Six Fatalities In Wisconsin
Six people were killed or fatally injured in Wisconsin in separate incidents. A 19 year old Symco resident died from a two car crash in Royalton Waupaca County. An injured 50 year old Stoffel died after being run over by a steam shovel as it moved to a new location. A 19 year old Lake Geneva football player died from injuries after a Friday night crash near Elkhorn. An 80 year old Continental Can employee died after being struck by a car while crossing to the plant. The truck driver, 48, from Milwaukee was reported in good condition at a local hospital.
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New Berlin
Waukesha County
Santa Foti
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Charles Dewhurst
Symco
Waupaca
Royalton
Herbert Stoffel
Dickeyville
Stoffel
Cabeen
Cletus Novinski
Stitzer
Robert Ryan
Lake Geneva
Elkhorn
Frank Reid
Continental Can Co
Federal civil defense policy stresses state role
The federal stance assigns primary responsibility for civil defense to states and localities. Acting director James J. Wadsworth of the national security resources board Civil Defense Office is meeting with state defense authorities, as Truman’s order creating a federal Civil Defense Administration remains informal.
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Washington
James J. Wadsworth
Civil Defense Office
National Security Resources Board
Truman
Civil Defense Administration
Wadsworth
Mississippi River
Migratory bird laws stir debate and odd hunting tales
Outdoors editor notes that some migratory waterfowl require a two dollar stamp while others not named in the treaty are exempt yet regulated. A Hammond farmer’s cat tale ends with a humorous twist as a posse targets a gray tom. Vilas county residents plan a deer season check with the conservation department. A wildlife official predicts 25 years of reasonably good hunting and fishing barring political meddling.
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Vilas County
Conservation Department
Col Ralph J Olson Named Adjutant General of Wisconsin
Col Ralph J Olson aged 46 of Madison and head of a glass company was named adjutant general by Governor Rennebohm effective immediately. He succeeds Gen John F Mullen who resigned due to ill health. Olson, a U S Army Reserve colonel and WWII veteran, led Wisconsin civil defense and was appointed to head the State’s civil defense program last August.
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Madison
Wis
Ralph J. Olson
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
John F. Mullen
Madison Glass Company
Olson
U. S. Army Reserve
Wisconsin National Guard
Money Orders To Canada Halted By U S Post Office
The government temporarily stops accepting money orders to be cashed in Canada. The embargo follows Canada’s decision to let its dollar float with the market, moving from a peg around 90 cents to about 94 cents in New York trading.
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Washington
Canada
Post Office Department
Cajan
U. S
New York
Finnish Reds Gain Strength in Helsinki Local Elections
In Helsinki and across Finland, the Communist party posted surprising gains in the weekend local elections while the Reds and Liberals outperformed their 1947 results. Conservatives suffered the largest drop, with about 9 000 fewer votes amid roughly 11 000 councillor posts up for grabs.
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Helsinki
Finland
Communist Party
Fema
Tuesay
Reds
Liberals
Potato's European Journey From South American Roots
The potato originated along the Pacific coast of South America and was introduced to Europe by Spaniards, shaping global agriculture.
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Pacific Coast
South America
Europe
Forward Observer Earns Army Silver Star in Korea
Sgt. Theodore C. Richard, 25, nephew of Mr and Mrs James Matlak of 938 Hood Street, received the Army Silver Star for gallantry in action. While under intense enemy fire he remained at his post directing mortar fire to repulse a frontal assault by enemy infantry and artillery. Wounded on Aug 24 he was hospitalized in Japan and returned to Korea about two weeks ago. Overseas address listed as Sgt T C Richard 162080778 Co F 27 Infantry Division APO 25 San Francisco.
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Theodore C. Richard
James Matlak
Hood Street
Richard
Japan
Sgt
T. C. Richard
Apo
San Francisco
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Headon
The
Associated Press
Taejon
U. S. 24Th Division
Gordon Grammack
Des Moines Register
By Dion Henderson
Radisson, Wis
Department of the Intermor
Paul Ford
Hammond
Cameo
Col. R. J. Olson
Adjutant General's
Aaa
Gattreys
Dane Ome
Cae
Army
Tad
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