Dewey Nomination Sparks Mixed Democratic Chatter
Democratic leaders react to Governor Thomas E. Dewey winning the Republican presidential nomination with guarded optimism and venom. McCormack calls Dewey politically vulnerable while McGrath notes an encore for the 1944 bid. Stassen and Taft offer cautious statements. MacArthur in Tokyo hails the choice as a splendid one boosting global freedom.
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Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
J. W Howard McGrath
Dewey
House
John W. McCormack
McCormack
Senator Vandenberg
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Vandenberg
Millikin
R-Cole
Taft
Torado
Ohio
Stassen
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
UN cites two truce violations in Middle East incidents
UN spokesman reported Egyptian fire on a clearly marked white UN truce plane piloted by an American. He also said the United Arab Republic refused a Jewish supply convoy to pass to settlements in the area. Both actions were deemed by the UN commission as truce violations.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
United Nations
Nexeb
UN Commission
Looting of Dr. Eagan’s Boathouse Reported
Police report states the boathouse of Dr. R. L. Eagan at 136 South 21st Street was broken into Thursday evening. The thief or thieves took alashlight cigars and cigarette ettes from the boat anchored in the Black ver.
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Dr. R. L. Eagan
South 21St Street
Weatherman Confirms Joe Louis Walcott Title Fight
The forecast calls for scattered showers late afternoon and early evening with a fair later night. The 15 round Joe Louis versus Joe Walcott heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium is set for 8 p m CST after two 24 hour postponements due to rain. Noon sun earlier in the day suggested improving conditions for the event.
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New York
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Obituary for Frank H. Papenfuss
Frank H. Papenfuss 81 of 1018 Denton Street died suddenly at home Thursday evening. Born in Pomerin Germany August 17 1866 he is survived by his wife four daughters Mrs David Molenhauser Mrs Paul Radsek Mrs W C Maske Dorothea Papenfuss of Dakota Minn and son John Papenfuss seven grandchildren Funeral services Sunday at 1 15 p m at Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev Harold Backer officiating burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Friends may call at Sletten McKee southside chapel Saturday 7 to 9 p m.
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Frank H
Denton Street
Pomerin
Germany
David Moldenhauer
la Crescent
Minn
Paul Radsek
W. C. Maske
Dakota
Dorothea Papenfus
la Crosse
John Papenfuss
Richard Roth Receives Second Lieutenant Appointment
Richard Roth 34 Myrick Park Lane was sworn in as a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force Reserve. Formerly a sergeant, he received the commission Thursday morning from Major Wayne Young at the Wisconsin recruiting office in Milwaukee. Eligibility includes flight officers warrant officers and enlisted personnel who met service and age requirements.
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Richard Roth
Myrick Park Lane
United States Air Force Reserve
Roth
Wayne Young
Wisconsin Recruiting Office
Milwaukee
Army of the
U. S
Taft Defeated for Nomination as Dewey Wins Support
The convention floor buzzed as Taft and Stassen trailed in votes. Earl Warren pledged California to Warren as Dewey takes a steady nomination path. Taft accepts the setback, noting personal security in the Senate amid a crowded hall and hotel room maneuvering.
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New York
Dewey
House
Martin
Connecticut
Earl Warren
California
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Slavs Detain Yanks Protest Over Trieste Detention
The United States protests to Yugoslavia over 11 day detention of five American soldiers who swam into the Yugoslav zone of Trieste. The State Department says the protest is presented by Ambassador Cavendish Cannon. The soldiers were arrested by Yugoslav military authorities on June 15.
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Washington
United States
Yugoslavia
Trieste
State Department
Cavendish Cannon
Mrs Dewey's Eyes Reflect Pride In Husband's Success
Mrs Thomas E Dewey stood on a Philadelphia convention platform amid 14 000 cheering when her husband won the Republican presidential nomination She wore a black hat and pearls and her gaze showed loyal pride in his victory The piece suggests wives gain the same pride whether their husbands win or lose, with Frances Dewey and Martha Taft as examples.
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Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Tom
Tom Dewey
Frances Hutt Dewey
Arthur Vandenberg
Honey
Frances
Bob
End Transit Strike In Chicago After Union Vote
An AFL union voted to end a three month walkout that halted North Shore electric railroad service. The Amalgamated Association division 900 referendum passed 393 to 31 with 100 members not voting.
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Hicago
North Shore Electric Railroad
Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach
Division 900
Four Borgstrom Brothers Are Together Again
The Borgstrom brothers all died in World War II battles from the Pacific to Europe. Their flag draped caskets lie together after a long separation, as Gen. Mark Clark Governor Maw and church leaders prepare to honor them in a military funeral.
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Tremonton
Utah
Borgstrom
Pacific
Germany
Alben Borgstrom
Marine Corps
Mark Clark
Sixth Army
Herbert B. Maw
George Albert Smith
Latter-Day Saints
Mormon) Church
Clyde E. Borgstrom
Elmer Borgstrom
Nar
91St
Rolon Borgstrom
England
Pfc
Rolon
38Th Infantry
le Dreff
France
One Person Injured In Vehicle Crash At City Intersection
A minor injury was reported after a 7 26 p m collision at 19th and Main between Mrs Charles Wilhelm and Eugene Haumschild. Gale Ash suffered a right arm injury. Damage totaled 550 across both cars. Later at 10 33 p m Frank Davy struck a parked car owned by E H Broberg near Eighth and Main, causing 170 total damage.
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19Th
Main Streets
Charles Wilhelm
Loomis Street
Eugene Haumschild
Adams Street
Gale Ash
Frank Davy
South 19Th Street
E. H. Broberg
Ferry Street
Eighth
Davy
Main
Broberg
VFW Leader Urges U S to Be Top World Power
Ray A. Brannaman, national commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, told the Wisconsin VFW encampment in Wausau that the United States must establish itself as the number one world power. He warned of Russia claiming the role.
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Wausau
Wis
Ray A. Brannaman
Denver
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United States
Brannaman
Wisconsin
VFW
U. S
Russia
Vernon County Bar Association Set Meeting at Viroqua
The Vernon county bar association will hold a meeting at the Viroqua Country Club on Tuesday with a noon luncheon and a business session to follow. Judge Lincoln Neprud has been elected president of the 12 member group.
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Yom
Dewey Praises Nomination Field at Party Convention
At the convention Dewey lauded six rivals as high minded men of character and ability naming Baldwin MacArthur Stassen Taft Vandenberg and Warren. He credited honest contention and vowed teamwork in the government starting January 20 and pledged support for the platform.
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Dewey
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Douglas MacArthur
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Earl Warren
California
United States
Four 4-H Chair Winners Named From Wisconsin Clubs
County leaders Miss Edith M. Brevig Robert Bernard and L A Davis announce that John Ofstedahl Union Mills Maple Shade club and Robert Rhyme Pleasant Valley club are among 50 chosen statewide for the 4-H club chorus. They were selected from 224 leaders at Prairie du Chien camp. The 50 will perform at the Centennial exposition and memorize all chorus songs before camp at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Edith M. Brevig
Robert Bernard
L. A. Davis
John Ofstedahl
Nion Mills-Maple Shade Club
Robert Rhyme
Pleasant Valley Club
Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien
Ethel H. Hill
Praying Mantis Noted For Turreted Head Turning
The article states the praying mantis is the only insect that can turn its head to look over its shoulders, highlighting this unique mobility as a notable trait.
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Bill Monsoor
St. Andrew Street
Chuck Roast
South Sixth Street
Peerless Sauerkraut
Peerless Beer
Ane
Weatherman
Frank H. Papenfuss
Air Force Reserve
Senator Taft
Freedom
Wiener
Tribune
la Crosse Area
John L. McDonald
Clarence McClellan
Stoddard
Clayton E. Freng
St. Cloud
Robert J. Marker
St. James
la Crosse Tribune
Ralph Immell
W. J. Campbell
Oshkosh
General MacArthur
Mrs. Dewey
Martha
Martha Taft
Borgstrom Brothers
Carl B. Noelke Co
Losey Boulevard
Monarch
Bisquick Sauerkraut
Tiny Super
Peerless
Charmin Tissue
Scottie
Lansing
Vernon Bar Group
Easy Terms
Theo. J. Molzahn and Sons, Inc
General Contractors
18Th Place
Madison Street
Homeillman
Main and
Pearl
Tillman's
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