Armistice talks stall as Nam faults allies over screening
In Panmunjom the 67th plenary session is set for 11 a.m. Tuesday after a three day recess agreed by the allies. Gen Nam II accused U.N. forces of slaughter and demanded more prisoner repatriation while Maj. Gen. Harrison Jr. urged a quick armistice. Vice Admiral Joy left for Annapolis after expressing hope for an equitable settlement.
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Munsan
Korea
Red
Nam II
Panmunjom
William K. Harrison Jr
U.N
Harrison
Adm
C. Turner Joy
United Nations Command
Joy
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Id Nam II
Chiang i Kai-shek Gang
Taiwan
Formosa
Synghman Rhee ‘Clique
South Korea
Mam
Nam
William K. Nuckols
James C. Murray
Kaesong
Pyongyang
Murray
Reds
Brown Swiss Herd Of 33 Goes On Block
Martin Brothers of West Salem hold a dispersal sale at Elmhurst Farm at 1 p.m. featuring 16 cows, 9 heifers, 8 bulls and newborn calves. The Elmhurst herd includes Elmhurst Silas and descendants of the original foundation stock, with notable sires Duke Dan of Elmhurst and Wondersmith of Lees Hill.
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Martin Brothers
West Salem
Elmhurst Farm
County Trunks
McKinley Valley Road
Clifford
Milton Martin
Elmhurst
Andrew J. Martin
Silas
Lissa Boy
Evergreen Heights
Jane’s Royal
Sally
Wondersmith
Lee’s Hill
Tri-State Breeders Co-operative
Westby
Oiginal
Elmhurst Foundation
Merry Maiden
Myrtle I
Andrew Martin
Tom Inman
Ira Inman
Martins
Janet
Jane
Vernon
Duke Dan
Tschierra
Betty May J. B
Duke of
Cedar Valley
Joseph D.D
U S Aid to Iran Faces Soviet Protest Over Arms
Soviet protest cites U S aid under the Mutual Security Act as backing for Iran's defense. Washington says aid covers military equipment and three training missions aiding the Iranian Army and police, with no strategic duties. Iran receives a $26 million loan in 1948 for surplus arms, and shares in a larger Greece Turkey fund, undisclosed.
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Free World
U.S
Washington
Tehran
Iran
United Nations
Russia
Greece
Turkey
Carolina Lass Wins National Spelling Bee at 13
Doris Ann Hall of Hudson North Carolina won the 25th national spelling bee for a $500 prize and trip to New York after spelling vignette correctly. Runner up Marjorie Foliar of Crafton Pennsylvania misspelled farraginous.
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Washington
Doris Ann Hall
Hudson
N.C
Marjorie Foliart
Crafton
New York
Doris Ann
Marjorie
Ove
Farraginous
Tax Man After Cut Of 3000 Bribe in Milwaukee Case
Former Milwaukee alderman Albert J. Krause was sentenced to prison for a $250 bribe. Walter Sawyer was convicted of giving Krause a $3,000 bribe. State assessor W Merrill Sawyer announced Krause faced $223.90 in extra state income taxes for the bribe period.
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Milwaukee
Albert J. Krause
Walter Sawyer
Krause
W. Merrill Sawyer
Indictment Continues Against University Of Minnesota Professor
The grand jury indictment accuses Weinberg of false statements under oath about Communist Party membership and knowledge of Steve Nelson prior to 1949. It lists three counts asserting lies regarding party ties during the war, attendance at a communist meeting, and memory of Nelson. The case involves the radiation laboratory and alleged leaks to Russia. Bond set at 10000 and arrest warrant issued. Weinberg believed to be in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota
U. S
James R. Kirkland
Weinberg
Minneapolis
Communist Party
Communist ‘Party
Oakland
Calif
Steve Nelson
Nelson
Pennsylvania
Alameda County
House Committee
Tthat Nelson
Russia
Grand jury clears La Crosse on most crimes except gambling
The La Crosse grand jury, convened to review gambling narcotics and prostitution in Western Wisconsin, found no major issues besides gambling. Information used was from 1936 to 1946 and the six year statute of limitations may affect arrests. State officials assigned Bosshard to lead the local probe with full authority and county backing for needed funding.
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la Crosse
Woman Is Hurt After Bridge Fishing Mishap
Hokah Minnesota special report says Mrs. Marge Sauer, a local businesswoman, was fishing from a Milwaukee Road bridge over the Root River when a train whistle alarmed her. She slipped, trapped a foot between rail and stringer, freed herself, and finished at the bridge end with a sprained arm and bruises. She credits luck for avoiding serious injury.
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Hokah, Minn
Marge Sauer
Mrs. Sauer
Rotary Aids Attack Victim In Laramie
Rotary Club members in Laramie raised 182600 to aid Vic Anderson 24 of Manston Isle University of Wyoming coed beaten May 9 found unconscious north of Laramie and hospitalized unable to communicate. Mother praises local kindness. father in Glen Dale Mo. Miss Anderson lists Mauston Wis as home.
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Laramie
Wyo
Rotary Club
Vic— Anderson
Manston
Glendale
Redistricting by Area and Population Favored by GOP
The Second District Republican caucus adopted a resolution urging reapportionment of legislative districts by area and population. It backs a yes vote on the upcoming referendum. Wayne Hood urged support, noting already backing the measure. Governor Kohler, Treasurer Warren Smith, and Secretary Fred Zimmerman attended.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
Wayne Hood
la Crosse
Republican Voluntary Committee
M. B. Wigderson
Madison
Dane County Young Republican Organization
GOP
Gov. Kohler
Warren Smith
Fred Zimmerman
Janesville Creates City Run Bus Service After Vote
In a 3029 to 545 referendum, Janesville will operate its own bus line after purchasing Janesville Bus Co for 17000 dollars for 11 buses and parts. The firm to sell its garage. Frank Manson to manage for six months to start the system.
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Janesville
Wisconsin
Janesville Bus Co
Warren C. Hyde
Frank Manson
Remington's Second Trial Set For June 3
William W. Remington, 34, former government economist, faces a second trial on perjury charges tied to alleged Communist Party membership. His first trial ended in a guilty verdict for lying about Communist ties, but that conviction was set aside and a new trial ordered. He remains free on $7,000 bail and plans motions to dismiss the perjury indictments.
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New York
William W. Remington
Communist Party
Remington
Liberty
Syndicate Forms to Attract Defense Work in Wisconsin
Sheboygan reports the creation of United Industries a manufacturing syndicate led by Gilbert M Schucht vice president of Midco Manufacturing and Distributing Co to seek prime and subcontract defense contracts for Wisconsin firms Incorporators include Midco Hilton Co and Raton Co to supply generators pumps aluminum products and institutional furniture from Milwaukee Green Bay and related firms.
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Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Gilbert M. Schucht
Midco Manufacturing and Distributing Co
United Industries
Schacht
Midco
Hilton Co
Milwaukee
Raton Co
Green Bay
Communist Big Guns In Heavy Barrage On Korean Front
Seoul reports a major Red bombardment wrapping Western Korea with about 2400 shells across a 3 percent mile front northwest of Yonchon. U S forces reply with infantry and air power. 46 Chinese killed and many bunkers and supply centers destroyed in the sustained strikes.
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Seoul
United Nations
Yonchon
U.S. Eighth Army
U.S
U.S. Navy
Marine
Air Force
U.N
Chorwon
Wonsan
Philippine Sea
Pyongyang
Sunchon
Eighth Army
Germany ministers meet in Strasbourg on peace contract talks
Three foreign ministers gather in Strasbourg to discuss open points in the 350 page peace contract with Adenauer. They plan private talks at the American High Commission and a possible session Sunday as security measures tighten in Bonn amid protests by Communists.
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American High Commission
Adenauer
Germany
France
Italy
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Rhine Bank
Essen
Ruhr
Storm drenches Wisconsin with heavy rainfall totals
A storm lingering over Nebraska and western Iowa disrupted service in La Crosse area for minutes and dropped varying rainfall, with West Allis reporting 1.73 inches. Other totals included Lan caster 1.35, Union Grove 1.55, Lone Rock 1.21, Prairie du Chien 1.25 and Lansing 1.36 inches. Cloudy skies and possible showers continue into Saturday with temperatures 52 low and 66 high.
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Highway 14
Coulee Chateau
Sanal
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
West Allis
Lancaster
P.m
Union Grove
Lone Rock
Lansing
Prairie du Chien
Chesapeake & Ohio
No. Am. Aviation
G. Heileman Br
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Chicago & N. W
Chrysler Corp
Ohio
Northwest Banc
Owens Ill. Glass
Cornwith. Edison
Packard Motor Iy
Trane Company States Power
Congoleum Nairn
Pan Am. W. Air
Cleveland Clift
Edison Paramount Pictures
Natural Gas
Coal & C
Chicago Mold P
Pa. R.R
Hamilton
Continental Steel Container Corp
Int. Cellucotton
Pepsi Cola
James
Eaton Mfg
Schenley Ind
Ray-O-Vac
Scott Paper
Salway Steel
General Electric
Bears Roebuck
la Crosse
General Foods
Shell Oil Wis. P. & Lt
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Simmons Co
General Time
Sinclair Oil
New York
Goodrich Socony Vacuum
Abbott Lab
Goodyear
Southern Pacific
Allied Chemical
Spiegel
Allied Stores
Northern Ry
Standard Brands
Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Oe Greyhound Ll
Standard Oil
Cal
Homestake Mining
Ind
Am Car & Fdry
Houd
Hershey
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Am Gas & Elec
Hudson Motor
Sterling Drug
Illinois Central Swift & Co
Am Power & Lt
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Rad. & St
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Snuff
Int
Harvester Pf
Union Carbide
Tel & Tel
Nickel Union Pacific
Tobacco
Tel. & Tel
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Johns-Manville
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Anaconda Copper
Kennecott Copper
U.S. Rubber
Armco Steel
Kimberly-Clark
U.S. Steel
Armour
Borg-Warner
Weather Forecast Highlights and Unsettled Weather Zones
The report lists Ington 62, New York 57, Chicago 55 as recent lows. Low pressure centers mark unsettled weather with a boundary between warm and cool air signaling the zone of greatest shower activity.
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Ington
New York
Chicago
Navy Rushes Oxygen To Save Baby At Sea
A two pound three ounce newborn saved at sea when the U S Navy rushed bottled oxygen to a ship 80 miles out in the Atlantic. The infant born to Mrs Janet Rozelle in Dallas was en route to Bovington England with her husband stationed there. The Washington and Bluejacket coordinated the delivery after oxygen ran low, with a B 29 dropping an emergency supply.
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London
U.S
Atlantic
Washington
Bluejacket
Janet Rozelle
Dallas
Tex
Bovington
Eng
U.S. Navy
Sea Transportation Service
Funeral services for Mrs May Oyen announced
Funeral services for 76 year old Mrs May Oyen of 929 South 4th Street will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Dahl Funeral Home with Rev Ralph Kuether officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening.
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May Oyen
S. 4Th St
Dahl Funeral Home
Ralph Kuether
Oak Grove Cemetery
Edward F. Zimmerman 80 Dies at Home in Rockland
Edward F. Zimmerman aged 80 died suddenly at his Rockland home. He was born May 21, 1872 in Barre Mills and married Anna Reichert on December 3, 1895. He farmed in Sparta area, retired nine years ago, and moved to Rockland. Survived by wife, two sons Dominic and Henry La Crosse, two daughters Cora Campfield and Mayabelle Zabriskie, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and sister Susie Wehrenberg. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. Lanham Funeral Home Sparta. burial Oak Grove Cemetery La Crosse. Friends may call Lanham Home Saturday afternoon and evening.
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Edward F. Zimmerman
Rockland
Barre |Mills
Anna Reichert
St. Joseth’s Ridge
Sparta
Dominic
Henry la Crosse
Don
Cora) Campfield
la Crosse
Burton
Mayabelle) Zabriskie
West Salem
Susie Wehrenberg
la Farge
Wis
Lanham Funeral Home
Oak Grove Cemetery
Lanham
Superior-Duluth Area High On List For TV Station
The FCC announced the Superior Wisconsin and Duluth Minnesota area is high on the priority list for a new television station. Cities without local telecasting will be ranked by population as permits are processed. Screening of applicants begins July 1. The area is eligible for both UHF and VHF channels.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Superior
Wis
Duluth
Senator Wiley Arrives in Netherlands for Christian Leadership Meeting
Senator Alexander Wiley and his 41 year old bride attend the International Council of Christian Leadership opening in Noordwijk on a five day session. Princess Wilhelmina declines to bless the couple. Wiley defends travel costs as a simple matter with many precedents. Delegates number 170 as the conference theme centers on a Christian undergoing as a solution to current problems.
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Noordwijk-On-Sea
The
Netherlands
Alexander Wiley
Missing Boy Found Asleep In His Bed
An eight year old, Gerald Johnson, who had been reported missing, was located by local and state police with volunteers and bloodhounds. He had fallen asleep in his bed fully dressed, ending the search several hours after notices were issued. The event concluded peacefully as authorities confirmed the boy was safe.
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Cumberland
Gerald Johnson
Gerald
Chicago Prices Rally as US Potatoes Shipments Rise
Agricultural market report notes US potato shipments reach 441 units with supplies light and demand firm. Alabama reports a 5.78 price for triumphs while California long whites trade 5.78 to 6.23 amid overall market strength.
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Chicago
USDA
U.S
Alabama
California
Grocers Hear Trade Bill Urgency at Blair Meeting
Western Wisconsin grocers and assistants met at Blair City Hall to discuss the fair trade bill HR5757. Ralph Larson urged conveying their views to Congress while Edward Quillin advocated stronger ties among salesmen wholesalers and retailers. The meeting announced upcoming conventions in Miami and Green Bay with participants from La Crosse Winona Blair and nearby towns.
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Blair
Wis
Wisconsin
Blair City
Edward Quillin
la Crosse
Ralph Larson
Quillin
Miami
Fla
Green Bay
Margaret Toepel
Robert Schreier
Hugh Bell
Vern Marking
Elvin Larson
Milton Schlicht
Borden Company
Charles Raddle
Charles Campbell
Dolly Madison Company
Winona
Hostetter
Addison Ehlers
Leroy Peterson
Blair, Taylor
Galesville
Whitehall
Ettrick
North Bend
Hegg
Union and company clash over pay, strikes drag on
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union seeks an 18 cent hourly raise for 30 000 Western Union workers and a 40 hour week. The company cites current wages at 1.63 per hour and argues higher tolls would hurt business. Talks failed after mediation collapsed May 4, with union accusing the company of misrepresentation and delay.
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Allen
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
W. L. Allen
Cyrus S. Ching
Winona Swift & Co Livestock Prices and Weather Outlook
Winona livestock report from Swift and Company lists buying hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hog and cattle markets show price ranges by weight and grade with several declines and steady sections, plus notes on calf and lamb markets. Regional weather forecasts cover Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cloudy conditions and scattered showers and river forecast for the upper Mississippi region.
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Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Gulf States
Atlanta
Bry
Disabled Vets Win Pension Hikes Under Two Laws
President Truman signed two bills raising pensions for disabled veterans and widows with children. Increases include 15 percent for 50 percent+ service disabilities and 5 percent for 10 to 49 percent, plus a 3 dollar monthly bump for non service connected World War I II and Korean conflict cases. Incomes limits for non service connected cases rise to 1400 dollars and 2700 dollars respectively.
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Washington
Truman
Korean War Halts UN Africa Aid Programs
The United Nations said the Korea invasion slowed aid to Africa as Britain France and Belgium began 10 year development efforts. Supply shortages rising costs and labor gaps forced major revisions to industrial agricultural and mining projects aimed at raising living standards.
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United Nations
N.Y. P
South Korea
Africa
Britain
France
Belgium
Korea
U.N
Japanese to Build New Cyclotron at Kyoto University
The Finance Ministry earmarked $22,222 to build a cyclotron at Kyoto University. The university had asked for $41,667 to replace an atom-smasher destroyed by the Allies after Japan's surrender. The new cyclotron will be on the same site.
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Tokyo
Kyodo
Loday
Finance Ministry
Kyoto University
Japan
Fifty Seek Milwaukee County Sheriff in Fall Election
In Milwaukee County, voters will face a wide field as 50 candidates have filed for the sheriff position, ensuring a competitive fall race with many choices for residents.
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Milwaukee County
Milwaukee
Boy Drowns After Falling From Raft
Nine year old Donald Whe tung fell from a raft in the East River yesterday and drowned. Firemen recovered the body after the incident while he played on the raft with two companions.
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Green Bay
Donald Whetung
East River
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