Julius Heil Wisconsin’s colorful governor remembered
Julius Heil rose from immigrant boy with elementary schooling to builder and two term governor of Wisconsin. He led a business minded administration using his welding background to promote state resources while clashing with the legislature. His leadership left a lasting, if controversial, impression.
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Wisconsin
Julius Heil
Julius
Milwaukee Street
Falk Corporation of
Milwaukee
Heil Corporation
Julius the Just
Heil
Reconstruction of Highway 53 advances in Trempealeau County
Osseo Pigeon Falls and Galesville Frenchville segments begin modernizing Highway 53. Grading and crushed rock paving on Osseo Pigeon Falls targeted for July 31 with concrete paving next spring. La Crosse County work to start next year with Midway relocation and Hunters Bridge concrete, plus city route adjustments near Rose Street.
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Osseo
Frenchville
Osseo-Pigeon Falls
Galesville
la Crosse
Trempealeau County
la Crosse County
Midway
Hunters Bridge
Rose Street
Iron workers strike settlement questioned by executive
A confidential letter questions the Bethlehem settlement in the steel strike, arguing the deal cost workers little and Bethlehem more, contradicting claims of a great victory for Murray and the CIO. It asserts the plan remains non contributory for 26 years and that social insurance costs were minimized.
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Washington
Phil Murray
Hiss
Bethlehem
Murray
CIO
Social
Surance
Democrats sharpen focus on county organization in Wisconsin
In Madison Wisconsin John Wyngaard observes the Wisconsin Democratic state party shows stronger organization under young leaders. He notes Carl Thompson and others emphasize county ticket building, local offices, and candidate depth as the path to breaking Republican control.
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Madison, Wis
Democratic State Party
Carl Thompson
Stoughton
Wyngaard
Democratic Party
Driving the family car sparks late night hospital dash
Report from Around Town recalls a Bangor couple: Mrs Hilbert Wienke driven at 2 a m toward a hospital as they awaited the birth of their baby. A quip from the husband about who should drive frames a small city moment.
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Hilbert
Dud) Wienke
Bangor
Willie
Dud
Speros leads Wilson to DC playoff win in snow
Leo Speros, a Wilson high school star, led his team to a one point victory in the District of Columbia championship game amid a snowy field. His father, a restaurant operator, quietly helped a secretary amid a political scandal unfold nearby.
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Washington
Leo Speros
Wilson High School
District of Columbia
Leo
Speros
Parnell Thomas
Helen Campbell
UN- American Activities Committee
Justice Department
Pearson
Campbell
Silver Fox Restaurant
Jim Speros
Income Tax Booklets Offer 1949 Filing Guide at 25 Cents
The government sells a 138 page Your Federal Income Tax booklet for 25 cents, explaining filing steps, deductions, and refunds for 1949 and 1950. It covers 1040 and 1040A forms, with detailed guidance on deductions and credits, aiming to improve taxpayer understanding.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Marlow
U. S. Government Printing Office
D. C
Eryone
Internal Revenue
George J. Schoeneman
Walter G Holmes Promoted City Passenger Agent in La Crosse
Ten years ago Walter G Holmes of 903 State Street rose through the Burlington railroad for 34 years and was named city passenger agent in La Crosse. The item notes other local historical events and civic activities from the era, including police training demonstrations and public works.
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Walter G. Holmes
State Street
Burlington Railroad
la Crosse
T. F. Baughman
FBI
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