Reds reject allied war prisoner exchange plan in Korea
In Munsan Korea communists call the exchange proposal no more than a barter of slaves a U N negotiator says he rejected the categorical rejection while Maj Gen Lee Sang Cho says the plan is one for one and Reds want all for all Libby says the end result is a mass exchange after all prisoners are traded and civilians follow Tank backed allied troops recaptured two strong points on the western front amid renewed fighting designed to regain ground lost to a December Chinese assault.
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Munsan
Korea
U. N
Lee Sang Cho
R. E. Libby
Libby
U.N
Panmunjom
Red Cross
One Wisconsin Gambler Pays New Federal Tax
Milwaukee reports that only one Wisconsin gambler has paid the new 10 percent federal tax on gross business of gamblers. The internal revenue office identified two state men who obtained the occupational tax stamp last fall, John S. Dorsey of Eau Claire and William Werner of Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Internal Revenue Office
John S. Dorsey
Eau Claire
William Werner
Racine City Workers Strike Over Wages and Cost of Living
About 200 Racine city employees walked out at midnight, halting trash pickup park and cemetery services and snow removal. The walkout followed a city council meeting where demands for a cost of living bonus and guaranteed wage increases were rejected.
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Racine
Racine City
United Public Workers
New Soviet Strategy Seen in Demand for U N Action in Korea
Soviet moves signal new phase in 1952 aimed at paving the way for broader American economic pressure. Vishinsky proposes a United Nations council session to seek a Korea armistice while accusing the United States of moving nationalist Chinese troops from Formosa to Thailand and Burma to back a campaign against Communist China.
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Associated Press
Moscow
United States
Asia
Paris
Vishinsky
Security Council
Korea
Stalin
Japan
Formosa
Thailand
Burma
China
Mrs Myra J Paulson Dies at Madison Hospital
Mrs. Myra J. Paulson a Blanchardville native and Evansville resident of 50 years died at a Madison hospital. She married Martin L. Paulson on September 22 1894. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. A C Lindauer Madison a son John Evansville a sister Mrs H D Thomas Milwaukee four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services 1 30 p m tomorrow at Allen funeral home Evansville with Rev James Saunders officiating. Burial Blanchardville cemetery.
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Blanchardville
Myra J. Paulson
Evansville
Madison
Myra Baker
Martin L. Paulson
A. C. Lindauer
John
H. D. Thomas
Milwaukee
Kenosha Jury Finds Cause Unknown in 1949 Death
A coroner's jury in Kenosha marked cause unknown for Edward Lahti’s death in the county jail. Lahti, 42, died from a double skull fracture after an inquest concluded at 2 45 p m following a three and a quarter hour deliberation. Dist Atty Harold Bode and special prosecutor Edwin Wilkie voiced satisfaction with the verdict.
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Kenosha
Edward Lahti
Kenosha County
Lahti
Harold Bode
Edwin Wilkie
Stassen to Visit State for Wisconsin Campaign
Harold E. Stassen, Republican presidential candidate, visits Milwaukee to meet with the Wisconsin campaign committee and prospective delegate candidates next Tuesday.
Driver Tie Up Plant at Plankinton Packing Co
Milwaukee crews halted all production at the Plankinton Packing Co due to a driver dispute involving about 25 truckers. The stoppage stems from demands for assistance on their trucks.
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Milwaukee
Plankinton Packing Co
Council Suspends Rule to Approve Permit Ordinance
City council unanimously approved a building permit ordinance after suspending rules for a first reading. The measure requires a permit from City Clerk G S Soseman for alterations or new work exceeding 500 dollars. The decision aims to protect a 15000 dollar city investment in an appraisal. The board also heard disputes over snow removal from service stations and double parking near a Gulf station. Funds were appropriated from park board and fire department budgets, with a plan to buy a new fire truck and repair park needs.
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Judiciary Committee
G. S. Soseman
Frank A. Buehler
Board of Public Works
Lloyd J. Staffon
Curley
Texaco
Park Board
Floyd W. Matzke
Finance and Taxation Committee
Fire Department
Governor Rejects Bell's Board Plea
Madison authorities report Gov. Kohler denies a petition from Homer Bell former enforcement director of the state motor vehicle department seeking a new personnel board to reconsider his dismissal. Bell was discharged March 27 1950 by department commissioner Ben L. Marcus and the board upheld the action June 16 1950. Bell appealed to the state supreme court which sent the case back November 6 1951. Bell claims the present board is prejudiced and cannot fairly review his case.
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Madison
Kohler
Homer Bell
State Motor Vehicle Department
Bell
Ben L. Marcus
Marcus
State Supreme Court
City Manager Asked to Quit Over Ill Health
Two Rivers city council urged City Manager John P. Hoffman to resign citing ill health as a cause of lax performance. They gave him until Monday to decide on re signing and offered a different city position if he wished.
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Two Rivers
John P. Hoffman
Truman Appeals to Steel Union For Another Delay in Walkout
Undersheriff Wilbur E. Deininger and Deputy Karl Burkhalter were injured when their patrol car crashed into a tree during a pursuit of a speeding auto at the intersection of 23rd avenue and 13th street. Deininger remains hospitalized with multiple injuries after the 1951 Ford patrol car slid on ice, while Burkhalter receives treatment for fractures and cuts. The chase began at Stauffacher's corners east of Monroe, with the pursued car seen passing four vehicles at Schwarzenberger hill before the crash.
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Truman
Steel Union
Wilbur E. Deininger
Karl Burkhalter
St. Clare Hospital
23Rd Avenue
13Th Street
Deininger
Stauffacher’s Corners
Monroe
Brown’s Hill
Schwarzenberger Hill
Burkhalter
USW Meeting Opens With Hint s Of Postponement
Atlantic City. President Truman urged CIO steel workers to cancel their threat of a industry wide strike and press for a permanent postponement. CIO leader Murray prepared to recommend further delay as a February deadline nears and wage board action looms. The union seeks 18 cent hourly raise amid wage and benefit demands while industry stalls on offers.
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Atlantic City
Truman
CIO
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Union
Wage Stabilization Board
Phil” Murray
Steel Workers
Murray
Washington
WSB
Seel
USW
United States Steel Corp
Snow and Cold Grip West As Avalanche Strands Workers
Severe winter continues across the West with 20 above in some areas and subzero readings elsewhere. Colorado reports four deaths and two missing after an avalanche at Wolf Creek Pass. crews on Cumbres Pass battle 18 foot drifts as Rotary plows work toward Osier and Sublette. Ice storms paralyze West Texas and eastern New Mexico while Utahis freed after isolation on highways.
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Boca Dam
Calif
Truckee
Nevada
Sacramento
Colorado
Wolf Creek Pass
Cumbres Pass
Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad
Chama
N. M
Osier
Sublette
New Mexico
West Texas
South Plains
Texas
Lubbock
Utah
Unitah Basin
Salt Lake City
Two in Lafayette Quit Draft Board Due to Work Load
Darlington Special report notes Lafayette County draft board resignations. Joseph Saver who joined in 1949 and George E Alderson six months ago quit citing heavy hearings for draftees and time away from regular work. The board now has only Jasper Maddrell as member with Mrs Philomene Collentine as clerk.
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Darlington
Lafayette County
Joseph Saver
George E. Alderson
Alderson
Sauer
Bank Call Issued By Federal Authorities For Dec 31
The comptroller of the currency, Federal Reserve Board, FDIC and Wisconsin banking commission issue calls for a statement of the condition of all national and state banks at close of business Monday December 31. The December 31 deadline applies to both national and state institutions.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Wisconsin State Banking Commission
Wisconsin cheese market steady with ample supplies
Federal state market news reports Wisconsin dairy prices steady as supplies remain ample and demand stays light. Noted selling points include single daisies 43 to 44 cents, longhorns 43 to 44, squares 41 4 to 44, and midgets 45 to 47 cents.
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Cheese Mart
Madison
Wisconsin
I.c.l
Colonels Warn of Need for More Planes in Korea Air War
Col. Harrison R. Thyng leads the Fourth fighter-interceptor wing in Korea and says American pilots need more and better planes to counter a larger Soviet backed air force. He notes MIG alley hosts up to 50 Sabres at a time while enemy MiGs exceed 200 on Manchurian bases. Maj. Zane Amell adds the enemy patrols the Yalu river boundary to prevent US crossings.
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Fifth Air Force Base
Korea
Alanes
Harrison R. Thyng
U. S
Reds
Mig Alley
Thyng
Zane Amell
East Lansing
Mich
Yalu
Manchuria
Federal Jury Picked For Collector's Trial
Boston jury of 11 men and one woman with two male alternates chosen for the trial of Denis W. Delaney former Massachusetts internal revenue collector charged with taking bribes to influence tax cases. Prosecution cites two indictments alleging $12,500 bribes and $180,000 in unsatisfied tax liens.
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Boston
Denis W. Delaney
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
John H. Mitchell
Delaney
Stassen Plans Three State Primaries in Taft Challenge
Former Minnesota governor Harold E. Stassen announced plans to enter GOP primaries in Ohio Pennsylvania and Minnesota amid acknowledging Senator Taft holds a long lead. He noted uncertainty over entering other states and compared Taft to the hare in a tortoise and hare reference.
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Stassen
Taft
Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Monroe Chamber Drives to Close Membership Campaign
Preliminary reports from Milton K. Johnson and Clifford M. Fritz show strong signups as solicitors canvass for the Monroe chamber of commerce. Ticket sales for the January 22 annual dinner with Senator Taft are brisk, and a two tickets per member limit was set. Johnson urged members to secure extra tickets before supply runs out as the drive nears completion after a breakfast kickoff at the Swiss Wheel restaurant.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Milton K. Johnson
Clifford M. Fritz
Johnson
Taft
Chamber
Four Seek Marshal Job at New Glarus
Four applicants are seeking the village marshal position in New Glarus. Village clerk Charles Tollefson said no decision will be made for several weeks to allow investigation of each candidate. Frank A. Garwell, village marshal since April 11, 1950, submitted his resignation effective Jan 1 but will likely remain another month unless he finds other work.
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New Glarus
Charles Tollefson
Frank A. Garwell
Sparta Announces New Rent Controls Next Tuesday
Washington reports Monroe county will implement rent controls for all residential housing. Director Tighe F. Woods stated the controls take effect next Tuesday and cover Sparta.
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Washington
Sparta
Tighe FE. Woods
Monroe County
Truman seeks sweeping reorganization of revenue bureau
President Truman proposes a wide revamp of the internal revenue service to root out corruption and place the agency under civil service with 64 collector posts replaced by 25 district commissioners. Congress in town balks with a mix of support and skepticism as 53 more employees are dismissed or suspended.
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Truman
Secretary of Treasury
Snyder
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Washington
Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Rep. Burns
R-Wis
Internal Revenue Collectors
Civil Service
Internal Revenue Commissioner
House
Senate
Hoover Commission
Herbert Hoover
John H King, Gateway Inn Builder, Dies at 77
John H King 77 builder of the Gateway Inn and early cinema magnate died yesterday in Encino California. From a Detroit bootblack to theater empire founder, he helped shape a northern woods resort now run by John Garber. The year round four square mile Gateway hotel complex was among his later projects.
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Land O
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Robert F. Long
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E. J. Norton
Buehler
L. F. Smith
Smith Barber Shop
Police and Safety Committee
Smith
Speeder
Chase
Island
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Uintah Basin
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