Probe Reports Repeated Destruction of Telephone Line
Sheriff Vern Lamp said West Road lead cable to federal communications wires has been punctured five times in six weeks. Leonard district plant superintendent Collier reported shotgun pellet holes in the lead cable and emphasized the line must be operational 24 hours. Destruction is a federal offense with potential heavy penalties. An intensive investigation is underway.
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Vern Lamp
West
Collier
Ime
Turkey orders thousands of tractors for farmers
Turkey announced large orders of tractors to support farmers, signaling a major push to boost agricultural output and mechanization across rural regions. Officials say the purchases will modernize farming fleets and improve productivity nationwide.
National Guard Drive Seeks 41000 Recruits Nationwide
Local National Guard units announce a nationwide recruiting push with a goal of 41 000 new enlistees. Men aged 17 to 18 who join now are exempt from the draft, and pay for drill nights ranges up to 5 50 with longevity pay included. Armory on South Avenue hosts weekly meetings and is open 8 a m to 5 p m weekdays for enlistments.
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National Guard
la Crosse
South Avenue
Cleveland Blackout Trashes East Side With Fire
A blaze in the Cleveland Illuminating Co switch house caused a wartime style blackout across the east side and downtown. Lights failed twice, first before 9 p.m. EST and again after a 48 minute return, leaving about 40 000 CEI customers without power. A "jump of current" between breaker rows sparked the fire.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Cleveland Illuminating
CEI
Schnoz Expert Says Lot Of Gals Lose In Hubby Chase By A Nose
Dr Robert Alan Frank reports in his notes that among 47 spinsters studied all but one lost out in love based on perceived nose appeal. He asserts men favor mates whose nose would suit their future children and cites one exception: a woman described as a man hater.
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Robert Alan Frank
Franklyn
Diabetes Week Emphasized by Health Officer in City
Dr. Garland Weidner, city health officer, notes Diabetes Week sponsor American Diabetes Association aims to find the undiagnosed. Early discovery prevents damage as diabetes often shows mild symptoms. Those most at risk include the overweight and individuals with a family history, who should seek regular examinations.
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Garland Weidner
American Diabetes Association
Hunt Holdup Man Sought After Tavern Holdup
Lake City, Minnesota man, a former sailor now AWOL from Fort Knox, is sought for a tavern holdup near Shawwan. Inona police state the suspect, 19, about 5 feet 6 inches, 143 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes, worn army boots and a brown camel hair coat.
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Shawan
la Crosse City
Inona
Lake City
Minn
Linus Olson
Fort Knox
Columnist Robert Quillen Dies in Hendersonville
Hendersonville North Carolina reporter and columnist Robert Quillen of Fountain Inn South Carolina died yesterday in a nursing home.
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Hendersonville
N. C
Robert Quillen
Fountain Inn, S. C
Veterans Administration stenography jobs in Arlington housing offered
The Veterans Administration seeks stenographers for permanent posts in Washington. Travel expenses provided, promotion potential, starting salary $208 monthly. Housing for women in Arlington, Virginia with single rooms $24.50 and twin rooms $16.50 each, meals $1.50 daily. Information from Personnel Office Tomah Wisconsin.
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Washington, D. C
Arlington
Wri
Veterans’ Aministration
Tomah
Wisconsin
Secret documents at issue in congressional inquiry
Witnesses connected to the Foundation for International Welfare at Vienna testify on state department papers from 1937 and 1938. Topics include British naval plans, Chinese bomber orders, troop movements, linseed oil trades with Germany, and Austrian anschluss diplomacy. Dispute over publishing these 10 year old texts sparks clashes between Mundt and Campbell as grand jury probes continue.
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Wadleigh
Vienna
State Department
Chambers
Britain
France
Japan
Germany
Austria
Jus Department
New York
Patience Pays Off Electrics Fan Delivered After War
Miss Oliveton a draft board clerk who sought a government electric fan for her office finally received one this week. The draft board was dissolved at war end, later reactivated, and Miss Fulton resumed as clerk. On one of the coldest days since the board's return she got the package.
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Miss Oliveton
Draft Board
Miss Fulton
Butter Theft Leads to Prison Sentences in Wisconsin Case
Reinhold Langer, 28, received eight years and a $4,000 fine. Edwin Lein, 31, got two years. They and Robert Wilberscheid, 25, stole 24,720 pounds of butter worth $21,000 from a White Motor Transport truck June 7 at Middleton, Wisconsin, en route from Harmony, Minnesota to Chicago. Wilber scheid was placed on two years probation after a suspended two-year term. All three are Chicago residents and were tried by a jury in the federal court before Judge John P. Barnes.
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Chicago
Reinhold Langer
Edwin Lein
Langer
Lein
Yeneral
John P. Barnes
Barnes
Robert Wilberscheid
White Motor Transport Company
Middleton
Wis
Harmony
Mrs William Miller Obituary
Mrs William Magdalene Miller 64 of 930 Mississippi street died in a local hospital Thursday night. Survived by husband three sons Fred Ray Robert six daughters Ida Kerska Dorothy Garsky Evelyn Louis Esther Gran Ruth Henry Jeanette and one sister Mrs Henry Kerr of Los Angeles. Services Monday at 8:30 a.m. Hollwig Morris funeral chapel and 9 a.m. at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church. Burial in Catholic Rosary will be said Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Magdalene) Miller
Mississippi Street
Fred
Ray
Robert
Louis
Ida) Kerska
Dorothy) Garsky
Ronnie
Evelyn) Louis
Frank
Esther) Gran
Alvin
Ruth
Henry
Jeanette
Henry Kerr
Loses
Calif
Hollwig-Morris
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Ferdinand Cech
Bert Adams Dies at 73 in Home Hearth Attack
Bert Adams, 73, died Friday morning at his home on Fifth South after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending as neighbors recalled his longtime community involvement.
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Bert Adams
Fifth — South
Will Complete Home Of Fireman Who Died In Blaze
Fremont residents plan to finish the home Fireman George Kettner started before he was killed in a blaze. About $2,077 of the $4,000 goal has been raised as building trades workers offer donated services. Kettner, 34, died fighting the blaze at the Joseph department store, leaving a wife and two daughters.
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Fremont, O
George Kettner
Kettner
Joseph Department
Madison Guard Bound Over in Mendota Beating Case
Joe E Billingsley, 23, of Madison, bound over to circuit court for trial on a fourth degree manslaughter charge in the death of a patient at Mendota State Hospital. The alleged beating occurred allegedly as a result of actions by Billingsley while employed as a guard.
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Madison
Wis
Joe E Billingsley
Su- H. Proctor
Benetien
Mendota State Hospital
Billingsley
Fire and court notes from La Crosse December records
Daily Records itemizes a rubbish fire at 1930 George Street and a chimney fire at 606 West Avenue South attended by Truck No 3. In court, Densid Amberser pleaded guilty to speeding in La Crosse paying 8 dollars and costs, Donald Justin R J La Crosse also fined 5 dollars and costs for speeding, and Prank J Puchs on King Street faced a 10 dollar charge with 1 dollar costs for an arterial holstion.
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Ecourt
la Crosse
Densid Amberser
West Avenue South
Donald Justin
R. J. la Crosse
Youths New Face Shapes New Future In Chicago Tale
An 18 year old David Ruge receives facial plastic surgery in Grand Rapids after sending a $5000 extortion note to his employer for funds. The operation helps him secure a machinist job and an army career, aided by a Chicago doctor and improved social outlook.
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Chicago
David Ruge
David
Ohio
Ferris Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jessie Binford
Association
Posse Hunts Prowling Bear Near Lowell
Lowell Michigan authorities and volunteers searched farms and woods near the village for a reported prowling bear. Only a mounted brain of a prank planted by locals was found by Herald E. Rollins, while residents report recent sightings and garbage raids. Officer William Hummel reassured parents that the bear threat hinges on available garbage.
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Lowell
Mich
Kent County
Mona
Herald E. Rollins
Rollins
William Hummel
Teacher Sues Shorewood School Board For 1163
Esther Jensen a Shorewood kindergarten teacher filed a circuit court suit seeking 1163 in back salary for 1947 48 after hitting her head on an open cupboard door and being disabled for months. Superintendent T J Jensen said the amount was withheld due to prior sick leave and compensation.
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Milwaukee
Esther Jensen
Shorewood School Board
Miss Jensen
T. J. Jensen
Shorewood Schools
Baptise Elizabeth's Son On Wednesday
London reports Princess Elizabeth may christen her son in a private royal ceremony at the palace on Wednesday. The event is described as a private family affair likely held in a first floor state room.
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Elizabeth
London
Britain
Ee Sa Eace
Albert Ruff Dies Renowned violinist and singer
Albert E. Ruff, a famed violinist and singer linked with Brahms Liszt and Grieg, died yesterday at nearly 95. His career spanned three generations in Europe and America.
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Los Angeles
Albert E. Ruff
Brahms
Liszt
Grieg Ruff
Europe
America
Aquinas Wins B Award In Contest
Four Wisconsin high schools took top honors at the state drama contest at the University of Wisconsin. Winners included Milwaukee Marquette Muscoda Mayville and Waupun high schools with B awards going to La Crosse Aquinas Eau Claire Lake Milwaukee East Seymour Cathedral Cedarburg Pewaukee.
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Wis
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Marquette
Muscoda
Mayville
Waupun
la Crosse Aquinas
Eau Claire
Lake Milwaukee East
Seymour
Cathedral
Cedarburg
Pewaukee
U S Agriculture Dept Tests Fuel From Corn Cobs
The United States Department of Agriculture is experimenting with producing motor fuel from corn cobs to explore alternative energy methods and expand biofuel research efforts during the era.
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The
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Deaths Last Night Noted Musicians and Teacher Katherine Gallagher
Glendale California reports the death of Dr. Katherine Jeanne Gallagher 64 former violinist singer and music teacher who worked with Brahms Liszt and others She led the history department at Goucher College Baltimore born in New York City
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Johannes Brahms
Franz Lisst
Edward Ore
Glendale
Calif
Katherine Jeanne Gallagher
Goucher Women's College
Baltimore
New York City
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