Axis Sally Case Sent to Federal Jury in 1940s Treason Trial
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally faced a six week trial before a federal court jury of seven women and five men. Judge Curran charged the jurors after closing arguments. A guilty verdict could bring the death penalty, though peacetime executions have not occurred. minimum is five years and a ten thousand dollar fine.
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Washington
U.P
Mildred E
Axis Sally) Gillars
Edward M. Curran
United States
Curran
Miss Gillars
Germany
America
Hunter College
Max Otto Koischwitz
Koischwitz
Berlin
U. S
Two More High Soviet Leaders Get Promotions
Soviet cabinet reshuffles promote A Efremov to vice chairman of the council of ministers and move A I Kostousov to his former post. Molotov exits foreign ministry, Vishinsky and Gromyko swap top foreign posts, Mikoyan replaced by Menshikov. News reported under public announcements with no press comment.
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Moscow
Stalin
Efremov
Council of Ministers
A. I. Kostousov
V. M. Molotov
Foreign Ministry
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Molotov
Communist Party
Vishinsky
Andrei A. Gromyko
United Nations
A. I. Mikoyan
M. A. Menshikov
Filipino Politics May Flare Into Bloodshed
Philippines faces a volatile crisis as rival Liberal faction leaders President Elpidio Quirino and Jose Avelino clash over party control. The 24 member senate remains split after mass withdrawals. Two large demonstrations loom with potential violence involving veterans and Quirino supporters.
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Manila
Liberal Party
Elpidio Quirino
Jose Avelino
Philippine Senate
Avelino
Senate
Supreme Court
Quirino
House of Representatives
Bataan
United States
Manuel Roxas
Keeper Quitting Dogs Yelping in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac Wisconsin readers learn the city faces a dog catchers shortage as Dr C D Chase prepares to resign leaving a pound full of yelping dogs without a guardian. The city commission sought applicants but only two applied both asking too much and were rejected.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
U.P
C. D. Chase
City Commission
School Council Clash Over Purchasing Dept Merger
The board of education and the city council disagreed on merging purchasing departments. The school board said merging would not save money and that staff would still be needed. They cited Business Agent E C Glerum handling multiple duties and asked for 35000 for McKinley Elementary equipment.
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Board of Education
Joseph C. Mamelink
E. C. Glerum
McKinley
Peter Ploskee
Bain School Parent Teachers Association
Ellis Hogan
Bain Pta
House to Take Up 15 Month Rent Extension Bill
Democratic Leader John W. McCormack announced the House will consider a 15 month rent control extension bill tomorrow. He predicted passage by week’s end.
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Washington
John W. McCormack
House
Gas hazard in Salt Lake City stalls downtown area
A pool of gasoline beneath a 32 block downtown Salt Lake City area created a hazard of unlimited proportions fire department officials said. One minor explosion occurred as prevention crews fought seepage that turned the zone into a powder keg.
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Salt Lake City
Dog derby called off due to weather and lack of snow
Ida Ashton reports the American dog derby, delayed by heavy snow, is cancelled for lack of sufficient snow. This ends the event as an official race, leaving participants and fans with no competition to attend this season.
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Ashton
Ida
Administration Moves to Break Southern Filibuster in Senate
The Democratic leadership plans a cloture petition in the Senate to limit debate on anti filibuster reform. If Vice President Barkley rules debate can be limited, southern senators may appeal to the full Senate, with President Truman’s decision shaping further action on civil rights.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Barkley
Truman
White House
Snow blankets south and east Wisconsin as cold wave hits
Winter weather returned to Wisconsin with northerly winds turning rain to sleet and snow. Milwaukee and nearby areas saw two inches, while Highway conditions worsened west to Madison. Temperatures ranged from six above at Land o Lakes to 48 at Milwaukee, dropping to 28 in the morning.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
Howard J. Thompson
Land O Lakes
North Dakota
Minnesota
Pembina
N. D
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Oklahoma
Colorado
Appalachian Mountains
Great Lakes
Kansas
Rockies
Montana
Sidney
Nebr
Communist forces leave Peiping city as calm returns
Telephones from Peiping report most Communist troops have departed the city and conditions are quiet. Foreigners are said to be treated impersonally as security normalizes.
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Shanghai
U.P
Peiping
Atlantic Pact Acheson Praises Four Major Achievements
Secretary of State Acheson outlined four main achievements of the Atlantic treaty as drafted. He said it reinforces self defense under the UN charter, reduces insecurity aiding recovery, and creates institutional machinery including a regional high command. The text is due for public release ahead of Senate hearings and a vote.
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Washington
Acheson
Russia
United States
United Nations
Association Nations
Europe
North Atlantic
Atlantic Powers
Senate
Kingsley Outlines Kenosha Growth Plan At J C Dinner
R S Kingsley publisher of the Kenosha Evening News set three growth aims at the Junior Chamber of Commerce victory dinner at the Simmons clubhouse. He urged small industry housing to stabilize labor, harbor modernization to boost shipping, and a municipal auditorium to host events. He noted Jaycees must partner with existing groups to push these projects.
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Kenosha
R. S. Kingsley
Racine
Kingsley
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Jaycees
Charles Goodell
J. C
James McFadden
Assembly Votes Proper Labels On Fur Coats
Wisconsin Assembly approves a bill requiring fur coat labels showing species such as mink or seal. Introduced by Mrs. Sylvia Raihle, the measure passes 90 to 2 after initial support and a suspension vote, sending it to the Senate.
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Assembly
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly
Committee On Commerce and Manufacturers
Senate
Sylvia Raihle
R.chippewa Falls
Howard
Milwaukee
Genzmer
R.mayville
Raihle
Catlin
R.appleton
Public
Tehan Seen As In For Milwaukee Federal Judgeship
Insiders say Robert E. Tehan, Wisconsin state senator and Democratic National Committeeman, will be nominated to the Milwaukee U S district judgeship. President Truman has not yet sent the nomination to the Senate but the move is considered in progress. Tehan practices law in Milwaukee, and municipal Judge Edward J. Ruetz is among 12 candidates for the post.
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Washington
Robert E. Tehan
U. S
Milwaukee
Truman
Senate
United Press
Tehan
Wisconsin
Edward J. Ruetz
New Malaria Drug Stops Recurrent Illness of Joe E Brown
Philadelphia reports that a new chloroquine drug halted the malaria striking Joe E Brown four times since World War II. Doctors say the army developed medicine may help servicemen with persistent infection. Dr. Louis Chodoff notes Brown is in good condition today.
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Philadelphia
Joe E. Brown
Louis Chodoff
Brown
House Group Backs Yellow Margarine Bill While Prohibiting Interstate Sale
The House Agriculture Committee approved repealing federal taxes on oleomargarine but barred interstate sale of yellow oleo. The Granger measure passed 24 to 3, while Poage’s repeal with unfettered sale failed 14 to 13. State laws would govern manufacture and sale.
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Washington
U.P
House Agriculture Committee
Walter K. Granger
Utah
W. R. Poage
Tex
Thomas G. Abernethy
Miss
Harold D. Cooley
N. C
August H. Andresen
Minn
Poage
Congress
Palestine Truce Broken Reported By Trans-Jordan
Trans-Jordan reports renewed fighting in Palestine as an Israeli force advances toward Aqaba while British troops are stationed there. The flareup was relayed to the British minister in Amman by King Abdullah’s government, with gunfire exchanged between Israeli and Trans-Jordan units.
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London
U.P
Trans-Jordan
Palestine
Aqaba
Foreign Office
Amman
Abdullah
A. Kirkbride
Assembly Defeats Overhead 41-50 Resolution 56 35
The Wisconsin Assembly defeated the 41-50 overhead road crossing proposal 56 to 35. Author Molinaro and Pfennig supported it. a recon sideration move is planned for Thursday. The measure aimed to force the highway commission to build an overhead at Highway 50 and 41.
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Assembly
State Highway Commission
Assembly Highways Committee
Hugh Harper
Lancaster
Highway Commission
Harper
Kenosha
Green Bay
Molinaro
Illinois State Line
Milwaukee
Farmer Elmer W. Lawrence Charged With Five Year Income Tax Fraud
Federal grand jury indicts Elmer W. Lawrence of Minteno NL on five year income tax fraud totaling 36353.11 dollars. He allegedly reported 1942 43 44 46 incomes far below true earnings of 106332.64 while reporting no income in 1945. he faces several tax liabilities including 542? 43574 for 1942 43089 for 1943 6168 for 1944 and 6578 for 1946.
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Chicago
U.P
Elmer W. Lawrence
Minteno
Lawrence
Jack Arnold Welfeld
Welfeld
Terre Haute
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