Benes the Former Czech Leader Dies at 64
Eduard Benes died at his Sezimovo Usti villa after a long illness. The 64 year old, who resigned as Czechoslovakia president rather than accept Communist control, left a legacy of Western democratic ideals and exile. He faced bitter disappointment over the Communist seizure of power following the 1948 revolution.
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Prague
U.P
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Sezimovo Usti
Benes
Gottwald
Diapers Stolen from Wash Line Reported in Joliet
Mrs. John Shelley notified police that 24 diapers left to dry on a wash line in Joliet were taken.
Thief Returns Left Shoes After Left Foot Realization
In Duluth Minnesota today police recovered 77 shoes stolen from E C Cooper of Cedar Rapids Iowa. The thief abandoned his loot after discovering all the footwear were for the left foot.
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Duluth
Minn
U.P
E. C. Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Weather Prospects Favor Labor Day Weekend
U S meteorologist Howard J Thompson says the forecast remains fine across Wisconsin. Yesterday cooler spots ranged to 89 at Hillsboro and 43 at Land o Lakes with most readings in the 80s. Only shower was 0.002 inch at Prairie du Chien and calmer weather is expected through tomorrow and likely longer.
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Wisconsin
Hillsboro
Land o’Lakes
Lake Michigan
Thompson
Prairie du Chien
Madison approves veterans housing project in Milwaukee style
The Madison City Council voted to fund the Madison Housing Authority with 289000 and provide a site for a 120 unit veterans housing project. Rent for veterans and their families will be 67.50 dollars monthly per apartment as outlined by MHA chairman Horace Wilkie.
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Madison
Wis
U.P
Madison Housing Authority
Horace Wilkie
MHA
Late Bulletins Splash Across War And Sports Headlines
United States Air Force reports an American B 29 Superfortress abandoned after engine trouble over the Netherlands during a mock air battle testing Britain's defenses. Ten crew members rescued by British authorities. In Berlin, Communists seize the city hall amid moves to supplant the non Communist city assembly. In New York, Joe DiMaggio drives in four runs including his 30th and 31st homers as the Yankees beat the Senators 6 2 in the first game of a doubleheader, narrowing the gap to the Red Sox. Ray Billows leads after nine holes in the 36 hole Amateur Golf semi final, five up on Charles Coe.
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U. S. Air Force
Britain
Netherlands
British
Air Ministry
Berlin
New York
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yanks
Boston Red Sox
Memphis
Ray Billows
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Racine
Wis
Charles Coe
Okla City
All Directors of Fund Groups Called to Meet
W. B. Tower president of the 1948 Community Fund Drive calls a mass meeting of Kenosha fund directors at the K Y F. 232 volunteers will attend at 7 30 p m Thursday September 9. Campaign counsel Earl J Smith and director John Drow will discuss new drive features. Tower urges 100 percent attendance.
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W. B. Tower
J. W. Quarles
Kenosha
Board of Directors
Witch Hunt Resumes After September 15
Washington The American activities committee postponed open hearings on Communist espionage to September 15. Chief investigator Robert E. Stripling announced a subcommittee led by Rep J Parne ll Thomas will hold closed sessions next week to prepare for the hearings. Members include Rep John McDowell and Rep Richard B. Vail.
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Washington
House
American Activities Committee
Robert E. Stripling
J. Parnell Thomas
John McDowell
Richard B. Vail
West Coast Employers Refuse Talks Over Union's Political Stand
CIO Longshore Chief Harry Bridges announced plans to put dockworkers to a vote on whether to accept the employers demand to declare themselves non Communist and to vote on the final settlement offer to end the two day maritime dispute in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
CIO
Harry Bridges
Opposition Stalls Truman Health Plan Amid Amatuer Races
National amateur bicycle championships draw Kenosha crowds as opposition to Truman’s health plan lingers. City hosts coronation ceremony and parade events before the Washington bowl races with Gov Rennebohm delivering the governor’s salute and crowning feature.
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Kenosha
America
Washington Park Bowl
Washington Bowl
Rennebohm
126Th Field Artillery Battalion
National Guard
Donald T. Otto
Driver Cleared Of Neglect in Bicycle Deaths
A coroner inquest in the courthouse found no evidence of neglect by Wesley White in the bicycle auto crash deaths of Thomas Frick and Bruce Larsen. James Volk, 15, testified he saw Bruce hit White’s car as Thomas rode his bike nearby, leading to a loss of control and fatal injuries. The five man one woman jury concluded no neglect by White.
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James Volk
Wesley White
Rt. 2
Box 252
Cooper Rd
Thomas Frick
Bruce Larsen
Volk
White
Walter Frick
Larsen
Herbert Larsen
Urban Zievers
Jay B. Glerum
Bruce
Tommy
Medical Group Fights Truman Health Insurance Push
The National Physicians Committee denounces President Truman’s compulsory health insurance plan as political control over medical care. Oscar Ewing’s 10 year program would cost about 4.1 billion annually by 1960, with payroll tax suggested to fund it.
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APA
Truman
National Physicians Committee
United States
Oscar Ewing
Ewing
Congress
Physicians
Citizens Health Councils
Democrats and GOP clash over communists and prices
President Truman grilled rivals on Reds in government jobs high prices health insurance and the St. Lawrence seaway. He defended his red scare stance and attacked Dewey and Stassen on Communist and farm price policy while promising to prove his charges before the election.
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Truman
St. Lawrence Seaway
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
Harold E. Stassen
Russia
Dewey
Stassen
Brannan
Congress
Mr. Stassen
Schuman Fails to Form Cabinet in French Crisis
Paris premier designate Robert Schuman quit attempts to assemble a new French government after four days of persuasion failed. De Gaulle supporters urged elections as Socialist President Auriol named Edouard Herriot, 76, as a potential choice for the post.
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Paris
Robert Schuman
Charles de Gaulle
Schuman
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
Vincent Auriol
Edouard Herriot
Assembly
Philippines Hit By Serious Quake Strikes Mindanao
An earthquake rocked northeastern Mindanao with Surigao province damaged homes and injuries above twenty. The quake may link to Mt Hibok Hibok eruption near Camiguin Island. In Luzon a two day typhoon raised Manila deaths to eight with three more drownings reported.
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WUP
Mindanao
Philippines
Red Cross
Surigao Province
Camiguin Island
Mindanao Sea
Luzon
PSC OKs $2 Million Promissory Notes by Madison Gas
The Public Service Commission authorized Madison Gas and Electric Co to issue 2,000,000 dollars in 18 month promissory notes to fund additions to the utility plant in Madison Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
U.P
State Public Service Commission
Madison Gas and Electric Co
Ellsworth Youth Pleads Guilty In Armed Robbery Case
Charles Royal an 18 year old from Ellsworth Maine pleaded guilty to robbing a used car lot after stealing 250 dollars from a gas station and traveling to New York and Pittsburgh. The Ellsworth community sought clemency with telegrams and letters while Royal faced pending charges and probation. County Attorney Edwin R Smith said leniency would be decided at arraignment and Royal remains under custody of his father.
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Pittsburgh
Ellsworth
Charles Royal
Charles
Maine
New York
Walter P. Smart
Edwin R. Smith
Royal
Smith
Mitchum May Give Testimony In Grand Jury Inquiry
Los Angeles district attorney seeks a county grand jury probe into the marijuana case involving actor Robert Mitchum and actress Lila Leeds. If the panel agrees the four arrested Wednesday Mitchum Leeds dancer Vickie Evans and Robin Ford will be summoned to testify. The group was taken into custody after a canyon raid and released on $1000 bonds. Dove Schary urged the public not to indict the film industry over this incident.
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Robert Mitchum
Lila Leeds
Dist
Atty
William E. Simpson
Simpson
Mitchum
Miss Leeds
Vickie Evans
Robin Ford
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