Coldest Weather of Year Sweeps Wisconsin and Michigan
The Wisconsin cold wave brings subzero readings across the state with Monroe noting 6 below at 4 am and Beloit Lone Rock at 22 below. Madison 19 below and Rockford 21 below follow. forecasters expect some relief tonight as temperatures rise to near zero to 5 above southern Wisconsin.
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Illinois
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Federal Weather Bureau
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Denver Weather Bureau
Michigan
City Seeks Bids for Monroe Sewage Plant Expansion
The Times and Western Builder advertise sealed bids for a 250000 dollar addition to Monroe's sewage disposal plant. Bids close 1:30 PM Wednesday Feb 23 with public opening and reading. The city may reject all bids and no withdrawal for 30 days. Eight contracts include general work and specialized equipment.
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Western Builder
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Monroe
Big Four to Resume Austrian Peace Talks in London
Russia agrees to attend the next round on February 7 as part of a broader plan to renew deputy level discussions among the four powers. The foreign office spokesman said all major participants will send deputies to London to advance the Austrian peace treaty.
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Subzero Fire Calls Monroe Volunteers to 925 20th Street
On the coldest night of the season at 3 21 a m Monroe volunteer firemen responded to a blaze at 925 20th street. The fire caused about 50 in losses, destroying a davenport in the area occupied by Mrs John Hefty and her brother Fred McBride. Investigators believe a smoldering cigarette started the fire.
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Mrs. Howard Zink Dies in Mt. Horeb
Mrs. Howard Zink 64 of Mt. Horeb died last evening at 7:30 in her home after a yearlong illness. Born January 16 1885 in Verona Town to Frank and Mary White Sharer she was formerly Sarah May Sharer. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mt. Horeb.
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Sarah May Sharer
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Mary White Sharer
Verona Town
Obituary for Local Resident with Family Survivors
Ind Dik the conony o f Nate Nt i 0 Mt. Horeb seven years ago. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Marcell, of Lor etta: Kenneth, Madison: two brothers, Rinaldo Sharer, of Verona, and Ernest, Albany, and two grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p. m. in the Sharer funeral home, Albany, with Rev. Orra Compton, of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Verona cemetery.
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Verona
Ernest
Albany
Sharer
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Methodist Church
Verona Cemetery
Wisconsin cheese market shows weakness in federal state report
The Federal State market news service reports a very weak Wisconsin American cheese market with dull trade and weak demand. Prices and assembly points are noted, and several varieties including daisies square prints and longhorns appear with restricted selling activity.
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L.ec
Inauguration Activity Stirs Minnesota Delegation
Senator Humphrey newly elected joins with four Democratic Minnesota House members as activity unfolds in offices of three Republican senators and others nearby. The scene centers on a bipartisan gathering amid the inauguration period.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin Dignitaries Attend Pre-Inaugural Dinner Guests
Finance director Broughton and former Democratic official Louise Givan were noted in a report on a pre-inaugural dinner hosted by Tehan Biemiller and Mrs. Givan for Wisconsin dignitaries. Attending guests included Interior Secretary Krug Agriculture Secretary Brannan and Labor Secretary Tobin.
Counties Appeal For Financial Aid
Wisconsin lawmakers heard requests for about 2 million dollars to cover state agency obligations through June and aid counties facing deficits for 1948 operations. Sen Panzer and Thelen urged support for mental health costs, Centennial deficit funding, and agency needs including tuberculosis, agriculture, and motor vehicles. A bill for voluntary arbitration to replace the anti strike law was introduced.
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A. J. Thelen
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Lenroot
Superior
Douglas County
Andrew Borg
Thelen
de Clifford Lord
State Historical Society
Milton Button
Agriculture Department
B. J. Marcus
Motor Vehicle Department
Truman Takes Oath for Second Term at Capitol Inauguration
President Harry S. Truman, 64, with hands on a Bible, pledged world peace and freedom as Chief Justice Vinson administered the oath at 11 29 a m CST on the Capitol steps. Vice President Barkley, 71, was sworn in earlier, as crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue surged toward the parade.
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Commodity Prices Fall From Nov. 1 Levels Across Markets
Prices of most commodities declined since November 1 following President Truman's re election with some exceptions. Lard and eggs dropped significantly while fats and oils saw the steepest slide. The Associated Press index slid to 174.17 from 178.20, and cottonseed oil fell to 14 cents per pound. Eggs dropped from 71–72 cents to 47–48.5 cents per dozen. tallow fell from 27 to 9 cents per pound. Corn rose to 1.45 1/2 dollars from 1.37–1.38, and wheat eased slightly in some markets.
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Wisconsin Band Delivers Sole Official Inaugural Presence
Washington reports Wisconsin and Minnesota took a minimal official role in Truman's inauguration parade. Only the 60‑member Oc onomowoe Wis American Legion band represented Wisconsin, as no floats appeared for either state. Democratic figures hosted a welcome party at the Statler hotel for visiting Wisconsinites and Minnesotans.
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Statler
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St. Paul
Mathew J. Malisheski
St. Cloud
Robert Tehan
Polio Fund Reaches Ten Percent of County Quota
A preliminary report shows about 651.82 dollars raised toward a 6450 dollar March of Dimes county goal. Monroes division totals reach 336.26 with 230.50 by mail. Monticello 151.80. high school fund 82.05. A 125-woman welfare department tag day for the Woman's Club Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm aims to boost the fund.
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Albert Stackpole Dies in Winslow at 80
Albert Stackpole of Winslow died last night at 8 45 in St Clare hospital after a stroke. He was born May 6 1868 in Wayne township Lafay ette county. He lived on the Stackpole farm except 18 years with brother John in Winslow. Survived by three brothers John Austin Winslow and William E Polo II and one sister Mrs Nellie Herocker Lena II. preceded by brother Charles. Services Saturday 1 30 p m Cardascio funeral home Winslow Rev Richard Harding officiating burial Blaisdell cemetery South Wayne.
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Wayne Township
Lafayette County
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Austin
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Polo
Nellie Herocker
Lena
Charles
Cardascio
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Methodist Church
Blaisdell Cemetery
South Wayne
Driver Exceeds Bridge Limitation Fined $20
The Dubuque Container Co. driver Carl Nagelmaker of Dubuque pleaded guilty to exceeding the Dill bridge weight limit by about 15 000 pounds and was fined 20 dollars by Justice of the Peace L A Koenig. The violation occurred on Highway 11 two miles west of Browntown and was the second such fine in the area.
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Justice of the Peace L. A. Koenig
Carl Nagelmaker
Dubuque Container Co
Dubuque
Truman Seeks World Peace in Inaugural Address
President Truman vowed a global crusade for peace and freedom, denouncing communism as a false philosophy that demands war. He urged a bold new program for foreign development, a Western Europe security pact, and expanded U S aid and investment to lift misery worldwide. He framed a cold war front with allied nations and pledged UN support and stronger noncommunist allies to secure lasting peace.
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Inadequate Man Needs Strong Masters Says Aide
The aid argues that man is too weak to govern himself and must be ruled by strong rulers. Democracy rests on the belief in man's moral capacity and right to govern with reason and justice. Communism, by contrast, enforces rule without lawful arrest or trial.
Twenty-Nine Minute Presidential Vacancy
The United States experienced a 29 minute lapse in the presidency today as Truman, set to begin a new term at noon, waited to take the oath at 12 29 p m Washington time. Officials saw no concern over the brief vacancy.
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United States
Harry S. Truman
Shelving Draft Hinted at Capital
Secretary Forrestal reported the armed forces reached the full Truman goal for the year ending June 30 1950 and noted the draft law would die then if enlistments remain high enough.
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Defense Forrestal
Truman
Beloit Man Dies in Accidental Gun Discharge
John Ray Paulson, 40, was killed last night in Beloit when a .12 gauge shotgun he was cleaning discharged. His wife found him on the basement floor beside the gun and a cleaning rod. The incident prompted an official order today from DIES IN GUN ACCIDENT.
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Truman's Hometown Hit by Major Blaze
A major fire in Independence Missouri destroyed a half block of buildings. At least one person was reported killed. President Truman’s home was not in the affected area.
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