Wisconsin Congressmen rebut Capital Times charge
Reps. Byrnes and Davis Republicans deny editorial accusing them of hypocrisy and using public funds for radio broadcasts. They cite GAO report showing the recording facility for transcriptions operated without a loss and state no public funds support their weekly broadcasts. They consider possible legal action.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Capital Times
Byrnes
Davis
Congress
General Accounting Office
Michigan Reports One Day Polio Mark Amid Deaths
In Lansing the state health department recorded a one day high of 92 new infantile paralysis cases, likely the August peak, with six additional deaths reported. Dr F S Leeder, head of disease control, stated the figure reflects the peak period.
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Lansing
Mich
State Health Department
F. S. Leeder
Department
Bureau of Disease Control
Workers End Strike Over 10 Cent Wage Increase
About 50 sheet metal workers from Local 287 AFL returned to their Oshkosh, Wisconsin jobs after securing a 10 cent per hour raise they had demanded following a strike that began August 10. The settlement affected eight contracting firms.
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Oshkosh
Wis
The
Sheet Metal Workers Union
AFL
Sam Weintraub Says Ninety Percent Buy $300 Suits Nuts
Denver interview with tailor Sam Weintraub claims ninety percent of customers who buy $300 suits are nuts. He boasts his line is the most fashionable, with prices from 210 to 700 for overcoats, and notes a divorced lawyer buys three suits to cover a large stomach and lack of chest. He stresses style over guarantees and demands high orders, saying he loses money on single suits but loves the business.
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Denver
Sam Weintraub
Sam
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Fondy Telephone Head Dies Of Heart Attack
William E. Schroeder 61 longtime Fond du Lac exchange manager for Wisconsin Telephone died of a heart attack at home Wednesday He had 46 years with the company native of Milwaukee Survived by widow three sisters and a brother Funeral services set for Friday
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
William E. Schroeder
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Schroeder
Milwaukee
U S Styles Threaten L A Fashion in South Africa
Johannesburg observers predict a bold American style will influence South African menswear. The trend favors loose fits, two-piece suits with long lapels, patch pockets, waistcoats, and floral designs in time. Umbrellas remain a gentleman’s accessory.
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Sooner The Better Shirley May Aims For Channel Swim
Shirley May France writes from Wissant France about training for a Channel swim. She notes unsettled weather and currents near Dover with the fatal five mile stretch posing dangers. She explains delays may occur if seas stay rough and reflects on crowds and nerves while awaiting a suitable start date.
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Wissant
France
Nea
Channel
Dover
Dad
England
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