Double shooting claims two Schmidt brothers in Madison
Dr John P Schmidt 41 a Madison chiropodist and his elder brother Arthur 66 were found dead in Arthur Schmidt home at 1620 16th avenue after a morning visit. Coroner ruled murder suicide with a new .45 pistol noting Dr Schmidt's recent depression and fear of illness. Funeral plans set for Wednesday with cremation in Rockford.
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John P. Schmidt
Madison
Arthur Edward Schmidt
Leon O. Schmidt
16Th Avenue
Dr. Schmidt
Herman A. Stuessy
Schmidt
Arthur
Leon Schmidt
Stuessy
John Schmidts
Janesville
Lillian Hansen
St. John’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Smith Masonic Lodge
Leon
Chester
Detroit
Shriner - Neushwander
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood
Rockford
Ater
Holiday Mishaps Take Lives of Ten
Ten deaths from holiday activities across Wisconsin during the long Independence Day weekend are reported by the Associated Press. Victims include Peter Entress in Oshkosh, Gilbert Tabbert near Bowler, Emma Johnson near Whitehall, Dwane Reed of Milwaukee, John Owen and Patrick Olander in two Chicago cases, Henry Hosely near Janesville, George Knuth near Plymouth, Reinhold Hartwig in Iola, and two drivers from Trempealeau and Whitehall areas.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Peter Entress
Oshkosh
Gilbert Tabbert
Birnamwood
Bowler
Shawano County
Archie Denny
Coleman Metoxin
Emma Johnson
Hale
Trempealeau County
Whitehall
Syver Hilstad
Orville Dahl
Dwane L. Reed
Milwaukee
John R. Owen
Chicago
Manston
Patrick Olander
Black River Falls
Henry Hosely
Janesville
George Knuth
Plymouth
Reinhold E. Hartwig
Iola
Hartwig
Nations Back Korean Action Gaining UN Support
Three more nations Sweden Denmark and Israel declared support for UN efforts to end the Korean War. In total thirty six additional member states have notified the UN of their backing.
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United Nations
U. N
Sweden
Denmark
Israel
Importer Claims Truman Held List of 150 Soviet Spies
New York importer Alfred Kohlberg says President Truman had a list of 150 Soviet atom spies for five years with none arrested. Kohlberg sent an open letter to Rep. Buchanan alleging King gave the list in 1945. He says he supplied information to McCarthy for his campaign against the state department.
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McCarthy
Truman
Washington
New York
Alfred Kohlberg
Rep. Buchanan
D-Pa
MacKenzie King
Canada
Kohlberg
State Department
House
Mrs. Schneider Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Mrs. John Schneider 75 died at 9 30 this morning at her home 1518 11th avenue after a cerebral hemorrhage. Born Mary Elizabeth Mohns on August 2 1875 in Sylvester township she was married in 1895 to John Schneider. Surviving include a grandson Richard John two brothers Theodore Frank and three sisters Helen Helen Martha and Hilda. a daughter Margaret Beinema deceased. Funeral services Thursday at 1 30 p m in Shriner Neushwander funeral home with Rev Paul Kehle officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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John Schneider
11Th Avenue
Mary Elizabeth Othelia Mohns
Sylvester
Monroe
Frederick
Augusta Ruff Mohns
St. John’s Church
Paul A. Schuh
Margaret Augusta
Arthur Beinema
Richard John
Coast Guard
Beloit
Theodore
Janesville
Frank
Rockford
Mmes
Helen Geske
Martha Weller
Hilda Erdman
Black River Falls
Anna
Charles
Arthur
Shriner-Neushwander
Paul C. Kehle
Greenwood Cemetery
Former Ironwood Mayor Oscar W. Schneider Dies
Ironwood reports the death of Oscar W. Schneider aged 63 two years after serving as mayor from 1933 to 1935. He fell ill with a lengthy illness and passed away yesterday.
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Ironwood
Oscar W. Schneider
Nation at Peak Of Armed Might During Peacetime
Washington reports that the United States maintains its strongest peacetime armed force yet while acknowledging potent Soviet and satellite forces. Pentagon officials cite readiness surpassing postwar levels, with manpower near 1.46 million and advanced weapons development ahead of Russia.
Swiss Cheese Prices on New York Market Mixed for Grades
Wholesale sales of domestic Swiss cheese on the New York produce market showed Grade A single tubs at 42 to 43 cents, Grade B 40 to 41, and Grade C 38 to 39. American cheese sale prices included various Cheddars and Daisies with multiple grass-fed and shelf cured lines, plus processed 5 lb blocks at 34 to 35 cents.
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New York
No Robbery Report in Peoria Gambling House
Peoria officials say no robbery occurred at a gambling house despite a $4,000 buzz. Investigators report no witnesses willing to cooperate to support the claim of a theft.
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Peoria
Chiang's Troops Kept Out of Korea by U S Note
Washington moved to deter Chiang Kai-shek from sending Nationalist forces to aid South Korea. A note to Formosa warned Chiang to consult General MacArthur on defense plans and cited the risk that Communist China could use such aid as a pretext to enter the Korean conflict with up to 33 000 troops.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Korea
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Douglas MacArthur
Chiang
MacArthur
China
Aussie Fighters Strafe Site Near U S Troops in Korea
Five to seven Mustang fighters with Australian markings attacked a mud walled town housing an American command post near U S troops in South Korea. The raid lasted about 25 minutes with machine guns and rockets, as American and Australian fighters destroyed seven North Korean tanks and 22 trucks and shot down two enemy planes.
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Tom Lambert
South Korea
U. S
Tokyo
MacArthur
Lambert
Judas
Pacific
Associated Press
Han River
Wonju
Seoul
Suwon
Han
Korea
Claim
Pyongyang
Washington
Defense Johnson
United States
Truman
Johnson
White House
Mr. Truman
Monroe Fourth Fireworks Planned With Cool Weather
Community gears up for July 4 events at Recreation Park with 8 30 p m fireworks and a full schedule. Activities include park band performance from 7 30 to 8 30, a Cardinal Madison Fauerbach Brewery game, a swimming pool from 1 30 to 9, and a 2 p m boys sandlot match.
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Monroe Area
Recreation Park
Monroe
Monroe Park
Monroe Cardinal-Madison Fauerbach Brewery
The
American Legion
Chamber of Com
Merce Retail Committee
Waffle Shop
Schuetzel
American Legion Athletic Department
Allan F. Barnard
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Country Club
Country Club
Mrs. Copeland 86 Dies at Home in Monroe
Mrs E C Copeland a longtime businesswoman and widow of E C Copeland photographer died at her home 602 16th avenue at 11 a m after a long illness She had been treated for pneumonia and circulatory ailment at St Clare hospital May 16 to June 15 A native of Monroe born Sept 5 1863 she was active in the Monroe Woman's Club serving as treasurer 18 years and received a life membership last year Her family business ties date to Young and Lamont grocers and a Lincoln Douglas debate ushers service in Freeport in 1858
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E. C. Copeland
16Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Copeland
D. S. Young
Daniel H. Howe
Charles S. Young
Ray A. Young
Monroe
Nettie Bell Young
Daniel S
Amanda Wagner Young
Orangeville
Young and Lamont
Young
Freeport
Art Young
Army lists 15 missing in Korean C 54 crash near Pusan
Washington reports four new names added to the Korean casualty list bringing total missing to 15. All 15 are confirmed victims of the C 54 transport crash on a mountainside near Pusan on June 30 en route from Japan to the combat zone. Crew of five were lost, names not yet released. Field reports had said 23 aboard with no survivors. The first list of 11 was released yesterday. None of today’s four names came from the Midwest. The list is the second of the Korean fighting.
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Washington
Army
Pusan
Korea
Japan
Air Force
Midwest
Mrs. Frank Feldt 78 Dies In Monroe Home
Mrs. Frank Feldt 78 died at 1 a m yesterday at 711 16th avenue Monroe of old age complications after a three year illness. Born in Schoenberg Germany June 2 1827 she came to the United States in 1880 and later lived in Juda Albany Mt Pleasant Monroe and Beloit. Surviving are her husband four children a brother a sister 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include services at Immanuel church at 2 p m with Rev Howard L Orians and burial in Greenwood cemetery.
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Frank Feldt
16Th Avenue
Schoenberg
Germany
Martha Marie Beyer
John
Amelia Tesmer Beyer
Juda
Zimmerman
Albany
Feldt
Sylvester Township
Mt. Pleasant
Monroe
Police seek identity of woman found unconscious in hotel
A state wide police radio broadcast sought to identify a middle aged woman who died this morning at a local hospital. She was found unconscious in a local hotel yesterday and registered Saturday night as Mrs. Grant with a Racine address that did not check.
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Fond du Lac
Grant
Communists Advance Toward Positions Held by U.S. Units
Washington reports U.S. Marines and Marine air units ordered to Japan. Navy dispatches from Camp Pendleton and El Toro rush troops across the Pacific to report to General MacArthur.
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U.S
Washington
Japan
Defense Department
Navy
Fleet Marine Force
Camp Pendleton
el Toro
Calif
Pacific
MacArthur
Korean War Day Surges and Counterattacks Reported
U S bombers and fighters pounded North Korean armor while infantry dug in near Seoul. American and Australian planes destroyed tanks and trucks and claimed two enemy planes down. A Soviet radio said Pyongyang was bombed twice and Washington discussed mobilization with President Truman.
School District Holds 1950 Meeting Tonight
The Union school district No 1 plans its annual meeting at 7 p m in the high school auditorium. Agenda includes a $265 000 budget for next year two trustees and a president of the board election charter revision plans a change in meeting date and a review of building needs.
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Union School District No. 1
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Robert E. Geiger
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Soviet Russia
Europe
Pentagon
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Northwest
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Defense
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Congress
William F. Dean
Dean
24Th Infantry Division
Republic of Korea
Koka Bay
North Korea
Sea of Japan
Taejon
Kumyangjangni
Berlin
ADN
Mrs. Copeland
Republic
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