Seaway plan promotes jobs and national interest
Wisconsin labor leader George Haberman testified before the House Public Works Committee that the St Lawrence Seaway would create thousands of new jobs and benefit the nation beyond Wisconsin. He urged approval amid opposition from special interests and tied the project to a broader Niagara River power treaty endorsed by President Truman.
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Washington
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
St. Lawrence Cr
George Haberman
Federation
Haberman
House Public Works Committee
United States
Atlantic Seaboard
Wisconsin
Walter J. Olen
Four Wheel Drive Auto Co
Clintonville
Wis
Truman
St. Lawrence
Senate
Niagara
St. Lawrence Project
Head of Halley's Comet Larger Than Earth
On May 5, 1910, observers reported Halley's comet tail extending about 37,000,000 miles, illustrating the immense scale of the celestial visitor as it neared Earth.
Missouri officers punished for grounding at Chesapeake Bay
Three key officers on the battleship Missouri were reduced in numbers after a general court martial for the Chesapeake Bay grounding on January 17. Capt. William D. Brown was reduced 250 numbers, Cmdr. John R. Millett 100, and Lt Cmdr. Frank G. Morris 350, delaying promotion. Brown and Millett faced negligence charges, Morris culpable inefficiency. All were released from arrest and await reassignment.
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Norfolk
Missouri
Chesapeake Bay
Navy
William D. Brown
Frostproof
Fla
Mighty
Brown
John R. Millett
Waterloo
Iowa
Cmdr
Frank G. Morris, Jr
New York
Millett
Morris
United States Naval Academy
Bureau of Personnel
First Boat Enters Port At City Of Superior
The first ship to reach the Superior Duluth harbors this season docked Monday night marking the earliest opening since 1936. The freighter Leon Frasier of the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. arrived in Duluth to load ore as pilots note corns become tender at high altitude.
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City of Superior
Superior
Wis
Duluth
Leon Frasier
Pittsburgh Steamship Co
Race News Defenders Reject U S Crime Syndicate Claim
Willard H. Mobley reports Continental Press service and officials deny any ties to crime syndicates as Senate subcommittee probes interstate gambling information. They cite $2.37 million gross last year, list clients like AP and UP, and note weekly bills from $20 to $6,000 with one unnamed high-paying client.
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Willard H. Mobley
Washington
Prince Distributors of
Racing News
Federal Grand Jury
Kansas City
Continental Press Service
Cleveland
Ohio
Senate Commerce
Thomas F. Kelly
Joseph M. Lebit
Grand Jury
Continental
Standard
Charles Binaggio
Charles Gargotta
Gargotta
Standard News
Binaggio
Senate
Mr Link
Kelly
Chicago
Lebit
Edward J. McBride
Associated Press
United Press
Transradio Press
McFarland
D-Ariz
New York Daily News
Gallagher
Crime Commission
California
Miami
Massachusetts
Virgil M. Peterson
Chicago Crime Commission
J. Howard McGrath
Justice Department
Vaults Hold Massive Gold Reserves at London Mint
In the strongest vaults worldwide at the Royal Mint in London, bullion valued at about 350 million dollars is kept under tight security. The storage highlights the mint's role in safeguarding substantial precious metal assets.
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Royal Mint
London
Bus service curtailment hearing set for June first
Northland Greyhound rider disruption eyed as a public service commission hearing in Madison on June 1 considers cancelling two daily La Crosse to Madison trips via Richland Center. Richland Center residents protested April 7 petition. proposed cuts would affect 12:05 p.m. La Crosse to Madison and 1:15 p.m. Madison to La Crosse routes with 2:10 p.m. and 2:25 p.m. transfer points and 4:15 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. arrivals. Oscar M. Talle of La Crosse confirmed current schedule and three round trips. Also notes Plover Road Telephone Co. abandonment approved, Wood County Telephone Co. to serve 31 subscribers.
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Northland Greyhound Bus Line
Crosse
Madison
Richland Center
Public Service Commission
la Crosse
Oscar M. Talle
Northland Greyhound
English Churchman Backs Mercy Killings
London reports Dr. W. R. Matthews Dean of St Pauls advocated mercy killings to end suffering with no beneficial outcome. He told the Voluntary Euthanasia Legalization society that there is a prima facie duty to end destructive, inescapable suffering.
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London
Church of England
W. R. Matthews
St. Paul’s
Voluntary
Morocco’s Glasses Widespread Among Population
A survey notes that about ninety percent of Morocco’s inhabitants wear glasses. The finding highlights high demand for vision care and optical services across the country.
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Morocco
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Shank
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Florida
Smale
Hilex
U. S
Walter Gallagher
Plover Road Telephone Co
Wood County Telephone Co
Bice-Olson
Kane St
Vicinity
Gust’s Home & Lawn Service
Vigoro
H. W. Goldstein
Opt. D. Optometrist
Horschlers
Main
Fifth Avenue
the Fashion Store
Lacrosse
Main Street
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Deena
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