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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
8
The article explains gamma globulin shots as a temporary protection against polio, not a permanent vaccine. It notes G G shots supply antibodies from outside the body, fading in weeks, and would require repeated doses while aiming to curb paralysis and spread.
Milwaukee runner Don Gehrmann competes in the final 800 meter trials for the U S Olympic squad facing an elite field led by Sgt Mal Whitfield John Barnes Reggie Pearman Bob Chambers Len Truex Stacy Siders Henry Cryer and Ted Wheeler Two hundred athletes begin a two day track and field meet with top finishers earning spots on the Helsinki team.
Bids for additions to Jefferson and Grant elementary schools were opened by the school board at a special meeting. The bids were referred to the building engineer for study and recommendations, with contracts to be awarded after review. Estimated costs were 317,940 for Grant and 261,135 for Jefferson.
Citizens lament repeated council inaction over sewage problems and cite decades of backups on 3rd Ave as heavy rains and high lake levels worsen basements. They accuse city officials of relying on an “experts” survey while storm sewers mix rainwater with sewage.
Sen Kerr of Oklahoma told party leaders in Seattle that he expects to win the Democratic presidential nomination as a second choice after a deadlock at the national convention. He argued the nominee would have an easier path once Taft and Eisenhower clash, and he rejected any retreat toward isolationism.
Seoul reports that screening of more than 47,000 prisoners of war on Koje island was completed without incident. Camp Commandant Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boamer notes the process would have caused less trouble if done initially. The 8th Army says 10,000 prisoners were cleared today, ending the administrative task. No results of the screening were announced.
In London a small Labour leader Attlee walked into a Conservatives strategy session in a House of Commons committee room by mistake. He stood briefly at the chair before retreating, causing surprise among MPs during their weekly huddle.
A widespread heat wave spurred deaths across states including New Jersey and New York as cooler air from Canada moderates temperatures in the Midwest. New Jersey records about 30 deaths from heat prostration and storms, while Milwaukee reports the drowning death of 14 year old Michael Trump in a city pool amid high heat and rising temperatures.
Seven contestants from across Wisconsin vie for the 1952 Alice in Dairyland title at the Outagamie county fair grounds. Finalists listed include Bonnie Lou Stephan, Marilyn Seilers, Barbara Kuska, Beverly Ann Steffen, Jeannie Huston, Laura Martell, and Lenore Habighorst. Marjean Czerwinski of Milwaukee will crown the new queen after judging and a luncheon banquet and parade events.
Milwaukee firm A. O. Smith announces 2200 layoffs at shift end due to steel shortage from the strike. Total Milwaukee idled workers rise to 2350 with 17,350 more in nearby counties and plants across Kenosha and Waukesha planned by next week. A spokesman warns another 1000 to 1500 could lose jobs if the strike lasts ten more days.
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