Woman Dies in Belleville Fire at 91
Mrs Elizabeth Zweifel age 91 died from smoke suffocation after a fire damaged her Belleville village home two blocks from the business district in Dane county Belleville. Firemen battled two hours saving part of the house with Becker funeral home handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Zweifel
Robert Zweifel
26Th Avenue
Belleville Village
Dane County
Switzerls
Zweitel
Robert
Monroe
Fred
Mt Horeb
Becker Funeral Home
Belleville
Bank Board, Officers Renamed at First National Bank
First National Bank stockholders met to renew confidence in executive management after a review of the audit into cashier Russell W. Prien’s accounts. Directors re elected all officers except cashier, with Burmeister as president and Etter, Oscar N. Johnson as vice presidents, Miss M Trust Officer, Darrell Menehan as assistant, and Erickson retired for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
John Roy F. Burmeister
Luehsinger
Emil Baumgartner
H. B. Caradine
Roscoe C. Smith
Lewis A. Moore
Frank A. Shriner
Peter S.’ Solomon
Etter
Mr. Shriner
Russell W. Prien
Burmeister
Mr. Etter
Oscar N. Johnson
Miss M
Darrell Frank Menehan
Iers
R. E. Erickson
Stock List Makes Comfortable Gains
New York stock market advanced today with almost no obstacles on the list. Gains ranged from a few cents to slightly over a dollar, while losses were minor and scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hns
Wisconsin lawmakers resist federal civil defense demands
Wisconsin legislators expressed concern that a proposed civil defense law would grant excessive federal authority. They urged more study and information on federal requests, including disaster powers and a loyalty oath for civil defense workers. The council rejected a plan for a state automobile tax and considered tax deductions for sickness related expenses, with debates over medical deduction limits and personal property tax exemptions. Additional measures touched on servicemen income taxes and government employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Legislative Council
Washington
Frank Panzereld
Adj
Ralph Olson
State of
U. S
Council
Taxion
League of Wisconsin Mu
Ine
Molina Joe
Union District Seeks Common School Status for Financing
Herbert T. Johnson reports a Chicago bond firm is reviewing a proposed revision to shift Union school district from a 1897 special charter to a common school district. The move lifts the annual levy limit from 0.75% to 1.5% of equalized valuation, aiming to fund additions at East and South schools without changing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Johnson
Board of Education
Chicago
Johnson
Eisenhower Hears Plans of Belgians
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in Brussels on the second leg of a tour of Atlantic pact nations. He met French authorities and reviewed the Brussels pact defense HQ at Fontainebleau as part of preparations for an international anti-Kremlin force. Communists attempted a march on his Paris headquarters but fizzled. Ike inspected WWII HQ in Versailles and planned to visit Holland Denmark Norway Britain Portugal Italy West Germany Luxembourg before returning to Paris. Discussions on financing and structure of the Atlantic defense force were under way.
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Brussels
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Atlantic Pact Natio
Fran
Fountainebleau
Eisenhower
Arc de Triomphe
Paris
Vincent Auriol
Versailles
Trianon
Fontainebleau
Ike
Europe
James M. Robb
Holland
Denmark
Norway
Britain
Portugal
Italy
West Germany
Luxembourg
Teeland
Canada
France
Russia
Tern World
Heat Wave Moves Through Green County After Cold Spell
A young heat wave entered Green County around 9 last night and gradually pushed the cold curtain northward. By 1 pm today the forecast high for tomorrow is 35, with the night low dipping to near 29 as sun rises. Northern Florida felt a cold push with Jacksonville at 31, while Birmingham sees fluctuating temps about 24 below normal. Little snow expected.
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Green County
Mercury
Florida
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Ala
New Tax Boost Proposal Slated For Study Feb 1
Washington reports a tentative agreement to study a new multi billion dollar tax bill on February first. The plan could raise up to ten billion dollars and prompts talk of a national sales or transactions tax amid projected federal deficits. President Truman letters to Senator Byrd stress taxing until it hurts as Congress weighs revenue needs and spending cuts. Wisconsin cheese market remains firm with active demand and prices for single daisies longhorns prints and midgets.
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Washington
Secretary of Treasury
Snyder
Truman
Byrd
D-Va
Congress
Armed Forces Industrial College
Madison
Wisconsin
Censorship Tightens as Korea News Curtailed
Tokyo censors pull back United Nations forces coverage in Korea with trimmed dispatches and bans on the word retreat. U N Eighth Army warns correspondents of expulsion or court martial for breaches, listing strict new censorship rules governing field reports and permitted language.
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Tokyo
United Nations
Korea
Associated Press
Red
Tom Lambert
Lambert
U. S. Eighth Army
U. N
Eighth Army
Park Board Plans New Bookkeeping and Grants
Mitchell and Regez were named to draft a tentative bookkeeping plan for the park board modeled after city hall. Helen Gempeler may oversee books this year, with adoption possible at the next meeting. Recreation director’s salary remains 3.80, matching city teachers. merger with schools debated. Public notices discuss Community Center upgrades and taking over Recreation Park leagues from the American Legion after season end.
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Lee A. Mitchell
Park Board
Rudolph P. Regez
Helen L. Gempeler
Industrial Commission
L. L. Kitchen
Herbert T. Johnson
Joseph E. Miller
Stoughon
American Legion
the Legion
County Red Cross March Drive Quota Announced
The Red Cross March drive target is $8,000 in county funds, announced by Jack Bassett of Milwaukee at a courthouse chapter meeting. The amount exceeds last year by $200. National goal sits at $85 million. Betty Bell of Madison spoke on Gray Ladies and their occupational therapy roles. Further study on Gray Ladies planned. Francis couple and local hospital staff attended.
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Ivor Quot
Red Cross
Jack Bassett
Milwaukee
Court House
Gray Ladies
Warden Francis
Green County Hospital
Bessie Monticello
Taxpayers Seek Help From Deputy Tax Collectors at Post Office
Taxpayers increased today as two deputy income tax collectors offered free help with income tax returns in the post office basement. They will be there for the week and again January 22 to 31, urging callers to bring their 1949 federal tax return and, for farmers, complete form 1040 F before visiting.
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Department of Internal Revenue
Baltzer Hearing Date Unset in VA Voucher Case
Gilbert Baltzer a 36 year old Badger Flying service operator was released on 10000 bond from Dane County jail on a federal charge involving vouchers paid under the G I bill for pilot training. The warrant cited Bernard Stoltz Monroe but officials say Stoltz did not initiate the action and his training record was selected by the VA among several cases. The hearing date has not been set.
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Aate
Gilbert T. Baltzer
Badger Flying Service
Dane County
G.I
Bernard J. Stoltz
Monroe
Baltzer
U. S. District Attorney's
Madison
Stoltz
Tthe VA
Red Guerrillas Active With U N Forces in Korea
Allied pilots ordered to fire on anyone seen behind communist lines except armed troops and safety groups to counter Red troops using civilian disguises. The directive aims to prevent civilian-affiliated deception while North Korean and allied forces maneuver.
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U. N
Korea
March of Dimes Sets $14,000 Goal in Green County Drive
Green county March of Dimes committee outlined plans to raise a record 14000 for the national drive January 15 to 31. Rural and urban areas will be canvassed by 64 workers in four district areas led by district chairs. Monroe aims for 5000 with other towns contributing smaller amounts. The drive notes that about 10 percent of funds go to farm families and the county’s population is evenly split between rural and urban residents.
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Treasuries
Green County
March of Dimes Committee
National Foundation For Infantilelysis
Lee Kirsch
Monroe
Roger C. Robson
Equity Co-operative Livestock Sales Assoc
Rura
Old _M._ Whitehead
Green County Farm Bureau
Myron C. Jeglum
York New Glarus
Adams
Washington
Shames
Doo=ley
Monticello
Exeter
Brock- Mt. Print
Albany
Jen Brecklin
Route 1
Cadiz
Clanid
Jake Hahlen
Sylvester
de- Jefferson
Springe
Browntown
Juda
W. Howard Smith
Reds Press South Korea Odds Near Wonju and Osan
Allied forces battle to slow a massive Chinese and Korean Communist push pressing along roads south of Seoul and toward Wonju Osan and Wonju face heavy fighting as UN troops guard the retreat route toward Pusan. Heavy artillery and air strikes clash with red momentum.
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U.S
Eighth Army
Pusan
United Nations
Wonju
Osan
South Korea
Seoul
U.N
Reds
Han River
Coas
Korea
Traxler resigns as Janesville city manager
Traxler submitted his resignation to the city council. His departure, effective in a few days, ends his 27 year tenure as Janesville’s first and only city manager. A University of Wisconsin civil engineering graduate, Traxler cited fatigue and desire for rest in his remarks.
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Janesville
Traxler
University of Wisco
Finucane Promoted By J S Hoffman Co
John M Finucane is promoted to vice president in charge of procurement of all cheese products and Wisconsin operations. He has been with the Hoffman company since 1916 and spent much time in Monroe after Triangle began operations. Martin E Bush is promoted to vice president and general manager. William Zeisel becomes president in charge of canned meats and all plant operations.
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Hoffman Co. Chie
Triangle
John M. Finucane
Wisconsin
Finucane
Monroe
Hoffman Company
Martin E. Bush
Hoffman
William Zeisel
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Cnue
Suwon
Kore
Concordhia Led
Vinivisip
Clamped
Mitchell
Regez
League of Wisconsin Municipalities
Fond du Lac
J.S. Hoffman Co
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