Alcohol Topic At A Forum Major Problem Set For August Meeting
Wisconsin hosts a six day session August 2 26 with leading alcohol study authorities to discuss biology social history and legal aspects of alcoholism. Prof J L Miller directs the program involving teachers physicians and other professionals to foster community remedial action and greater understanding of the disease.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin State Bureau of Alcohol Study
Walter C. Cromwell
Miller
Alcoholics Anonymous
University of Wisconsin
W. QO. Cromswell
State Bureau of Alcohol Studies
South Carroll Street
Wisconsin Removes Rough Fish In 1949 Report
Wisconsin state and contract crews removed 5,437,894 pounds of rough fish from state waters in 1949. State crews hauled 2,565,352 pounds with 2,213,693 carp among them. contract crews removed 2,874,?42 pounds, with 2,986,305 carp. Species listed include buffalo, sheepshead, dogfish, gar, eelpout, turtles, and mud puppies.
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Wiadidun
Wis
Sperial
Wisconsin
Some Firsts In Badger History
A compact list of Wisconsin firsts spans from early industry to governance. It notes the first cheese factory near Ladoga and Plymouth, the first railroad chartered as Mill Waukee Waukesha, the first federal court session at Prairie du Chien in 1824, and the Brule St Croix fort portage by Daniel Duluth in 1683. It mentions Henry Dodge as first territorial governor, Nelson Dewey as first state governor in 1848, Jeremiah Rusk as first US Secretary of Agriculture, the 1882 Fox River rapids hydroelectric plant at Appleton, and the Gilman Street executive mansion occupancy.
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Fes
Ladoga
Fond du Lac
Plymouth
Sherboygan County
Wisconsin
Mill Waukee & Waukesha Railroad
Cmpany
Prairie du Chien
James D. Daly
Interior
Daniel Duluth
Brule-St. Croix Portage
Douglas County
Henry Dodge
Nelson Dewey
United States
Jeremiah Rusk
Harrison
Fox River Rapids
Appleton
Gilman Street
Madison
University
Ji i
No Law On Slugs In Stolen Machines Noted
County Attorney R J Nelson ordered release of two men held for using slugs in slot machines at a nearby town. He ruled no law covered the case and said the closest statute penalizes obtaining money by trickery, which he believed does not apply. Chilean plywood makers seek lower export duties to boost competition. a leading firm warns 600 workers could lose jobs if not stimulated.
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Great Falls
Mont
R. J. Nelson
Bheur
Nelson
UURT
Ministry of Labor
Valparaiso
1949 Year for Boys Births in County Reveals 1,228
The 1949 county birth records show 1,228 boys and 1,098 girls. Names favored include James, John, Peter, Paul, David, Robert for boys and Steven, Gary, Gregory, Michael rising in popularity. Parents praise the mix of traditional and newer names amid the year’s arrivals.
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Del
Robin
Adair
Mary
Jane
Charles Wachs
Register of Deeds
James
John
Peter
Paul
David
Robert
Steven
Gary
Gregory
Michael
Mark
Dennis
Randy
Ricky
Vicki
Rodney
Keith
Kim
Dirty Thieves Steal Thieves Escape Car
Paris police inspector aillot chased two thieves who hid in a jewel shop. He captured them in a side street as they cursed their failed escape. Their getaway car had already been stolen.
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Paris
France
Aillot
Library Buys Six Film Strips To Begin Exploratory Program
The library bought six film strips in December as part of an exploratory audiovisual program. Arrangements were made in 1930 to borrow films monthly for clubs and organizations, with a monthly film preview at the library. The library will loan projector and screen when an experienced projectionist is available. A film use survey of 240 mailed blanks found 49 of 74 respondents used films and 15 percent owned projection equipment. Films of interest included educational, historical, outdoor, health, sports, industrial, religious and documentary categories.
Indios Quit Fiji Over Job Preference Claims
Suva reports that 50 Indians including 150 indentured men return to India arguing bias in Fiji. G Burlingham, once a Fiji leader, says Fijians receive preference in public jobs while Indians who built the islands’ development via labor feel displaced.
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Suva
G. Burlingham
Fiji
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Badger
Ty Patek
Berg
Stove la Crosse County
Red Cross
John M. Blair
North Ninth
Blair
A. C. Blystad
Bla South 13Th
Carl W. Schubert
Ith
Indios
Bethroom
Rog
Chotsa
Grants
Hoeschlers’ Prescription Pharmacy
Fifth Avenue
Lewyt
Nis
Odee Hate
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