Virginia Primary Tests Byrd Influence In State Race
Virginia voters head to the polls for a heated Democratic gubernatorial primary with over 300,000 expected to vote. Though senator Harry F. Byrd is not on the ballot his dominance shapes support for John S. Battle while Francis Pickens Miller and others contest the Byrd machine. Republican contenders include Walter Johnson for governor and Berkeley Williams and E Thomas McGuire in lieutenant governor races. Incumbents L Preston Collins and J Lindsay Almond Jr seek re election in Democratic bids.
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Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
John S. Battle
Byrd Organization
Francis Pickens Miller
Eisenhower
Horace H. Edwards
Richmond
Remmie L. Arnold
Petersburg
United States
Arnold
Miller
Edwards
Nominion
Walter Johnson
Heathsville
Berkeley Williams
E. Thomas McGuire
Williamsburg
L. Preston Collins
Nick Prillaman
Martinsville
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Moss A. Plunkett
Roanoke
First County Polio Hits at Browntown
A Monroe physician reported the first poliomyelitis case in Green County, seven year old Dean Haas of Browntown, taken to Freeport hospital. The left arm is affected with possible residual paralysis. Across the nation polio cases rose sharply in early 1949, with about 8,000 cases and 442 deaths by August. Emergency measures spread as states and the Infantile Paralysis Foundation prepared for further outbreaks.
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Green County
Monroe
Dean Haas
Frank Haas
Route 1
Browntown
Freeport
Associated Press
Shawany
National Foundation For
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Texas
New York State
New York City
California
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Muncie
Ind
North Carolina
Pleasant Weather Forecast With Warm Temperatures
The article notes a pleasant day with temperatures in the 70s and a high near 80. A sudden 3:30 PM shower drenched parts of the area, with similar light showers statewide. Noon reading today was 75, up from a 5 AM low of 59, and fair warm conditions are expected tomorrow.
Oshkosh Giants Stop Downtown Paint Store Fire
Oshkosh Giants players Rudy Yandoli and Ed Monahan, with manager Dave Garcia, alerted and aided at a Sherwin Williams paint store fire in downtown Oshkosh. A police officer arrived as Monahan pulled a nearby alarm, fire chief Leo Givens stating spontaneous combustion likely caused the blaze and the team helped prevent a major disaster.
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Green Bay
Rudy Yandoli
Sherwin-Williams
Yandoli
Dave Garcia
Garcia
Ed Monahan
Leo Givens
Givens
Carnival Theme Lights Up Watershow At Pool
Aug 26 carnival planned at the pool features aquatic merry go rounds cater pillars ferris wheels and a tunnel of love. Pupils and instructors rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Cast off materials such as oilcloth plastic and rope tinsel are requested for the event.
Harriman Urges Arms Aid for Europe to Prevent War
W Averell Harriman, Marshall Plan envoy, urged Congress to approve a $1.4 billion foreign arms program promptly to deter Soviet aggression and keep Europe united. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee as hearings loomed with discussions among Acheson and armed services leaders. Democrats pressed for details on a coordinated, unified action plan, while Republicans backed rapid approval.
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Washington
W. Averell Harriman
Europe
Congress
Harriman
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Dean Acheson
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
House Committee
America
Truman
Mansfield
D-Mont
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
Geor Mac
Rep
Gordon
Ill
Chinese Reds Gain In Central Campaign
Communist forces pressed deeper into central China as they severed the Canton Hankow railway 313 miles north of the nationalist capital and targeted the Hunan defense line. Red spearheads moved toward Kiangsin in a bid to threaten nationalist supply lines.
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Canton
China
Hunan
Canton-Hankow
Kiangsin
State Fair Park Profit Report for Wisconsin Duration 1948
State auditor J. J. Kelcher reported the centennial fair at Wisconsin state fair park earned $1,129,785.52 last year with other revenue from rentals totaling $179,696.67. Add the $617.32 balance to reach $1,310,099. Expenditures amounted to $1,219,203.45 resulting in a net income of $90,896 in six months of 1948.
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Laaison —Vey
Sitc
J. J. Kelcher
Remodeling Work At Armory Started
Remodeling of the armory begins with steam fitters from Madison installing main pipes for a $20,000 heating plant. Roofers, decorators, plumbers, and carpenters start work. Ginner Roofing Co and Low E. Burn lead teams. Ernest Detwiler’s crew handles painting and interior decorating. Carlos J. Niles Plumbing Co has the shower room contract with Russel H. Schultz for carpentry and cement work. The project, started 1902 and later state property, will take months to complete. heating includes hot water, stoker, blower, and copper fin radiators.
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Eee Armory
Madison
Ginner Roofing Co
Low E. Burn
Ernest Detwiler
Carlos J. Niles
Monroe
21 New Polio Cases Set Wisconsin Record
Twenty one new polio cases set a Wisconsin daily record for 1949. Eau Claire and Waukesha reported three each, Racine Neenah and West Allis two apiece, with Eau Claire county noting a case in Union township. statewide total 147.
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Waison
Wisconsin
State Board of Health
Eau Claire
Waukesha
Racine
Neenah
West Allis
Eau Claire County
Union Township
Census of Business Finished in Monroe and Green Counties
The county census of business was completed by Charles A. Booth of Monroe and Mrs Delza Fleming of Brodyhead. The countywide count covers business activity across Monroe and Green counties and marks the completion of the census project.
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Monroe
Green County
Charles A. Booth
Delza Fleming
Brodyhead
Compromise Offer Made on Farm Plan
Washington Senator Anderson proposes a farm bill compromise to break the deadlock. The plan would let Secretary Brannan test production payments on non storable perishables like oranges and apples. It also backs a flexible price support from 75 to 90 percent of parity for basic crops and similar measures for meats and dairy if approved.
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Washington
Anderson
Brannan
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Secretary of Agriculture
White House Repair Approved by Commission
Senator McKellar chairman of a commission announced after a White House session that the building will be repaired rather than replaced. Congress appropriated 5.4 million dollars for the project as President Truman noted rebuilding could be cheaper than repairing the aging structure. The President also emphasized preserving the historic house for sentimental reasons. The Truman family currently resides in Blair House across Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Owe
White House
Senator McKellar
D-Tenn
Congress
Truman
Pennsylvania Avenue
Blair House
Three Buildings Burn In Fire at Ishpeming
Three buildings in Ishpeming's business district were nearly destroyed by a spectacular morning blaze. The oil burner explosion at the Tou signing Warehouse was suspected but not confirmed, according to fire chief Arthur Brown.
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Ishpeming
Tshpeming
Arthur Brown
House Approves Veteran Pensions and Disability Grants
Washington reports the House passed a bill increasing veterans pensions and disability payments by about 12.6 million in the first year, with a 354 to 0 roll call. The measure boosts disability rates, widows and dependents’ allowances, and expands benefits for World War I veterans, with an estimated first-year cost of roughly 12.6 million and several higher-figure components.
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Washington— (P
House
Senate
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Barden Seeks Federal Aid Test on School Funds
Rep. Barden of North Carolina plans to push a House vote on federal funding for schools amid a heated dispute over aid to non public schools. Democrats in committee expect a possible compromised bill, while Barden’s measure would bar such aid under all circumstances. A separate item reports Detriot native Cpl. James H. Hammond, 20, killed in an auto accident at Camp Williams while serving with the 226th air service group.
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Washington
House Labor Committee
Rep
Barden
D-Nc
Detroit
New Lisbon
James H. Hammond
226Th Air Service Group
Air National Guard
Camp Williams
Clark McGrath Shift Sets Senate Job Battle
President Truman moved Attorney General Clark to the Supreme Court and Senator McGrath to the cabinet clearing a Senate path. Stennis and Kerr may bid for the finance committee chair as McGrath resigns to become National Chairman, leaving vacancies on finance and judiciary committees.
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Washington
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
J. Howard McGrath
D-Ri
Justice Department
Senate
Stennis
D-Miss
Kerr
D-Okla
Tax Han ‘Dling
McGrath
Phy
White House
Rhode Island
Finance
Judiciary
District of Columbia
Truman
Cheese Producers Seek Price Change In Swiss Cheese
Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers' association field man ager Fred Galli says factory prices for Swiss cheese should rise. He cites May price comparisons showing Swiss cheese at Monroe area $2.71 versus other dairy products at higher levels and notes long holding periods and production risks justify price penalties being removed.
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Fred Galli
Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Producers’ Association
Wisconsin
Mr. Galli
Monroe
Galli
Charlotte Matron Slain in Residence
Police Chief Frank N. Littlejohn said Monroe Medlin, 23, a former butler in the Anderson home, admitted the shotgun slaying of 68 year old society matron Mrs. Esley C. Anderson Jr. in Charlotte yesterday. Will ford Randleman, 48, a fellow former employee, was attacked. he is in critical condition with head injuries and a slashed throat. The victim was found fully clothed, with bedroom disarray suggesting a struggle before death from shoulder and hand wounds.
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Charlotte
N. C
Frank N. Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Monroe Medlin
Esley C. Anderson Jr
Randleman
Anderson
Magnet to Be Used On Pin in Stomach
Donna Carol Snider a 10 month old of Tomah will have a magnet used to remove a swallowed diaper pin. The attempt planned for Thursday or Friday at Ravenswood hospital involves physicians who will try to close the pin with a magnet swallowed by the baby and then pull it up the esophagus.
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Donna Carol Snider
Tomah
Ravens‘wood Hospital
Donald Snider
Donna
Postwar Priorities Scanned by Senators In Contract Inquiry
A Senate subcommittee probes postwar priorities on steel and cement amid a widening inquiry into Washington five per centers. Investigators pursue leads from John Maragon about transactions and favors involving business firms and government officials. The panel eyes how influence fees are used in securing contracts, while noting the practice is not illegal.
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Washington
Senate
John Maragon
Maragon
Dog Bill Signed Affects Wisconsin Universities
Gov Rennebohm signs a dog requisition bill allowing UW Madison and Marquette to take unclaimed dogs from city pounds with caveats for licensed dogs. The measure is part of several laws. others vetoed include airport contract oversight and a state licensing scheme for contractors. The legislature expands to 15 members. two other proposals fail.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Marquette University
Rennebohm
Legislative Council
Assembly
Senate
Miners Welfare Fund Trustees Under Senate Scrutiny
Senator Bridges earns 35 000 yearly as trustee of the coal miners welfare fund joining Ezra Van Horn and John L Lewis on the panel. Miss Josephine Roche testifies before the Senate banking committee as it probes the miners pension fund financed by a 20 cent mining royalty.
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Senator Bridges
Coal Miners’ Welfare Fund
Congress
Ezra van Horn
John L.lewis
United Miner Workers Union
Josephine Roche
Lewis
Miss Roche
Senate Banking Committee
Miners’ Pension Fund
Governor to Confer on Rent Measure Effect Date
Governor Rennebohm planned an afternoon conference with a federal rent expediter to decide when Wisconsin new rent control act becomes effective. The law was signed Saturday but cannot take effect until publication in the official state newspaper.
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Madison
Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Residences Show Greatest Increase in Monroe Assessments
The Monroe assessment roll shows total property valuation rising to 13 343 813 79 from 12 027 972 82 last year an increase of 1 315 840 97 marking the fifth consecutive yearly rise Real estate led the gains with residential real estate up 836 425 merchants real estate increasing 390 682 while merchants stock fell 76 065 Other categories added modest gains Eight firms sought hearings before the board and most properties will be checked by Assessor Keel after Board of Review finished work city clerk Soseman said
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Milwaukee Road
Minors Central
Monroe
G. S. Soseman
Board of Review
Soseman
Everett Keel
McCarthy Backs Budget Revision
Senator McCarthy proposes a performance budget showing outlays by government function rather than agencies. The Hoover Commission urged the amendment to the budgeting bill, calling it one of the two most important fiscal measures in U.S. history and aiming to modernize a largely unchanged accounting system.
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George Washington
Hawaii House Votes Dock Work Proposal
The Hawaii House of Representatives voted to keep the territory in the stevedoring business through the dock strike end. The bill prohibits hiring striking CIO longshoremen and warehousemen and bars employees of seven struck firms, but allows renting stevedoring equipment from those firms.
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Aonoiu
Isawa
Senate
Territory
CIO International
Wisconsin cheese market steadiness amid active trade
Federal state market news notes Wisconsin American cheese market steady with active trade and fair to good demand. Selling prices include single daisies 35-36 percent, longhorns 35-37 percent, square prints 35-37 percent, with midgets among the reported varieties.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Milk price hike by dairies amid August 1 increase
A local dairy price order raises milk and milk products by one cent, with coffee and whipping cream up two cents. The measure, issued by authorities, becomes effective August 1 and affects dairies in the area.
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Tom Madison
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McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Times-Herald
Eleanor Medill Patterson
Col. McCormick
Clark-McGrath
Sen. Bridges
Vathinate
McCarthy
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