Opposition To Expansion Dims State Radio Council Outlook
Madison report notes opposition from the executive office to funding expansion of the Wisconsin State Radio Council FM network. Gov Rennebohm declined to include completion funds in his budget, affecting three FM relay stations serving Madison Milwaukee and the Fox River valley. A joint committee seeks resolution while officials push for roughly 150 thousand dollars in operating funds.
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State Radio Council
Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Atd
Trade and State
State Council
WHA
Milwaukee
Fox River Valley
Pay Per Tablet Deals For Wisconsin and Washington Markets
Wisconsin consumers can buy 12 tablets for 10 cents while Washington buyers receive 100 tablets for 45 cents. A note mentions a name change or guarantee related to "S Less Joseph" though details are unclear.
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Joseph
A Hot Time In Independence
A blaze in Independence caused casualties with at least one reported. President Truman's home was not affected by the fire.
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Truman
Rumors Swirl Of Big Pyramids In Hollywood
Los Angeles authorities say the Friendship club fad is dying in the lower brackets. Rumors claim schemes charging 50 dollars per head called pyramids with payouts of 100000 dollars or more have spread, but police cannot verify any details or locate sources.
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Los Angeles
Friendship Club
Hollywood
Spring Street
Zor Temple Potentate to Visit La Crosse Shrine Club
Rufus Wells of Madison newly elected potentate of Zor temple will be guest at the La Crosse Shrine club luncheon Friday noon at the Masonic temple Eighth and Main streets. Arthur J. Raatz club president said he will be accompanied by members of Wells divan.
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Rufus Wells
Madison
Zor Temple of the Shrine
la Crosse
Cameron Firm Opens Thursday with 1949 Studebaker Line
Cameron Motor plans a Thursday grand opening featuring a new 4,440 square foot showroom at 620 State Street forming an L with the old building and housing a 1949 Studebaker line. Four cars will fit in the showroom with service entrances on State Street and showroom offices at the new address. The event runs through Saturday with about one thousand invitations sent. Models include updated exterior design, lighter steering, improved ride, more horsepower, new upholstery, colors, larger trunks, and a climator heating system offering up to 15 percent more heat. prices rise from 26.75 to 63 dollars.
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Cameron Motor Company
Studebaker
State Street
North Seventh Street
Ena
Transfer Of Beverage Tax Group To Taxation Bureau
Madison leaders propose moving the beverage and cigarette tax division from the state treasurer to the department of taxation as Gov. Rennebohm's request guides the bill introduced in the assembly. The measure mirrors a 1947 defeat amid other proposed constitutional and tax changes and a possible spring referendum on a constitutional convention.
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Taxation Bureau
Madison
State
Department of Taxation
Assembly
Rennebohm
Pfennig
Armed Forces Reach Budget Ceiling With 1,621,000 Men
Defense Secretary Forrestal releases full strength figures for the armed services as of December 31, totaling 1,621,000. The Army 675,000, Air Force 411,000, Navy 447,000, and Marines 88,000, with small variances below or above the budget ceiling.
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Washington
Defense Forrestal
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Truman
Congress
Armed Services
Forrestal
Marines
Assemblyman Proposes Rewriting Wisconsin Constitution
Assemblyman Steffens of Menasha leaders a push for a constitutional convention to rewrite Wisconsin’s charter. He backs a referendum at the April election on summoning a convention and suggests replacing legislative redistricting with a state supreme court decision. Governors Rennebohm’s plan to form a board would differ, while other topics include veterans housing and shortening the ballot.
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Assembly
Gehrmann
R-Mellen
Steffens
Menasha
Madison
Tees Assembly
Wisconsin
Winnebago County
State Supreme Court
Oscar A. Rennebohm
Rennebohm
Veterans
Plan To Resume Austrian Peace Talks
London reports Russia will join on February 7 in renewed Big Four talks in London to draft an Austrian peace treaty. Deputy foreign ministers from each power will participate as the talks aim to break the deadlock and reach a concluded accord.
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London
Russia
Quake Reported Near Trieste Centered Near Yugoslavia
Rome A strong earthquake was recorded early Thursday by Trieste's observatory. The quake's center was about 80 miles away, probably in Yugoslavia, according to ANSA.
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Rome
Trieste
Ansa
Yugoslavia
Horse Won't Be Fenced In Feline Star Clashes With Box
The Australian racer known as The Feline, a celebrated hurdler, reportedly suffers claustrophobia. In a roomy box he grows calm during the night, wearing only a light rug. He is allowed to roam indoors briefly and remains content.
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Feline
Sydney
Fulbright Act Expands Study Abroad Opportunities
Madison Wisconsin special report outlines Fulbright act provisions enabling U S professors specialists and researchers to study and teach abroad. National board chaired by Helen White oversees selections with plans for China Burma the Philippines Greece New Zealand United Kingdom Belgium Luxembourg and France plus other nations. Grants vary by cost of living and qualifications usually span one year and are renewable with currency payments for international travel. Gordon Bowles will visit Madison in January for applicant conferences.
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Madison
Wis
C. A. Elvehram
University of Wisconsin Graduate School
National Board of Foreign Scholarships
Helen C. White
Congress
Department of State
China
Burma
the Philipines
Greece
New Zealand
Nited Kingdom
Belgium
Luxembourg
France
Austria
Australia
Ipm
India
Pakistan
Iran
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Siam
Turkey
United States
Elvehjem
Gordon T. Bowles
Associate Research Councils of
Washington
Fined For Shipping Adulterated Drugs
Dr. William C. McGregor of Chicago was fined 200 dollars by Federal Judge Walter J. La Bay for shipping adulterated drugs to chemical firms in Florida and Wisconsin. An associate, reportedly in Mexico, sent three contaminated parcels to New Port Richey Florida and two similar shipments to Pewaukee Wisconsin.
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Chicago
William C. McGregor
Walter J. la Bay
Florida
Wisconsin
Robert C. Eardley
U. S
McGregor
Mexico
New Port Richey
Pewaukee
Wis
Deaths Last Night By the Associated Press
Brief obituary notice noting the death of Dr. Charles W. and related senior physician references, with terse acknowledgment of his professional status and the AP as the source.
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W. T. Grant CO
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Federation OF Churches
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