Anonymous group urges repeal of Wisconsin oleo statutes
A Milwaukee based anonymous committee circulates brochures urging repeal of Wisconsin oleomargarine laws. Packets avoid naming sources, claim the state’s rules favor butter interests, and note 28 organizations support repeal efforts though rural influence likely blocks full repeal in the Legislature.
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Anonymous
Iees Wis
Wisconsislature
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
Poland Presents New Model Radio Receiver on Installments
Poland introduces a new model radio receiver to be sold on an installment plan. First offerings go to trade union organizations, then to their members and other buyers.
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Poland
Sears store workers share in 1948 profits in La Crosse
Eighty five Sears Roebuck and Co employees in La Crosse received statements showing the Savings and Profits Pension Fund ownership of 1912.25 Sears shares and 21,250.68 dollars in cash. The fund holds 19 percent of Sears stock, making it the company’s largest individual shareholder with assets totaling about 216.5 million dollars on a 38 dollar share value, reflecting varying employer contributions by years of service.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
la Crosse
A. C. Trimble
Sears
Trimble
Servce
Oh Company
Student Gravediggers Back On The Job
About 1,000 bodies wait at Cavyar cemetery as striking Catholic gravediggers resume work after a seven week dispute. Student priests and clerics rejoined the grave making labors for the third day. Cardinal Spellman labeled the anti Communist declaration late but said he will strike if needed.
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New York
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Cavary Cemetery
Homemaker Knife and Shears Sharpening Project Schedule
Homemaker leaders invite members to sharpen dull knives and scissors at March meetings. Bring dull cutlery, oil stone, roll call gadget, paper, pencil, dishes, and a covered dish. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mindoro, Bangor, La Crosse, Ona laska centers across several dates.
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Mindoro Center
Bangor Center
Elmer Sherman
Bangor
la Crosse City Center
Northern States Meeting
la Crosse Rural Center
Northern States
Onalaska Center
Kenneth Dosch
Brice Prairie
New Term For James Law Keeps Wisconsin Highway Plans On Track
Gov Rennebohm nominates James R Law of Madison for a six year term on the Wisconsin state highway commission. Law, 64, a Madison architect and former Madison mayor, is expected to be confirmed and is seen as the commission’s strongest member. The panel oversees about 50 million dollars in state highway funds plus federal subsidies, and continues a rapid postwar road program with regional representation.
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Tribune
Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
James R. Law
State Highway Commission
State Highway Administration
State Senate
Mike Mack
Shiocton
Outagamie County
William Ward
Durand
Wisconsin
65 Active Volcanoes Known Today
A count shows 65 active volcanoes currently in existence. Researchers track eruptions and monitor volcanic activity across regions to assess risks to nearby populations and aviation.
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Moen Tone
Kerner
Jewel Baldwin
Smithel
WLCX
Smithel Jewelers
Newbure
Paul Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Arnold C. Trimble
Francis Haas
Jackson
Rudolph Sprenger
Charles
James Law
Fitsong
Buick
Kennard Buick CO
W.L. A.D
le Crosse, Wis
Pop
Susie
George Washington
Boyer’'S, Inc
Main Street
Gantert's Furniture
South Third Street
Seath & Company
Fifth Avenue South
Ross Furniture
Sears Roebuck & CO
Sletten Furniture CO
Caledonia Street
Tillman Bros
South Fourth Street
Black River Falls
The
Ness Furniture Co
Ettrick
Runnestrand Bros
Sparta
W. F. Plummer, Inc
Tomah
Viroqua Gross Furniture Co
Westby
O. P. Anderson & Son
West Salem
Jostad Furniture Store
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