Vacation driving rules urged for safer trips
Monroe motorists were warned by Police Chief J. H. Schwaiger to plan rest stops, pre check cars, pack lightly, drive at safe speeds, only pass when clear, and avoid overdriving headlights. He stresses respecting signals, parking off main routes, watching pedestrians, not picking up hitchhikers, keeping space between vehicles, and stopping to view scenes safely.
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Monroe
J. H. Schwaiger
Schlappis Winslow Offer $100 Reward for 40 Lost Porkers
Albert Schlappis and son near Winslow post a $100 reward for 40 missing feeder pigs weighing 50 to 70 pounds each. After a December barn fire and frostbitten hogs, thefts during July 16 or 23 compounded losses at the farm. Neighbors aided with earlier rescues and feed shortages.
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Albert Schlappis
Winslow
Schlappis
Poland
China
Albert Schlappi
John
Berline r Berliner Train Through East Germany With U S Guards
Major Charles Woerple runs the Berliner train carrying military personnel and trusted passengers under tight secrecy through the Russian Zone of Germany. Two MPs, a baggage guard, and a train commander secure the trip from departure to Helmstedt Marienborn where a Russian officer collects passenger lists. Lt. Ronald D Smith, stationed in North Dakota, notes Soviet nerves as American jazz and anti American propaganda play on the platform.
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Germany
Charles Woerple
Iron Curtain
Woerple
Berlin
Maj. Woerple
Maj
South Pacific
Europe
High Commission
Helmstedt-Marienborn
Ronald D. Smith
Lakotak
N. D
Helmstedt
Lt. Smith
Year-old Kansas Boy New Avid Skating Fan
TOPEKA Kansas One-year-old Charles E Weber son of Mr and Mrs Carl E Weber of Topeka has become a skating regular after starting at nine months He gained weight rapidly from birth nine pounds to 38 pounds by seven months before his doctors advised skates Now he weighs about 28 pounds and is described as a solid little athlete.
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Topeka
Kas
Charles E. Weber
Carl E. Weber
Charles
State Gasoline Tax Supports Majority of Road Costs
Wisconsin high-level study shows the gasoline tax covers 57 percent of highway user revenue for road building and maintenance. In 1951 highway spending reached about 59 million dollars with federal aid, property taxes and other funds contributing the rest. vehicle registrations rose substantially as the postwar era expanded road networks.
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Advisory Committee On Highways
Legislative Council
Council
Wisconsin
C. K. Alexander
B. R. L’'Hommedieu
State
Train wreck photos spark work in Montgomery
A photographer hired to take pictures of a train wreck near Montgomery reports activity in the Brun- area. The incident involves salvage and image collection for coverage, with authorities coordinating on-site access and safety measures.
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Montgomery
Ala
Brun
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