Strategy Mapped For Crime Battle
National law enforcement officials unveiled a master plan to crack down on gambling networks. Attorney General McGrath led a nationwide conference that created a permanent executive committee with 38 year old Denver mayor Quigg Newton chairing, to draft recommendations for new federal laws by April 15. The proposals include banning interstate horse racing data for gambling, stopping interstate shipment of gambling devices, fingerprinting SS registrants, sharing prints, making tax returns of known criminals accessible, standardizing firearms laws, creating a central bureau to log firearm serials, identifying gambling device owners, and tightening fraudulent citizenship laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Adams
Washington
McGrath
National ‘Conference
Congress
Truman
W. Cooper Green
Birmingham
Ala
Robert E. Henriquez Elected President of Navy League
Robert E. Henriquez was elected president of the Green County Navy League Monroe Council at a meeting in the American Legion home headquarters. Rudolph P. Regez was named vice president Willis A. Berndt secretary and Dale Rabe treasurer. Membership remains open to navy veterans via the elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Henriquez
Navy League
Green County Navy League
Monroe
Third Story
American Legion Home
Rudolph P. Regez
Willis A. Berndt
Dale Rabe
Navy
Pelley Retires From Politics Battle in Indiana
Pelley says he has retired from politics after seven years in federal prison for sedition. The 59 year old vows to fight extradition attempts by North Carolina if needed and will appeal to the U S Supreme Court to preserve his new freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stopiesville
Ind
Fiam Dudley Pelley
Pelley
U. S. Supreme Court
North Carolina
Emery Odell Honored in Congressional Record
Congressman Lawrence H. Smith of Wisconsin praised Emery A. Odell founder and publisher of The Monroe Evening Times in the Congressional Record on Feb 13. The remarks recount Odell starting at age 10 and 67 years in journalism, with a two column article from The Times golden anniversary edition included in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery A. Odell
The
Evening Times
Congressional Record
Washington
Times
Lawrence H. ‘Smith
Wisconsin
Smith
House
Monroe Evening Times
Monroe
Wis
Mrs Mayer Dies After Long Illness in Browntown
Mrs Ferdinand Mayer 89 of Browntown died at 9 30 a m in Wagner convalescent home after a 10 month illness from a Feb 25 fracture. Born Oct 16 1860 in Elm, Switzerland she moved to the U S in 1885 and lived on the Mayer homestead then moved to Browntown in 1918. Survived by husband six children 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. services Saturday 2 p m at Stennessy funeral home with Rev Ralph Kofood officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Mayer
Browntown
Wagner Convalescent
America
Henry Ludlow
A. W. Godard
St. John's Church
Jordan Township
Mayer Homestead
Rust Mill
William Maddrell
South Wayne
Lafayette County
Fred
Mayers
Mayer
Franklin Church
Monroe
Stnessy Funeral Home
Ralph K. Ko
Greenwood Cemetery
Potato price controls move from Senate committee
The Senate agricultural committee voted 6 to 2 to remove all government price supports from Irish potatoes until strict planting and marketing controls are in place. Senator Lucas leads a push for a tight system to curb production and avoid surpluses, with support from Aiken and Hoevel, and opposition from Aiken and Hoev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
Lucas
D-Ii
Aiken
R-Vi
Hoev
D-Nc
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Anick
Holstein Officials To Arrive Sunday
Officials and delegates of the Holstein-Friesian Association of Wisconsin will begin arriving in Monroe Sunday for the two day state meet to be held Monday and Tuesday. Officers include Sam C. Stanchfield Thomas C. Webster Mrs Jack Reynolds editor Charles Brace and others from Fond du Lac Winnebago West Allis Lone Rock Chetek Menomonie Lake Mills Union Grove Greenwood and more with Ralph Stauffacher of Monroe as Green County association president and host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein-Friesian Association of Wisconsin
Monroe
Sam C. Stanch-field
Route 3
Fond du Lac
Thomas C. Webster
Winnebago
Jack’ Reynolds
West Allis
Wisconsin Holstein News
Charles Brace
Lone Rock
National
Frank Cairns
Frank Case
Ocono
Harry C. Dix
Menomonie
Joseph A. Hanson
Chetek
Allen Hetts
Ft. Atkinson
John Last
Lake Mills
Alex McKeown
No Identification Yet in Brodhead Slugging Case
Undersheriff Wilbur E Deiniger worked in Brodhead yesterday as witnesses were questioned in hopes of identifying a suspect from a police file photo. The morning talks indicated the victim did not recognize the man. The wanted man is said to be older and look different from the pictured suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodhead
Wilbur E. Deininger
Truman Hints Possible Peace Mission to Russia
President Truman suggested a future peace mission to Russia remains a possibility while affirming openness to international talks on atomic controls. He rejected a big three summit abroad and reiterated he will not meet Stalin or any foreign leader outside the United States. Senator Smith urged exploring all avenues toward agreement with Russia, including a Truman Stalin meeting if a workable path to world peace exists. Deputy Rusk and Hickerson defended UN centrality and opposed a world federation or Atlantic army outside UN veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Russia
Winston Churchill
Stalin
Congress
United Sates
H. Alexander Smith
Smith
United Nations
Dean Rusk
Senate
State Department
Rusk
John D. Hickerson
Security Council
Atlantic Union Group
State “Department
Keel Seeks Assessor Post in City Election
Two nomination papers for city assessor have been filed. Everett Keel, incumbent, seeks a second full term after being appointed to fill the late George Field’s unexpired term. Charles M. Smith also filed for the post, background in barbering and construction. Incumbents for mayor and several city offices may announce bids at Tuesday council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Soseman
Everett Keel
F. A. Buehler
George W. Field
Keel
Harry A. Keegan
Charles M. Smith
Brodhead
Lucia Smith
Incumber
Maurice Connors
Sebastian Laeser Jr
George J. Meythaler
E. J. Norton
Herrman L. Schindler
Charles B. Bolender
Harry C. Young
F. F. Hartwig
Louis R. Wolleson
Vilas J. Rundnammer
Wisconsin Cheese Day Preview Adds Spark At Chicago Outdoor Show
Green County promotes 1950 Cheese Day at Chicago Navy Pier, with hundreds of Swiss samples labeled 1950 Cheese Day. Gov Rennebohm and Mayor Kennelly attend as host and guest, while Raymond Kubly and Joseph Mercedes drive the promotional event. Mercedes is dubbed honorary colonel, with plans to expand cheese tourism and state promotional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Navy Pier
Chicago
Ilso
Green County
Joseph Mercedes
Bennetohm
Jack Carson
Cheese Day, Inc
Raymond R. Kubly
The
Times
Kublv
Martin Kennelly
Racer Shanahan
Rennebohm
Mercedes
Wisconsin Tourist Bureau
Monroe
Lewis Reported Seeking 200 Day Work Guarantee
Springfield bulletin reports John L. Lewis pushing a 200 day work year for miners amid Illinois strike action starting at midnight next Tuesday. Negotiations under federal court order continue with potential wage and welfare fund changes, while Keech rules strike terms illegal and ends strike order, though miners have defied it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Springfield
Progressive Mine Workers
Ilinois
David J. Cole
Truman
Cole
Newman
Richmond B. Keech
Fair Weather Signals Snow Melt Across Highways
A new blanket of snow covered much of the state with light flurries yesterday. Land O Lakes reports three feet on the ground. Six deaths occurred in a New England snowstorm with up to sixteen inches. The Mississippi River faces a potential flood spanning Cairo to the gulf with rising levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land O'Lakes
New England
Mississippi River
Cairo
Gulf
Wisconsin Cheese Market Steady Amid Light Demand
Wisconsin American cheese market remains steady to firm according to the Federal State market news service. Trade and demand are light with selling prices for items such as single daisies 34 to 35 percent, longhorns 35 to 36 percent, square prints 35 to 36, and midgets 36 to 37 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheese Mart
Madison
Wisconsin
State Assembly
I.c.l
Seven Workers Die In Dow Explosion
An explosion at Dow Chemical Co in Midland Michigan killed seven workers and injured nine or more others. The blast at 11 20 a m damaged building 414 housing the emulsion polymerization process for rubber base paint. Dow officials could not confirm exact employment numbers or causes. The blast shook nearby homes and shattered windows as ambulances ferried the injured and dead from the chemical plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Mich
Dow Chemical Co
Dow Company
Dow
Chemical City
Dr Fencil resigns command of Monroe medical platoon
Maj Wayne J. Fencil resigns as commanding officer of the Monroe medical platoon, Wisconsin National Guard, effective Feb 8 1950 due to business commitments. Capt Raymond C. Fritz acts as commander. A vacancy exists for a medical officer from Monroe or vicinity. applications through Col O A Molderhauer or Maj Robert W. Schiller at the armory. The unit, formed two years ago, now has one officer and 14 men, with authorized strength of two officers and 25. Taxpayers fund clothing and equipment valued at about $29 000 to $30 000 for a full company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne J. Fencil
Monroe Medical Pltoon
National Guard
M Fencil
Wisconsin
Monroe
Raymond C. Fritz
Fencil
O. A. Molderhauer
Robert W. Schiller
126Th Infantry Regiment
Fritz
Eleven Rescued By Flying Boat From Burning B-36
McChord Air Base reports 17 air force crew aboard a B-36 crashed off the British Columbia coast. Eleven survivors were rescued by a fishing boat and later flown to Port Hardy and then to hospital. Captain Harold L. Barry and First Lieutenant Raymond P. Whitfield led the escape as engines failed one after another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChord
Wash
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Coast Guard
Ketchikan
Alaska
Wisconsin
Theodore F. Schreier
Madison
Wis
Ashdown
Princess Royal Islands
Texas
Coast Guard Information Office
F. J. Scheiber
Vitale Trippodi
Brooklyn
Harold L. Barry
Hillsboro
Til
Raymond P
PBY
Port Hardy
Vancouver Island
Canada
Barry
Hender son Named Superintendent at Owatonna State School
C M Henderson was appointed superintendent of the Owatonna Minnesota state school on Wednesday. He previously served as principal of the school department at the North Colony and Training School at Chippewa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
C. M. Henderson
Owatonna, Minn
North Colony
Chippewa Falls
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Portland
Emery Odell
U. S
Holstein
Frank H. Bigelow
Rockville, Md
War Claims Commission
Lennie
John L. Lewis
Middleton
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