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City of
Monroe
Wisconsin
Stephenson County
Ill
Wisconsin Chief Justice urges militant public sentiment for law enforcement
Chief Justice Rosenberry spoke at ceremonies for Wisconsin's new state officers urging a militant public stance to uphold respect for authority and strict law enforcement. He said strong society begins at home with parents providing a foundation for schools, praising Monroe's low juvenile troubles and stressing family as training ground for civic duty.
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Rosenberry
Wisconsin
Monroe
First Victory in House Rules Change Sparks Debate
The 81st Congress liberalizes House rules, allowing the legislative chair to bring up bills after 21 days if the rules committee delays. Supporters say it empowers reform efforts and balances power, while critics warn of potential overreach by the speaker. The reform aims to curb top heavy rules while preserving democratic process.
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House Rules Committee
Trumian
Rules Committee
Legislative Committee
Paying Its Way With Postal Rate Increase
The recent Congress approved higher postal rates to put the post office department on a paying basis. Lawmakers rejected punitive rate hikes aimed at suppressing publications and stressed the need for a businesslike, revenue-adequate service. The service has grown substantially and serves wide public needs.
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Post Office Department
Postal Service
Jury Indicts Suspect in Slaying of Hines
Crispin B. Perez a 29 year old part time bartender was indicted by a district court grand jury on first degree murder charges in the Madison Wisconsin hotel room killing of Charles J. Hines 48. Perez was arrested within 36 hours of the slaying and police say he admitted the crime. Detectives recovered a $1000 ring owned by Hines in Perezs room.
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Washington
Crispin B. Perez
District Court
Charles J. Hines
Madison
Wis
Perez
Hines
Honeymooning couple in Florida after New Year’s marriage
A 1939 report notes the honeymoon of Frederick A. Mahikuchi and his bride in Florida on January 4 after their New Year’s Day wedding. Included are brief obituaries and career notes including Dr. Robert Schneider joining the Crile clinic and Nathan R. Kempton’s death in South Wayne. Roosevelt comments on Munich and democracy amid global tensions.
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Frederick A. Mahikuchi
Florida
Gottfried Zumbach
Robert Schneider
Crile Clinic
Cleveland
Nathan R. Kempton
South Wayne
Roosevelt
Congress
Munich
Allies Ask Soviet For Prisoner Data
Western powers demand exact counts of German prisoners still held in the Soviet Union under a four power accord. Washington notes ask Moscow how many remain, plans for return, and how many have died. Tass says the majority have been sent home with 1949 completion expected. Allied estimates exceed 200,000. Repatriation of Japanese prisoners remains a separate issue.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Russia
Germany
United States
France
Britain
State Department
Moscow
Tass
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
New York Wholesale Cheese Prices Steady On Market
Prices and receipts held steady on the New York wholesale cheese market per the Associated Press. Cheddars 40 41 cents, grass 1948 versions 50 58 percent, single daisies 41 43 14, flats 41 43, midgets 55 62 percent, shelf cured ranges 57 62, processed five pounds 40 42 percent, domestic Swiss tubs 56 58 others 47 54.
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New York
Associated Press
Orangeville Bridge Reopens After Crash Replacement
Traffic resumed over the Richland Creek bridge in Orangeville as a new structure replaces the damaged bridge from last July when a semitrailer oil truck crashed through. The long disruption separated the village from coal and stock yards across the creek.
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Orangeville
Richland Creek
Harold Fenton joins staff at Commercial and Savings bank
Harold L. Fenton, Milton College graduate and Kansas native, becomes part of the Commercial and Savings bank staff. He studied business administration at Milton and previously worked in accounting at the Chevrolet plant in Janesville since last August. His wife Gwenith is an English teacher at Lincoln school. they reside at 1322 17th Avenue.
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Harold L. Fenton
Milton College
Commercial and Savings Bank Today
Kansas
Fenton
Kansas State Agricultural College
Milton
Chevrolet
Janesville
Gwenith Fenton
Lincoln School
17Th Avenue
15 Yearling Bulls Selected for Sale
A group of 25 yearling bulls is chosen for the Green County 4-H club FFA and breeder's sale at Monroe on Saturday. A 435 pound butterfat mature equivalent standard is set for consignments. Breeder and junior consignors from multiple towns participate, led by Burt McKenzie of Blanchardville with a notable yearling son of a 700 pound dam.
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Green County
FFA
Monroe
H. O. Elmer
Monticello
E A
Green County Holstein Breeders Association
Burt McKenzie
Blanchardville
Four-H Club
Elmer
Rahberger Brothers
Ted Rahberger
John W. Ruff
Walter Timm
Herbert Huffman
Walter Haberman
Herbert Stuessy
Brodhead
Bert McKenzie
Jesse Matzke
Orangeville
George Grenzow
Juda
Peter Graber
William J. Figi
Argyle
Donald Albright
Burleigh Bartlet
Sam Nafzger
Harley Roth
Ned Roth
Sherwood Carlson
Donald Newcomer
Albany
Eugene Stettler
Gary Malkow
Shirley Erickson
Browntown
UW Plans Centennial Symposium on Science and Civilization
The University of Wisconsin will sponsor a centennial symposium on science and civilization from January 13 to 15. Featured speakers include Max Black of Cornell University and Ernest Nagel of Columbia University.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
Max Black
Cornell University
Ernest Nagel
Columbia University
Farmers Have Date With U. S. Jan. 15
Washington reports January 15 marks the income tax payment day for farmers and the first installment date for many filers of estimated income. Farmers may file a lump sum or wait to file returns. changes in tax law include capital asset rules for livestock and a higher personal exemption. The article notes shifts such as a 10 percent deduction cap and higher exemptions for seniors and the blind.
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Washington
Sam
Internal Revenue Bureau
No. 1 Baby Born Under New Registry Plan in Alabama
Leonard Blake Gunnells, nine pounds, born on New Year’s Day in Prattville Alabama, is identified as America’s No. 1 baby under a proposed nationwide birth registry. The system assigns digits by state, year, and local number to simplify birth records.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
America
Leonard Blake Gunnels
Prattville
Oliver Gunnels
Ralph W. Roberts
Vital Statistics
Autauga County
Autauga
National Association of Registration Officials
Canada
National Office of Vital Statistics
Washington
Two Wisconsinites Die in Florida Train Truck Crash
Two Wisconsin men were killed when Seaboard line's Orange Blossom special train struck a truck at a gate crossing in northwest Miami. The Florida highway patrol identified the victims as LeRoy Wayne West, 37, of Packwaukee, and Allis Earl Bursack, 58, of Westfield, who were riding in the truck’s cab.
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Miami
Wisconsin
Seaboard Line
Florida Highway Patrol
LeRoy Wayne West
Packwaukee
Allis Earl Bursack
Westfield
C. A. Bass
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan Winter in Swiss Alps
American actress Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan arrived in Muerren in the Swiss Alps to enjoy winter sports at 5,000 feet. The pair are heir to a substantial fortune and have taken in the Alpine resort for a quiet retreat.
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Muerren
Switzerland
Rita Hayworth
Prince Aly Khan
Swiss Alps
Deputy Assists With Tax Forms
A deputy collector of internal revenue in the post office basement helps taxpayers prepare 1948 estimated tax declarations. Service runs Jan 3 to Jan 10 with no charge. Filing thresholds include $4500 salary withholding plus $600 per exemption, and $600 total income for nonwithholding sources. Farmers require amendment only if underestimates exceed 35 percent. First day busy but orderly.
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Internal Revenue
Post Office
Gears Described as Massive Industrial Components
Descriptions note gears used in industry reaching up to 30 feet in diameter and four feet in width, highlighting their substantial scale and potential industrial applications.
Freeport Banker Wins Divorce Decree
J. Fred Smith president of the State Bank of Freeport was granted a divorce from Lucille Smith in the circuit court. The action alleged desertion and was heard in minutes before Judge Harry E. Sweet. Attorneys were David M. Burrell for the plaintiff and John Whiton for the defendant. The couple, married January 17 1941, have a daughter born October 1941. Desertion alleged since March 1946. A property settlement out of court was indicated.
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Freeport
J. Fred Smith
State Bank of Freeport
Lucille Smith
Harry E. Sweet
David M. Burrell
John Whiton
Author Browne Dies in Suspected Poisoning at Santa Monica Ranch
Santa Monica police say 52 year old Lewis Allen Browne a London born writer and authority on Jewish history took poison ending his life to avoid blindness. He left a note dated Sunday and was found dead yesterday at his ranch home.
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Santa Monica
Lewis Allen Browne
Auto Steering System Uses Multiple Gears
The statement notes that typical cars employ at least two gears in their steering mechanism, reflecting the gear train that translates the driver's input into wheel movement.
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Uuder
Monroe Evening Times CO
Emery A. Odell
Monroe Daily Journal
The
Inland Daily Press Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
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Evening Times
Hiram Binger
Pekin
Atherton Bros. Furniture
Star Theater
Monroe Badger
Monticello Legion
Clarno Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Henry Hoehn
J. J. Tschudy
East Liberty Street
Milwaukee Road
John Nufer
S. Main Street
James Coleman
John Stone
Public
F. J. Burt
Decatur
Monroe Weekly Times
J. W. Odell
John Burns
Albert Booker
James Hodges
Charles Hehlen
Nat McCarty
Ed Johnson
Co. H
Harold Fenton
Commercial
George W. Ferris
F.F.A
Fair Grounds
U. S
Rita
Sonotone
T. E. Thoresen
Sonotone of
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Kubly Paint Store
Farnsworth — Coupehart
Zenith
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Post
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Lace
Pontiac
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