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Associated Press
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Monroe
Wisconsin
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Frank B. Noyes Washington Publisher Passes Away
Frank B. Noyes, a Washington publisher and early organizer of the Associated Press, died yesterday. He helped found AP and shaped its reputation for impartial reliable reporting, inspiring the Evening Times and countless readers across the western hemisphere. The journalism community mourns his contributive leadership and dedication to press freedom.
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Frank B. Noyes
Washington
Noyes
Western Hemisphere
Associated Press
Evening Times
Tax picture shows higher county tax bill in 1948
The 1948 apportionment and rate may boost the average county tax bill despite a rate cut from 7.34 to 7.098 per thousand. Increased assessed valuations offset the lower rate, prompting thought on essential services and the rise of local government costs before tax revenue shows wear.
Tobin as Labor Secretary Provokes Mixed Signals
The Boston native Tobin, Truman's new labor secretary, pushes reform and hints at replacing the Taft Hartley act. He positions himself as a legislative voice while aides work on a substitute measure seen as opposing the stalwarts in organized labor. The administration faces pressure to unite by softening aggressive rhetoric.
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Congress
Truman
Skinner Buys Florida Lincoln Mercury Agency
T W Skinner son of Frank P Skinner of Brodhead has purchased the Miami Lincoln Mercury agency in Miami Florida He started with Fort Motor Co in 1925 and rose through posts including Chester Pa Dearborn Mich and Buffalo N Y He became general manager of the Lincoln Mercury division in 1945 before resigning to take the Miami dealership.
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Brodhead
T. W. Skinner
Frank P. Skinner
Miami
Lincoln-Mercury
Fla
Skinner
Fort Motor Co
Highland Park
Chester
Dearborn
Mich
D. N. X. Engine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Ford
Navy
Iner
Former county treasurer pleads guilty to embezzlement
Leah Engen, 40, ex Oneida county treasurer, admitted stealing 3026 dollars of county funds from January 1947 to November 1948 in Rhinelander. She pleaded guilty in lower county court and is held on a 3009 dollar bond.
December 2, 1938 Swiss wrestling crown at cheesemakers ball
Ten years ago William Senatsch won the DEC 2 1938 Swiss wrestling championship at the annual cheesemakers ball. The record notes changes in WPA payrolls, ice fishing closures, and a death in Blanchardville. Richard Bahr won the Milton college grid "M."
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William Senatsch
Green County
Green
Lafayette
Carrie Hendrickson
Blanchardville
Richard Bahr
Milton College
Sawyer to Intensify Scrap Metal Campaign
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer announced a 70 man scrap drive committee will meet on December 8 to step up the nation wide industrial iron and steel scrap drive through the winter months. The effort seeks high grade heavy scrap from businesses, farms, and auto wrecking yards to feed American mills and foundries, excluding household items.
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Washington
Sawyer
Rail Freight Rates Hike Considered By ICC In 10 Year Plan
ICC Commissioner Clyde B. Aitchison asked Budd about railroads capex over the next decade excluding normal replacements. Budd estimated potential spending around $2,000,000 if revenues permit, to support freight rate increases of 13 percent.
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ICC
Clyde B. Aitchison
Budd
Indusoa
Permit Actions Involving Cheese Truckers
George Schmidt of Mt Horeb seeks PSC authority to haul cheese from Mayflower cheese factory Mt Horeb to Monroe and to move factory supplies from Monroe to the Lakeshire Marty Co. Daryl D Zimmerman of Brodhead is authorized to haul milk from Spring Grove to Goldenrod Creamery Co Brodhead and supplies to area farms.
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George Schmidt
Mt. Horeb
Public Service Commission
Mayflower
Monroe
Lakeshire Marty Co
Daryl D. Zimmerman
Brodhead
Spring Grove
Goldenrod Creamery Co
Budd Calls for Higher Rail Charges to Meet Demand
Ralph Budd president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads must boost service charges to satisfy public demand for improved transportation. He testified in support of the railroads' plea.
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Washington
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Budd
Interstate Commerce Commission
NAM Rally Opens On Unity Keynote
Earl Bunting, director of the National Association of Manufacturers, called for unity to fix inflation insecurity and thrift during NAM’s 53rd annual congress. The three day meeting with national unity as its slogan ends with a speech by Secretary Sawyer.
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New York
Earl Bunting
National Association of Manufacturers
Bunting
NAM
Congress of American Industry
Congress
Sawyer
Agricultural Teachers Learn of Wisconsin Farming
About 300 vocational agricultural instructors from across the nation attended the American Vocational Association convention in Milwaukee and visited the Dave Evans, Wern, and Pabst farms in Waukesha county to learn about Wisconsin farming practices.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
American Vocational Association
Dave Evans
Wern and Pabst
Waukesha County
Burgess Battery Joins 40 Hour Week
The Burgess Battery Co announces a 40 hour work week effective this week with no Saturday schedule.
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Burgess Battery Co
Monroe High School Concert Orchestra Schedule
The Monroe high school concert orchestra will present a public program at the high school auditorium Monday night January 10. Allan F. Barnard director of instrumental music announced today.
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Monroe High School
Allan F. Barnard
Albany Tavern Closed Pending Changes
The Alvin Miller tavern in Albany was closed pending changes after a special inspection. Authorities plan further action once improvements are completed.
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Albany
Alvin Miller Tavern
State health official orders closure then reopening planned
A state health department representative ordered a closure with a plan to reopen after condition changes. A disorderly conduct sentence is noted. The subject traveled by bus to his home in Belle Glade Florida. Odom had recent employment in Monticello.
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State Health Department
Belle Glade, Fla
Odom
Monticello
Teuscher Graduates Naval School and Heads to West Coast
Robert Teuscher M. M. F. A. has completed machinist’s mate class A training at Great Lakes and left for San Diego after a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs John Teuscher.
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West Coast
Orangeville
Robert Teuscher M
U. S. Naval School
Great Lakes
San Diego
Calif
John Teuscher
Returns to Florida after 30 day jail term
Melvin Odom aged 19 was released last night from the county jail following completion of a 30 day sentence. He is to report to the Florida authorities as required by the court.
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Florida
Melvin Odom
Sheelers Arrive for Visit from Guatemala
Mr and Mrs Willard D Sheeler arrive in Madison from Guatemala for a visit with relatives. Mrs Sheeler is the former Harriet Summeril. The couple has been in Madison and Milwaukee and are expected to return to Monroe today.
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Sheelers
Willard D. Sheeler
Guatemala
Central America
Club to Send Shoes
Shoes collected by St. John's Youth Fellowship will be shipped to needy Europeans under a relief program. This effort aims to provide footwear to vulnerable communities and support humanitarian aid through organized shipment and distribution.
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St. John's Youth Fellowship
Interdenominational relief agency shoe drive planned
The World Church Service program will place boxes on the courthouse square on Saturday and again December 1 for collection of shoes in fair condition. The St. John’s Club will fund collection and shipping expenses.
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World Church Service Program
Interdenominational Relief Agency
Court House Square
St. John’s Club
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