Father Sons Daughters Meet Ro tary Club With Magic Show
Ray mond C. Bice and his son Raymond Bice Jr. performed a magic program at the Rotary Father Sons and Daughters gathering. Bice amazed Rotarians by baffling feats from necktie cutting to scarf weaving and sock tricks while joking about sleight of hand and his rusty act.
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Raymond C. Bice
Rotary Father, Sons and Daughters
Raymond Bice, Jr
Bice
Rotary
Jackstone
Soak Rice, Sr
University of Virginia
Tribune
Rotary Club
Stoddard Hotel
Ray Bice, Jr
Post Office Receipts Exceed December 1947 Figures
Postmaster Wenzel M. Dvorak reported December receipts remain above 1947 levels. Thursday’s total reached 1874.27 dollars, bringing December’s 27 day total to 66749.02 dollars, about 5150.69 dollars above the 1947 December figure.
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Wenzel M. Dvorak
Oysters Delicacy in Ancient Rome
In ancient Rome oysters were considered a luxury food enjoyed by the wealthy and celebrated in banquets. The shellfish appeared on elaborate meals reflecting status and abundance in Roman culinary culture.
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Rome
New York Hosts Mixed New Year Celebrations Budget Tips
U.S. New Year revelers plan varied spending from 13 to 105 dollars per party, with many opting for home celebrations while cities like New York and Philadelphia offer club dinners, music, and cotillions. Taxi runs and special services add to costs as crowds fill Times Square police ready the midnight crowd.
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New York
Sangage Cisco
Dallas
Cleveland
Atlanta
Indianapolis
Ohio
Portland
Philadelphia
Scuikene
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Times Square
Mother Asphyxiated. Three Children Rescued in Wisconsin
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a young mother Dorothy Van Loo age 23 died from apparent oxygen exhaustion in a two room dwelling. Her children Caroline five and Octane Han Hen two weeks were found unconscious but revived by a neighbor and are listed in fair condition.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Dorothy van Loo
Caroline
Octane Han Hen
The Search ends with reunion in postwar Germany
A film tale follows a mother and her son divided by Nazi war crimes. A soldier helps the boy escape through UNRRA channels as the mother wanders camps seeking her child. After years apart they finally reunite at a UNRRA camp.
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Strand Theater
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Prague
Eee
Escws
UNRRA
Mon Clift
Tak
Baltimore
Truman Comments on Soviet Rulers and MacArthur Alarm
The article notes President Truman denying orders to rearm Japan and addressing rumors about Soviet leadership. It cites his Kansas City statement about some Viet leaders seeking better US relations and remarks on General MacArthur’s role, while clarifying the State Department’s position on the rearm Japan claim.
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Tepertane
Truman
Russia
Smith
Kansas City
United States
Politburo
Polit
Marshal Stalin
Joe” Stalin
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
State Department
MacArthur
Belgium to End Rationing on New Year’s Day
The report notes Belgium will end rationing with a free sale starting January 1, making it among Europe’s first to abandon controls. Tass cited by the Soviet news agency says Poland will also abolish rationing at the start of the year.
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Belgium
Europe
Tass
Poland
Economic outlook hints at price declines and factory layoffs
The article notes that prices may fall but labor and material costs stay high, forcing some manufacturers to shut down. Workers may lose jobs as dislocations occur, with forecasters admitting past errors and authorities arguing conditions differ from 1920s busts.
Jack Carson Hurt in Rough Albee Theater Act
Comedian Jack Carson suffered a broken blood vessel in his left arm during a rough and tumble routine at the Albee Theater in Cincinnati. He is reported by local sources to be resting after the incident.
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Cincinnati
Jack Carson
Albee Theater
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The text appears garbled and unreadable, with no clear persons, places, or events to identify a coherent news item. Reads like OCR noise lacking actionable details for a robust summary.
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Agrie
Congress becomes scene of senate presiding bid and party leadership
The text outlines a potential Senate presidency if the vice presidency is vacant with Sean oil leader aiding to Senator Lucas of Illinois on January 20. Myers of Pennsylvania named as Lucas' assistant. House Democrats plan to organize with Rep born of Texas to become assistant and Rep McCormack to lead. The leadership remains, with former Speaker Martin of Massachusetts as minority leader and Rep Arends of Illinois as his assistant.
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Senate
Sean Oil
Lucas
Illinois
Myers
Pennsylvania
House Democrats
Rep
Born
Texas
Cyclone disrupts farm contest observation
A farmer recounts surviving a cyclone that lifted his mower and horse into the air and tore through farm buildings. Club president O C Hulett laments a questionable contest entry by George Johnson of Delavan Wisconsin, who jokes about tough feet from barefoot summers using ground glass and steel shavings.
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Oo. C. Hulett
Hulett
George Johnson
Delavan
Wis
Johnson
McKellar Wins Pro Tempore Fight in Senate Clash
Senator McKellar defeats rival Peony and Senator Tydings in a tight 27 to 25 vote for president pro tempore of the Senate during a meeting of 54 Democratic senators.
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Washington
Peony
D-Tenn
Tydings
D-Md
Senate
Walworth County Farmer-Chairman Speaks On Feeling Loss
A Walworth County farmer chairman emphasizes honesty about foot numbness and healing concerns. The quoted remarks highlight his view that the claimant’s statements are truthful and reflect agricultural community realities.
Lutheran Churches Observe New Year Services Across City
Several Lutheran congregations schedule New Year services and communions. Rev. William Lange at Ward avenue and 26th street holds a 10 a.m. service New Year Day. Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Avon and St. Paul streets plans a 7:30 p.m. communion New Year’s Eve. Mount Carmel Evangelical Lutheran 16th street and Park avenue hosts 10:30 a.m. service New Year Day. St Pauls Lutheran and other churches announce regular Sunday services and communion as part of Advent observances.
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Mount Covent Evangelical Lutheran Church
16Th Street
Park Avenue
Harold F. Backer
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Ete Amie Rape Peger
V. Emil E. Toepe
New Zealand to create 8 million dollar pulp and newsprint venture
The New Zealand government will establish an eight million dollar pulp and newsprint enterprise aimed at expanding domestic production. The plan forecasts employment growth and steadier supply for local newspapers, with full backing from state authorities.
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New Zealand
Wisconsin board backs threefold veterans housing plan
The Wisconsin board of veterans housing urged legislation for three housing aid methods. Grants to local housing authorities for construction, financial help to veterans housing cooperatives, and loans to individual veterans would be funded. Final recommendations go to the legislative council meeting January 1.
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Madison
Wisconsin Board of Veterans Housing
Wisconsin
Legislative Council
No inquest planned in death of William Dawson
La Crosse county coroner Dr. George D. Reay announced there would be no inquest into the death of William Dawson of Boscobel Wisconsin. Dawson died from injuries after a December 21 accident at Third and Pearl streets as he crossed with two other men. The driver of the car was James Strittmaier, 16.
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George D. Reay
la Crosse County
William Dawson
Boscobel
Wis
Dawson
Third
Pearl Streets
James Strittmaier
Quake Nudge Near Rome Quiet Morning
A minor quake rattled near Rome early today causing little alarm and no damage as residents slept through the tremor. The seismic activity registered two small shakes with no injuries reported.
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Rome
Senator Wiley proposes federal state relations commission
Senator Wiley of Wisconsin urged creation of a national commission on federal state relations modeled after the Hoover commission. He called for revaluing government function divisions, studying overlapping tax jurisdiction, and addressing city congestion and urban population pressures.
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State Federal Commission
Idea of
Wiley
Washington
Wis
Commission On
Hoover Commission On
Hoover Commission
Congress
Wisconsin
Bean shortages distress British snack staple
Britishers protested over dwindling canned bean supplies that curtailed baked beans on toast, a common snack. The shortage interrupted households and food lines, highlighting reliance on imported preserves and wartime rationing.
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Happy New
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Stellc
Tooke
Bill Limberg
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R.C. Cheney ST Oe
Chrysler
Fourth and
Cass Streets
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