Wiley Attacks Surplus Property Disposal Policy
Senator William Wiley of Wisconsin condemned the War Assets Administration surplus disposal as a national disgrace. He urged full exposure and rapid correction during Senate Small Business Committee testimony, citing alleged violations and misleading promises that harm veterans and the public. Brigadier General Textor defended the program saying it helps only a few veterans, warning against false hopes.
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Washington
Wiley
Wis
War Assets Administration
Senate
Sonnet Deane
WAA
G. E. Textor
Wisconsin Veterans Enroll 12000 in 73 State Schools
Milwaukee report states that more than 12,000 World War II veterans are enrolled in 73 Wisconsin colleges and universities under the GI bill as the two year anniversary of the servicemen readjustment act passes. Additionally 5,000 veterans are in on the job training and 2,669 disabled veterans are in rehabilitation programs.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
John P. Cullen
Veterans Administration
Constance Bennett to Marry Fifth Time
Hollywood actress Constance Bennett aged 40 will wed Col. John Theron Coulter aged 34 on Saturday at Riverside California’s Mission Inn. Coulter, former chief of staff of the army air transport command's Pacific division, was born in Nettleton Mississippi.
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Constance Bennett
Col
John Theron Coulter
Forrmer
Army Air Transport Command
Pacific Division
Riverside, Calif
Mission Inn
Bennett
Col. Coulter
Nettleton
Miss
Six-Point Program For City Development In La Crosse
Aldermen consider a six point plan to unite city and county efforts in La Crosse. The Lang drive and marsh fill, storm sewers, recreation, and civic center development are key items with debate over funding, property acquisition, and state highway routes. Community leaders urge cooperation and timely action to advance a progressive city.
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la Crosse Tribune
WKBH
la Crosse
Madison
Racine
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Wausau
Lang Drive
Ward
Fred Steele
J. C. Houska
Hall
AFL
J. J. Verchota
T. M. Reynolds
Ter
Reynolds
R. L. Bangsberg
Norman Longfellow
Aviaboard
Longfellow
Washington
Warren Smith
James Gillmeister
CIO Council
CIO
Fair Grounds
State Planning Board
South Side
Q. H. Hale
City Plan Commission
Otto Muenster
Kiwanis Club
Husband Leaps To Safety In Fire Rescue
In Chicago a seven story apartment blaze injures nine of 69 tenants and damages the building at 21 West Pratt o street. Robert Emmer 24 leaps from a fourth floor window to grab his wife Joan 23 as she risked falling. With neighbor Louis Vegas help they pull her to safety. Both suffer cuts and minor burns. Fire started from a spark igniting varnish.
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Chicago
Robert Emmer
Louis Vegas
Joan
Emmer
Vegas
Pratto Street
Inglewood Recruiter Drives New Enlistment and Housing Actions
Pfc John W. Dawson tops the local army station enrollment chart after signing European veteran Oscar Witherspoon for a three year hitch and then moving into Witherspoon's house. Buy Savings Bonds.
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Inglewood
Calif
John W. Dawson
Oscar Witherspoon
Witherspoon
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