Big Change in Army Recruits Pre-Induction Exams
A new, streamlined one day pre-induction physical examines recruits from Vernon Trempealeau Monroe La Crosse Juneau and Crawford counties. Dr R Schmidt leads a quiet efficient process with blood tests X rays and neuropsychiatric screening to decide if a man is fit for service. Inductees receive orientation and the report is sent to the local draft board before a 21 day wait for induction at Camp Breckenridge.
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la Crosse
Vernon
Trempealeau
Monroe
Juneau
Crawford County
John F. Sills
R. Schmidt
Sills
Selective Service
Madison
Capt
St. Francis Hospital
Juneau County
Camp Breckenridge
Uncle Sams
Carl Pospichal
Richard Arbeitz
Arthur Levy
Corp
James Foley
John Leinavelhler
Ronald Kenyon
Robert Bernd
Corp. Foley
Levy
Kenyon
Lou R. Schmidt
Dr. Schmidt
Ernest L. Jostad
Far Eastern Whaling Flotilla Nets 26 Whales in One Day
Russia reports its Soviet Far Eastern whaling flotilla operating near the Komandorsky Island area caught 26 whales in a recent day, highlighting ongoing hunting activity and regional maritime operations.
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Russia
Komandorkie Island
Kangaroos Leap Far but Low Fences Contain Them
A note notes that kangaroos can jump far but not high, allowing them to be confined by a low fence. The observation highlights the animals' leaping ability and enclosure considerations.
Average hunter gets one half duck in Wisconsin opening
Wisconsin conservation officials report the typical duck hunter gathered about one half a duck for his family during the opening weekend. More ducks and more hunters were recorded than in 1947, but birds were wary and bags were small across Horicon marsh Lake Winnebago and southern Mississippi River areas.
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State Department
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Conservation Department
Ducks
Horicon Marsh
Lake Winnebago
Mississippi River
Supreme court to rule on quickie Nevada divorces
The Supreme Court agreed to a new ruling on whether courts in other states may invalidate Nevada quickie divorces. Hermoine Rice challenged a Reno divorce granted to Herbert N. Rice, and Connecticut courts previously sided with her, ruling Rice lacked bona fide Nevada residency. The high court said states with jurisdiction over involved persons may decide if bona fide residency existed in a quickie state.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Nevada
Hermoine P. Rice
Connecticut
Reno
Herbert N. Rice
Rice
Lillian P. Rice
Woodbridge
Conn
Superior Court of Connecticut
New Haven County
Superior Court
Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Necticut
Hermoine Rice
High Court
Prairie du Chien Men Enlist in Marines for Three Years
Paul Des Rocher and Joseph Vopelak of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin enlisted in the marine corps for three years. They were sent to Parris Island South Carolina for a 10 week basic training course last week.
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Paul Des Rocher
Joseph Vopelak
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Marine Corps
Parris Island
S. C
Pineapples Grown From Slips Near Seedless Mark
Pineapples that are almost seedless are cultivated from slips rather than seeds, a common propagation method noted in agricultural discussions.
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Krows
Tribune
American Meat Institute
Checage
U.S
Fred Marray
NBC
THE
Lacrosse Tribune
U. S
Pitzner
Crea
Mercury
GEO. J. Devine, Inc
W.L.A.D
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