Legal Ban On Divulging Atom Bomb Secrets Approved
Washington House naval committee approves a legal ban on disclosing technical data from planned Pacific ocean atom bomb tests to foreign governments. The navy drafted provisos grant limited disclosure leeway to war and navy secretaries, amid debate led by Rep. Cole and Rep. Grant over security and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval Committee
Pacific Ocean
Navy Department
Secretaries of War and Navy
Cole
House
Pacific
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Robert A. Grant
R-Ind
Yalta
Poe
Hann N Bhanae
Grant
Two youths held in Degnan kidnapping case probe
State's Attorney Tuohy said two Chicago youths, Vincent Costello 18 and another, are being held after giving statements in the Degnan kidnapping slaying. Costello, on parole from the Illinois state training school, is to appear before a state parole board. Detectives said the pair telephoned the Degnan home the morning Suzanne Degnan was found missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Degnan
William J. Tuohy
Vincent Costello
Tuohy
Costello
Illinois State Training School
Walter Storms
Suzanne Degnan
North Side
James E. Degnan
Hartman 74 Orangeville Resident Dies After Heart Attack
Frank W. Hartman 74 of Orangeville died unexpectedly after a heart attack at 1a.m. He had been in apparent good health until last night and had long residence in Orangeville after retiring from farming. He served on the Orangeville village board. He is survived by his wife two sons Jay Freeport and Roy Peotone II a daughter Mrs Gien Gelter two grandchildren and funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Hartman
Orangeville
Jay
Freeport
Roy Peotone
Gien Gelter
Learn Life in Lift
Four local boys rode a clinic elevator for fun causing concern. The clinic manager called police and, after a lengthy explanation about life’s ups and downs, the boys agreed to exit with police assistance.
AFL urges U S to recognize Spain exile government
The AFL calls on the State Department to recognize the Spanish Republican government in exile. The executive council says recognition would hasten democracy in Spain, a view approved at today’s meeting. London reports note the UN Security Council seeks direct talks between Moscow and Tehran with progress updates. Tokyo observers say Allied occupation of Japan may last 10 to 20 years to ensure democratization, Col. L M Coasgrave of Canada warns against early withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor Party
State Department
AFL Executive Council
William Green
Spain
London
United Nations Security Council
Moscow
Tehran
Tokyo
Japan
Nippon
Far Eastern Commission
Col. L. M. Coasgrave
Canada
Mt. McKinley
Balkans
Hess denied self defense bid at Nuremberg tribunal
International Military Tribunal rejects Rudolf Hess bid to defend himself as not in his interest. The court overseeing 22 Nazi leaders also removes Gunther von Rehrscheidt due to a broken ankle and appoints Dr. Otto Stahmer to act for Hess alongside his role for Hermann Goering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuernberger
Rudolf Hess
International Military Tribunal
Gunther von Rehrscheidt
Fuehrer
Otto Stahmer
Hermann Goering
Hess
Dockhorn Quits as County Service Officer
At a special meeting Earl L. Dockhorn tendered his resignation as county service officer effective immediately but it was held until the adjourned session of the county board on Feb 5. He agreed to continue in the service office citing insufficient salaries to hire needed personnel for counseling of returning servicemen. Dockhorn was appointed December 1940 and took office January 1, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Service Officer Committee
Earl L. Dockhorn
Immedia
Dockhorn
Monroe Senior Hi Y Group to Brodhead Meeting and Game
Thirty two members of Monroe's senior Hi Y club led by Fred Simpson travel to Brodhead tonight. They will attend a Brodhead Hi Y meeting conducted by Robert Helm and then face the Brodhead Y basketball team in an accompanying event. T. F. Ransdell and Chester Welch will accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Brodhead
Brodhead Hi
Strikes in Steel and Auto Spark Push for New Labor Bill
Government aids efforts to end the 71 day General Motors CIO strike while talks resume between U S Steel and CIO United Steel Workers. A new broad strike control bill gains support as it would create a national mediation board and broaden injunction powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
CIO
General Motors
United Auto Workers Union
James F. Dewey
Washington
U. S. Steel Corporation
United Steel Workers
Truman
U. S. Steel
Allied Industries
National
House of Representatives
Rules Committee
House
National Labor Management Mediation Board
Fog and Snow Give Way to Cold Wave Tonight
Fog and rain and a small snowfall created slush around the BY 2 Rim and near the courthouse. Forecasters predict a sharp temperature drop tonight that will freeze hazards on the slick surfaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
War trophies from Captain Schuele’s wartime artifacts
The Times advertising chief John Schuele returns from the wars with a German surrender typewriter altered with Z and Y swap, a Dresden marked machine, pistols, and a plane spotter device. He notes a reversed ribbon mechanism and references Seidel & Haumann Aktiengesellschaft Dresden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schuele
Times Advertising Department
Fifth Army
Italy
Seidel & Haumann Aktiengesellschaft
Dresden
Schuele
Fancz
Linotype
Mother pleads for review in Hicswa death sentence
Maria Anne Hicswa of Wallington New Jersey writes to General MacArthur pleading for a review of the U S army court martial that condemned Pfc Joseph E Hicswa to death in Japan for the alleged stabbing of two Japanese. MacArthur replies that he cannot intervene but promises thoughtful consideration by final authorities in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Joseph E. Hicswa
MacArthur
Washington
Anne Hicswa
Wallington
N. J
U. S. Army
Pfc
Joseph E. Hirswa
Japan
Sheriffs Seek Unlimited Terms in Wisconsin Referendum
The Wisconsin Sheriffs association plans a statewide referendum campaign in April to allow sheriffs to serve more than two consecutive terms. A 3 member committee will promote the proposal, including Sheriffs George Hanley Milwaukee County Robert Matheson Racine County and Ernest A Silverthorne Rock County. The group argues longer terms help stable law enforcement while the public retains recall rights. The association will publish a crime information magazine and seeks help drafting a bill for a state scientific crime detection laboratory. The next directors meeting is May 9 in Racine with a midsummer conference June 19-20 in Wisconsin Dells.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Sheriffs Association
George Hanley
Milwaukee County
Robert Matheson
Racine
County
Ernest A. Silverthorne
Rock County
Lyman B. Clark
Outagamie
Clark
John Arnold
Dane County
District Attorneys Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Dells
Clarence Smith
Winnebago County
Leo Weyes
Price
Clifford Kellne
Brown
Carl E. Nelson
Rusk
Gordon Taggart
Oneida
J. B. McClaren
Richland
Benefits for Polio Program Highlights Green County Events
Tonight marks the peak of Green County March of Dimes fundraising with three events. A Turner hall dance, an Immanuel Evangelical church organ recital, and an armory roller skating party offer entertainment while boosting funds for polio care and prevention. Tickets vary. skating admits two, single tickets at door half price, recital tickets must be bought in advance. The county committee spent over 1600 on care and 1200 on preventive measures last year, and urges donations to support children’s health.
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Green County
Turner Hall
Immanuel Evangelical Church
Armory
Herman A. Stuessy
Truman Defeat on USES Transfer Sparks House Vote
The House rejected Truman’s plan to keep USES federal and ordered its return to the states by June 30. The vote 263 to 113 moves the bill to the Senate, with Dirksen proposing an earlier deadline and vowing to secure passage even over a veto. The issue ties to veteran reemployment and the administration’s interstate control debate.
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Washington
House
Truman
United States Employment Service
Senate
Capitol
House Labor Committee
House Republicans
Dirksen
R-Ill
Truman Seeks 3 Billion Loan to Britain to Foster World Trade
President Truman asked Congress to approve a 3 billion dollar loan to Britain plus a 60 million dollar credit to settle lend lease obligations. He argued the aid would remove exchange controls, promote peacetime trade, and boost global production, consumption, and employment. He said Anglo American leadership would help other nations relax restrictions and avert economic warfare.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Britain
United Kingdom
United States
Wiley Blames Strikes on PAC and New Deal Critics
Senator Wiley charged that communism and a second New Deal mindset fuel current strikes. He named the CIO Political Action Committee and allied leaders, alleging they spark labor disruption and push debt, price controls, and racketeering avenues. He urged congressional investigations and compulsory arbitration with open union finances and legal accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiley
R-Wis
CIO’ Political Action Committee
Democratic Party
PAC
Draft War Warning Not Sent Before Pearl Harbor
Navy Captain A H McCollum testified that a drafted warning to fleet commanders about imminent hostilities with Japan was prepared days before Pearl Harbor but not sent by his superiors. He denied any Weather Winds code message indicating a break with the United States and said no such message was intercepted. The Senate investigation explored wartime secrecy and decisions on sharing intelligence with Pacific leaders.
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Washington
Navy
A. H. McCollum
Pearl Harbor
Japan
McCollum
Far Eastern
Navy Department
United States
Senate House
Lucas
Russia
Great Britain
Army
Adm
William W. Smith
Smith
Senate House Committee
Husband E. Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Farm Chiefs Rae Growers Strike Proposal Sparks Mixed Reception
Washington reports that midwestern calls for a nationwide farmers strike faced little enthusiasm from major farm groups. Farmers in Oklahoma and Nebraska urged a marketing holiday until labor disputes end. officials from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Grange opposed participation, urging legislative action instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chickasha
Okla
Clay County
Neb
W. Hubert Johnson
Edgar
Johnson
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Grange
Edward A. O'Neil
Farm Bureau
Congress
Fred Bailey
Fine 13 at Hurley In Tavern Violations
Hurley Wisconsin tavernkeepers pleaded no contest to violations of state tavern laws and were fined by County Judge R C Trembath. On January 17 nine individuals received $50 costs or $25 costs, including John M Califano Andrew Carli James Gasbarrie Joe Ottenstror Idelle Bowers Nunzio Santini Ben Romanowski Nora Rodghiero and F A Friola. Elia R Cone James Shields Kathleen Napoli and Paul Santini were fined $25 and costs.
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Hurley
Wis
Iron County
R. C. Trembath
John M. Califano
Andrew Carli
James Gasbarrie
Joe Ottenstror
Idelle Bowers
Nunzio Santini
Ben Romanowski
Nora Rodghiero
F. A. Friola
Elia R. Cone
James Shields
Kathleen Napoli
Paul Santini
Trembath
Wisconsin music festival dates announced across towns
Plans for spring competitive events for Wisconsin high school musicians were outlined as 200 educators meet. A statewide solo and ensemble contest, the first since 1941, is slated for Madison with tentative sites including Reedsburg Rice Lake May 3 4 Medford May 10 and several other towns May 11 such as Monroe Platteville Whitewater Oshkosh Spencer Menasha Mari nette and Ashland Two Rivers and more under consideration.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State School Music Association
University of Wisconsin
University
Reedsburg
Rice Lake
Medford
Dodgeville
Monroe
Platteville
Whitewater
Oshkosh
Spencer
Menasha
Marinette
Ashland
Two Rivers
Parallel W. W. Suttons Exchange Letters and Sons Named Paul
Two Rev. W. W. Suttons with the same initials and letter origins exchange notes after reading articles in religious magazines. Each pastor’s son is named Paul, yet their ministries differ with one as a Methodist pastor in West Virginia and the other a United Brethren pastor in Monroe.
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W. W. Sutten
United Brethren Church
West Virginia
W. W. Sutton
Monroe Sutton
W. W
William Wallace Sutton
Warren Washington Sutton
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Hyrum
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Hicswa
Second New Deal
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Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Congressional
Commission
Rae Growers
Lewis
Green
AFL
John L. Lewis
UMW
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