Halifax Ambassador Sees U S Britain Postwar Collaboration
Lord Halifax urged continued U S Britain cooperation to rebuild world trade after the war. Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra introduced him at a Madison event attended by Gov. Goodland and officials. Lieut. Richard E. Wood met wounded servicemen at Truax Field during the visit.
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Lord Halifax
United States
Great Britain
Clarence A. Dykstra
Gov. Goodland
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Lady Halifax
Richard E. Wood
Marvin B. Rosenthecourt
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Appleton
Anne Goodland
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Charles E. Broughton
Sides
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F. Halsey Kraege
Madison
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette, Sr
Emmanual Philip
Wood
Army Air Force Regional Hospital
Truaxfield
Donald Staven
Janesville
James Spangberg
Siren
Eight Survivors Describe Submarine Rescue Ordeal
Eight crew members recount surviving 18 hours in hostile waters after the Flyer loss. They swam to uninhabited islands, lived on coconuts and scant improvised rafts, and were guided by two Filipino fighters to food and water before being returned to the United States.
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Eehan Ba Ca
John D. Crowley
Concordia
Kas
Philippines
Navy
Chuter
Coral
Father and son shot during burglary attempt at tavern
Jacob Rosberg, 61, and Rubin Rosberg, 20, were wounded by shotgun pellets in Milwaukee during an attempted burglary at a tavern. They were awakened by breaking glass around 2 20 am and found a shattered tavern door panel with two empty shells outside. The men were treated in fair condition at the county emergency hospital.
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Jacob Rosberg
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Jacob
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Halifax visit marred by police protection gaps
Madison police admitted Lord and Lady Halifax were left without patrols for the first two hours of their visit yesterday. Officers eventually joined Capt. H. J. Morris in tracking the vehicle via car radio after the executive mansion clearance.
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Mackenzie King Poised to Win Confidence Vote
The article notes Mackenzie King’s expected victory for his government amid cautious calm on the Pacific coast and in Quebec after draftee turmoil and civilian protests. Military authorities and French speaking leaders urge firm handling as a confidence motion nears.
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Pacific Coast
Quebec
King
Three Teens Apprehended After Store Pillow Theft
A trio of teenage boys were nabbed by city police late Friday afternoon after stealing pillows from the Doerfelder department store. The youths were turned over to the probation department for handling.
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Aoa
Doerflinger Department
Probation Department
Italian cheese price up in Washington retail ceiling
Retail price ceilings for various Italian cheeses rise by two to six and a quarter cents per pound and take effect Thursday across Washington state. The move sets higher retail costs for consumers and may affect local dairies and retailers.
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Washington
Spreiter May Attend National Convention
County Agent W. E. Spreiter announces the 26th annual National Association of County Agents meeting will be at the Marri ndee March 5 6 and 7. National director M. L. Wilson and under secretary Grover B. Hill are slated as speakers as awards honor county agents with outstanding local records. Spreiter earned a service award two years ago for his work on soil conservation and hopes to attend this year.
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Grover B. Hill
Spreiter
la Crosse County
Ban On Motion Picture In U S Irks British
London reports the British film office urging that the Hays Office was unnecessarily prudish in banning Western Approaches in the United States. The ministry of information notes the film was shot at sea with merchant seamen and uses language for dramatic emphasis as part of wartime realism.
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British Film Office
Will H. Hays
Hays Office
United States
Film Division
Ministry of Information
Ministry
British Board of Film Censors
Gleason Named Wausau Police Chief After Chief’s Death
Everett Gleason 33 assistant chief and department veteran since Feb 17 1936 was chosen by the board of fire and police commissioners to succeed Walter Lish who died last Sunday Gleason is a graduate of the federal bureau of investigation training school
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Walter Lish
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Gleason
Federal Bureau of Investigation Training School
Two Vehicle Crash On Front Street Injures Property
Police report two separate accidents. Ralph Osborne 38 attempted a southbound squeeze between a parked truck and car on Front and Main streets causing 50 dollars damage to the truck front and 25 to Osborne’s right rear fender. Driver Frank Schaffer 58 was at fault. A City Car taxicab and a farm truck collision on Pearl Street caused 30 dollars damage to the cab and 20 to the truck left side.
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North 11Th Street
Baggageman Pleads Guilty To Theft
Roscoe Allen a 36 year old Green Bay baggageman on a Manitowoc to Marshfield run pleaded guilty to theft of interstate shipments He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to federal court in Milwaukee U S District Court Commissioner John Kehoe set bond at 1000 Allen was accused of taking about 900 dollars from the railroad since last August
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Green Bay
Wis
Roscoe Allen
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Manitowoc
Marshfield
Milwaukee
U.S. Court
John Kehoe
Allen
Author Christine Herrick Dies at 85 in Washington
Washington obituary notes Christine Terhune Herrick, 85, prolific author of cookery and housekeeping books, widow of James Frederick Herrick and sister of late Altr Payson Terhune. She fell two weeks ago, breaking her hip, and had lived in Washington for two decades.
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Christine Terhune Herrick
James Frederick Herrick
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Alrt Payson Terhune
Milwaukee businessman Ernest Beauvais dies at 58
Ernest E. Beauvais vice-president of the Edward E. Gillen Co marine contracting firm died in Milwaukee hospital at 58. He was a key figure in the local maritime industry and passed away yesterday.
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Ernest E. Beauvais
Edward E. Gillen Company
Milwaukee Hospital
Amphibious Invasion Prep Maroons Ships of All Tonnage
In military planning the initial phase hinges on assembling a harbor of ships of every type and size. Crews coordinate vessels from transport to combat ready to execute the operation.
Weather Synopsis From The Weather Bureau
Weather record summary indicates fair conditions tonight with warmer temperatures in the west and increasing cloudiness. Minnesota reports cloudy skies with light snow north and light rain or snow south on Sunday and warmer tonight. Iowa expects increasing clouds tonight with light rain possible in the west and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Shippers Forecast by Radius Protective Shipping Areas
The forecast outlines protective shipping zones within a 156 mile radius. Northward shipments should guard against 5 to 8 degrees above zero, western routes 10 to 12 degrees, and southern and eastern paths 15 to 18 degrees above zero.
River Readings Forecast From Hastings to Guttenberg
River readings predict little change in water levels across Hastings to Guttenberg Ia for several days. Freezing temperatures will cause some decrease in flow on the tributary streams.
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Hastings
Guttenberg
Dorsey Case Hazy as Starrial Fight Returns to Court
Prosecutors finally get a possible witness Antonio Icaza who recalls a balcony brawl at a Dorsey party on August 5. Actor Jon Hall testified he was assaulted and beaten but could not identify all assailants. The Dorseys and Allen Smiley face felonious assault charges amid hazy memories.
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Los Angeles
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Jon Hall
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Myers
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Icaza
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Smiley
Death notice for James Madison Hill 69 of Soldiers Grove
James Madison Hill 69 died while hunting Thursday morning born March 15 1875 on a farm near Soldiers Grove he lived there all his life. Survivors include six sons Grant John Frank Tillman Jesse James two daughters Mrs Gilford Ford Mrs Mansel Ford one brother Don Hill one sister Mrs Chris Brigson and 23 grandchildren. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Grant Hill home and 2:30 p.m. at North Clayton Methodist Church burial in North Clayton Cemetery. PC James transferred from Farragut Idaho this week family awaiting contact. funeral date may shift if he is heard from before Sunday.
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Tillman
Chicago
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James
Gilford Ford
Richland Center
Mansel Ford
Whitehall
Don Hill
Theopile Jolivette 19 Dies After Illness In Onalaska
Theopile Peter Jolivette age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Cleveland P Jolivette of Onalaska died Friday in a local hospital after a lingering illness. He leaves his parents two brothers Jennings and John at home and six sisters Mary Rosella Theresa Helen and Mrs George F Lahrke jr of La Crosse and Mrs E G Hofer of Milwaukee. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 8 pm at the home and 9 am at St James Church with Rev LeRoy Keegan officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. Rosary will be recited Monday at 8 30 pm at the home.
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George F. Lahrke
St. James Church
LeRoy Keegan
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Chicago 4-H Club Rally Highlights War Food Efforts
Hundreds gather for the annual 4-H club event at Chicago market fat stock show as farm boys and girls showcase wartime food production work. Report notes 400 tourist resorts in Eire.
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Chicago
Winona Iowa SWIFT & COMPANY Livestock Report
Winona Minnesota buyers operate 9 a m to 4 p m. Hog market steady top 13.30. Good to choice truck hogs by weight range 180 to 350 pounds 12.10 to 13.25. Cows and calves price ranges listed. Lambs and ewes with top around 13.75 for lambs. Chicago market notes show swine and cattle steady with limited receipts and price ranges. Grain and potatoes prices also recorded.
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Swift & Company
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Minn
Bologna
Chicago
Butter and eggs markets steady in Chicago spot trade
The Chicago spot butter market stayed firm with prices unchanged, receipts at 247 225 pounds versus 218 912 day prior. Grade AA butter at 41 cents per pound. Cheese market steady, receipts 7 193 cases versus 10 700 yesterday, extras 46 to 49 8 10 cents a dozen, current receipts 39 to 41 cents, checks 36 to 33 cents.
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Chicago
War Service Homes Reserve Sets 3755 Land Allocations
Australia’s War Service Homes Commission has reserved 3 755 allotments of land for homes for discharged servicemen, marking a major step in post war housing. The action aims to provide ready sites for veterans seeking home ownership.
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Australia
War Service Homes Commission
Manitowoc Shipbuilding to Hire Hundreds for Winter Work
Officials announce Manitowoc Shipbuilding will employ several hundred workers to build 10 navy tankers and repair freighters. Dozens of coal and ore carriers will lay up at the port for the winter, led by the 550 foot Joseph Block arriving as the first vessel.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company
Navy
Joseph Block
Peterborough Marine Writes 1000 Letters to Wife
Lance Corporal T Thornthwaite of Peterborough England has penned a thousand letters to his wife over four years serving abroad.
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T. Thornthwaite
Peterborough
England
Public favors voluntary war bond purchases in survey
A Princeton survey shows nine of ten Americans view war bonds as a good investment but prefer voluntary purchases over compulsory limits. Only 38 percent support mandatory allocations, while 58 percent oppose.
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Princeton
N. J
U. S. Treasury
Fire Hits Goreville School, After Remodel Church Fire
Fire damaged Goreville school for the third time in five years after a remodel church housing classrooms burned. The 1939 high school fire left classes moved to a gymnasium. a year later another gym fire followed.
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Goreville
Gary
Road Fatalities Rise in Ireland by Notable Percentage
A report shows road deaths in Ireland increased by a significant percentage over the past year. Authorities cite harsher weather and increased traffic as contributing factors while calling for improved road safety measures and enforcement. Heavily populated urban areas report the highest fatality counts.
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