Pensions Boom Among Older Electors
Washington reports that labor statistics chief van Clague says pensions for all appear secure as the old and near old form half the voting-age population. He notes life expectancy rise, 11 million seniors today, projected 21.5 million by 2000, and argues aging workers face tougher job exit in mass production economies.
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Washington
Labor Statistics
van Clague
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
Clague
Officer Burkhalter's Auto Hit at Madison
A Green county highway police car owned and operated by Officer Karl E. Burkhalter was damaged in a three car crash in Madison at 5 02 pm yesterday. Burkhalter stopped for a traffic signal as did driver John Robbins and oil truck operator Arthur G Davies who struck Robbins rear causing Robbins to hit Burkhalters car. Burkhalters wife and her sister Mrs Frank Ziltener sustained strained necks.
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Green County
Karl E. Burkhalter
Madison
Burkhalter
John Robbins
Route 3
Arthur G. Davies
Robbins
Frank Ziltener
Brodhead
Republicans Push Platform Studies
Two GOP senators announced plans to draft a 1950 congressional campaign platform amid disagreements. Senator Brewster of Maine heads the Senate campaign committee and expects Guy Gabrielson to name a drafting panel. Senator Taft of Ohio and Senator Butler of Nebraska expressed support, while Taft challenges parts of the plan on foreign policy.
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Washington
Brewster
Maine
Guy G. Gabrielson
Taft
Ohio
Gabrielson
Taft Neads
Senate
Butler
Nebraska
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Hugh D. Scott Jr
National Committee
Scott
West Milwaukee Waives Village Taxes for 1950
West Milwaukee will again forgo village taxes in 1950 as the board reports sufficient surplus and revenues. The levy will cover county state school and metropolitan sewer charges at a rate of 22.81 dollars.
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West Milwaukee
VA Eases Guaranty Rules for Unfinished Veteran Homes
The Veterans Administration allows occupancy of unfinished homes by veterans and places an escrow equal to 1.5 times estimated unfinished costs to guarantee completion while issuing a regular loan guaranty. Lenders may, at their option, replace itemized costs with a flat 1 percent loan origination charge or a $50 minimum, for straight GI first mortgages at 4 percent interest.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Janesville Worker Fatally Falls From Warehouse Roof
Joseph Manthey 40, a contractor helper, died after a 10 foot fall while repairing a warehouse roof in Janesville. He lost his footing and landed on his head. the incident occurred Monday during roofing work.
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Janesville
Joseph Manthey
Manthey
Swiss Visitor Faces Immigrant Hurdles After Arrival
Fred Buhli mann of Bern visiting Milwaukee after a business course seeks to settle as an immigrant. He fears entering via the quota after arrival and hopes to re enter Mexico to gain lawful status without marrying. He plans a career in business and law and may not settle in Monroe.
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Fred Buhlimann
Bern
Milwaukee
Fred
Christ Buhlman
21St Avenue
United States
Switzerland
Mexico
Ervin L. Goecks
Monroe
Dutch Invention: Sash Weights and Window Pulleys Chat
The note states sash weights cords and pulleys were invented by the Dutch around 1650. It emphasizes early window mechanism development and Dutch innovation in hardware for glazing.
Veterans service officers urge repeal of housing law in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officers association executive committee asks Gov. Rennebohm for a special session to repeal the housing law and create a state bonus funded by extending the doubled liquor tax. The plan would finance loans for homes up to 10 000 with 20 percent state lending, citing the current law as unwieldy.
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Wisconsin County Veterans Service Officers’ Association
T. C. Eckhart
Manitowoc
Rennebohm
Madison
Eckhart
Associated Press
Veterans’ Home Building Loan Fund
Swiss Cheese Prices Steady in Wisconsin Market Week
The Swiss cheese market in Wisconsin ended the week of November 30 with gains of one cent on Grade C and two cents on Grade B. Demand was good, supply of state brand plentiful but held, and B and C grades remained in short supply with fair grinder demand. Wisconsin State Brand 51-54c mostly 53c. Grade B 47-51c mostly 48c. Grade C 44-47c mostly 45c. Grinders 34c.
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Madison
Wis
Santa Visited Leukemia Victim A Week Before Funeral
Funeral services will be held for Marcella Marie Warren today a week after Santa visited to bring Christmas to the four year old leukemia patient. She died Sunday. The early Christmas was arranged by the union at Edison Wood Products where Marcella's father Earl Warren is employed. Santa delivered gifts at the Warren home on route 3 Weyauwega before she was taken to a local hospital.
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New London
Marcella Marie Warren
Santa
Edison Wood Products Co
Marcella
Earl
Warren
Weyauwega
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