Jail Violations and Visiting Hours Reported for February
The report lists 17 jail violations with 90 inmates in two months of 1949, up from 67 the previous year. Notable offenses include drunk or mentally disturbed, breaking and entering, bad checks, larceny, and contributing to delinquency. Visitors totaled 91 under new rules with jail hours 1–2 pm weekdays and 1:30–3 pm Sundays. no food from home remains banned after an attempted breakout months ago.
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United States
Vern Lamp
Hats six feet wide worn by Korean women of classes
In Korea middle aged women of the higher class and young women of all classes wear hats six feet in circumference.
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Korea
Galvin and McGrath Confirmed for Senate Posts
The senate confirmed Michael J. Galvin as undersecretary of labor and Earl J. McGrath as U.S. commissioner of education. Both appointments were approved on Saturday in Washington.
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Senate
Michael J. Galvin
Earl J. McGrath
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Educa
Early Wisconsin Coffee Prices and Home Roasting Traditions
Prices in Milwaukee and Madison show 1851 through 1871 coffee costs ranging from 2 1 2 to 14 cents per pound. Home roasting persisted into the late 19th century with housewives using spiders, pans, and ovens. Chicory substitutes and home grinders remained common as beans grew more accessible.
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America
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Madison
New Orleans
Beltone Hearing Device Promises Clearer Sound
Deafened people may hear faint sounds again as a hand sized device aids sermons, music, and companionship. Accepted by a medical association council, it requires no bulky battery pack or case. Beltone makers invite inquiries at 1450 West 19th Street.
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Council On Physical Medicine
American Medical Association
Beltone
West
19Th St
Democratic national committee reports fundraise at Jefferson-Jackson dinners
The Democratic national committee reports raising over 400000 dollars from Jefferson-Jackson day dinners held so far. The bulk came from the 100 dollar per plate dinners in Washington with additional banquets to come.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Senate Faces Filibuster Clash Over Anti-Filibuster Measure
Western senators except McCarran confront the anti-filibuster effort as Democrats insist on honoring a pledged debate. Lester Hunt urges keeping faith and Joe Mahoney backs it, while A Willis Robertson threatens to filibuster. Nevada’s Pat McCarran defends small states’ right to have a say on the Senate floor.
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Lester Hunt
Wyoming
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Hunt
Peppery Joe “Mahoney
Virginia
A. Willis Robertson
Nevada
Pat McCarran
Senate
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Brewing Official Dies in Milwaukee at 60
William J. Dieman, 60, divisional sales executive for Blatz Brewing Co., died Saturday after a several month illness. He previously served as branch manager for the firm in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
William J. Dieman
Blatz Brewing Co
Kenosha
Wis
Demos Fail In Bid For GOP Aid To Break Filibuster
Democratic leaders failed to win strong Republican support to break the southern filibuster in the Senate. Senator Lucas of Illinois led the bid to take up a rules change, with Fulbright holding the floor during most of the session. After a meeting with northern and border state Democrats, Lucas and Senator McGrath proposed a compromise to Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
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Illinois
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D-Ark
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Rhode Island
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