Traffic Crises Proclaimed. Monroe Considers 30-Minute Parking
Mayor Frank A. Buehler urged the police and safety committee to address chaotic traffic in Monroe noting the 30 minute square parking ordinance would be enforced upon the chief's return. The council discussed a full time city assessor and revenue ideas, while VF W safety efforts and snow removal cooperation were highlighted.
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Frank A. Buehler
Police and Safety Committee
Buehler
Cecil Jones Post
Special Safety Committee
The
J. H. Schwaiger
Schwaiger
T. Roy Evenson
City Committee
V.F. W. Special Safety Committee
Evenson
G. S. Soseman
Finance and Taxation Committee
Loseman
Monroe vets housing project nears completion in city council update
City council received a report by J P Cullen Son noting Monroe veterans housing project near finish with occupancy slated by February first and possible completion by January 22. A special committee including Wesley Dodge Theodore Burgy and Mayor Buehler will select temporary housing applicants at the 14 family federal housing project.
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Quere
Monroe
J. P. Cullen & Son
Janesville
Frank A. Buehler
Federal Public Housing Authority
Wesley L. Dodge
American Legion
Theodore J. Burgy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mayor Buehler
Burgy
Green County Veterans Service
Buehler
Wisconsin Doubles Pay for Women and Minors Across Industries
The Wisconsin Industrial Commission orders a near doubling of minimum wages for women and minors in all occupations. Rates rise to 45 cents per hour in larger cities, 40 in mid-sized areas, and 30 in smaller communities, with prior lower rates phased out. Board and lodging allowances apply in specified city sizes, and domestic workers are covered, except casual under 18s.
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Industrial Commission of
Wisconsin
Ruth Improves in Fight for Life at Paris Hospital
Babe Ruth, idol of millions, shows satisfactory condition after a two hour operation for relief of intractable pain. He appeared early today at the French hospital, continuing his fight for life.
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Babe Ruth
New York
French Hospital
Ruth
Marshall Quickly Confirmed to Succeed Byrnes as Secretary of State
Senate unanimously confirmed Gen George C Marshall to replace James Byrnes as secretary of state. The quick vote followed a Republican-led move to show foreign policy unity. Marshall, 66, will take office Friday after a brief vacation with Mrs Marshall.
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Senate
Truman
George C. Marshall
James F. Byrnes
Capitol Hill
Byrnes
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Marshall
United States
China
Congress
Army
Marcus Acted Illegally in Milwaukee Employee Layoffs
The state board of personnel ruled that Ben L. Marcus acting commissioner of the vehicle department illegally laid off 10 Milwaukee office employees during a move last October. The board awarded full compensation for the period involved.
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Macison—Ury
A. ¥. Upstedal
State Board of Personnel
Ben L. Marcus
Vehicle Department
Milwaukee
Monroe 1946 Fire Fighting Record lauded by city leaders
Monroe's 1946 fire department report shows total losses of 9074.21 with 22 general alarms causing 5617.75 damage and 468 building contents damage, plus 7 silent alarms causing 21.70. Mayor Buehler praised the record as a sign of strong community housekeeping and safety.
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Monroe
O. H. Kundert
Kundert
Fire Destroys Hudson River Export Pier in Weehawken
A wind fanned blaze on the Hudson river waterfront opposite midtown Manhattan razed a freight export pier of the New York Central railroad to water level and damaged another. Five railroad workers were injured as the fire prompted a general alarm. A spokesman valued the loss at least six million dollars. In Washington a bill seeks a memorial in honor of the 32nd Infantry Division and the Wisconsin National Guard.
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Weehawken
N. J
Hudson River
Manhattan
New York Central Railroad
Washington
Smith Rwis
32Nd Infantry Division
Wisconsin National Guard
Authority Debate in Adoption Law Stirs Chippewa Bar
Harold E. Stafford of Chippewa Falls argues that granting Wisconsin judges final authority in state adoption cases would strengthen the state’s children’s code by reducing delays. He replies to John M. McHale, who warned the change could imperil the code, noting current welfare division control and urging a court centered approach with judge consent for final adoptions.
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Stafford
Child Welfare Division
State Department of Public Welfare
McHale
Wisconsin State Fair chief lauds 1946 success, clean entertainment
Milton H. Button, Madison's agriculture director, at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs opening session, calls 1946 the state’s best fair year thanks to clean shows and no gambling. He lists five ways to improve fairs, including better youth activities and updated exhibits, while warning that state premium funds can be cut if gambling is allowed. A. W. Kalbus cautions managers that gambling tolerance will jeopardize premium money.
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Milton H. Button
Madison
State Department of Agriculture
Button
Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Wisconsin’s
A. W. Kalbus
Truman Asks Keep Taxes Hike Wages and Reduce Prices
Vet sugar rationing questions exceed office reach says Theo dore J. Burgy county service officer. Service office handles veterans sugar needs only and forms from the old board are for veterans. Other sugar rationing issues can contact the Office of Price Administration Milwaukee Foods Division 161 West Wisconsin.
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Truman
Theodore J. Burgy
Truman Urges Congress to Extend Social, Housing, Farm Aid
President Truman told Congress that to keep America prosperous in 1947 taxes should stay level, minimum wages rise, social security expand, wage hour coverage broadened, and rent controls maintained. He warned against cutting wartime taxes, urged price reduction to balance purchasing power, and outlined a long range program including anti discrimination, production incentives, trust-law revisions, and trade barrier reduction.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
America
Legislative Branch
New Economic Council
Oid
Legislature Gets Start Panzer to Top Senate Post
Madison Wisconsin 68th legislative session opened with officer elections and committee organization. Frank Panzer Oakfield named senate president pro tem after Anthony Gawronski withdrew. Rudolph Schlabach La Crosse proposed tax on income ban and four other bills including reapportionment and nomination filing changes. Assembly and senate officers named with party leaders elected for the new session.
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Wisconsin
Frank Panzer
Oakfield
Senate
Anthony Gawronski
Milwaukee
Jess Miller
Richland Center
Warren Knowles
New Richmond
Gordon Bubolz
Appleton
Rudolph Schlabach
R|la Crosse
la Crosse
Schlabach
Louis Hicks
Hicks
Beloit to Host 13 Week Police Department School
Beloit police will run a 13 week departmental school on criminal law and native subjects with FBI led sessions from 1 to 3 30 PM and 7 30 to 9 30 PM at Beloit Savings Bank. Green County Sheriff’s deputies will join some later sessions. Beloit police aim to broaden statewide police training. Henry S Hefty noted day shift members will attend night sessions and vice versa. Sheriff Evan C Chambers said Green County deputies cannot attend the opening meeting but plan to join later sessions. Henry Pope Dies In Chicago Textile Manufacturer and philanthropist Henry Pope Sr 78 helped found the Warm Springs foundation with former President Roosevelt.
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Atomoe Police Department
Green County Sheriff's Department
Beloit
Police Department
Henry S. Hefty
Evan C. Chambers
Robert W. Blumer
Henry Pope
Chicago
Henry Pope Sr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Woman Fatally Shot on Milwaukee Street Car by Uncle
Miss Szemeret Meret 24 was shot four times on a Wells Street trolley as she tried to flee. Detective Lt. Rudy Glaser identified the shooter as Elmer Henry Pierce 37, her uncle and an ex convict, who fled through the car door. Pierce, jailed for assault and robbery, faced a first degree murder warrant as police hunted him amid reports of a past Milwaukee residence. Three other passengers were lightly wounded, including Shirley Bruss 16 with hand and cheek injuries.
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Vry
Virginia
Meret
Wells Street
Rudy Glaser
Elmer Henry Pierce
Miss Szemeret
Glaser
Pierce
West Side
Waupun State
Milwaukee
Chicago
Edward Sommers
Lrose
Sommers
Shirley Bruss
Harriet Lawlor
George Willison
Demand Fines and Jail Terms for 18 A C Plant Rioters
District Attorney William J. McCauley said he would seek both fines and sentences for 18 men charged with interfering with a locomotive at the Allis Chalmers strikebound plant on Sept 9. He rejected a plea to a lesser trespassing charge, noting fines and possible prison terms for the felony. The announcement came during a preliminary hearing in district court yesterday.
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McCauley
Hull Seethes As Wisconsin Republicans Challenge Seniority
Rep. Hull voices anger as Wisconsin GOP peers ignore his 14 years of House service in determining seniority. Keefe says Hull counts as a new member since he switched from the Progressive to the Republican side, leaving Kersten and Brophy as the senior members.
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Alerlin Hull
R-Wis
Wisconsin
Hull
Progressive Party
Keefe
Republican Committee
Charles J. Kersten
John C. Brophy
House
Committee On Committees
LaFollette
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
la Follette
Senator Capper
Capper
Drowns in Wisconsin River
In Wisconsin Rapids John Sandman four year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sandman drowned after ice play on the Wisconsin River. A playmate seized his hands as he surfaced but slipped away before rescuers arrived. Firemen recovered the body about an hour later.
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Wisconsin Rapids
John Sandman
Arthur — Sandman
Wisconsin River
John
Ronald Rebne
Mickey Vaughn
Ronald
Sir Walter Chivalry Sparks Wet Foot Crossing
A noon incident near The Times corner shows a prominent businessman helping two women into safety as slush splashes fly. Onlookers cheer the gesture, highlighting a moment of old fashioned courtesy amid bustling street life.
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