Wisconsin Governor Declares Fuel Oil Emergency
Gov Rennebohm proclaimed a state emergency over a fuel oil shortage and named Anthony E Madier as state fuel administrator. An advisory committee of consumers, distributors, dealers, railroad reps and others will be formed to plan measures. He warned shortages already exist and orders may be issued if needed.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
State Department of Agriculture
Se Hed
Anthony E. Madier
Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
India and Pakistan to reunite by 1950 predicts Dr. Nehru
Dr Shri Shridhara Nehru senior board member of the United Provinces revenue board says India and Pakistan will be re united by 1950. He notes his relation to Pandit Nehru and cites peaceful co existence of American states as a model for a three way reunion with England.
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India
Pakistan
Dr. Nehru
Milwaukee
Shri Shridhara Nehru
Board of Revenue of the
United Provinces of India
Pandit Nehru
England
Hungarian Anti Red Leader to Visit United States
Senator Ball said the government will allow Dezso Sulvok head of the anti Communist Hungarian Freedom party to enter the United States. He said the State Department asked officials in Bern and Vienna to issue visas for Sulvok and party member Count Joseph Palffy if they are in Switzerland or Austria.
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Washington
Dezso Sulvok
Hungarian Freedom Party
United States
Ball
R-Minn
State Department
Bern
Vienna
Sulyok
Joseph Palffy
Switzerland
Austria
Spanish Reds Executed for Communist Activities in Spain
Madrid reports that Augustin Zorca Sanchez and Lucas Nunez Rocas, deemed top Spanish Communists, were executed yesterday along with three others after a Dec. 19 trial in Ocana. Both men were said to have been shot after being sentenced for Communist leadership, possession of party correspondence, and explosives.
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Madrid
Augustin Zorca Sanchez
Spain
Lucas Nunez Rocas
Ocana
Zeroa
Nunez
Communist Party
Rhino Speeds Reach 45 Miles Per Hour
A rhinoceros can attain speeds up to 45 miles per hour, showcasing its surprising sprint capability in short bursts.
Winona Livestock Reported by SWIFT & COMPANY
Winona Minnesota market data from Swift & Company shows hogs totaling 23 000 with prices mostly 50 cents to $1 lower for barrows and sows. calves, sheep, and cattle also traded with varied declines and steady to higher items. grain and produce tables accompany livestock listings with prices and weights across Chicago and Milwaukee markets. The report includes details on hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and regional grain quotes.
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Chicago
UBDA
Milwaukee Livestock
Milwaukee
U. S&s
Notice to Property Owners on curb and gutter plans
Plans and cost estimates for curb and gutter construction on Adams St 20th to 21st Streets and East of Edgewood Place are open for inspection at City Hall. The Board of Public Works will meet January 6 1948 at nine o'clock to hear objections or concerns from interested real estate owners in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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City Hall
Adams St
20Th St
21St St
Edgewood Place
City of la Crosse
Wisconsin
Board of Public Works
John H. Barth Bred L. Kramer
Fred E. Steele
la Crosse St
2Nd St
John H. Barth
Fred L. Kramer
Pavement Construction Cost Estimates Open for La Crosse Street
The city posts estimates for pavement on La Crosse Street including 2nd and 3rd Streets. Real estate interests linked to the streets may inspect the records at City Hall. Dated December 23, 1947, by Fred L. Kramer.
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Swift A Ce
la Crosse
Wis
Puliet
Leguora
Argentines May Halt Meat To Britain
Buenos Aires reports say Argentina ordered all meat shipments to Great Britain halted by January 7. Amos J. Cooke of the British food industry said packing houses had advised a ban and awaited official confirmation. Trade circles expect the ban may stand unless Britain funds purchases in pounds convertible to dollars.
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Buenos Aires
Great Britain
Amos J. Cooke
U. S
Five Die in Wisconsin Farmhouse Fire
A blaze north of Black Creek, Wisconsin, killed Mrs. Fern Pingel and four of her six children. Surviving daughter Betty Ann and Carla were rescued after being dropped from an upstairs window by their father, who was injured escaping the flames. Neighbors and the Black Creek fire department attempted to save the two story farmhouse but it burned to the ground.
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Black Creek
Wis
Here
Fern Pingel
Ray Pingel
Carol
Leroy
Janet
Allan
Betty Ann
Carla
Arthur Raether
Pingel’s
Pingel
Raother
Charged With Murder In Christmas Slaying
In Fredericksburg Texas two men and two women aged 16 to 22 were charged with murder for the Christmas night deaths of four people when flames from a butane gas stove swept through a dance hall. The accused are William Doyle Biddy 22 and wife Lownie Marie Biddy 17 of Lampasas and Gene Deatherage 22 with Maybelle Watts 16 of Llano.
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Fredericksburg
Tex
William Doyle Biddy
Lowne Marie Biddy
Lampasas
Gene Deatherage
Maybelle Watts
Llano
Television may do more for politicos than kissing babies
HAL BOYLE argues television raises the bar for political candidates who must master appearance, speech and policy, from international finance to coal and tariffs, while voters still demand baby kissing and protection from foreign threats. The piece reflects on the evolving pressures on modern candidates.
Broken Glass Threatens Rare Plants at New York Botanical Garden
Snow avalanches toppled the main conservatory dome at New York Botanical Garden, shattering glass and sending cold air into the domed habitat. Dozens of rare plants were destroyed while others faced exposure as staff assessed damage and secured the site.
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New York
Affeldt Takes Over Station in New Year
Gasoline Alley service station at Fourth and Badger streets will open under D H Affeldt on January 1 with Affeldt as new owner operator. He has managed the station since 1937 and purchases the business from Henry Ahrens, pledging no changes in policy hours or personnel.
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Henry Ahrens
D. H. Affeldt
Fourth
Badger Streets
Affeldt
Standard Oil Company
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