AEC Farm Holdup Near Mauston Net $3472
Herman Sonnenberg of Sum mit township was robbed Sunday afternoon when three armed men demanded gas then took $3 472 in mostly hundred dollar bills. They fled in a 1946 tan and dark vehicle as authorities set road blocks and the shotgun seized for fingerprint analysis.
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Mauston
Wis
Herman Sonnenberg
Summit Township
Sonnenberg
Charles P. Curran
Juneau County
Manston
Congress Is Legally In Session Despite GOP Challenges
Republicans Halleck and Church attempted to halt action in the House arguing the 1946 reorganization act requires adjournment by July 31 unless war or emergency extends the session. Speaker Rayburn overruled them, reaffirming that a session extension is not required since war and emergency status have not ended.
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Washington
Reublicans
Congress
Rayburn
Halleck
R-Ind
Church
R-Ill
Marshall Endorses Arms Aid Plan in House Hearing
Gen. George C. Marshall urged Congress not to delay the 1.45 billion arms aid program for Western Europe and allied nations. He warned a delay could be dangerous and emphasized coordinated military action against aggression and continued US support for Athens, Ankara, and allied partners.
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Washington
George C. Marshall
Congress
Truman
U. S
West Europe
North Atlantic Alliance
Greece
Turkey
Iran
Korea
Philippines
Rep
Merrow
Marshall
Western
Europe
State Acheson
Army
Omar N. Bradley
State Department
United States
Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
China
Advances In All Phases Of AEC Nuclear Program
The AEC reports progress across the national atomic energy program including production of new bombs and reactor materials on an industrial basis, expanded uranium and plutonium output, and discoveries of low grade yet usable uranium sources at home. It notes medical advances with radioactive cobalt as a potential cancer treatment and ongoing exploration and protection of uranium resources domestically and abroad.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Eniwetok
National Atomic Energy Program
AEC
Congress
Belgian Congo
Canada
Colorado Plateau
the . S. Geological Survey
United States
Bee Atomic
Public hearing possible after Fort Dix air crash
A civil aeronautics board hearing may be held after a collision near Fort Dix New Jersey between a navy fighter and a commercial airliner killed 16 people Saturday. The cockpit buzz claim is supported by witnesses from Eastern Airlines and National Airlines. Identifications proceed slowly with teeth as only clues. the navy pilot Lieut jg Robert V Poe, 26, of Hampton Virginia, was found two miles away.
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Fort Dix
N. J
Eastern Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Navy
William K. Andrews
Board
Bureau of Safety Investigation
CAB
Eastern Airines
George W. Humphries
Fairhaven
National Airlines
Robert V. Poe
Hampton, Va
Robert Vernon Poe
Hampton
Naval
Ft. Dix
British Cruiser Contacts Shell-Battered Amethyst Aboard Jamaica
The 8000 ton HMS Jamaica met the shell-dented Amethyst off Tung Yung Island amid cheering crews. Amethyst had escaped Communist captivity on the Yangtze, with seven hit patches seen, a slight port list, and ongoing repairs. Dramatic details were provided by Vice Admiral Madden, noting the escape timing and battlefield actions.
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Wayne Richardson
THE
H.M.S. Jamaica
Tung Yung Island
Yangtze River
Jamaica
Amethyst
A. C. G. Madden
Far Eastern
Yangtze
Madden
Hong Kong
Yantze
Rose Peel
Nanking
Brannan argues for higher dairy price supports
Juneau Wisconsin dairy leaders hear Secretary Brannan reject House farm bill and defend production payments. Brannan says current price supports would fail to protect farmers and provide affordable dairy for consumers, proposing subsidies and a market free of government price interference with support only when prices fall below fair levels. Critics misinterpret the Brannan plan, he adds, pointing to Hoover Commission recommendations.
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Juneau
Wis
House of Representatives
Brannan
Midwest
Agriculture Committee
Hoover Commission For
Lucas pushes must pass farm bill during ongoing session
Senator Lucas of Illinois as Democratic leader urges quick passage of a farm bill and lists it among must pass measures to keep Congress in session past Labor Day. He notes little chance of adjournment before action on administration bills and outlines other items for action including trade agreements and civil rights.
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Washington
Lucas
Illinois
Senate
Congress
Morse
R-Jre
Taft
Ohio
Denunciation by Yugoslav Communists of Vatican Excommunication
Belgrade officials denounced the Vatican excommunication of Communists as an optical tool of the reactionaries. The Yugo slav Communist organizations criticized the church action as a political maneuver.
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Belgrade
Austoslavia
Vatican
Weather Brief for La Crosse and Vicinity
Weather notice for La Crosse area indicates cooler temperatures tonight and Tuesday. Forecast calls for lower highs and overnight lows with unsettled conditions lingering through Tuesday.
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la Crosse
Gar Wood Reveals Secret Twin Hull Ship Venturi
Detroit inventor Gar Wood unveils the Venturi a 180 foot long twin hull prototype with 22 foot waterline deck and 40 foot width claiming 26 knot cruise and unsinkable design. He envisions it as a future express passenger liner potentially obsoleting current ocean liners.
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Detroit
Gar Wood
Wood
Army Air Forces
RAF
Roof Replacement Plans Go Awry In Sudden Oklahoma Wind
In Oklahoma City the Tash family prepared to replace their roof during a dry spell. A sudden violent wind storm followed by one inch of rain toppled their plans and left the roof project in limbo as they slept under the stars.
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Oklahoma City
T. J. Tash
Tash
Hawaii port reopening effort stalls amid union dispute
Hawaii lawmakers faced delay as a proposal to create a government stevedoring firm clashes with ILWU and strike actions. The bill would allow state stevedoring without seizing land, bar hiring 2000 ILWU workers, and ban use of seven firms plus supervisors. AFL Teamsters formed a picket line halting unloading of the Oregon Pine III containing newsprint.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
CIO
Ingram M. Stainback
Territorial
International
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s
AFL
ILWU
Cease Hostility Order For Indonesia To Take Effect
The United Nations commission for Indonesia announced a cease hostilities order for Indonesia, to take effect on Wednesday. The communication was issued in Batavia and involves a formal halt in fighting across the region.
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Batavia
Java
United Nations Commission For Indonesia
Indonesia
Tenants React as Wisconsin Rent Law Takes Effect
Madison tenants received notices of possible rent increases as Wisconsin’s 15 or 30 percent cap under the new rent control law looms. Judge Cannon stated the law takes effect on official publication, nullifying pre publication notices. The governor defended the measure while signaling possible changes if hardships arise. The law covers 18 counties and several municipalities under federal control.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Robert Cannon
Milwaukee
Cannon
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Dane
Waukesha
Racine
Kenosha
Jefferson
Sheboygan
Rock, Brown
Dodge
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Sauk
la Cresse
Marathon
Mariiett
Winnebago
Man Arrested After Kiss Incident at Mayo Beach
Roy Miffleton, 31, was arrested for disorderly conduct after kissing his wife Eleanor lightly on the cheek at Mayo beach on Chesapeake Bay during a Sunday outing with friends. The act occurred in view of the couple’s two children, Edward and others.
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Washington
Roy Miffleton
Miffleton
Eleanor
Mayo Beach
Chesapeake Bay
Edward
Beach protest ends in conduct charges after dispute
The report describes a beach clash involving Miffleton and John Cain, aged 28, during which Arlene and Mrs. Mary Trabing clash over kissing. Police were called after an argument. Both men faced conduct charges and posted $12.50 bonds.
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Arlene
Mary Trabing
Lame Duck Ad Promises for La Crosse Readers
A Tribune Want Ad appeals to La Crosse residents offering a rentable sleeping room at 922 Division with private entrance next to bath. The ad promotes choosing a want ad to run and claims strong results for selling or renting items.
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la Crosse
Tribune
Bath
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Wisconsin Crime Laboratory
Charles Wilson
Oscar Rennebohm
A. W. Bayley
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Harvey A. Stevens
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Bayley
W. J. Urben
Mendota Hospital
Byron J. Hughes
Winnebago State Hospital
Hobart R. Hunter
Northern Colony
Chippewa Falls
J. F. Klepfer
Central State Hospital
Waupun
Arms
Frank Carey
Associated Press
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Phote
Roy B. Sampson
Hagar
la Crosse County
Vern Lamp
Sampson
Lamp
Erling Eide
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