and Sixtieth Street from Green Bay Road to Highway 41. Total cost about 88,000 with county and federal sharing.
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Kenosha County
Green Bay Road
Sixtieth Street
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pacific R. R
Harold H. Herzog
Sixtieth
Herzog
State Highway Department
Racine
Madison
American Soldier Kills Russian Sentry in Germany
Heidelberg Germany an American soldier shot and killed a Russian sentry on the American Soviet border zone after the Russian bayonetted a German woman on the U S side. The Third Army provost marshal said the trooper fired in self defense as the Russian charged with a fixed bayonet.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Russia
U. S
Third
United States
Paralyzed Vet Wins $200 In Fisher Body Contest
Detroit reports Sgt. Philip L. Petersen a paralyzed veteran from Madison Wisconsin at Mayo General Hospital Galesburg Illinois won top honors in the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild contest with a $200 prize for his sleek model automobile. The theft of the entry while in a Red Cross ambulance in Austin Chicago suburb was publicized but Petersen’s car still earned the award.
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Detroit
Mich
Philip L. Petersen
Madison
Wis
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
Ill
Petersen
Long Hospital Tahours
Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild
Red Cross
Chicago
Austin
Steelman urges deep spending cuts in U.S. military budget
Reconversion Director John R. Steelman pressed President Truman and Congress to slash federal outlays, targeting the army and navy as the main sources. He linked price control with broader budget cuts and warned inflation could be curbed only if military expenditures are re examined, while civilian agencies consume a smaller share.
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Washington
John R. Steelman
Army
Navy
Steelman
Truman
Congress
Office of War Mobilization
Russia Opposes Autonomous Atomic Authority Plan
At a closed UN session Andrei Gromyko of the Soviet Union rejected Australia's bid for an autonomous atomic control body. He urged that all atomic energy oversight stay under the Security Council as the UN charter assigns to it primary responsibility for peace and security and framed the issue as a matter of world peace.
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New York
Russia
Australia
Security Council
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
Gromyko
U. N
Nationwide postal strike starts in Bombay at midnight
A nationwide postal strike began at midnight challenging operations in Bombay and other locations across India. Postal workers protest over conditions and grievances, aiming to halt mail services until demands are addressed.
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Bombay
India
U.P
Used Studebaker Sells For 2,200 In Rockford
In Rockford Illinois a 1947 Studebaker sedan priced at 2,200 sold as a used car. The dealer stated the new model price is 1,370 and that the car was bought from a tourist and driven only a few hundred miles.
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Rockford
Ill
Studebaker
Hull Backs British Aid Loan in U S Debate
Cordell Hull urged approval of the 3.75 billion dollar British loan saying Britain can help the United States lead the world toward peace. The request drew support from the National Farmers Union and faced opposition from Rep. Springer who argued constitutional limits. A collateral amendment was proposed by Rep. Dirksen with a final vote anticipated Saturday.
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Washington
Cordell Hull
Britain
United States
Spence
D-Ky
Banking Committee
House
Rep
Springer
R-Ind
America
Dirksen
R-Ijl
Barkley Seeks Senate Showdown on OPA Vote Today
Russian policy toward Germany dominates talks at foreign ministers council as Molotov pushes for four power control of Ruhr and a central German administration. He says Germany must be democratic and disarmed, urging plebiscites and extended peace treaty terms while Byrnes proposes a 25 year, potentially 40 year, German disarmament framework.
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Paris
Russia
Germany
V. M. Molotov
Foreign Ministers Council
Molotov
Reich
Kremlin
Ruhr
Saar
Rhineland
Italy
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Finland
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
George Bidault
Ernest Bevin
Bidault
Kenosha to Offer UW Freshman Courses This Fall
The University of Wisconsin extends freshman courses through Kenosha Vocational School starting Sept 23. H M Clark directs the program with UW extension division staff handling enrollment. John Lowe will accept applications Wednesday. Credits transfer to any accredited institution. Restrictions include high school graduation and a principal or superintendent recommendation.
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University of Wisconsin
Kenosha Vocational School
H. M. Clark
University Extension Division
John Lowe
Extension Division
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Madison
University
Kenosha Extension Division
House for Mrs Carey Fund Grows With Community Help
Charles Carey’s widow Eva and their two sons faced mounting expenses after his death as a Medal of Honor recipient in France. A campaign started by J M Hunter and growing daily aims to fund a house and college for the Carey children, with donations continuing to arrive.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
U.P
Charles Carey
Sergeant Carey
Wyoming
France
Eva
Ronnie
Carey
J. M. Hunter
Hunter
Mrs. Carey
73 Guilty Of Atrocities In Malmedy Trial
An American military court found all 73 Nazi officers and men guilty of atrocity murder of American prisoners near Malmedy Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. The defense argued fear of prosecution and lingering effects of solitary confinement influenced testimony as sentencing was to be announced tomorrow.
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Dachau
U.P
Malmedy
Belgium
Marcel Boltz
Sepp Dietrich
Willis Everett
Atlanta
Seven Year Old Catches 42 Inch Northern Pike
In Cameron Wisconsin a seven year old named John D Hanson of Chicago reeled in a 42 inch 17 pound northern pike at Prairie Lake using dime store bait and a cane pole. He landed the fish with no help.
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Cameron
Wis
John D. Hanson
Chicago
Prairie Lake
Kenosha Factory Employment Tops 13 700 in June War‑Time Peak Hit in 1944
Kenosha manufacturing employment rose to 13 761 by month end June 1946 the highest since April 1945. April 1945 saw 14 000 workers and June 1944 had 16 244. Gains stemmed from restored material supply after rail and coal strike settlements, with housing and skilled labor shortages and lack of rail cars limiting further growth.
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Kenosha
Verna Torrey
Manufacturers Association
Dale Building
Kenosha National Bank
Senate Battles Over Price Control Delay Threat in OPA Bill
The Senate pressed to revive price ceilings while rejecting Hawkes index raise, and Wiley threatened to delay action by pursuing House disapproval of Truman's reorganization plan. Barkley urged a quick showdown, but fears of new amendments and further delays lingered as lawmakers weighed rent controls and profit provisions.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Today
Albert W. Hawkes
N. J
Senate
Wiley
R.wis
House
Truman
Barkley
Wisconsin
OPA
Tobey
R.-N.h
Kentuckian
Capitol
Rep. Wolcott
Michigan
House Banking Committee
Congress
Taft
Ohio
White House
O'Daniel
Tex
Tire Production Reaches All-Time High in June
Akron reports tire industry progress as June output hits an all-time peak estimated at 5,800,000 tires. The sector aims for 69,150,000 for 1946, with first half totaling about 32,000,000 and May at 5,600,000. The prewar monthly average stood at 4,200,000.
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Akron
Civilian Producetion Administration
Couple Wants Baby Back Despite Lack of Money
Berkeley couple Phyllis Wachtler and Donald, both from Minneapolis, left their 12 day old baby in a grocery carton due to money woes. University coed Lorraine Golis found the infant in her building doorway. The couple later surrendered to police, insisting they still want their child back even with limited income.
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Berkeley
Calif
U.P
Phyllis’ Wachtler
Donald
Wachtlers
Minneapolis
Lorraine Golis
University of California
Phyllis
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Batavia Company
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F. A. S. Plan
Philippines
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Manila
P. I
Philippine Islands
Paul McNutt
Manuel Roxas
U.S
Hull
Bill
Landis
Poll
Rep. Landis
Michiigan
Dave
Bikini
Fairfield
R. M. Glenn
Anderson, S. C
Maj
W. P. Swancutt
Wisconsin Rapids
Stork
Vocal School
States University
Dietrich
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