Carnival worker denies killing report in Baldridge case
A 26 year old carnival worker in Cincinnati denied a written statement he killed Muriel Baldridge the Prestonsburg high school cheerleader aged 17. He claimed police threatened him to sign and said he acted of his own will. Another carnival worker Olen Collins 15 of Duco Ky was with him the night of the killing.
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Cincinnati
Muriel Baldridge
Prestonsburg
Cincinnati Enquirer
William Gamble
Hazard
Patrick Hayes
The
Enquirer
Hayes
Troy Sturgill
Gamble
Sturgill
Olen Collins
Duco
Burglars Rob John Schroeder Safe With Tear Gas Incident
Tape of a Milwaukee burglary shows thieves blasting a tear gas bomb at a vault, then using a vacuum cleaner to clear fumes and continuing the theft. They looted a 600 pound safe and took cash and checks totaling 25 dollars, while two windows were broken for ventilation.
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Milwaukee
John Schroeder
Christian Holseth 84 dies at French Island Wisconsin
Christian Holseth 84 longtime Holmen area resident died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital He was born in Christiania Norway Sept 1 1864 He lived with daughter Mrs Harold Smith French Island and earlier near Marshfield Wis Survived by three daughters three sons four sisters and 10 grandchildren Funeral 9:30 a m Tuesday at Sletten McKee Co north side chapel Rev O S Paulson officiating burial in Nasonville Wis cemetery Friends may call Monday evening
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Christian Holseth
French Island
Christiania
Norway
Harold Smith
Marshfield
Wis
Holmen
Harold
Iline) Smith
George
Mina) Zweck
Marathon
Josephine) Groose
Milwaukee
James Holseth
la Crosse
Roy Holseth
Milton Holseth
Rockford
Caroline Mickelberg
William Blankley
Onalaska
Mathilda Sagear
Katie Casberg
County Court records from La Crosse report multiple guilty pleas and sentences
The La Crosse county court records show Le Center Minnesota resident guilty of disorderly conduct and property damage with a 60 day jail term or $25 fine plus restitution of $25 to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Lee. Mildred Pierce pleads guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct with a $100 fine. George Pierce pleads guilty to a statutory charge. six months jail sentence suspended. one year probation. A doctor’s exam is ordered and a fire incident is noted in La Crosse. Marriage licenses issued for Darrell Larson and Patricia Ann Grobkowiak, Le Crosse, and Leo Markel and Joan Mealy, Milwaukee.
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de Soto
George W. Pierce
Bangor
Vern Lamp
R. V. Ahistrom
la Crosse
Darrell Larson
Jackson Street
Patricia Ann Grobkowiak
le Crosse
Leo L. Markel
Milwaukee
Joan Mealy
Wood Street
Scientists Find New Vitamin Biocytin at Low Yield in Yeast
Cambridge scientists report discovery of a new vitamin named biocytin, colorless and active in growth promotion similar to biotin. Researchers from Sharp and Dohme describe isolating the factor from yeast extract, noting extremely tiny yields and that four months are needed for a small batch.
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Cambridge
England
Lemuel B. Wright
Sharp and Dohme, Inc
Philadelphia
Polio figures show Texas leads national cases in mid August
National polio data through mid August show Texas with 1 448 cases pushing ahead of New York 1 837 in leading the nation. Illinois 1 120 and California 1 065 follow while Michigan reports 997. Deaths are rising in several states with Indiana Kentucky and Maryland above 10 percent.
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New York
Texas
Illinois
California
Michigan
American Medical Association
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
North Dakota
Iowa
National Office of Vital Statistics
Midwest
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Typographical Union Votes to Stay Outside NLRB Jurisdiction
The International Typographical Union closed its 91st annual convention in Oakland California pledging to remain outside National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction. Printers again refused to compel officers to sign non Communist affidavits needed to place the union under NLRB procedure.
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Oakland
Calif
International Typographical Union
National Labor Board
NLRB
British view on socialism and dollar talks after the war
The Independent Observer criticizes overseas sentiment while British leaders defend welfare policies. They note wartime industrial gains, strong exports, and high taxes to curb inflation. Britain modernizes industry and maintains high profits despite smaller machine use and dollar sales toward the U.S. market. Sir Henry Wilson leads the delegation on the Queen Mary.
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Britain
Europe
U. S
America
United Kingdom
Sir Henry Wilson Ith
Treasury
Cancer Victim Seeks Light Work Before Death
Ernest Gillum, 34, a Navy aerial photographer veteran, hunts for a low effort job with no need for special training. Doctors say he has four to six months to live due to cancer, yet he must earn a living now to eat.
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Detroit
Ernest Gillum
Gillum
Vetera
Ban Requested on Slot Machines on Wisconsin Reservations
Gov. Rennebohm urged the federal government to ban slot machines on Wisconsin Indian reservations in a letter to Secretary Krug. He noted a drastic decline in licensed machines and argued they are bad for the public and Indians, calling for removal of remaining machines.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Secretary of Interior
Julius A. Krug
Department of Indian Affairs
Coast Guard Rescues Refugees From Disabled Swedish Vessel
A U S coast guard cutter Unimak reached the Swedish vessel Amanda 480 miles southwest of Halifax. The Amanda, sailing from Goeteborg with 31 Baltic refugees, was crippled by gales and a broken engine. The Unimak evacuated a mother and her newborn child and remained nearby according to a report from Argentia Newfoundland.
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Toronto
U. S. Coast Guard
Unimak
Halifax
Goeteborg
Sweden
Argentia
NFLD
Nnimak
Coast Guard
Loco-motive boiler explosion spares pickles plant
A New York Central locomotive, hooked to steam lines, cooked pickles at Miller Pickles Inc. after a boiler burst Friday. The incident aimed to save the firm from losses by having 3000 bushels of pickles ready for processing.
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North Tonawanda
WN. Y
New York Central
Miller Pickles, Inc
Sergeant Saves Car From Quarry Plunge After Dozing
Master Sergeant Roy E. Goodwin a 26 year old from Andrews Air Force Base dozed at the wheel of his car early Saturday near Suitland road. The vehicle slid toward a 50 foot quarry edge. Park police joined and a rope linked the two cars while Morningside firemen pulled them to safety within a foot of the drop.
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Washington
Roy E. Goodwin
Suitland Road
Goodwin
Andrews Airforce Base
Morningside
Set. Goodwin
Wife shoots over husband gambling losses in Los Angeles
In an incident at Fred Barnett's upholstery shop, Vance Cushman’s wife and son fired and attacked during a dice game dispute over $200. Mrs Cushman, 40, and William, 19, were arrested for assault with intent to commit murder after Barnett was hospitalized with face and head wounds.
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Los Angeles
T. W. Barber
Vance Cushman
Fred Barnett
Barnett
Cushman
William
Tri-State Deaths
Ole Skagen 79 died at his Viroqua home after a week long illness. He was born in Norway and came to the United States as a young man. Survived locally by his nephew Harry Fortney. Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Qualy Funeral Home Viroqua with Rev O M Eleven officiating. Burial in Viroqua cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening at the funeral home.
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Viroqua
Wis
Ole Skagen
Norway
U. S
Harry Fortney
Qualy Funeral Home
Rev. O. M
Mrs Josephine Welch 74 Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Josephine Welch aged 74 died Saturday at her Viroqua home after a lingering illness. Survived by husband William a son Richard G Edwards Escondido California and two daughters Mrs Ruth Opie and Miss Irene Edwards of Pewaukee. Funeral Monday at 2 p m from Qualy Funeral Home with burial in Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.
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Viroqua
Wis
Josephine Welch
William
Richard G. Edwards
Escondido
Calif
Ruth Opie
Irene Edwards
Pewaukee
D. T. Bergen
Qualy Funeral Home
Finland faces ongoing strike fronts and union split
The strike extends with a transport workers walkout set for Monday and dockers remaining out. Volunteer stevedores reach Hango as the government keeps the port open to foreign shipping but suspends work. At peak, 35 000 to 45 000 workers joined the walkout while the Central Trade Union Federation splits after a ballot ordered Communist led unions to end strikes by August 23 or face expulsion. Communist leaders reportedly quarrel among themselves.
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Hango
Central Trade Union Federation
Couple praises surgery on tot in Madison Wis
A nine day old girl in Madison Wisconsin recovered after successful surgery to correct an upside down stomach. Doctors found her intestines spleen and stomach had herniated into the chest pushing the heart to the right. During the operation the infant's heart stopped for ten minutes and then restarted. The baby's parents Mr and Mrs Dale Myers called it a miracle she survived.
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Madison
Wis
J. W. Gale
Dale Myers
Alabama KKK Leader Seeks National Klansman Title
Alabama’s jailed Klan leader William Hugh Morris sought to become head of all Klans after the death of Dr Samuel Green. Morris, 44, told reporters in Birmingham he may lead the organization if elected. Dr Green died of a heart attack at 59 and funeral services were planned Saturday. Morris has been jailed over a month for refusing to reveal secret membership rolls to a grand jury.
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Atlanta
Alabama
Samuel Green
William Hugh Morris
Birmingham
Green
Morris
Fall Fashion and Cleaning Advice From Local Ads
A jumble of tips and quips urges readiness for autumn. Mentions dry cleaning in La Crosse at Groves and Stein and a milk cleaning trick for piano keys in Toledo. Encourages sending school clothes and fall coats now while noting fashion confidence at age 40.
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Toledo
la Crosse
Groves & Stein
Knicknacks From Japan Contain Harmless Fruit Extract
Leona Komell turned over three china pelican knick nacks to police after a child broke them. Each vial contained red liquid initially feared to be dangerous. FBI in Washington confirmed Saturday the contents were concentrated fruit extract.
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Milwaukee
Japan
Leona Komell
FBI
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Shinwell urges critics to stop sneering at Britain
War Minister Emanuel Shinwell accused American and other critics of sneering references to Britain's wartime economy. He said Britain deserves recognition for its role in world affairs and warned that criticizing at home damages morale, especially as the UK faces grave postwar economic strain.
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Aspatria
Eng
Emanuel Shinwell
Britain
Stoughton Man Dies From Jeep Crash Injuries
Ogden Sveum, 32, of Stoughton, died Friday from injuries after a Jeep collided with a truck on Highway 51 near Stoughton Thursday.
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Stoughton, Wis
Ogden Sveum
Stoughton
Here Thursay
Woods Plans to Cut Rent Ceilings Nationwide
Housing Expediter Tighe Woods outlined plans to reduce federal rent ceilings in about a third of areas soon while other regions keep controls with volunteer policing. He linked the decontrol to a congressional budget slash limiting the agency’s ability to administer the national rent act. The Senate postponed final action on restoring the funding until Monday.
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Washington
Tighe Woods
Woods
Senate
Douglas
D-Ill
Sneezing machinist regains sight after day of blindness
In Waukesha Wisconsin a machinist who said a Friday sneeze caused temporary blindness in his left eye woke up Saturday with daylight visible in both eyes. His wife Mrs Joseph Knroebel said he was fully recovered except for slight double vision at first light.
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Waukesha, Wis
Waukesha
Joseph Knroebel
Eight Wisconsin residents win scholarships to University of Chicago
Chancellor Robert Hutchins announced Saturday that eight Wisconsin residents were awarded scholarships to the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
College of the University of Chicago
Robert Hutchins
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