Memorial Day Program to Pay Heroes Tribute
Kenosha announces a city wide Memorial Day observance scheduled for Sunday. John P. O Melia of Rhinelander will deliver the principal address at Library Park starting at 2 30 p m. A 55 unit parade from Twentysecond Avenue and Sixtieth Street to Library Park precedes the ceremony led by a Wisconsin National Guard mobile unit.
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Kenosha
Fabian Monfils
American Legion Post 21
John P. O’melia
Rhinelander
Library Park
Sixtieth Street
Carl M. Gardner
Wisconsin National Guard
Holiday Shutdown Extends Through Memorial Day Weekend
Government offices close for an extended holiday while the courthouse city hall and city schools adhere to state statutes. The Memorial Day shutdown lasts through Monday with businesses and the post office closing Saturday noon and remaining inactive. The Keno sha Evening News to suspend publication for the holiday.
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Kenosha
Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Program
A Memorial Day observance begins with a parade at 2 p.m. marching east on Sixtieth Street from Twenty-second Avenue, then north on Eighth to Fifty-ninth Place, east to Seventh Avenue, around Library Park to a speakers' rostrum by the library. The program includes remarks by Fabian Monfils, a Pledge of Allegiance, invocations, performances by the American Legion band, G A R rituals, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, a flower ceremony, God Bless America, a Memorial Day address by John F. O’Melia, and a Marine Corps salute and taps.
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Sixtieth Street
Twenty-second Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Place
Seventh Avenue
Library Park
Fabian Monfils
Assembly
Paul Chropovka
Peter Sprindis
American Legion Band
G.A.R
Frank S. Hubbard
Department of the Sons of Union Veterans
Logan
Matt Taylor
Lincoln
Gettsyburg
Harold B. Bode
Edward L. Cady
Sons of Union Veterans
God Bless America
John F. O’melia
Marine Corps Firing Squad
Buglers of the Marine
Salem to Honor Its War Dead Memorial Day program in Salem Village Square
The Schultz-Hahn post of the Salem American Legion hosts a Memorial Day ceremony in the village square. A 10:45 a.m. parade led by the Bristol band includes Legion members, a firing squad, the auxiliary, and Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. Events feature prayers by Rev. Swan and Rev. O Connor, a community sing, taps, rifle salute, wreaths, and a closing march by the Bristol band inviting nearby residents to join.
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Schultz-Hahn
Salem American Legion
Village Square
Bristol
Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Salem Boy Scout
Lawrence Olsen
Salem
E. P. Swan
Paddocks Lake
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Bristol Band
H. J. O'Connor
Wilmot
Swan
Salem Post
Schultz-Hahn Post
Wisconsin Set for Cool Weather With Frost Tonight
The federal weather bureau in Milwaukee forecasts cooler conditions across Wisconsin. Southeast temperatures dip to 39 degrees while northwest areas fall to 34 with a frost likely tonight. Partly cloudy skies today give way to a continuing downward trend.
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Wisconsin
Federal Weather Bureau
Milwaukee
Howard Thompson
Sai
14 Year Old Confesses Slaying of Nancy Schuler
Chicago police report a 14 year old boy Roy Adams confessed orally to smothering 8-year-old Nancy Schuler in a Grand Avenue apartment. Nancy found by Roy’s brother after being left with piled pillows, blankets, and furniture. No charge filed yet. investigation continues.
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Nancy Schuler
Chicago
Patrick Coughlin
Nancy
Coughlin
Grand Avenue
Roy Adams
Adams
George Adams
Roy
Donald
North Western Centennial Train to Visit Kenosha Next Thursday
The North Western railway marks 100 years of progress with a Centennial train display in Kenosha on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fifty second street featuring the Pioneer locomotive, replicas of the Pioneer tender and a Galena and Chicago Union coach, plus historic exhibits.
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Wisconsin
North Western Railway
Kenosha
Fifty-second Street
Pioneer
Chicago
Midwest
North Western
Galena
Chicago Union
Miller Brewery Denied $150000 Tax Deduction Claim
The Miller Brewery Co of Milwaukee was denied the right to claim a 150000 dollar deduction as a business expense on its 1944 income tax return. The denial was ordered by the state board of tax appeals.
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Madison
Wis
Miller Brewery Co
Milwaukee
State Board of Tax Appeals
Russia and United States seek to halt Jewish war
Lake Success reports Russia and the United States press for strong United Nations action to stop the Palestine war. The plan faces doubtful chances in the Security Council with opposition from China and Canada, and a similar move was rejected last Saturday.
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Russia
U. S
United States
United Nations
Security Council
China
Canada
Rooney divorce settlement reaches six figures in California court
Betty Jane Rose Rooney wife of Mickey Rooney won an uncontested divorce and a property settlement exceeding 125000 dollars. She testified the actor told her to return to Alabama with the rest of the hicks. The decree awards 100000 over 10 years plus 25000 for a house and 5000 annually for two children.
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Hollywood
Betty Jane Rose Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Alabama
Timothy
Rooney
Mickey
William S. Baird
Lena Rose
Birmingham
Chamber Diners Hear Optimistic Economic Report
Milwaukee 200 Chamber of Commerce members hear Frank W. Greusel outline positive and negative factors shaping postwar prosperity in a spring dinner at the Eagles club. He notes weak saving, high food spending, debt buildup, and strong future needs for plants, with optimism from grain supply and low private debt.
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Frank W. Greusel
Milwaukee
Chamber of Commerce
Eagles Club
Greusel
Greusel Distributing Company
M. Eugene Baker
Chamber
Baker
Lloyd Landgren
Reds Defy Mundt Measure Voices Opposition in Senate Hearing
Washington reports Communist leader William Z. Foster warned the Mundt Nixon bill would create a Fascist police state and said the party would not register if it became law. He argued the proposal would not honor WWII anti fascist efforts. Rep. Vito Marcantonio also opposed the measure.
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Washington
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
Foster
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Vito Marcantonio
American Labor Party
New York
Lifer Escapes From Waupun Prison
A life prisoner at Waupun state prison in Wisconsin named Chester Mrugalski escaped last night. Mrugalski, 50, sentenced from Milwaukee in 1944 for killing his wife, daughter and mother in law, walked away from the prison powerhouse near the walls, according to Dr J F Kiepfer superintendent at Central State hospital.
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Waupun
Wis
Waupun State Prison
Chester Mrugalski
Milwaukee
Mrugalski
J. F. Kiepfer
Central State Hospital
Smuts Resigns as South African Prime Minister
Capetown U P Jan Christiaan Smuts resigns as prime minister after an election defeat sealing the end of an era. Dr D F Malan to form the new government with a working majority, while Smuts remains in office briefly to ensure continuity. new government faces uncertain policy directions.
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Capetown
U.P
Jan Christiaan Smuts
D. F. Malan
Smuts
United Party
South Africa
Britain
Gideon van Zyl
Pretoria
Malan
van Zyl
Nationalist Party
Nationalists
Afrikaner Party
Labor Party
Wentzel Duplessis
J. B. M. Hertzog
Standerton
Jan Jormeyr
Thrifty Veteran Dies From Malnutrition in New York
Herbert Tar box a 62 year old former army sergeant known for living frugally collapsed on a street corner and died seven hours later. Hospital attendants found 984 dollars sewn into his clothes while his bank book showed deposits totaling 1 238. Malnutrition is listed as the chief cause of death.
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New York
Herbert Tarbox
Voice of America Under Scrutiny by Four Groups
Washington reports four investigation bodies probe the Voice of America broadcasts amid charges they slander the United States. Rep. Chenoweth leads a House expenditures subcommittee, NBC handles the programs, and President Truman orders a joint inquiry with Senate panels led by Ferguson and Smith pursuing fault and oversight.
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Washington
Voice of America
Rep
Chenoweth
R-Cole
Truman
United States
House
State Department
Congress
National Broadcasting Company
Department
Senate
NBC
Ferguson
R-Mich
Smith
R-Nj
Jewelry Stolen From Milwaukee Suburban Home
Mrs. Marshall R. Scott reports burglars ransacked her Whitefish Bay residence and stole about 3000 dollars in jewelry. Detectives search for the missing pieces while noting other valuables and cash were left behind.
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Milwaukee
Whitefish Bay
Marshall R. Scott
Goldsborough Delays Railroad Case to June 10
Judge T Alan Goldsborough postponed until June 10 a government case against three railroad unions over a threatened strike. The temporary ban remains through June 11, extended with consent of both sides. Unions challenge the legality of seizure and the federal authority cited by the government. Robert R Young of Chesapeake & Ohio endorsed higher wages and broader benefits while praising John L Lewis.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Justice Department
Truman
Supreme Court
Robert R. Young
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Railway Labor Executives’ Association
Young
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
MacArthur delays return as political considerations loom
General Douglas MacArthur told Senate appropriations chair Bridges he will not return from Tokyo before the Republican national convention. He warned his return could be seen as political and said he would be ready to testify after resolving next month’s issues. Truman encouraged his coming home.
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Washington
Douglas MacArthur
United States
Japan
Bridges
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tokyo
Pacific
MacArthur
Appropriations Committee
Senate Committee
Philippines
Points West
Saltonstall
Mass
ECA
Economic Cooperation Administration
Reed
Kas
General MacArthur
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Robert A. Taft
Truman
Congress
41 Americans Seized in Lebanon Accept Freedom on Lebanon Terms
The state department said today that 41 Americans seized by Lebanon have accepted freedom under Lebanon's conditions.
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Washington
U.P
State Department
Lebanon
Drive to Stay Alive Memorial Day Traffic Warning
Sheriff Milton LaViolette urged Kenosha motorists to avoid joy rides and keep to safe driving this Memorial Day weekend. The National Safety Council projected 225 highway deaths nationally, with up to 30 million vehicles on the road if weather is good, urging extra caution and courtesy to cut fatalities.
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Milton LaViolette
Kenosha
Eahades
Nolday
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Safety Council
Arabs Capture Old Jerusalem Ends Two Week Battle
King Abdullah's forces announced the surrender of the last Jewish fighters in the old city of Jerusalem ending a two week clash. Israeli forces still hold most of the modern city as Arab troops move to secure the Hurva Synagogue and surrounding Jewish quarter. Fewer than 400 fighters remained in three stone buildings as they faced heavy shelling and calls for unconditional surrender.
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Cairo
Abdullah
Old City
Jerusalem
Hurva
United States Plans Military Shipment to Iran
The United States intends to ship surplus military supplies valued at 59,995,087 dollars to Iran. The package includes tanks fighter and cargo planes guns ammunition and other equipment as announced by the state department.
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Washington
United States
Iran
State Department
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Elmer
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Alwin Hansen
Arthur Korf
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Roger Palmer
Edmund Haubrich
Norman Greening
Columbia River Area
Columbia River
Vancouver
Wash
Mundt
Lifer
Dearborn
Old Jerusalem
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