Schowalters Buy Nicolet Hotel in Sparta
Mr and Mrs Willard C Schowalter of La Crosse have purchased the Hotel Nicolet in Sparta from John Nicol and take possession June 1. The sale includes the Nicolet taxi service and ends Schowalter 11 years with the Milwaukee Journal as district supervisor. The two story brick hotel on Water and Franklin also serves as taxi HQ.
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Willard C. Schowalter
Winnebago Street
la Crosse
Nicolet
Sparta
John Nicol
Schowalter
The
Milwaukee Journal
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Nicol
Francis Sanchez
Sparta Hotel
Water and
Franklin Streets
Lewis Hotel
Lewis
Sidney
Nelson and Mitby
Cashton
JF. Carvin
Garvin
Madison
Atener
Wig
Schawalter
Comme Etis
Toastmasters Club
Schowalters
Louis
Willie
Tom
Fenders Take Impact in Wisconsin Crash Trio
A three car collision Tuesday near Sparta Wisconsin caused damage to the front end of a Tomah driver Harry Gilner vehicle and the left rear fender of a Sparta driver Donald Mantzke car. Everett Axming’s parked vehicle also suffered damage. A separate May 29 fender ruin occurred on North Water street when Lars Rusdal and Henry G Paetow collided.
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Sparta
Wis
Gears Police Art
Viroqua
Henry G. Paetow
Arcadia
Housing policies outline income limits and occupancy rules
The article explains how low rent housing selects eligible families with priority for displaced and veterans, sets admission rents at least 20 percent below private market rates, and caps net income at five times annual charges. It details rent calculation, income rechecks, and potential reductions during hard times.
Early Wireless Store Offers Broad Services
In its early days the shop carried wireless gear and many services. Items once viewed as useless now broadened offerings with repairs, accessories, and related support for customers.
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Lejevieron
Johnson Seeks Presidential Draft Power For Emergency
Secretary of Defense Johnson urged Congress to grant the President a three year extension of the draft act to keep the U S armed forces in a state of alert amid Cold War tensions. He cited incidents including a Russian atomic test and urged urgent action as Gen Bradley warned of allied implications if the draft lapses.
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Washington
Defense Johnson
Congress
Truman
Armed Services
Sen
Knowland
R-Calif
United States
Johnson
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
House Accardia
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
North Atlantic
Commission backs La Crosse-Onalaska rate emphasis in hearings
The commission notes La Crosse-Onalaska accounts for the majority of the companys operations and assets. It says other exchanges show lower returns but the overall system requires additional income. The panel states rates for individual exchanges would align with the order, with minor differences, and signals the case will not prejudice the final company-wide rate decision.
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Gage Crosse-Onalaska Exchange
Allorexys
la Crosse-Onalaska
Sttorneys
la Crosse- Onalaska Exchange
Commission
la Crose-Onalaska Exchange
la Crossewlaska Exchange
Ba Cros Omulisky
Yas Agaist
Ile
Oarber
K C Centennial Parade Opens City’s 100th Year
Kansas City marks its centennial with a three hour parade set to begin Saturday as the city officially turns 100. The celebration follows years of planning and community events across the weekend.
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Kansas City
Livestock Market Rates and Hours From Chicago and South St Paul
The report lists hog prices by weight, quality grades, and discounts for late arrivals, with Chicago and South St Paul markets showing bid ranges for hogs calves and cows. It notes daily hours Monday to Saturday, with post closing care and price adjustments for condition and weight across multiple categories and regions.
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Winong
Lami
Esipeme
Choive Springs
Mediusa
SOUTH
Lawer
Dairy Cos
Hugh
Foimon
Cape Pitt
Enutl
Milwaukee Legion Unit Denies McCarthy Plug
Milwaukee County American Legion council votes against commending Senator McCarthy for his charges against the state department. In a Wednesday meeting John Doyne and County Commander Christ Seraphim clashed over a motion to praise anti communism efforts in Washington. The motion was defeated 136 to 38 after debate.
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Milwaukee—I
Milwaukee County American Legion Council
McCarthy R-Wist
State Department
John Doyne
Neville-Dunn Post
Cmde
Christ Seraphim
Doyne
McCarthy
Washington
Seraphim
Wisconsin Farmers Back McCarthy Red Hunt In Poll
A Wisconsin Agriculurist and Farmer survey of several hundred farmers in the state shows 50 percent view Senator McCarthy's actions against Communists as beneficial, 16 percent see harm, 9 percent unknown, 25 percent no opinion. Republicans favored the good outcome 67 percent with 11 percent harm and 26 percent no opinion. education influenced support.
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Wisconsin
Racine
Wis
McCarthy
State Department
Wisconsin Agriculurist
Farm Paper
McCarts
St Department
Brooklyn Teens Faced by Stern Judge in Gang Crackdown
Brooklyn youths from Greene Avenue Stompers Nits Chicos and Gay Nineties gangs faced arraignment after Memorial Day gun and knife clashes left three wounded. Magistrate Benjamin Brenner warned zero tolerance as bail ranged from 2500 to 15000 for 11 defendants while Harvey Charles 18 held without bail for a serious shooting.
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New York
Brooklyn
Benjamin Brenner
Greene Avenue Stompers
Bedford- Stuyvesant
Brenner
Harvey Charles
Pension Plan Rejected By Boston Newspapers
Boston publishers rejected a city wide pension, health and welfare agreement after 11 CIO, APL and independent unions failed to secure terms. The joint council said they would continue negotiations with individual unions and seek federal mediation services to aid in negotiations.
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Boston
CIO
APL
Independent
Teamsters
Kidney Stones Dissolved With Compound Claim
FRANK CAR reports a new chemical method to dissolve kidney stones using the sodium salt of an amino acid known as ethyl ene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid. The liquid is delivered via a catheter into the urinary tract to dissolve stones. Dr. Robert F. Gehres of Sacramento, Calif., received recognition from the American Urological Association for the work.
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Frank Car
Washington
Robert F. Gehres
Sacramento
Calif
American Urological Association
Amerasia case links to government documents seizures
McCarthy cited that key materials were seized in 1945 by government agents and that related papers are now with the justice department. The Amerasia affair began with FBI and OSS raids uncovering hundreds of confidential federal files in 1945, leading to six arrests including John S. Service and Emmanuel Larsen. Jaffe pleaded guilty, Larson fined, and others faced no indictment. some charges were dropped.
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Justice Department
Amerasia Magazine
FBI
OSS
Siate Department
John S. Service
Emmanuel
Larsen
Philip Juffe
Kate Mitchell
Navy
Andrew Roth
Mark Gayn
Bees Threads
Network Jaffe
Larson
Miss Mitchell
Gayn
Roth
Senate
Knowland
Robeson Attacks Rogge as Yugoslavia Lobbyist
Paul Robeson accused former U.S. official O John Rogge of acting as a paid lobbyist for Yugoslavia and related groups at a London news conference. Rogge admitted representing multiple clients while defending his work with Cominform aligned interests and a Yugoslav peace committee readmission efforts.
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Paul Robeson
O. John Rogge
U.S
Marshal Tiles Yugeshicha
Rogge
Aute
Siter Rourteenk
Tito
Moscow
Robeson
Yugoslavia
Time
Ciumpus
duPonts
Wall Street
Dallas Mobile Diabetes Test Brings Screening to Public
Dallas health department launches a five minute diabetes screening unit in trailers visiting suburban centers. A nurse and staff operate the Hewson Clinitron with 120 tests per hour, recording results on numbered cards and referring positives to physicians for further care.
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Roger Boatwright
Dallas
Tex
NEA
Wilkerson
Erich Heffman
Brown County Census Shows Big Increase
Brown County shows population growth to 97,222 in 1950 from 1940 figures. Denmark and Pulaski villages rise. Kewaunee and other towns in Grant and Juneau counties record gains. Darlington and Schullsburg in Lafayette County also increase, while Elroy and Richland Center show varied changes.
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Bureau of the Cens
Wisconsin
Denmark
Pulaski
Newaunee County
Kewaunee
Alger
Grant County
Boscobel
Lancaster
Mauston
Juneau County
Elray
New Lisbon
Richland Denver
Lafayette County
Darlington
Schullsourg
Court Urged To Deny Help To German Bride
The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court to deny aid to Ellen Knauf, a German-born war bride facing deportation. Held at Ellis Island with a stay by Justice Jackson, her appeals follow a New York circuit court ruling deeming her a security risk. The department argues the appeal should be rejected.
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Washington
Justice Department
Surpreme Court
Ellen Knauf
Knauff
Ellis Island
Justice Jackson
U. S. Circuit Court
New York City
Jackson
Knault
Tomahawk Youth Wins Forestry Scholarship
Alvin Barden of Tomahawk, son of Mr and Mrs Lieyd Barden, has won the Trees of Tomorrow forestry scholarship worth 200 dollars. The 18 mile northwest Tomahawk student completed high school in three years due to scholastic standing and conservation work on his woodlot and school forest. The award allows attendance at any of 27 accredited forestry schools.
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Merrill
Wig
Alvin Barden
Tomahawk
Thiursttz
Trees of Tomorrow
Alvin
Lieyd Barden
Jlan
Folke Becker
Trees For Tomorrow
Tomahawk School
Slavs Charge Russia Eyed Border Invasion
Belgrade Yugoslavia authorities indicted former Maj. Gen. Branko Petricevic and former Col. Vlada Depcevic for high treason tied to an attempted escape to Romania in August 1948. A third conspirator, Gen Arso Jovanovic, was killed at the frontier by guards. Petricevic testified, I feel guilty.
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Belgrade
Yuugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Russia
Branko Petricevic
Vlada Depcevic
Romania
Arso Jovanovic
Petricevic
South Korea Assembly to Convene Amid Budget Test
South Korea readies for the June 19 session as President Rhee's supporters push a tax and budget plan while independents swept the elections. The single-house assembly will see 128 independents elected of 210 seats, with 31 incumbents reelected and both pro and anti-Rhee factions suffering major defeats. The piece also notes the first woman flight by Mme Thidle, a French opera singer.
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Seoul
Korea
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
New
National Assembly
Unut
Mme. Thidle
House Subpoena Sought For Woman In Finance Probe
The House armed services committee voted to empower a subcommittee to subpoena Sally Dewey, a former Army Finance Center employee, to testify in the St. Louis center investigation into alleged mismanagement and communist influence. Dewey reportedly refused voluntary testimony, prompting the subpoena push. The panel also probes Maj Gen Louis A. Craig’s testimony on The Armed Forces Mutual Benefit Association and Maj Gen William S. Kasten’s past role with government facilities.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Sally Dewey
Army Finance Center
St. Louis
Hep. Kilday
D-Tex
Kilday
Subcommittee
Dewey
Army Counter Intelligence
Clarence Brown
Ohio
House Rules Committee
Ol. Rosser Hauser
Army
Special House
Armed Forces
Pentagon
Armed Forces Mutual Benefit Association
Louis A. Craig
William 8. Kasten
Army Finance
Craig
Kasten
Hie
Work Starts Up Again On Oak Ridge Projects
Oak Ridge Tenn construction resumes on $250 million of government projects after a week long walkout that halted 4500 workers including 700 AFL Laborers and Hodcarriers locals 818 and spread to K 29 and K 31 scaffold lines. Union officials call the strike unauthorized while workers vote to accept a wage increase to $1.25 an hour by June 15 after a wage hearing.
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Oak Ridge
Tenn
AFL Laborers
Hodcarriers Local 818
Woman Hospitalized After Auto Plant Incident
Police report Audrey Fisher, 24, of 1804 Barlow Street, an employee at Electric Auto-Life Co., was hospitalized with head injuries Thursday after a snap shop accident at the plant around 11 40 a m. She was taken to a local hospital by police ambulance.
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Audrey Fisher
Barlow Street
Electric Auto-Life Co
Twin Attractions Stir Community Dilemma On WKBH NBC
Radio listings show Aldrich Family at 7:00 p m on WKBH NBC with Henry and Homer juggling passes to a baseball game and a circus prompting a community scramble for six choices. Also Archie Goodwin crime segment at 8:30 p m and Dangerous Assignment at 9:30 p m.
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Aldrich
Wkbh - Nbc
Henry
Homer
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