Curb Speed To Reduce Downtown Accidents
The article argues for citywide traffic slowdowns to cut accidents and unsafe driving. It cites rapid speeds in business districts and jaywalking, proposing 15 mph limits in the Cass to State area and north side Caledonia and Rose streets. It urges the police traffic squad to study and recommend measures to Chief Long and the Common Council.
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State
Seventh
Caledonia
Rose Streets
Cass Street
Mississippi River Bridge
Fourth Street
Chief Long
Common Council
Long
Council
France Socialist rift risks Western defense and unity
Editorial warns that French Socialists undermine Western strength by pushing higher wages and pensions while Russia looms. It argues socialist plans threaten unity against the Red threat, urging France to abandon fantasy and face global realities to bolster the bulwark against Russia.
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Western Europe
West
France
Russia
Germany
Europe
Free World
Conserving Strength By Adequate Rest
Roger Babson urges balance to prevent overwork among business leaders in Babson Park Mass. He argues fatigue fuels hypertension insomnia and crime and that regular rest and mental refreshment boost performance by up to fifty percent. He warns that too few leaders invest in relaxation and urges personal and national well being through discipline and rest.
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Babson Park
Mass
Tom
Atomic ships by 1960 may be powered by new engines
The London Daily Mail reports Britain's atomic research nearing practical engines for industrial power and naval use. Experts foresee five years to first engines, then five more for full development, with submarines gaining underwater speed and liners carrying heavy shielding yet far longer cruise capability.
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London Daily
Mai
Royal Navy
Britain
Atomic Scientists
Sir John Cockcroft
Atomic Research In
John
Debating Wisconsin Debt Limits and Constitutional Repeal
John Wyngaard analyzes Wisconsin debate over repealing the state debt prohibition. Proponents cite $100 million in capital fund requests. opponents insist taxation suffices and bonding risks loose spending. The piece notes past tax-funded mental hygiene needs and a continuing appropriation system to address future capital needs.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Wyngaard
Commonwealth
Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act Aiding Debtors
James Marlow explains the 1940 Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act aids servicemen with debt relief. The law allows court-ordered payment reductions, insurance guarantees, and free legal assistance through service legal aid officers or judge advocate offices for those serving or recently discharged.
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Washington
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Wrike
Sam
Judge Advocate General
Legal Aid Society
Railroads plan troop influx for Camp McCoy maneuvers
Ten years ago officials of railroads serving La Crosse especially the Milwaukee planned large troop movements for the second army maneuvers at Camp McCoy from August 11 to 31. A sub-par exhibition at Maple Grove Country Club saw Sylvester Lefty Krajewski break nine holes with a 30, six under par.
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Milwaukee
Camp McCoy
Sylvester
Lefty) Krajewski
Maple Grove Country Club
Washington News Notebook Highlights From War Plans And Ohio Drive
National Association of Home Builders chief warns war would halt new construction and require shared facilities, shelter trailers, and tent cities. Ohio Drive on Ohio Street near Haines Point is dedicated with Interior Secretary Chap man and Taft present. slip of tongue misnames Chap man. Rubber demand could revive U S Brazil ties as wartime purchases resume, easing tensions over coffee prices and prompting renewed natural rubber production in the Amazon.
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National Association of Home Builders
Haines Point
Washington
Buckeye State
District of Columbia
Ohio
Tion
Oscar Chapman
Robert A. Taft
Thomas A. Jenkins
Chapman
Frank Lausche
U. S
Brazil
U. S. Rubber Development Corp
RFC
Amazon Valley
Senate
Barkley
Max Truitt
Charles Patrick Clark
Owen Brewster
Maine
Eugene Keogh
Brooklyn
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Spain
Franco
Johnson
State Department
Sen
Clinton Anderson
New Mexico
McCarran
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Anderson
Lucas
White House
The
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Casualty Toll in Korea Exposed by Pearson
Drew Pearson reveals a secret army casualty list showing 660 killed and 2,975 wounded up to Aug 1 versus official tallies 96 and 587. Missing in action rise to 3,000, with air force and naval losses noted. Also critiques allied diplomacy and Franco loan backroom dealings in Washington.
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Korea
Army
Pearson Army
Air Force
Navy
Europe
Franco
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