Red China Area Belts Tightened
Reports from the Yangtze valley describe growing shortages in China with large shops shrinking and prices rising. Disasters have left millions destitute as floods and taxes strain the economy. Observers note refugees, factory distress, and questions over Mao Zedong’s Moscow visit and hopes for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hatmpoun
Hong Kong
China
Associated Press
Yangtze Valley
Nanking
American Missionary Hospital
University Hospital
Ginling College
Chou En-lai
Ted
Hopei
Chou
Red China
Han Han-chen
Communist People's Bank of
Nanjing
North China
Shanghai
Mao ‘Ze-Tung
Moscow
Young Lena Mother Rescues Baby in Fire
Lena Stabenow, 19, and her six month old daughter Mon day morning escaped a fire in their Freeport home. Lena, burned on back face arms and shoulders, is under treatment at St Francis hospital. She carried the baby through a living room window after smelling smoke and shielded her with a blanket. Cause of the blaze undetermined. no kitchen stove explosion suspected.
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Lena
Donald Stabenow
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Social Events Honor Mrs. Austin at New Glarus shower
Mrs. Melvin Streitt hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Harley Austin formerly Miss Nona Blum with co hosts. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Streitt and Mrs. J S Diseh and many other local names. The event featured names and a festive social setting.
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Austin
New Glarus
Melvin Streitt
Harley Austin
Nona Blum
Walter Streitt
J.S. Diseh
Mmes
John S. Zweitel
Vont S. Duerst
Emanuel Strettt
Overt Wild
Clarence J. Hoes
Maroe Joesly
Fred Held
Dorothy
Detroit Gangster Returns to Prison
Harry Fleisher pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to escape imprisonment. Judge Theodore Levin postponed sentence for a probation report. Fleisher, held under guard, was sent back to federal prison in Muan Michigan after being captured in Miami. He disappeared in 1948 following Michigan Supreme Court denial of retrial in the 1944 Aristocrat club robbery in Pontiac, a case that earned 25 to 40 years. He also has a 4 1/2 to 5 year sentence for conspiracy in the 1945 murder of State Senator Warren G. Hooper.
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Veton
Harry Fleisher
Theodore Levin
Fleisher
Muan
Mich
Fieisney
Miami
Fla
Kie
Michigan Supreme Court
Pontiac
Warren G. Hooper
Friendly Neighbors Meeting At Mrs Tor kelson Home
Sylvester Homemakers met at the home of Mrs Clarion Tor kelson with 10 members present. Games were played and prizes awarded. Luncheon was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester
Fhursaay
Clarion Torkelson
Consumer Egg Price Expected to Drop This Year
An Agriculture Department spokesman said eggs will average eight to ten cents a dozen cheaper in year, prompting higher consumption and reducing the need for government dried egg purchases. Deputy Administrator Roy W Lennartson outlined this before a Senate agriculture subcommittee studying farm price spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture Department
Roy W. Lennartson
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee
Safer Distances Urged in Driving
Green county highway police chief George W. Armstrong urges safer driving distances per Wisconsin law. He says a practical rule is one car length for every 10 mph, four car lengths at 40 mph, and longer distances in rain ice or snow to prevent rear end collisions.
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George W. Armstrong
Green County
Wisconsin
Armstrong
New Glaus By Mrs. Millard Tschudy
Mrs. Millard Tschudy and Kim hosted visitors including Rob ert Breylinger Melvin Streiff Clarence J Hoesly Mike Hoesly and Herman Hetty Wednesday evening. Belleville residents welcomed guests and neighbors during weekend visits and travels among local families including Jenson Hetty Zwickey Hustad Klassy Wenger Green Roth Showers Becker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Duerst
Robert Breylinger
Melvin Streiff
Clarence J. Hoesly
Mike Hoesly
Herman Hetty
Millard Tschudy
Kim
Melvin Jenson
Belleville
Roger Hetty
Madison
Thomas
Hetty
Willis Zwickey
Rockton
Arthur Hustad
Fred Klassy
Hustad
Clayton
Florida
Herman Duerstland
Anna
Wild
Ivan Elmer
Alfred Wen
Move to Paris Post For Hettinger From Tangier
Washington announces move of Converse Hettinger of Portage from Tangier Morocco to Paris as third secretary and vice consul. The transfer, revealed Monday night by the state department, places Hettinger in a key diplomatic role in the French capital.
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Paris
Washington
Converse Hettinger
Portage
Tangiers
Morocco
State Department
Farm Scene Reports Prices and Practices in 1950 Wisconsin
Fred Digman sells registered Holstein bull Kenland Creamelle Joe to J C Timm and Donald Schwartz of Orfordville. John Ruef near Albany rotates grain fields and struggles with hay and pasture for 2 herds of 70 cows. He notes reduced milk from fewer corn in feed and favors alfalfa hay. Ruef keeps 33 gilts and sells hogs at six months under 220 pounds. Fred Krupke’s farm sale is tomorrow east of Warren. Wisconsin Farm Bureau warns fertilizer shortages ahead. Prices for farm commodities are forecast steady to high in early 1950, with strong demand supported by high employment and income. feed costs expected to stay lower this winter but rise by spring.
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Fred Digman
Monroe
J. C.timm
Donald Schwartz
Orfordville
John Ruef
Albany
Ruef
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Madison
New Mexico
Wisconsin
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
DPMA
Blanchardville Teacher Named Foundation Post
Holand F. McGuigan, son of Mr and Mrs W F McGuigan, named educational director of the Evans Scholars Foundation of the Western Golf Association. A UW graduate and Northwestern dean of men, he will supervise the academic phase of the caddie scholarship program supporting 38 scholars at 18 universities nationwide.
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Biancharaville
Holand F. mcGuigan
W. F. McGuigan
Evans Scholars Foundation
Western Golf Association
McGuigan
University of Wisconsin
Northwestern University
University of California, Berkley
Stork Beats Taxi In Milwaukee Race Incident
An excited cab driver reports his vehicle served as a maternity ward for Mrs. Frank August in Milwaukee. Charles Catania blamed slippery city streets for losing the race. Try Times Want Ads.
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Stork
Taxi Milwaukee
Frank Augustin
Milwaukee
Charles Catania
PSC Asks Probe Of Gas Contracts
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission asked the Federal Power Commission to investigate natural gas supply contracts. It opposed a proposed rate of 30 cents per thousand cubic feet by Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co., arguing the rate should not exceed 28 cents.
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Madison
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Federal Power Commission
Federal Agency
PSC
Federal Commission
Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Co
Wisconsin
Daffynition of the Week Insomnia Awakens Dawn Getups
A playful saying notes that insomnia never troubles those who must rise at dawn, framing sleeplessness as a humorous quirk of early risers. The line uses light humor to contrast night restlessness with morning duties.
Wisconsin Gas Rates In Dispute With Phillips Pipeline
Wisconsin distributors seek to make a temporary five cent per 1000 cubic feet gas rate permanent amid pressure from Phillips Petroleum as the sole supplier to Michigan Wisconsin. The PSC cites steep past price increases and questions a stable basis for such hikes since pipeline start. Independence mayor Roger T Sermon dies at 59 from a heart attack after leaving city hall. Philip Jessup arrives in Saigon for talks with French and Vietnamese officials on Indochina tensions.
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Wisconsin
PSC
Phillips Petroleum Co
Michigan-Wisconsin
Phillips
Truman
Independence
Roger T Sermon
President Truman
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Helen Heyn
Forrest Lanwig
Janet Arnsmeier
Franklin Deid- Sening
James
Juda
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Freeport, Illinois
Mrs. Millard Tschudy
Fred Krupke
Warren
Blumer's
Walgreen System
Blanchardville
Fritz Cleaners
United States
Washington Boys
Rastus
Monroe Lumber & Fuel
Dodges
Dassuuea Wan
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Matic
Cetin
Saigon
Philip Jessup
Indo- China
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Goodyear
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