Wisconsin Sets First Seven Day Any Deer Season
Wisconsin conservation commission approves a seven day any deer season from November 1 through 24, a compromise between a five day plan and a nine day proposal. The action includes upland game birds and bear dates, with waterfowl season awaiting federal action. Outcomes hinge on Governor approval as commissioners and conservation groups weighed herd impact and hunter distribution.
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Madison
Wis
State Conservation Commission
John Moreland
Hayward
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Conservation Department
Wisconsin
Badger
Rennebohm
Moreland
Charles Smith
Wausau
Conservation Congress
Wilbur Alexander
Necedah
Harry Kiemme
Kiel
E. W. Palmer
Ellsworth
Ernest Swift
Congress
Commission
Adams
Ashland
Barron
Bayfield
Burnett
Chispewa
Clark
Deer
Chambers Island
Douglas
Florence
Forest
Iron
Jackson
Juneau
Langlade
Lincoln
Marinette
Marquette
Monroe
Oconto
Oneida
Portage
Price
Rusk
Sick
Sawyer
Taylor
Vilas
Washbourne
Wood
Bulala Dunn
Columbia
Iquette
Polk
la Crosse
Pepin
Marathon
Pierce
Richland
St. Croix
Shawang
Trempealeau
Waupaca
Waushara
Bree
Noisy North Korean Radio Silent on Weekend War News
Pyongyang radio offered no war updates on Saturday. The sole reference in a mid afternoon broadcast was news that the Bank of Korea branch in captured Seoul had reopened as part of North Korea's central bank.
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Tokyo
Pyongyang
Bank of Korea
Seoul
Central Bank of North Korea
Draft Designed To Build U S Forces To Needs Of Hot War
President Truman used a White House order to give the Pentagon general authority to draft. Officials stressed the aim is to boost manpower for a potential hot war in Korea and to lift military limits without invoking selective service. Congress praised the move as wise and necessary as leaders were invited to briefings.
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U. S
Elton
U. F
Washington
Truman
Korea
Pentagon
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defense Department
Sili
White House
Paswl
Poytgon
Congress
Salionstal
Massachusetts
Eastland
D-Miss
MacArthur Given United Nations Free Hand in Korea War
The United Nations authorized a unified command under the United States with Gen. Douglas MacArthur as supreme commander for UN forces in Korea. The 7 to 0 vote, with three abstentions, saw 45 of 59 members expressing support while the Soviet Union boycotted and Egypt, India, and Yugoslavia abstained. Warren Austin announced the U.S. would accept responsibility.
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Francis W. Carpenter Lake
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
United States
World Group
MacArthur
Security Council
Council
Warren R. Austin
U. S
Washington
Egypt
Indian
Yugoslavia
Soviet Union
Korea
Wegal
France
Britain
China
Ecuador
Cuba
Norvas
Truman initiates selective service draft amid Korea action
President Truman announces draft activation with service terms and eligibility. All males 18 to 26 must register, with inductees over 19, volunteers 17 or older. Draft duration two months for draftees, longer for volunteers. reserves and National Guard may be called. Analysts expect a longer Korean campaign as Chiefs of Staff advise rapid buildup toward full force readiness.
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Washington
Truman
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
National Guard
Ferguson
Koupon
Chiefs of Staff
Air
Ore
Wercome
Gemy
Illinois General Praises Camp McCoy for 33rd Division Training
Maj. Gen. Richard Smykal of Illinois National Guard praised Camp McCoy as the best training site for the 33rd division during a dinner at the officers mess. The event welcomed 20 area guests including lawmen, judges, mayors, and civic leaders. A color film from the 1949 encampment was shown after dinner.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Richard Smykal
Illinois National Guard
Smkal
George F. Ferry
Leo MM. Soyle
State of Lingis
Ghetts
Roy D. Keehn, Jr
Divisio
John
Unleman
Acstrom
Ivan Wriib
Vern Lamp
la Crosse County
Larry Gilbertson
Hans Haneon
Jackson County
Roy “Ers
Black River Falls
Preometer
BRF Chamber of Commerce
Mr. McIlvery
BRF
Lions Club
W. J. Gleiss
Hans R. Biegel
Monroe County
S. Byler
Sparta
L. J. Goodman
Eras
H.H. Williams
Carl Magelee
la Crosse Tribune
Lawrence Curry
Harvis Larson
B. C. Johnson
Police and Fire Commission
Tom McCaul
Tomah
Camp Mec-Coy
Reds Seize Rock Island Line As AFL Switchmen Strike
President Truman ordered government seizure of the 8000 mile Rock Island railroad after the AFL Switchmen's union refused to end a 14 day strike. union leader Arthur J. Glover said service would resume only if the government seizes profits as well as management. Army to operate trains with regular crews under federal control.
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Chicago
Truman
Rock Island
AFL
Francis A. O'Neill
National Railway Mediation Board
Arthur J. Glover
Glover
Union
Rock I
Slad
CST
O'Neill
Ines Sre
Hock Island
Washington
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Army
Rock Island Railroad
E. McDaniels
Switchmen
Collow
J.D. Farrington
aSee Railroad
Wrong Number Costly Suit Aims 500000
Attorney Robert Dowling sues Illinois Bell Telephone and Reuben H. Donnelley for 500000 claiming a mislisted number caused calls to a record shop, costing him clients after a new number was issued without proper notice.
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Chicago
Robert Dowling
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Reuben H. Donnelley Corp
Korea Front Falls to Communists and UN Chooses MacArthur
North Korea drives deep into south of Seoul zone with 60 miles to the capital, prompting American retreat and the UN to appoint Gen. MacArthur commander of United Nations forces. Tokyo reports slowdown in the offensive while Japanese police are increased. Formosa talks between Struble and Chiang Kai-shek aim to defend the island, and the UN approves MacArthur to lead national troops alongside American forces in Korea.
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Chonas
Seoul
Washington
Trueman
MacArthur
United Nations
Tookyo
Emmett O'Donnell, Jr
Rives
Far East
Tokyo
Taipei
Formosa
Arthur DB. Struble
Seventh Fleet
Pacific
South Korea
Smelly Gas Drives Citizens to High Ground Across Quad Cities
A foul smelling gas swept through East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island, Davenport, and Muscatine forcing residents from beds to higher ground. Gas and Electric crews traced the odor to a tank of odorant in transit. no leaks found. The odor is not injurious but caused nausea and upset stomachs for some. Police received numerous calls as residents fled or sealed homes. by morning the smell moved downstream along the Mississippi River.
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Moline
East Molind
Silvis
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Iowa-llinois Gas and Electric Co
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Utility
Art Schinske
Moline Dispatch
Chicago
Donald Platt
Sore
Platt
MacArthur Named Commander of UN Forces in Korea
President Truman designated General Douglas MacArthur as commanding general of United Nations forces in Korea. The UN Security Council authorized a unified command under the United States with MacArthur to lead operations against North Korean Communist troops using the UN flag and allied troops.
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Washington
Truman
Douglas MacArthur
U. N
Korea
UN Security Council
Truan
MacArthur
North Korea
Security Council
Lake Success
N.Y
United States
U. S
World Organization
U S Seventh Fleet Leader Meets Chiang on Formosa Defense
Vice Admiral Arthur D Struble arrived in Formosa and conferred with Chiang Kai shek on the island defense. Truman ordered Struble to deter a possible Communist invasion while conferring with Far East forces and clarifying naval issues following the June 27 order.
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Taipei
Formosa
U. S
Seventh Fleet
Chiang Kai-shek
Truman
Arthur D. Struble
Struble
MacArthur
Far East
Mr. Truman
Wisconsin Draft Program Not Completed in State
Wisconsin state officials said a full draft program hinges on Washington details. Col Courtenay noted Wisconsin’s machinery matches 1948 setup but is ready for rapid operation if needed. About 36,494 men age 18 to 24 registered. 20,000 under 13 exempt from immediate call.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Washington
Selective Service
Bentley Courtenay
Col. Courtenay
Courtenay
Luftice
Milwaukee
Armjutmit Cereral
Korea
Uuty
Retreating GIs Grow Nervous and Angry Near Chonan
Red Korean forces captured Chonan sixty miles south of Seoul signaling their deepest penetration of South Korea's defenses. American troops retreated Saturday with fatigue and frustration evident as they fell back several miles. Fresh units and equipment arrived, offering a glimmer amid a tense stand.
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Chonan
Seoul
King
Tokyo
UN Dispatch
Root River Flood Costs Estimated At 550100 In 1950
Rushford and nearby towns suffered flood damage in spring 1950, totaling about 550,100. The U S Army Engineers report lists $186,500 in urban area damage and $81,000 from the June flash flood. Damages spanned railroad and highway properties and multiple villages, with preliminary figures subject to change before final submission.
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Root River Valley
Rushford
Minn
Root River
Upper Mississippi
Uban
Loseer
Col
Midway
South Fork
Rush Creek
Yoder
Washington
Reds Massing Troops For Major Drive
Tokyo dispatches report North Korean forces gained Choanan and threatened a renewed offensive while American troops, though retreating, received fresh reinforcements. Front correspondents noted curtailment of the Red drive but warned heavy armor and artillery were being massed for renewed action. American units had not yet committed to a major engagement, with commanders counting a unit larger than a battalion as the benchmark.
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Tokyo
Cho“nan
Tokyo Headquartters
Korea
H. P. King
Splurdiy
King
Recs
Chonan
Seoul
Army
Iis
U S Used To Railroading Government Has Done It Before
A summary of past government rail operations shows seizures during World War I from January 3, 1918 to March 15, 1919, to boost wartime efficiency. World War II beginning December 1943 to January 1944 to avert wage strikes. 1942–1945 Toledo, Peoria and Western seizure to stop a strike. 1946 railroads seized to deter engineers and trainmen strikes, with a Truman ultimatum and later injunctions. 1948 wage and rules dispute resolved by halting strikes and restoring lines to owners.
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Washington
U. S
Roosevelt
Toledo
Peoria
Western
Truman
Weather outlook for La Crosse area
Local weather forecast for La Crosse and vicinity indicates partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with continued warm temperatures. Tonight’s low around 64 degrees and Sunday’s high near 87 degrees.
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la Crosse
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Chowan
Rock Island Line
Kum River
Chinnampo
Pyongtaek
Wonsan
Kojo
Pohang
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