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Hat Tossing Time in National Politics
The piece notes Key West hints that Truman admires Eisenhower as a 1952 presidential candidate while Eisenhower at Columbia University critiques the administration's security platform. The General travels on a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico, observing the public uproar with amusement.
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Key West
Truman
Gen
Eisenhower
Columbia University
Mr. Truman
Atomic Inquiry Group
Gulf of Mexico
League mediation urged in Russian Finnish dispute decade ago
Ten years ago the League of Nations urged Soviet Russia to accept mediation on the Russian Finnish conflict. Green county reported receipt of 29 475 trees from the state conservation commission for 1939 planting. David James Dwyer aged 2 was brought to St Clare hospital after drinking kerosene. Marvin Brandenburg of Spring Grove showed the grand champion lamb and Nathan Brown of Clarno won first premium for his lambs at 4 H Sheep Day in the fair grounds pavilion.
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League of Nations
Soviet Russia
Green County
State Conservation Commission
David James Dwyer
St. Clare Hospital
Marvin Brandenburg
Spring Grove
Nathan Brown
Clarno
Fairgrounds
Pen Wipers for Zulus and a Boyhood Scheme
A reminiscence recalls two boys who made pen wipers for the Zulus as a rainy day project at church. They describe the odd assembly line, the cloth mouse, Minnie Kelley who stuffed the mice, and the uncertain reach of their charity whether the Zulus received the gifts. The piece wryly notes the propriety and limits of their youthful aid.
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Minnie Kelley
Conviction of Rep. J Parnell Thomas Shocks Public Trust
The article notes Rep. J Parnell Thomas was convicted on charges of padding his congressional payroll and faces prison and a fine. It highlights his resignation and his wife seeking the vacancy, underscoring that public officials can be held accountable and that American democracy allows consequences at all levels.
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Rep. J. Parnell Thomas
Congress
Thomas
America
Wisconsin Governor urges strict enforcement of new speed law
Gov Rennebohm called for enforcement of the 1949 speed limit act saying it should be followed to the letter. He noted accident figures and surveys show weak enforcement and argued the limits are liberal but should be observed to improve safety. He urged patience to let the law prove its value.
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Rennebohm
Wisconsin
Mountain to be renamed for Stalin on 70th birthday
Prague reports Slovakia's Mount Gerlachovka in the Tatra range, an 8737 foot peak, is to be renamed in honor of Generalissimo Stalin for his 70th birthday on December 21.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Generalissim
Stalin
Former Darlington Resident Succumbs
Mrs. Caroline Doty 85, a former Darlington resident who died Wednesday at Beaver Crossing Nebraska, will be buried Sunday in Union Grove cemetery. Rev. E J Jeffrey will officiate graveside services. She was born Caroline Schreiter in Darlington and moved to Nebraska after marrying Dr. C W Doty. she is survived by daughter Helen Schutt Tulsa two brothers Herman Schreiter Darlington and Dr J B Schreiter Savanna Ill and three grandchildren.
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Darlington
Caroline Doty
Beaver Crossing
Neb
Union Grove
E. J. Jeffrey
The
Methodist Church
Caroline Schreiter
Nebraska
C. W. Doty
Helen Schutt
Tulsa
Herman Schreiter
J. B. Schreiter
Savanna
Ill
Brodhead Pythians Elect Paul Bellman
Brodhead Pearlodge Knights of Pythias names Paul Bellman as chancellor commander. Officers include Rodney Williams vice chancellor Roger Smith prelate William Hahn financial secretary A N Lawton treasurer Leo Ties master of work Clarence Brager secretary Frederick Ties master at arms Alfred Pinnow inner guard Martin Hutzel outer guard C T Pfisterer trustee three years. Christmas party committee led by George Ross with Marion Roderick and Fred Ties.
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Brodhead
Paul Bellman
Knights of Pythias
Rodney Williams
Roger Smith
William Hahn
A. N. Lawton
Leo Ties
Clarence Brager
Frederick Ties
Alfred Pinnow
Martin Hutzel
C. T. Pfisterer
George Ross
Marion Roderick
Fred Ties
Prince Charles Recovering From Acute Tonsillitis
Buckingham Palace disclosed that Prince Charles is recovering from acute tonsillitis. A palace statement said his temperature is normal and no complications are expected.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Charles
Palace
Santa Land party invitation in Santa Land scene
Henry and Serena reach a cottage in snow seeking Santa. A dwarf named Tweedleknees blocks the door while Santa arrives and greets them. Santa explains a party is planned for the next day with friends like witches, the Easter Bunny, Tom Thumb, Red Riding Hood, and the Seven Dwarfs. Mr Dilly spots a box labeled Santa's Magic and longs to peek.
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Serena
Santa Land
Willy
Santa
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Tweedleknees
Tweedlknees
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Red Riding Hood
Simple Simon
Seven Dwarfs
New Glarus Sets $28.25 Tax Rate for Village Levy
The village adopts a $28.25 per thousand levy to raise $58,692.98 with a total assessed valuation of $2,077,435. Village operation costs total $25,525.50, schools $31,465.98, and state share rises to $662.01. The village portion is $15.18.
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New Glarus
Birthday listings and a short apple pie tale
The page lists birthdays for December with names and routes and towns. A short untitled story follows about Sandy and Fairy Britches baking two pies from dried apple slices and improvised crusts using lids as pans.
New Members List With Addresses and Dates
New members include Thomas Frank Klemm Browntown route 1 registered January 7 1949 Dennis Eugene Sweetwood route 5 May 11 1943 Daryl Elmer Sweetwood route 5 January 31 1942 Lawaine Ellen Sweetwood route 5 March 22 1939 William Howard Clark route 2 Juda October 29 1947 Karen Emily Begler route 4 December 13 1947 Kathryn Lynn Legler route 4 Sandra Jean Legler route 4 July 3 1946 Judith Kay Legler route 4 August 22 1943 Emily Marie Isely route 4 March 4 1948 John Alan Stenbroten route 2 December 31 1948.
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Thomas Frank Klemm
Browntown
Dennis Eugene Sweetwood
Daryl Elmer Sweetwood
Lawaine Ellen Sweetwood
William Howard Clark
Juda
Karen Emily Begler
Kathryn Lynn Legler
Sandra Jean Legler
Judith Kay Legler
Emily Marie Isely
John Alan Stenbroten
Adenauer Urges German Role in Western European Army
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer reportedly urged German participation in a future Western European army despite opposition. The report notes the push for European military integration amid West Germany’s postwar policy considerations.
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Koenigswinter
West Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club Membership Coupon
All boys and girls up to 12 years of age are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls Club. Fill out this coupon and mail to the Evening Times Club, Monroe, Wisconsin. Name Street or R F D Age last birthday.
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Monroe Evening Times
Evening Times Club
Monroe
Wis
Apple Pie Mishap Upsets Household
Sandy and Fairy Britches caused a pie spill when the oven overflowed with top crusts spilling onto the oven floor and burning filling. Mrs. Shore made them clean up as punishment. They ate apple pie for supper and plan more pie for dinner tomorrow and Sunday. Sandy forgot to add the sugar before baking the pies.
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Sandy
Fairy Britches
Fairy
Suit over contract alleged against National Pressure Cooker Co
A $57,979 breach of contract suit was filed in federal court Friday against National Pressure Cooker Co. of Eau Claire. Precision Grinders Inc. of Indiana alleges the Wisconsin firm arbitrarily refused to accept and then canceled an order for 30,000 crank shafts placed in 1947.
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Madison
National Pressure Cooker Co
Eau Claire
Precision Grinders, Inc
Indiana
Wisconsin
Governor Succumbs in Singapore Stabbing Incident
British Sarawak governor Duncan G. Stewart died in a Singapore hospital from a stab wound suffered on December 3. The 45 year old official, a rebel native attack linked to unrest in Sarawak, prompted fresh tensions in colonial governance.
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Singapore
Sarawak
Duncan G. Stewart
Stewart
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