State Commission authorizes motor carrier rate increase
Wisconsin public service commission approves a roughly 140 household goods and 550 contract movers to raise maximum tariffs by about a percent while keeping minimum rates and accessorial rules. The order allows flexible adoption, with larger boosts on short hauls and preserves prior 1946 rate gains. New furniture moves require a specific franchise. only used furniture travels under household franchises.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Household Goods Carriers Bureau
Public Service Commission
Commin
Polish radio service gains 864000 subscribers
Poland reports 864000 subscribers to its radio service with 600000 using their own sets while the remaining use loudspeakers on the general line.
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Poland
Iranian student Assatourian joins La Crosse Teachers College
An Iranian Armenian national born in Constantinople arrived at State Teachers College La Crosse after more than a year securing translations and papers. He traveled from Teheran via Cairo to New York and then La Crosse, beginning classes October 4 with English named as his toughest subject and plans to pursue a political science major and advanced degrees before returning to Iran.
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Assatourian
State Teachers College
Iran
Assatourian Cameo State Teachers College
Martha Bullert
Gtme
Miss Bullett
Furough
la Crosse
Philippines
Gour
Larosse
Jessie Caldwell
North 22Nd Street
Ottoman Bank
Teheran
Cairo
Egypt
Alexandria
S. S. Marine Corp
Ponte de Garda
Azores
St. Bernard
New York
la Crose
Philadelphia
Chicago
Roosevelt College
Constantinople
Turkey
America
Mexican star Jorge Negrete performs recital in Alcanto bull ring
Mexico City reports Jorge Negrete, renowned Mexican film star with a superb voice, recently gave a song recital in the bull ring at Alcanto, Spain, drawing local attention and fans.
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Mexico City
Jorge Negrete
Alcanto
Spain
Australia Exports 942000 Gallons of Wine in Six Months
Australia shipped 942000 gallons of wine in the first half of 1947 with most going to the United Kingdom. Trade figures record strong wine exports and reflect postwar market demand across the British market.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Leading Doctors Complete Study On Ru Tel Tablets
A group of physicians reports on a study of Ru Tel tablets noting pleasant tolerance and ease of use. They describe effects on the stomach and mention favorable outcomes in several cases observed during the trial.
Wisconsin Employers Owe Back Wages After Violations
Fifty one percent of Wisconsin establishments inspected in August and September violated overtime and minimum wage provisions for child labor under federal wage and hour laws. Thomas O Malley, region al director, reported that in the first three months of the fiscal year Wisconsin employers agreed to pay 273 employees 10448.00 in back wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act or the Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Thomas O'Malley
U. S. Department of Labor
Walsh-Healey
AFL Affiliations Grow as National Unions Align
About 107 national and international unions affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The move signals a broadened labor network across industries and regions, strengthening collective bargaining and labor solidarity nationwide.
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AFL
American Federation of la
miniature device for the deaf improves hearing
Chicago advertises a palm sized device that converts voice sounds into a clear noiseless tone. It helps thousands hear music sermons and social contact. Finger tip controls adjust to changing sound conditions and Beltone offers a free descriptive booklet on home trial.
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Chicago
American Medical Association
Council On Physical Medicine
Beltone
Dept
19Th St
La Crosse Amvets Plan Drive for Iron Lung Purchase
La Crosse post No. 33 of the Amvets will start a community fund drive within weeks to obtain an iron lung for local use. A campaign plan is under discussion by the organizing committee and meetings are scheduled this week.
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Heileman's
la Crosse
Amvets
Ings
Iron Lung
Dia
George 4
Edward Novak
Herbert Ristow
Robert Secord
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American Legion Executive Committee
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YMCA
la Crosse County
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Hotel Stoddard
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Sted
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National Catholic Rural Life Conference
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