Truman press to repeal 1948 trade law amid filibuster clash
President Truman presses Congress to repeal the 1948 trade law while senators push to curb filibusters. House hearings open on trade policy as committees set a busy agenda for wage, Taft Hartley, and executive reorganization debates this week.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
Hayden
80Th Congress
Doughton
D-Nc
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Agriculture Committee
Brannan
Executive Branch
Appeals Court Upholds May and Garsson Convictions
The U S court of appeals affirmed bribery and conspiracy verdicts against former Rep. Andrew J May of Kentucky and brothers Henry and Murray Garsson. In a 2 to 1 decision Judge Prettyman and Judge Edgerton upheld the district court. Chief Judge Stephens dissented.
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Washington
U. S. Court of Appeals
Andrew J. May
Kentucky
Henry
Murray Garsson
E. Barrett Prettyman
Henry White Edgerton
Harold M. Stephens
May
House
Garsson Brothers
Stephens
Garssons
Congress
Godfred Klossner Dies in Florida Wintering Resident of Albany Area
Godfred Klossner 71 of 1803 16th Avenue died early today at Lowe's Camp in St. Petersburg Florida where he spent the winter. He had a nine week heart ailment. Born March 15 1877 in Switzerland he lived in Green County from age 19 with a period abroad before returning to make Albany his home. Survived by widow Zarah Newman Juda later married to Mable Donahue, one son Kenneth of Albany two daughters, Mrs Herman King of Brooklyn and Mrs Harvey Schwartzlow Middleton, and a half brother in New York. Funeral plans pending spring burial.
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Godfred Klossner
16Th Avenue
Albany
Lowe’s Camp
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mr. Klossner
Switzerland
Green County
Switzerla
Zarah Newman
Juda
Mable Donahue
Milwaukee
Monroe
Florida
Kenneth
Herman King
Brooklyn
Harvey Schwartzlow
Middleton
New York
Settlement averts Studebaker walkout in South Bend
About 16,000 Studebaker workers returned to work after a five point agreement with company officials. Local 5 United Automobile Workers CIO and company reps reached the deal just before a mass meeting. Union members authorized officials to call a strike vote if needed.
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South Bend
Studebaker Corp
United Automobile Workers (Cio
Two Bank Officials Given Federal Terms
Milwaukee report notes two former Citizens State Bank of Sheboygan officials were sentenced for embezzling 35000 dollars. Percy L Scribner aged 48, once a teller, received 18 months while Robert Hansen aged 32, ex head of the mortgage loan department and son of the chairman, got a year and a day.
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Milwaukee
Citizen’s State Bank of Sheboygan
Federal
Percy L. Scribner
Robert Hansen
Mrs. Korupp Dies At Blanchardville
Mrs. M Louise Korupp 90 of Blanchardville died Saturday midnight after a nine month illness at the home of Miss Bessie Nesheim where she had lived six years. Born March 29 1858 she was married Jan 10 1883 to James Korupp. Services Tuesday at 130 in Saether funeral home and 2 pm in Blanchardville Methodist Church. Burial in Graceland cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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Blanchardville
M. Louise Korupp
Bessie Neshiem
Margaret Louise Robinson
Donald K. Doherty
James McCue
Argyle
J. O. Steensland
Soethane
Saether
Blanchardville Methodist Church
George Crow
Graceland Cemetery
Douglas Baker
F. W. Baker
W. J. Roubbe
Carlton Chandler
George Watrud
Lawrence Syse
Wabash Flood Warning Issued for Mt Carmel Area
Mayor F D Talley warned lowland families to prepare to evacuate as the Wabash River forecast entered an extremely high stage threatening Mt Carmel Illinois area homes and streets.
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Wabash
Mt. Carmel
Ill
F. D. Talley
Dr Albert T Lundgren Dies In Chicago at 71
Dr Albert T Lundgren aged 71 of 3500 Lake Shore Drive Chicago died yesterday in Augstana hospital where he served as staff. He married Ida Burkhalter in Wilmette in 1945 and leaves two daughters Mrs Howard E Freeman and Mrs Robert Wiltgen and a brother Edward. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church Orchard Street Fullerton Avenue burial Memorial Park mausoleum.
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Albert T. Lundgren
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
Ida Burkhalter
Monroe
Augustana Hospital
Lundgren
Burkhalter
Jacob Burkhalter
16Th Street
Wilmette
Ill
Chicago Crime Commission
Howard E. Freeman
Robert Wiltgen
Edward
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church
Orchard Street
Fullerton Avenue
Memorial Park Mausoleum
President's Daughter Margaret Truman Sings Career Return Tour
The White House announced that Margaret Truman, daughter of the President, will resume a singing career. She signed with James V. Davidson of New York as her manager for a 1949 50 concert season and allied ventures.
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Washington
Margaret Truman
White House
James V. Davidson
New York
Allied Fields
Nationalist Troops Withdraw as Communists Sweep North China
Large scale withdrawal of Chiang Kai shek’s forces from Shanghai Nanking and Hangchow areas en route to South China as Communist victories expand north of the Yangtze. Chiang remains president per Shen Chang-huan while Li Tsung jen acts. Peiping remains open.
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Seymour
Shanghai
Nanking
Hangchow
Chiang Kaishek
South China
Chekiang Province
Chikow
Shen Chang- Huan
Chiang
China
Associated Press
Li Tsungjen
Shen
Yangtze
Manchuria
Lo Yangtze
Rea
Peining
Peiping
Tientsin
Ooven
Chiang Kai-shek
Gates Seek Ralph Gates for RNC Chairman Amid Power Struggle
Washington report says Friends of Taft and Stassen back Ralph F. Gates to lead the Republican National Committee as a challenge to Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. unfolds. Gates, a former Indiana governor, may formalize his candidacy at the Omaha meeting amid party tensions over Scott’s executive committee.
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Washington
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Ralph F. Gates
Republian National Committee
Gates
Indiana
Hugh D. Scott Jr
Taft
Stassen
Scott
Omaha
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
House
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin Legislature Sets First Public Hearings Tomorrow
The 1949 Wisconsin legislature will open public hearings tomorrow with 160 bills before lawmakers. Sessions will run through Thursday, covering agriculture, finance, judiciary, labor and municipalities as committees study changes to dairy products, tax laws, veterans housing funding and more.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
John
Agriculture
Finance
Judiciary
Labor and Municipalities
Legislative Council
Nazis Captured Normandy Plans On First Day Invasion
Heidelberg report quotes Lieut. Gen. Clarence R. Huebner saying German capture of the Normandy invasion plan occurred on D day. He notes the document reached von Rundstedt 30 days later, by which time Allied footholds were established, underscoring the value of rapid communications.
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Heidelberg
Normandy
Clarence R. Huebner
Europe
Gerd von Rundstedt
Omaha
Huebner
Germany
Polio Tag Day Raises $529 in Monroe City
Monroe polio fund drive under the Woman's club welfare department collected 529.19 despite bad weather, exceeding last year by about 50. Over 100 volunteers worked one hour shifts downtown. Total district receipts reached 1,476.41 with pending county funds and mailed donations lagging behind. The drive closes Sunday per Laverne Gallitz.
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Woman’s Club Department of Welfare
Monroe
W. Howard Smith
Laverne Gallitz
March of Dimes
Monroe Committee
Gallitz
Eden Village Honors Doctor With Farewell
In Eden Wis residents braved rain and sleet to honor Dr Joseph H Hardgrove on a civic day of appreciation as he retires after more than 32 years in the same Eden bank office. The doctor, announced tomorrow, has served the community through decades of care.
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Eden
Wis
Joseph H. Hardgrove
Eden Bank
Four Accidents Sparked by Icy Highways in Monroe Area
Ice coated streets caused four traffic incidents in Monroe and Green County. Dean Gmur New Glarus injured when his empty Pet Milk Co truck skidded and jackknifed on Highway 69 near Monticello. others suffered vehicle damage but no injuries.
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Monroe
Green County
Dean Gmur
New Glarus
Gmar
Pet Milk Co
Monticello
Highway 69
Richard A. Kundert
Route 5
9Th Street
Rufenacht
Kundert
Richard E. Jaeger
14Th Street
Leland Furrer
Darlington
10Th Street
Furrer
Jaeger
George Macks
11Th Avenue
Kenneth Tait
17Th Street
17Th Avenue
Albert Bidlingmaier
Route 1
Winslow
Clark Keller
Keller
Glazed Roads Warn Drivers As Cold Wave Hits Wisconsin
A new cold spell brings temperatures near zero in southern Wisconsin with 0 to 5 degrees and below 5 to 10 in the north. Ice-covered roads persisting from sleet and rain threaten travel while authorities urge caution and sanding on hills and curves. Officials report buses delayed, airports closed, and precautions in Green County advising limited travel.
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Wisconsin
H. J. Thompson
Green County
Midwest
Missouri
Illinois
Michigan
Monroe
Union Bus Depot
J J Erickson Woodford dies in Wisconsin
Jarmer J. Erickson aged 59 of Wiota township died at St. Clare hospital after four days as a medical patient. Born April 21 1890 he spent his life on local farms and is survived by five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Hanson funeral home South Wayne and burial followed in Cherry Branch East Viota church cemetery with Rev G M Gunderson officiating.
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South Wayne
Jarmer J. Erickson
Woodford
Wiota Township
St. Clare Hospital
Mr. Erickson
John
Johanna Erickson
Wiocta Township
Will
Argyle
Julius
Juda
George
Darlington
Selmer
Charles
Monroe
Joseph Johnson
Albert Olson
Martin Hanson
Browntown
Arthur McGonigal
Hanson
Cherry Branch
East Viota
G. M. Gunderson
Monroe Woman Hurt In Inaugural Accident
Mrs Charles Hyland of 2903 13th Avenue was injured while watching President Truman’s inaugural parade when a brick fell from a building chimney. She suffered a fractured right arm and was treated at the Red Cross emergency hospital. Her beauty shop Antoinette’s at 1108 16th Avenue will stay closed until she recovers.
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Charles Hyland
13Th Avenue
Washington, D. C
Monroe
Truman
Hyland
Red Cross
Antoinette
16Th Avenue
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