Western Union Strike Isolates New York City
The 7000 Western Union employees walked off at 6 10 am in New York City effectively severing external telegraph links. CIO leadership cited rapid strike action and strike breakers as the cause while supervisory staff would handle vital messages and some press circuits leased to AP remained marginally active.
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Western Union
New York City
CIO American Communications Association
Associated Press
New York
WLB
General Motors
CIO Uaw
Knight
Ceasdaun Ae
New 1946 Mercury on Display Tomorrow at Monroe Sales
Monroe Sales company announces the 1946 Mercury on display tomorrow featuring a heavier lower wider appearance with a redesigned front grille and die cast vertical louvres. The model offers eight exterior colors and harmonizing interiors including gray green broadcloth upholstery and lacquered art leather panels. Mechanical updates include bearings crankcase vent and more.
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Monroe
First National Bank Directors Reelect Amid Positive 1945 Report
Stockholders reaffirmed the First National Bank board at the annual meeting as officers reported strong 1945 results. Directors reelected include Emil Baumgartner, H B Caradine, John Etter, Lewis Moore, Frank Shriner, Roy Burmeister, John Deininger, Mayler, Emery Odell, Ymennen Smith, and S Solomon.
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First National Bank
Emil Baumgartner
H. B. Caradine
John T. Etter
Lewis A. Moore
Frank A. Shriner
Roy F. Burmeister
John Deininger
Mayler
Emery A. Odell
Y Mennen Smith
Ss. Solomon
Burmeister
Russel W. Prien
Marie
E. Seer
Acme
Joie Prien
Shriner
Frank Menehan
Teller
Citizens Bank
First National Special Department
Prien
Taxes Collected In City Reach 46119.03
City treasurer Charles B. Bolender reports total tax collections of 46119.03 so far this year with steady payer turnout. He will remain at the bank to process receipts through the month as daily tallies show various amounts received.
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Charles B. Bolender
Ochigvesas
Oss Veka SR
A. Cecuceeese
Milwaukee Truck Kills Child at Home
A three year old girl Sharon Lee Carerros, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry C Carerros, died after she ran into the side of a truck yesterday in front of her home while walking with her mother.
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Milwaukee
Sharon Lee Carerros
Henry C. Carerros
James Degnan
Suzanne
Arrivals in Moscow for Government Reorganization Talks
Delegation members arrived in Moscow to discuss reshaping their government under terms agreed at the last month’s big three foreign ministers conference. They proceed with plans outlined in the joint communique and expect formal talks to begin shortly.
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Moscow
Floods Recede but Rail Service Remains Limited in Wisconsin
Flood waters across southern Wisconsin are receding but rail service is still greatly curtailed. Highway 11 near Dill remains impassable with over four feet of water, while a washed-out culvert east of Browntown blocks traffic. County trunk B south of Browntown stays underwater, delaying route 11 repairs, and Darlington reports ongoing flood impacts with limited roadbed materials needed.
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Wisconsin
Dill
Athens
Browntown
Ellison Oil Station
Ge Herman
Tan Lena
Tae
Lewis B. Ellis
Route 11
Pecatonica
Buckhorn Bridge
Flood waters rise in Kentucky menacing Pineville
Harlan Kentucky reports floodwaters fed by southeastern streams climb above the 1979 crest, with Pineville residents noting water 3 to 5 feet above the 1929 level. The Tass denies rumors in Paris Russian and Turkish frontier lines amid regional tension. US Jewish Conference calls for unrestricted immigration to Palestine and timely recognition. Russia signals no participation in war crimes trials as Allied deadline approaches for a tribunal to try crimes in the Pacific war with trials possibly starting around March 1.
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Harlan
Kentucky
Pineville
Tokyo
Russia
Supreme Allied Headquarters
Hearing on Gas Pipeline Beavis
Federal Power Commission hearing on Texas to midwest gas pipeline applications begins with counsel statements. Sessions will continue in Chicago and Detroit with National Gas Company of America and Natural Gas Company of facilities as applicants.
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Washington
Texas
Federal Power Commission
Chicago
Detroit
National Gas Company of America
Perhaps Truman Himself Will Have to Make Reply
Representative Bradley fears Truman’s appeal for citizens to press Congress may flood lawmakers with letters. He says many letters would force explanations from members and disrupt committee work or House sessions. Bradley has seen only one letter commenting on the President’s address.
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Truman
Washington
Bradley
Rmich
House
Most Jobless Compensation Paid Out After VJ-day
Wisconsin industrial commission reports 1945 jobless payments totaled 4,264,000 with over 90 percent paid after VJ day. Between VJ day and December 15, 50,700 new claims were filed. under 14,000 remained on benefits in late December and fewer than 12,700 were currently eligible for state funds.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Industrial Commission
Supreme Court Extends Hearing on War Crimes Trial for Yamashita
The Supreme Court set aside an extra hour to hear final government arguments in support of the war crimes trial procedure that condemned Japanese General Yamashita to death.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Yamashita
Truman Sees Steel Price Rise Linked to Atomic Pact
President Truman said he was pleased with the Moscow talks on atomic energy and endorsed the conference's agreement. He avoided details on a possible steel price hike and noted no final action until after elections. The news conference followed a three day mail service disruption tempo.
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Washington
Truman
Moscow
Eee
Germany
World War II era diplomacy on UN assembly scheduling
Byrnes indicated early talks with Senator Van denberg and notified Bevin of Britain about securing satisfactory secrecy safeguards. He expressed confidence that language can be found to reach shared objectives, and that negotiations would quickly align with the planned UN assembly work.
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Delegatte
United Nations Assembly
Byrnes
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Iton
Bevin
Britain
Lie Detector Test Ordered in Arlington Taylor Murder Case
Antigo circuit judge Joseph McCarthy ordered Arlington Taylor to take a lie detector test after Taylor changed plea from guilty to innocent in the December double murder of Cyril and Mrs. Pauwel. The hearing was continued for further mental evaluation with tests to be arranged within a week in Madison or Evanston.
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Joseph McCarthy
Appleton
Arlington Taylor
Cyril Pauwel
Taylor
McCarthy
Winnebago State Hospital
Julius Guenthner
James R. Durfee
Vernon McHale
Madison
Evanston
Kidnaped Girl Attacked Dismembered by Maniac
Authorities report a kidnapped teenage girl was attacked and dismembered by a maniac. Investigators note damaged overpass and ongoing power outages as officials warn of dangerous traffic hazards until electrical supplies are restored.
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Maniac
Chicago police search for child killer after dismemberment
Chicago police and federal agents comb the city for a kidnap killer tied to Suzanne Degnan, a 6 year old girl found with dismembered remains. Authorities say the suspect likely attacked in a basement and used a tool to carve the body into pieces without breaking bones. The case points to an experienced hand with butcher skills as investigators probe sewer basins near her home.
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Chicago
A. L. Brodie
Suzanne Degnan
Little Girls North Side
Brodie
Congress Probe of Demobilization Sparks Capitol Hill Debate
Washington reports a congressional probe into demobilization stirs Capitol Hill as critics voice cries of SNAFU amid public demonstrations and policy concerns. The piece notes growing tensions over troop drawdown and funding implications.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Morgan Refusal to resign post with UNRRA continued
London reports Lt. Gen. Sir Frederick E. Morgan remains in his UNRRA role as pressure to step down persists. Earlier requests from the UN to Morgan to resign have not led to a change in position, with lines of authority under discussion.
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Morgan
UNRRA
London
Frederick E. Morgan
Wisconsin Board Rules Intangible Taxes Not Taxable
Wisconsin Board of Tax Appeals ruled that income from intangibles held by Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee and Kimberly Clark in Appleton was not taxable. The decision implies that intangibles such as stocks are excluded from state levies, with the Supreme Court yet to address the broader issue.
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Wisconsin Board of Tax Appeals
Briggs and Stratton Company
Milwaukee
Kimberly Clark Corporation
Appleton
Supreme Court
Circuit Judge Cowie to Inquire on Dr Otter Conviction
Circuit Judge Robert S. Cowie of La Crosse visits federal court to inquire into the January 27 conviction of Dr. Otter for an offense involving moral turpitude.
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Robert S. Cowie
la Cross
Otter
Eo Seee
Oregon Senator Proposes Year Round College Care for Vets
A Oregon senator proposed colleges operate year around with longer hours to help care for veterans paid tuition. He described it as a solution to veterans' tuition burden. The senator, a former UW and Minnesota faculty member and ex dean of Oregon Law, spoke in an interview.
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Suggests Colleges
Rewards Offered for Arrest in Edgewater Case
Rewards totaling 11000 were offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the mad butcher of Edgewater who kidnapped killed and mutilated 6 year old Suzanne Degnan.
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Chicago
Edgewater
Suzanne Degnan
Kidnapping Case Notes Clues In Brutal Crime
Investigators list crucial clues in the abduction and murder case involving a girl named Suzanne. Items include fingerprints on a bedroom window sill, a burlap bag with a torso, a ransom note, a red crayon marked shopping paper, a gray-green fedora near a sewer, and footprints near the Degnan back porch. Authorities press ongoing inquiries as six janitors are questioned with alibis under review.
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FBI
Edward J. Kelly
State’s Attorney
Degnan
Suzanne
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