Wisconsin Dam Decision Tests 1947 Statute Authority
The Wisconsin attorney general told the public service commission the 1947 law lets counties approve dam construction, while the Washburn County board already passed a dam resolution. PSC hearings were held, and Atty. Gen. Roy Tulane argued navigable rivers are state trusts. the county may face a two thirds vote to proceed or be blocked as to scenic harm. Spooner relies on Wisconsin Hydro for power, with WWII era delays noted.
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Madison
Wis
Attorney General's Office
Public Service Commission
Washburn
Thomas Fairchild
Spooner
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric Co
PSC
Roy Tulane
Tempest Over Tax Status of Cooperatives Sparks Wisconsin Debate
Wisconsin Associated Businessmen Inc. campaigns against cooperative tax treatment, mailing over 100000 letters to rural boxholders. Officials argue co op earnings are taxed to patrons and push measures to tax at source, while farm groups defend refunds as part of price and democratic board decisions.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Associated Businessmen, Inc
Maukee
Wisconsin
Richard Rice
Milwaukee
Rice
Capitol
United States
Wisconsin Associated Businessmen
Congress
Iowa
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
James C. Green
Green
Federation
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Farmer
Coops
Child Health Neglect Sparks Gun Debate Over Research Budgets
Dr. Baumgartner of the Children's Bureau told the AAAS that federal child health research funds are scant while billions go to bombs and atomic energy. She cited 20 million children with dental or hearing issues, thousands with cerebral palsy, and 30,000 crippled children unable to receive aid due to funding gaps.
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Associated Press
New York
Dr. Baumgartner
Children’s Bureau
Washington, D. C
Association For the Advancement of Science
United States
Baumgartner
Congress
No Rail Emergency Seen By Government
The government says a three day work week for coal miners has not yet caused a transportation emergency. The ICC delayed plans to curtail rail passenger service but may act next week if coal stocks fall. A 3 day coal stock surplus exists, with a follow up survey planned Tuesday.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
J. Monroe Johnson
National Coal Association
Association O American Railroads
Lansing Clergy Changes And City Improvements Highlight Year
In Lansing changes include Rev. Conrad Schallau replacing Rev. Peter Bodensteiner at Immaculate Conception, and Dr. J H Preus taking over at the Lutheran church. Dr. A R Fredrickson resumes practice as new train time moves to 11 a m. The fire department gains a new modern truck and life saving gear.
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Peter Bodensteiner
Conrad Schallau
Immaculate Conception Church
J. H. Preus
T. A. Hoff
Lutheran Church
German Presbyterian Church
Astor
K. J. Stratemier
Ubuque
M. Z. Bressler
Nebraska
A. R. Fredrickson
Lansing
H. C. Scharphoff
Kiwanis Club
India Recognizes Communist China as Legal Government
New Delhi says diplomatic relations with Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist regime end immediately. Nehru's government becomes the last Commonwealth member and one of the first non Soviet aligned states to recognize Mao Zedong's government. Burma also recognizes Peiping. Britain and dominions expected to follow after the Colombo conference opening Jan. 9.
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New Delhi
India
Chiang Kai-shek
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mao Tze-tung
Peiping
Explosion damages Polish embassy chancellery door in Paris
A violent explosion blew in the Polish embassy chancellery door at dawn in Paris, injuring one watchman lightly. The 18th century mansion across the courtyard remained undamaged while windows broke. Police saw no immediate link to Franco Polish tensions over arrests and expulsions.
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Paris
France
Poland
Organization Office For Most Everything Found In Capital
Washington article catalogs a wide array of non governmental associations in the capital with 264 trade group headquarters listed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America and notes diverse groups from the American Automobile Association to National Candy Wholesalers and National Credit Men.
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Washington
AAA
American Automobile Associations
AAA Organizations of America
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America
Apple Institute
American Ladder Institute
American Tree Association
National Wooden Box
National Cemetery Associations
Ice Cream Mix Association
National Candy Wholesalers Association
National Association of Credit Men
Nash-Kelvinator Sets New Firm Records in 1949
Nash-Kelvinator reported 1949 net earnings of 26,229,930 or 6.04 a share, up from 1948’s 20,132,954 and 4.63 a share. Output of Nash cars rose to 139,521 units, refrigerators and appliances totaled 620,060, employment averaged 24,321, and total payroll reached 86,417,725, as the company neared completion of its postwar expansion. President George W. Mason cited continued progress on expansion plans.
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Detroit
Nash-Kelvinator
Nash
George W. Mason
Giant planer shaves ultra thin slivers from steel blocks
A colossal planer and milling machine has begun operation capable of removing slivers as small as 0.001 inch from a steel block the size of a railroad box car. The apparatus will produce equipment for industrial and power regeneration applications.
Seamen Die In Stolen Car Crash At Bridge Ramp
Donald Schaefer an 18 year old seaman from Nashotah Wisconsin was killed when the car he was driving struck a lamppost beside a ramp to the George Washington Bridge and overturned. William Justice also 18 a seaman from Falmouth Kentucky suffered chest bruises. The Louisiana license plate car was reported stolen and Justice was held on grand larceny. Both men were aboard the U S S Sabine berthed in Brooklyn.
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New York
Donald Schaefer
Nashotah
Wis
George Washington Bridge
William H. Justice
Falmouth
Louisiana
New Jersey
Justice
Brooklyn
Elevation meter replaces footwork with vehicle survey method
A new elevation meter eliminates traditional levels and rods allowing surveyors to ride on a trailer attached to a car. The device records dips and rises as it travels across terrain, enabling smoother, faster topographic measurements.
Obituary notices from Hudson Pittsburgh and Omaha
Maj J Van Ness Philip 83 veteran of Spanish American and World Wars served with U S state department World War II Assistant Secretary in division of American republics. R Edson Emery board chairman Jessop Steel Co longtime steel industry figure in western Pennsylvania. A E F Callin 68 general auditor Union Pacific railroad since 1909 born near Shakespeare Ontario.
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Associated Press
Hudson, N. Y
Maj. J. van Ness Philip
U. S. State Department
Pittsburgh
R. Edson Emery
Jessop Steel Co
Pennsylvania
Omaha
A. EF. Callin
Union Pacific Railroad
The
U. P
Shakespeare, Ont
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