Navy Brought The Barnacles To Salton Sea
Salton Sea in California's Imperial Valley has become a barnacle and saltwater fish hub after WWII Navy use. Bilge water from PBYs carried barnacles to shorelines and boats. 1,500 sailors once stationed at Sandy Beach, now 15 remain. Seaman Leo Edwards, 18, of Graham Texas, recalls the rough life.
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SE Tribune
Navy
Barnacles
California
Salton 'Sea
Ralph Dighton Brawley
Calif
Salton “Sea
Imperial Valley
Barnacle
Salton Sea
Colorado
Leo L. Edwards
Graham
Tex
Well-Padded Yanks Told To Cut Food
Washington advises overweight Americans to reduce daily calories and alter eating habits to save food. Suggests cutting grain and fried foods, eating more fruits vegetables and protein, and limiting sugar. Guidance targets those not under doctor guidance or under 20 or young mothers with weight concerns.
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Washington
Atomic Bomb Letter Urges Surrender From Jap Scientist
A note from three U.S. scientists urging Japan to surrender was found at Omura naval base and delivered to Prof. Ryokichi Sagane. The letter, traced to US physicists and read aloud in Tokyo, warned of continued atomic bombings including Hiroshima and potential further destruction unless Japan capitulates.
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TOKYO
NEA
Omura
Ryokichi Sagane
Imperial University
Wilson Compton
American Education
Japan
Compton
United States
Jose Ton
Aeaeae Institute of Technology
Sagano
Nagasaki
Nakamura
Naval Command
Sagane
Radiation Laboratory
University of California
Serber
Louis Alvarez
P. Abelson
G. Richardson
Paxton
U. War Department
Uni
Eindheneieen
Hiroshima
Grain Map Shows Wheat Areas in Need of Rain
A weather style grain map outlines U S cereal production by region. It notes winter wheat mainly in Texas panhandle western Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska with Kansas as the largest producer and parts of that area lacking rain. North Dakota is a key corn and wheat area with other major wheat states listed. Corn and oats regions stretch from Ohio to Nebraska and across the South Atlantic with moisture shortages mentioned.
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U. S
Chicago
United States
Texas Panhandle
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Northwest
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Minnesota
Idaho
Ohio
Missouri
South Atlantic
Southwest
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minors Law Clarified By Wisconsin Attorney General
Madison Atty. Gen. John Martin on Thursday said state law does not ban minors from taverns but bars operators from allowing them to stay and punishes minors who stay without a parent or guardian. The opinion, sought by John Roach, requires a guardian to have a permanent relationship with the minor rather than casual visits for tavern access.
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Madison
John Martin
John Roach
Beverage Tax Division
Martin
How High Is Up In Homes Inflation Runs Up To 100
Washington report on housing price rises shows national inflation for homes from 25 to 100 percent since 1940. The National Housing Agency survey across cities finds costs for typical houses up to double, with many examples of 50 to 100 percent increases and veterans facing near 9 000 dollar builds for items once 6 000. Labor and materials costs have surged, with shortages and higher wages driving the rise, and some builders turning to the black market for scarce supplies.
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Washington
NEA
National Housing Agency
Wilson H. Wyatt
Congress
St. Louis
Roy Wenzlich & Co
American Builder
Fortune Magazine
Natural Gas Merger Aired In Midwest Pipeline Plan
Detroit based Michigan Consolidated Gas would acquire control of Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line by purchasing 17 million dollars in common stock as part of financing for a 71 million dollar pipeline from Texas to the Midwest. The plan includes 6 million in serial notes and 34 million in 20 year bonds, subject to SEC approval amid opposition from Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line.
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Detroit
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Michigan- Wisconsin Pipe Line Company
Michigan Consolidated
Texas
Midwest
Federal Power Commission
Michigan-Wisconsin
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company
Securities and Exchange Commission
McEssy Sworn In Fond du Lac Municipal Judge
Hazen W. McEssy former Marquette football captain takes the oath as Fond du Lac municipal judge. He succeeds Judge George M. St. Peter who will return to private practice.
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McEssy
Fond DU Lac
Hazen W. McEssy
Marquette University
George M. St. Peter
Labor strike widens at seven plants over negotiations
U S postal inspector in Milwaukee reports ongoing plant walkouts as 27,000 workers strike nationwide. The West Allis division employs 11,600 amid disputes over seniority discipline pay rates and job transfers following contract talks that ended last week. James J Spillane in Chicago was asked to meet representatives individually to discuss the bargaining position and views on the conduct of negotiations.
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U. S
Milwaukee
Geist
James J. Spillane
Chicago
Spillane
West Allis
Buse
Court Grants 30 Day Continuance in Bonadurer Case
The case of William Bonadurer, proprietor of the Bodega Lunch, in county court, was postponed for 30 days by Judge R V Ahlstrom. The hearing, initially set for Thursday, is rescheduled as the matter proceeds.
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William Bonadurer
Bodega
R. V. Ahlstrom
Bonadurer
Appleton Insurance Executive Killed in Auto Crash
Appleton, Wis. W James Whelan 50 secretary treasurer of P M Conkey insurance agency and president of the Appleton finance company was killed Wednesday night near West Bloomfield Waushara county when his car left the road struck a telephone pole and crashed into a tree.
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Appleton
W. James Whelan
P. M. Conkey Insurance Agency
Appleton Inance Company
West Bloomfield
Waushara County
Wife Pleads Guilty To Attacking Husband In Edgerton Case
Mrs. Ella Gunness of Madison pleaded guilty in municipal court to assault with intent to do great bodily harm based on her estranged husband Adolph Gunness's charge. Sentencing held until May 9. Everett Knutson also pleaded guilty to assault related to the same incident. The defense cited ongoing marital problems and a pending divorce.
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Janesville
Ella Gunness
Madison
Adolph Gunness
Edgerton
Ernest P. Agnew
Everett Knutson
Knutson
Gunness
La Crosse Airport Survey Urges Transcontinental Service
A survey analyzes La Crosse business needs highlighting Trane Electric Auto-Lite Northern Engraving and Allis-Chalmers and urges granting transcontinental air service to the city. It notes direct links to Detroit Milwaukee Seattle and Chicago areas and says Northwest Airlines could serve La Crosse.
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Boeing
Seattle
Chicago-Twin Cities
Electric Auto-Lite
Detroit
Toledo
Northern Engraving and Manufacturing Company
East
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Chicago
City Hospital
la Crosse
Chicago Twin Cities
la Crosse Airport,” Says the Survey In Conclusion. “the City of la Crosse
Northwest Airlines
Baltimore scientists seek patent for glass bottle evaporated milk
Three Baltimore scientists have applied for a patent to market evaporated milk in glass bottles rather than cans. The filing outlines a packaging shift aimed at improving product appeal and shelf presence, signaling potential changes in dairy processing and marketing approaches.
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Baltimore
Planes Land In City Over Two Days At La Crosse
Municipal aviation board records show a number of airplanes landed at La Crosse airport on Tuesday and Wednesday. The lists name pilots and destinations including Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul and New owners and license approvals. Lyle K. McFarland of Viroqua passed his pilot license exam conducted by J. W. Fanta.
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la Crosse
Municipal Aviation Board
Cub
Northland Aviation Co
Robert Miller
Lockhaven
Williston
N. D
Aeronca
Vince Keligan
Bird Island
Minn
Milwaukee
Winona
Ercoupe
Sales Serva
Pilotese i Pengra
Gar Eed Sy Thompso
Adet
Gockeye
Minnesota
Tay- Anchorage
J. R. Carr
Harry H. White
Cessna
Anderson Air Activities
H. C. Picco
Minneapolis
Socony- Vacuum Oil Co
Gary Lustig
Brandt Aero Service
L. Whitlock
Middletown
St. Paul
Wayne Poston
Buffalo
N. Y
R. James Trane
Lyle K. McFarland
Viroqua
Wis
J. W. Fanta
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