Enormity Of Northwest Airlines Crash Shocks Nation
A Fountain City Wis report depicts the nationwide scale of the Northwest Airlines crash response.Federal officials, airline executives, and recovery workers converge on the scene while survivors and relatives endure grief in a makeshift morgue. The article highlights letters, personal belongings, and constant long distance calls signaling a national outpouring of shock and mourning.
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Fountain City
Wis
Oy Xtadteerine
Appeals to coroner and sheriff amid busy day
In a small community frantic calls go unanswered as the coroner and sheriff remain unavailable. The passage highlights the emotional weight on those seeking help and the deeper, intangible enormity beyond the morbid scene.
Home Danger Spot Report Delves Into 1947 Death Toll
The 1948 Accident Facts yearbook from the National Safety Council notes that home accidents caused 34,500 deaths in 1947, with motor vehicle crashes close behind at 32,300. Public non motor vehicle and occupational accidents ranking next among leading killers.
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America
National Safety Council
Kaiser-Frazer Plans Low-Priced Model for 1949 Line
Kaiser-Frazer Corp plans a new low priced automobile. Henry J. Kaiser disclosed at a 1949 line showing that the model is complete on drafting boards and has reached clay model stage. Availability of materials will shape introduction timing, but it will target the Torch, Plymouth, and Chevrolet field with price tied to the dollar’s value.
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Detroit
Kaiser-Fraz- Corp
Henry J. Kaiser
Torch
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Kaiser
Janesville Barbers Raise Haircut Prices
Union barbers in Janesville lifted prices after a joint meeting of local union shop owners and Journeymen Barbers AFL. Regular cuts increased by a quarter while shaves stayed 75 cents. Children under 12 still pay 85 cents on weekdays and a dollar Saturdays.
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Lanesville
AFL
Man Dies as Car Reverses onto Driver at Home Garage
Madison Wisconsin report states Edward Ryan, age 72, was fatally crushed when his car rolled backward after he stopped in front of a rear garage and stepped out to open the doors. Dane County coroner Dr. David Atwood said the motor ran and there would be no inquiry.
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Madison
Wis
Edward Ryan
David Atwood
Dane County
Ryan
Atwood
Harold Grupp Wins Prize for Display in National Contest
Harold H Grupp display manager at Nelson Clothing won seventh prize in class C of a nationwide contest. Beau Brummer Ties Inc notified him that judges awarded a $25 prize for his photograph of a display featuring 4 fold Falm Beach ties. The contest ran during May and June.
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Harold H. Grupp
Nelson Clothing Company
Grupp
Beau Brummer Ties, Inc
Fragmented health woes and remedies from a distorted note
A garbled text lists ailments and remedies including eye pain and back issues. It mentions non organic causes and drugs with unclear names. The passage reads like a broken medical note describing symptoms and possible treatments, but specific facts are incoherent.
Third Caesarean Birth in 23 Months Report
Milwaukee report states Mrs. Al Thea Phillips, 25, underwent her third successful caesarean section in 22 months, delivering a baby boy for the third time. Both mother and son are reported in fine condition by Dr. J L Evans. The older sister, 23, is noted in the piece.
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Milwaukee
Al‘thea Phillips
J.L. Evans
Seus. Jatres
Fragmentary Health Report Mentions Multiple Caesareans
The text notes months and Daniel in good health and refers to their father J. W. Phillips. It mentions three caesarean sections in 25 months and Ron J. O'Connell of Chicago reporting three in 22 months. The fragment is incomplete but indicates medical history data.
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Daniel
J. W. Phillips
Ron J. O'Connell
Chicago
Birthday greetings for Naner Je Barton and Leyelda Moyer
A playful birthday note lists Naner Je Barton of 1307 Liberty Aurrette Leyelda Moyer of R 1 Holmen and Jay Austin from Wet Salem as celebrants in a brief community greeting.
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Naner
Je Barton
Liberty Aurrete Leyelda Moyer
Holmen
Jay Austin
Wet
Salem
Show Goes On Girl Represents Town In Parade
KEYSER W Va Fourteen year old Tillie Pancake a Keyser resident and former waitress represented the town in a parade during the West Virginia firemen's convention weekend and lost her job after asking for time off the Jaycee group pledged to replace her lost wages with a part time job when school starts the incident followed threats from the restaurant owner who told her to work up to parade time or be fired Tillie a high school senior who won a municipal beauty title last week had the support of local firemen who publicized her plight with a sound truck around the city
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Tillie Pancake
Moss Keyser
West Virgina
Tulie
Stanhagen
Miss Royer
Man Drives Car Over Sidewalk In Pursuit Of Friend
At 10 15 p m Saturday Ronald Kleinschmuid of 2137 Onalaska Avenue drove his car up and over a curb onto the Denton street sidewalk chasing a girl. Acting Police Justice Robert Joanis suspended his license for 30 days and fined him $10.
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Ronald Kleinschmuid
Onalaska Avenue
Denton Street
Robert Joanis
Kleinschmidt
Call Special Session Of Aldermen Tuesday
A special meeting of the common council will be held at 7 30 p m Tuesday announced by Mayor C A Beranek. Items include a resolution authorizing the board of court on to enter into contracts at fairgrounds and school properties and a communication from the board of education seeking use of the Ravage building at the old ordinance plant.
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C. A. Ber
Anek
Board of Couri On
Whe By of Education
Ordimance
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S. W. Jacobson
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Keyser Junior Chamber of Commerce
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