Wisconsin moves to tighten supervision of rural schools
Madison report describes a new state law to boost county supervising teachers for one room Wisconsin schools. It raises qualifications to four years of professional training and raises salaries from 1550 to 3000 up to 2500 to 4000 per school term. Governor Rennebohm supports the reform as stabilizing rural education amid teacher turnover.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Training For Naval Reserve Officers Begins For Galstad
Richard D. Galstad seaman first class USNR son of Mr and Mrs S M Galstad 339 South 23rd Street enrolls in a six week course at the reserve officers training school San Diego Calif as part of a new procurement project. Students are selected from first and second year college classes and after an advanced course next summer may receive a commission as ensign in the naval reserve upon college graduation. Galstad entered La Crosse State Teachers College February 2 1948 and starts his sophomore year this fall after attending La Crosse Central high school majoring in commerce.
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Henney Heads Knights of Columbus Supreme Board
Dr. C. W. Henney of Portage Wisconsin was elected to the Knights of Columbus supreme board at the national convention in Portland Oregon on Wednesday.
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C. W. Henney
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Gorgeous George Sets Film Debut as Himself in Pardon My Toe Hold
Hollywood notes announce Gorgeous George the wrestler from Houston Texas will appear as himself in Republic's Pardon My Toe Hold. The item links rumors about Shirley Temple relatives and cites other film industry chatter including actor Dennis OKeefe in Joe Macbeth and Cecil B DeMille borrowing miniature elephants for autographs.
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AFL Plans $1 Million Election Fund for 1950
The American Federation of Labor approved plans to raise a $1,000,000 fund for next year's elections. The funds will back pro labor candidates and oppose anti labor foes. Joseph Keenan, director of the League for Political Education, said a $2 per member assessment will be sought.
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Green Bay Council Acts On Phone Boosts
Green Bay council moves to curb telephone rate hikes after state wide increases granted by the Public Service Commission. Two resolutions urge PSC to reopen the case and lower charges, with further action set for Sept 6 after committee review.
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Dirksen Urges New Policies in Illinois Speech
Everett M. Dirksen of Pekin criticized U S economic policy, citing Europe’s postwar distress and calling for a move toward capitalism with more capitalists. He spoke at a Central Illinois Republicans dinner and teased a 1950 Senate run. M B Shafter urged replacing Senator Lucas for leadership failures.
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Pekin
United States
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Decatur
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Wisconsin County Boards Meet in Rhinelander
The Wisconsin County Boards association holds its annual convention in Rhinelander from September 20 to 22. Secretary A. J. Thelen announced the program will cover current municipal problems and trends plus county-state relations.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin County Boards Association
Rhinelander
A. J. Thelen
Automobile Check Reveals Excess Carbon Monoxide Emissions
A faulty car motor produces dangerous carbon monoxide levels prompting warnings about repair. Mechanics advise immediate service to prevent health hazards and ensure safe operation of vehicles.
Non-Red Affidavits to be inked by UEW leaders
Albert Fitzgerald president of the CIO United Electrical Workers says national officers will sign non-Communist affidavits in a couple of months though he reports members may resist. The UEW with about 600,000 members remains among the last CIO unions avoiding the oath under Taft-Hartley.
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N. Y
Albert Fitzgerald
CIO
United Electrical Workers
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UEW
National Labor Relations Board
Milwaukee rent advisory board begins operations on new law
A city rent advisory board, formed to explain the state rent control law, held its first meeting Wednesday night. The group will help tenants and landlords understand requirements and procedures under the new law.
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