Housing Proposal Given to Congress
President Truman seeks a $2.25 billion housing bill to spur middle income homes. Rep Spence and Sen Maybank introduce the cooperative housing act to back private loans with government guarantees and help nonprofit groups build affordable housing through a new National Mortgage Corporation. Sparkman calls it badly needed as loans would be guaranteed and funded by treasury and cooperative/private sources.
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Truman
Congress
Rep
Spence
D-Ky
Maybank
D-Sc
Cooperative Housing Act
Sparkman
D-Ala
Maragon Enters Plea of Not Guilty
Former bootblack with a White House pass, John Maragon, pleads not guilty to perjury charges before a federal district court. Trial set for February 20. He is linked as an erstwhile associate of Gen. Harry Vaughan, Truman aide.
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White House
Senate
Maragon
Harry Vaughan
Truman
Federal District Court
Gas Gas Leaks Sickened Two At Triangle Cheese Plant
Fred Pfaeffli warehouse superintendent and Fireman Calvin Bahn were overcome by refrigerating gas when a pipe at Triangle Cheese Co broke around 4 p.m. yesterday. Firemen in masks shut off valves and helped them recover after outdoor treatment.
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Fred Pfaeffli
Triangle Cheese Co
1Éth Avenue
Calvin A. Bahn
Bahn
Pfaeffli
Fire Victim Found After Call Triggers Search of Burning Building
In La Crosse an elderly widow, Mrs Frances Burns 76, was found dead in her apartment kitchen as firefighters battled a basement to roof blaze in subzero conditions. A late call from a cemetery official led a fireman to the phone where the victim’s ring revealed her location. Coroner Dr George Reay ruled death by suffocation.
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Frances K. Burns
Walter Aron
Eva Murely
Nina Michaelson
Wese
la Crosse Woolen Mills and Mattress Co
Swiss cheese price shifts in October market report
Band C Swiss prices rise in October with state brand and grinders steady. November ger price up to 34 cents at the factory. State brand Swiss October values bring 42 and 49 cents with top premium. Grade B up two cents to 44 and C up one to 39. Grinders steady at 32. Plymouth Wisconsin cheese exchange sees values drop ¼ to 1 cent. Sales include 3 cars cheddars 31, 2 cars single daisies 3249, 1 car Illinois U. S. No. 1 cheddars 30½. Bids 2 cars cheddars 31, 1 car longs 32. Offers 2 cars single daisies 33, 2 cars single daisies 3234, 1 car longhorns 33, 1 car longhorns 323. Trading tone.
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Vowver
Plymouth
Wisconsin ‘Cheese Exchange
Illinois U. S
Feed Grains Slide In Slow Trading On Board
Wheat eased early and recouped most losses while cash corn and oats showed mild selling pressure. Support for wheat rose on news of large grants to European nations for purchase of American grain.
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Board of Trade
Audit group meets in Green county to act on December bills
The audit committee met at the county clerk's office to act on December bills. Members include Percy Lichtenwalter of Clarno township Ray T. Silver of Mt. Pleasant and William Hahn of Brodhead.
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Green County
Ing
Percy Lichtenwalaer
Clarno Township
Ray T. Silver
Mt. Pleasant
William Hahn
Brodhead
Weather contrasts across Midwest as floods, cold strike
Across Wisconsin and neighboring states a mix of milder daytime temperatures and extreme freezes created sharp contrasts. Floods and freezing rain delayed travel, with emergency guards on call in Indiana, aid dispatched by Illinois authorities, and widespread power outages amid record lows and highs.
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Allwaukee
Midwest
Ilinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Indiana National Guard
Fifth Army
Chicago
Tucson
Ariz
California
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Imperial
Coachella Valley
Bell Firm Seeks Higher Rates For Residential Phone Plans
Bell Telephone proposes new rate schedule to the state public service commission to raise about $8 million in annual revenue. The plan raises monthly charges by varying amounts across listed group areas from Algoma to Whitewater, including 25 cents for one party residence and 50 cents for one party business in some locations, with two party rates also specified.
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Algoma
Berlin
Cedarburg
Columbus
Darlington
Delavan
Evansville
Gratiot
Hartford
Hudson
Jefferson
Kewaunee
Ladysmith
Lime Center
Mayville
New London
Oconto
Pewaukee
Port Washington
River Falls
Shawano
Stoughton
Waupaca
Waupun
West Bend
Whitewater
Wiota
Mayor Says Sewer Rate Plan Still Needs Answer
Mayor Frank A. Buehler criticized a proposed sewer rate schedule as not the solution and ordered review. Madison rate analyst Preston A. Reynolds suggested a flat 12 dollar annual minimum with 70 percent of the water bill for sewer, aiming to correct inequities between users with different meter sizes. The plan would base 70 percent on water usage, with adjustments for larger meters and a quarterly application, while other provisions remain unchanged.
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Frank A. Buehler
Preston A. Reynolds
Madison
Buehler
Reynolds
Monroe
Sewage Department
Americans Told To Leave Formosa Evacuation Policy Sparks Debate
Washington reacted as a U S decision to urge Americans to leave Formosa signaled a non intervention stance. Congress and Republicans criticized the move as undercutting bipartisan foreign policy while Chiang Kai-shek faced internal and external threats. Secretary Acheson briefed Connally, with Vandenberg surprised by the administration’s stance.
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Formosa
U. S
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Truman
Senate
Congress
Was
Mr. Truman
Vandenberg
Michigan
Chairman Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Connally
Capitol
December 1949 Class Milk Prices Announced
The federal milk marketing administrator set December prices for Chicago and Rockford Freeport milk marketing areas. Chicago Class one 3.792 per hundredweight and class two 3.492. class three and four 3.098. Rockford Freeport Class one 3.745 and class two 3.445. class three 3.053. January 1950 prices also released for both regions.
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Chicago
Rockford- Freeport
Rockford-Freeport
Blanket Short Circuit Fatal to Aged Woman
A jury today blamed the death of 91 year old Mrs. Ann Eliza Sage on a fire in an electric blanket. The burns covered more than fifty percent of her body and the coroner said the fire resulted from a short circuit.
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Justin Satan
Conde Aer
Ann Eliza Sage
J. O. Firth
Warren County
Watchman in Detroit Bomb Case Abducted and Left Beside River
Watchman William Thomas, 58, who found 39 sticks of dynamite outside the CIO United Auto Workers headquarters in Detroit, was abducted at 5 a.m. by two men and later found alive beside the River Rouge. He reported the kidnapping and said the rope looped around his neck was used. Police, after a lie detector test, believe the incident ties to the UAW plot connected with the Reuther shootings. Thomas had been absent from his rooming house since December 27, explaining time off with visits to friends.
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United Auto Workers
River Rouge
William . Thomas
Thomas
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International
Walter
Victor Reuther
Jack Harvill
Etter on Island Wins X Veiled Return of Ex-Consul
Etter, son of the Rolland Etters, recently left Washington state government work for mosa. Former vice consul at Shanghai, he returned to the United States in December 1948. The nature of his new assignment remains undisclosed. Michigan senator notes lack of contact with the Far East and the White House. Vandenberg opposes active American military aid to the nationalist government, while Taft and Knowland favor immediate U. S. support to halt communism in Asia.
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Rolland Etters
Formosa
Washington
Etter
Shanghai
Etters
Far
Michigan
Secreatary of Defense
Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vandenberg
Taft
Ohio
Knowland
California
U. S
Asia
Republicans Avoid GOP Label on Oleo Tax Rider
Taft said the Senate Republican policy committee will keep the door open for individual GOP members to back or oppose an excise tax rider to the oleomargarine repeal bill. He favors an amendment cutting wartime excises on transport, communications, furs to 1942 levels. Senator Johnson and Senator Butler expect to push excise cuts in the House bill. Majority Leader Lucas announced a Democratic accord to avoid unrelated amendments to the oleomargarine measure.
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Wasminbloc
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
GOP
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Cole
Butler
R-Neb
Lucas
Linois
Taxpayers Face Higher City Tax Bills This Year
Charles B. Bolender city treasurer reported that the tax rate remains unchanged from last year but higher property assessments have raised many bills slightly. He urged an earlier county board meeting to allow time to mail bills before collections as taxpayers continue to pay about 14,000 dollars daily at local banks.
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Muurve
Commercial and Savings Bank
Britain Recognizes Chinese Communist Government
Britain grants de jure recognition to Peiping’s People’s Republic, severing ties with Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government in Formosa. Other Western powers and Scandinavian states expected to follow, while U S secretary of state says recognition is premature. Formosa status to be settled at the Japanese peace conference.
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London
Britain
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Formosa
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
U. S
Dean Acheson
Washington
Foreign Office
Peiping
People's Republic
Cheng Tien-hsi
India
Pakistan
Burma
United States
Cairo
Formo‘sa
Japan
Fort Atkinson Couple Found Dead at Lake
The bodies of Everett Thorin, 28, and his wife Adele, 22, were found at Lake Koshkonong, four miles southwest of Fort Atkinson. Dr. James Russell said they likely died about six hours earlier, possibly from carbon monoxide poisoning. Jefferson County motor police failed to revive them with a pulmotor.
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Fort Atkinson
Lake Kosh- Konong
Here
James Russell
Everett Thorin
Adele
Russell
Jefferson County Motor Police
Optimistic Note Highlights Report On Year's Outlook
President Truman delivers an upbeat economic message to Congress, forecasting 61 million jobs this year and a rise in national income toward 1954. He urges business, labor, farmers, and government to meet a magnified challenge with stable prices, modest taxes, and cautious credit controls while promising restrained deficits and longer loan terms for small business.
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Washington
Truman
United States
Congress
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