Slays Three Then Personal Crisis Reports One Victim Was UW Grad
Four members of a southeastern Missouri family were shot dead by Thompson who then killed himself after telephoning the coroner. Victims included his wife Priscilla 40 their daughter Anna 9 and sister In law Emily Snow 25. Emily Snow was the daughter of Thad Snow a Bolton farmer. Thompson a 40 year old civil engineer and landowner died later in a Cairo hospital. Coroner notes Thompson previously sought mental health care but was never committed. The Thompson and Snow homes sit near U S Highway 60 four miles east of Charleston.
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Missouri
University of Wisconsin
John F. Nunnolee, Jr
Misgtaalppi County
John Hartwell
Thompson
Priscilla
Anna
Emily Snow
Miss Snow
Thad Snow
Bolton
Snow
U.S. Hlewway
Lyneles
Cairo
Walter Back
Als
Lea
Uran
Wisconsin student Miss Snow linked to high profile case
Coroner Nunneélee stated he is a personal friend of Thompson and that no inquest is needed after Miss Snow, a frequent contributor to newspapers, was found dead. Miss Snow, a University of Wisconsin graduate, attended the University of Mexico in Mexico City and lived at Langdon hall with two companions, Barbara Gates and Kath Erin Woods.
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Snow
Miss Snow
University of Wisconsin
University of Mexico
Mexico City
Nunneélee
Thompson
Madison
Wis
J. C. Doolittle
Langdon Hall
Vandenberg criticizes wartime accords shaping Berlin corridor
The article notes Vandenberg as a leading Republican voicing critique of Democratic wartime and postwar accords. It mentions Dewey, Dulles, and Vandenberg arguing that London, Yalta, and Potsdam agreements gave the United States a Berlin corridor and influence, while blaming past Democratic policies for present global ills without derailing current negotiations.
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Teenie
Investigation continues into Chambers Hiss linkage and witnesses
The committee seeks corroboration for Chambers testimony by identifying Alger Hiss household staff and possible visitors. A closed door session is planned to hear testimony while prosecutors pursue whether Hiss or Chambers discussed each other at home, amid broader death toll data and public health notes.
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Chambers
Joonte
Alger Hiss
Hiss
State Fighting Illegal Nets in Lake Michigan Combat
In Two Rivers Wisconsin the state conservation department intensifies patrols to curb outlaw nets in Lake Michigan. Fifteen wardens monitor local tugs, with two illegal net seizures so far while arrests and past clashes shape a long running dispute among fishermen and officials.
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Two Rivers
Wis
State Conservation Department
Lake Michigan
Barney Devine
Madison
Manitowoc
George Hadland
Conservation Department
Hadland
Wolf River
Aberg
W. J. P. Aberg
The
Conservation Commission
Norman
Albert Aue
Allie Brothers Fisheries
Joseph le Clai
Don Euwers
Sturgeon Bay
Euwers
le Clair
Frank
State Assembly
Everett
Butch) la Fond
Joseph
Frank le Clair
la Fond
Senator la Fond
Joseph le Clair
Labor Strikes Challenge Postwar Japan Facing U S Aid Costs
The article notes Japan's 4,000,000 union members and government unions like rail, communications, and teachers. Three nationwide strikes failed as MacArthur warned against conceding to labor demands. He urged Ashide to brace the government against minority pressure, linking unions to communist influence and labor voting power.
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MacArthur
Japan
Ashide
Tax savings claims misinformed on congressional budgets
The article reports representative Dingell accusing officials of inflating appropriations and budget figures from Truman. He cites claimed savings of 3.6 billion in fiscal 1947 and 2.741 billion in 1948, arguing the latter is padded by over 2.6 billion. He asserts a correct figure near 2.008 billion and a needed reduction of 687 million to cover anticipated tax refunds.
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Truman
Tiscal
Dingell
Taber
Congress
ITU Strike Proceeds. Board Finds Taft-Hartley Violations
ITU strike active since November 24. Leif reports find five Taft-Hartley violations by ITU trial examiners amid no hearings or decisions. No comment from ITU president Woodruff Randolph or ACNP general manager Cranston Williams. Judge Luther M. Suggert issued a March 27 injunction requiring ITU policy changes until an NLRB decision. The injunction remains as Leti's report lacks board decision.
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ITU
Leif
Woodruff Randolph
Cranston Williams
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Left
Luther M. Suggert
Indianapolis
NLRB
Leti
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Mrs. Kosenkina's room since her admittance to the hospital. Mundt's telegram urged an investigation into how the short brown haired teacher "jumped or was thrown from the window of the consulate." It added that Tam advised no diplomatic immunities stand in way of investigation on premises and direct interrogation of the woman to obtain true facts.
New Citizens Eau Claire Chronicle Note
Fragmentary notice from Eau Claire Wisconsin mentions a daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ede Whed Horn with Evelyn Korski, while winds disturb utility wires and hum like a distant musical instrument.
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Eau Claire
Wis
AVE
Atrs
Edewhed Horn
Evelyn &Korski
Woman Who Saw Abe Reaches Century Mark
West Bend Wisconsin Mrs G A Kuechenmeister turns 100 tomorrow recalling sighting Abraham Lincoln as a Chicago schoolgirl. Born in France she came to the United States at age three and later taught in Washington Ozaukee counties before marrying F A Kuechenmeister of Kewaskum and West Bend, who died 24 years ago.
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West Benv
Wis
G. A. Kuechenmeister
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
F. A. Kuechenmeister
Kewaskum
West Bend
Death notices for Emma K Linker and Shel don Revels in La Crosse
Mrs Emma Kohlhaus Linker 42 of 407 South 16th street died at home Friday afternoon born November 7 1865 in La Crosse She is survived by husband George two daughters Norma and Ruth two sisters Mrs F OR Schwalbe and Mrs Francksen all of La Crosse Funeral Monday at 3 30 p m at the Sletten McKee south side chapel Rev E L Zoerb officiating entombment Oak Grove mausoleum Friends may call at the chapel Sunday 7 to 9 p m Also listed are funeral services for Pvt Sheldon J Revels whose body has been returned from overseas for burial Funeral services Monday at 2 45 a m at Heliwig Morris chapel and at 3 00 a m at St Josephs Catholic Church Rev Msgr Peter Pape to officiate Burial in Catholic cemetery Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Max Revels 121 Pearl Street two sisters Mrs John Lisick Chicago and Judy at home eight brothers Stanley John George Clinton Clare Philip Terry and Teddie all of La Crosse Catholic War Veterans to take part Friends may call at the chapel Sunday evening Rosary at 7 00 p m
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Emma K. Linker
Emma Kohlhaus Linker
South 16Th Street
George Linker
la Crosse
Norma
Ruth Linker
F. OR. Schwalbe
Francksen
Sletten-McKee Company
E.L. Zoerb
Oak Grove
Friends
Purneral
Sheldon J. Revels
Heliwig-Morris
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Peter Pape
Max Revels
Pearl Street
John Lisick
Chicago
Judy
Stanley
John
George
Clinton
Clare
Phillip
Terry
Teddie
Randolph Urges ITU Lane Joins In Rail Promotion
Milwaukee report cites Randolph urging the International Typographical Union to pursue civil politics and voter mobilization. The annual review notes union support for striking members, with benefits totaling over 3.4 million dollars in Chicago and additional sums in Philadelphia and New York. G H Lane named assistant superintendent of Milwaukee division, succeeding A J Farnham.
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Randolph
Lane
ITU
Milwaukee
Woodruff Randolph
International Typographical Union
H Randolph
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Plans Club Tour From Whitehall With Cloverleaves
Whitehall Wisconsin announces a club tour by Miss Yvonne Olson Tremp leau county home demonstration agent. She will join the Frenchville Cloverleaves in Ettrick township on Monday August 23. Mrs. William Thomas, club leader, will accompany the tour.
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Whitehall
Wis
Local Workers Rally Over Pay Amid Economic Woes
Workers in U B district protest wage stagnation as inflation bites. Union leaders cite rising living costs, urging employers to reopen negotiations and avert layoffs. Officials report large turnout and peaceful march through city center.
Make Arrest in Attack Case
Milwaukee detectives said a 21-year-old Niagara Falls man will be charged with assault robbery and forcible rape for an attack on an 18 year old girl near Milwaukee. The suspect Walter Leroy Moriarity was arrested at a local riding academy after the Tuesday incident in the town north of Milwaukee.
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John Niederkorn
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Niederkorn
Walter Leroy Moriarity
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