Opposition to Blair School Consolidation Plan Draws 30 Attendees
In Blair Wisconsin a public hearing drew more than 30 residents to oppose the proposed consolidation plan linking Blair Trempealeau and Jackson counties. Testimony focused on taxes, transportation, and local representation concerns as Ettrick could be moved into Blair if redistricting proceeds.
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Blair
Blair, Wis
C. H. Melby
Pealeau Rear— Committee
Ettrick
Galesville
Trempealeau
Jackson
Jackson County
Predicted 81st Congress Seeks to Legalize Closed Shop
Washington observers expect the 81st Congress to overturn the Taft Hartley Act ban on the closed shop. Officials note possible moves to permit union shops or maintenance of membership while maintaining strong opposition from business groups. The Chamber of Commerce anticipates radical changes, with specific sectors like coal and maritime unions facing court challenges and potential contract shifts.
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Washington
Congress
Ase
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Taft
Ohio
Aim
Chamber of Commerce
Business Action
John L. Lewis
Etn
Hae & Wed
Ieaustee
Taft-Hartley
International Phical Union
AFL
Bcan
Real Estate Transp ers in Onalaska Fire Causes Move
Daily Records notes a property transfer involving Le Crowe Pauline Pralle and Leonard and Bari Pralle in Onalaska. At 3:27 p.m. an overheated fireplace prompted relocation to 342 George Street, Ray Erickson.
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Pauline Pralle
T Leonard and
Bari Pralle
Property & Onalaska
le Crosse
George Street
Ray Erickson
Houston Men Get Exams for Induction
Caledonia Minnesota the selective service announces pre induction physical examinations for Houston men and others listed including Harold Whitlock Alfred Whitlock and Joseph Wilkes along with residents from Caledonia Winona and Brownsville.
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Caledonia
Minn
Janek
Irvin Thor- Saledoake
En, McManimon
Houston
Harold Whitlock
Alfred Nesk
Whitlock
Alfred Rask
Francis Wilkes
Joseph Lee
Werner Schroeder
Mervin Ellestad
Vernon Lien
Ring Grove
Leo Bahler
Brownsville
Winona
Selective Service Board
Spartans Remembered in Monroe County 1948 Obituaries
The year 1948 saw many Sparta area residents pass away including Kona She 89 J. G. J. L. Schaitel 84 Joseph Schaitel 84 and Michael Lairy 98. Fatal accidents and injuries touched many families with deaths in Cashton Sparta Tomah and Portlan d township. Memorials noted at centennial observances and rural youth day with new lights planned for Memorial Park baseball field.
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Sparta
Jones
Paul Giraud
J. L. Schaitel
J. G
Kona She
Pioneer
Fan
Milo Paul
J. C. Penney Company
Ole Jackson
Earl Jefferson
Jefferson Leaf Tobacco Company
Ward Williams
Loomis Wilson
Michael Layrie
Ay Pioneers
Joseph Schaitel
Edward Brandt
Wil Ayers
Heney Smith
Barbara Oswald
William Hobson
Tomah
Carl Sickert
Monroe County
Desmond Dore
le Roy Bennett
Palestine
Amond Hovey
Emil Hovey
Arlington
Helmuth Conrad
Cashton
Kenneth Evans
Pacen
Harold Stassen
Experts Ponder White House Balcony Puzzle and Repairs
A long account describes the White House balcony project and second-floor repairs prompted by structural concerns. A PBA survey faces a potential million-dollar cost, with steel beams and cleanup planned for a durable rebuild to match the president's needs.
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White House
Reynolds
PBA
Congress
Quake Triggers Wide Reno to Fresno Power Outage
An earthquake disrupted power lines from Reno through the Sierra into northern California and the San Joaquin valley. Emergency crews rushed to assess damage as high voltage lines reportedly fell across circuits.
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Ing
Sierra
California
Francisco
San
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Leon
Youth Injured In Coon Valley Street Accident
Eight year old Gene Galstad of Westby was struck on the main street of Coon Valley while crossing with his brother by Clores Hanson of Bloomingdale en route from La Crosse to his home. Galstad sustained injuries as a result of the collision.
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Esther Misna
Geraldine
Sparta
George Misna
Tomah
Lloyd Nelson
Holmen
Banco Ssee Soeilton
Wikten High School
Darwin Clark
Ontario
Olga and
Miloter
Norwalk
Pauline Kuckuck
Oakdale
Cecil Murphy
Herman Weedon
Victor Leland
Marcus Leland
Sheldon
Minneapolis
Alfred Libke
Spring Green
Florence Dinger
Adison
Sones
Billie Schaitel
Stanley’ Woodworthworth
Hara
Coon Valley
Wis
Gene Galstad
Westby Farm
Clores Hanson
Bloomingdale
Westby
Hanson
la Crosse
Galstad
Jimmy
Actress Announces Divorce From Former Husband
Reno report states an actress reveals a 1945 marriage in Union City New Jersey ended in separation after three months with no property involved.
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Reno
Nev
Davey
Union City
N. J
Seven Of Nine Taylor Family Children Return Home
Christmas dinner guests at the Rogness home in Taylor Wisconsin included seven of nine children: Harold Rogness with Audrey Lynne and family from La Crosse. Lloyd Olson and children from Melrose. Gale Bennett with Cataract. Algie Amy and Ruth Rogness. the elder Mrs. Rogness. Bennie Gunderson. and Clarice Johnson of Blair.
Move Troops From Korea
U S occupation forces have left Korea though the extent was not announced. President Rhee said he had not been informed but believed the move posed no threat. Tokyo dispatches note Seventh division units arriving in Japan as steps toward shipment. An official said the matter is classified secret by Washington authorities. Rhee urged U S troops to remain until South Korea can deter invasion from the north.
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Seoul
Korea
U. S
Syngman Rhee
Associated Press
Tokyo
Japan
Seventh Division
U.S
Washington
Rhee
U S
South Korea
Young Republic
North Korea
Einstein in Hospital for Rest and Observation
Nobel physicist Albert Einstein is hospitalized at the Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn for rest and observation. A spokesman said he is perfectly okay, smoking a pipe and working in bed, and the admission was described as a precaution. Einstein will be 70 next March.
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New York
Albert Einstein
O. K
Jewish Hospital of
Brooklyn
Einstein
Elliott To Testify About Wife Slashing Incident
Elliott Roosevelt plans to travel to Poughkeepsie New York today to answer questions from authorities regarding how his actress wife Faye Emerson slashed her wrist. Both stated yesterday that she received the cut.
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New York
Elliott Roosevelt
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Faye Emerson
Reds Arrest Of Cardinal Is Sham Lovett Says
Under secretary of State Lovett described the accusation as a sickening sham and condemned Communist actions in Europe and the Far East. Madame Chiang Kai-shek sought more U S aid for anti Communist forces as she met Lovett at the State Department. He noted progress on talks with Canada and Western Europe on a North Atlantic security pact.
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Washington
Lovett
Joseph Cardinal Zenty
Chiang Kai-shek
Europe
Far East
State Department
China
Canada
Indonesia
Marshal Tito
Hodges Announces Retirement From Army
Gen Courtney Hodges age 61 and commander of the First Army says he will retire next month. He led Allied forces across France and into Germany and will turn 62 January 5. Hodges holds distinguished service medals from two world wars and has led the First Army at Governors Island since July 1946.
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New York
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Hodges
France
Germany
Governors Island
Sign Of Christmas In Marinette District Display
In Marinette Wisconsin a storefront sign in the business district changed from hinting at the Yale season to announcing 282 shopping days to Christmas, reflecting local holiday decoration.
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Marinette
Wis
U S Ships Visit Colombo From Carrier Tarawa Arrive
The United States aircraft carrier Tarawa and destroyers Hawkins and Dennis J. Bradley arrived in Colombo Ceylon for a visit and will stay through January 2.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Tarawa
Hawkins
Dennis J. Bradley
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