Wisconsin Senate approves veterans housing amendment
The Wisconsin Senate voted unanimously to send a constitutional amendment to the Assembly to permit state funds for veterans housing. The measure, proposed at Gov. Rennebohm's request, would authorize acquisition, improvement or construction of veterans housing and faces a 1949 referendum after potential Assembly approval.
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Luck
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la Crosse
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New Richmond
Supreme Court
Veterans
Tehan
Milwaukee
Mrs. Nell Fitzgibbons Dies at 80 in Monroe
Nell Fitzgibbons 80 widow of James Fitzgibbons died last night at St. Clare hospital from complications after a hip fracture suffered at her home on May 22. She was born April 28 1868 in Monroe taught at Monroe schools 1884 1891 married 1892 to James Fitzgibbons founder of Fitzgibbons Bros. carriages. Survived by two children James M and Mrs Harold Dahms, a sister Ida Schoenfield and brothers Edward Schoenfield Frank. Burial in Calvary Cemetery with services at St Victor’s Church.
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St. Clare Hospital
10Th Street
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Catherine Sughran Schoenfield
Monroe
Mary Ellen
Nell
Monroe High School
Morris
Fitzgibbons
Ray
St. Victor’s Church
Altar Society
James M
Harold R. Dahms
Ida Schoenfield
Route 81 resurfacing begins in Rock County
Highway crews started resurfacing an eight mile stretch of Route 81 from the Green County line east to Beloit. Deep loose gravel and dust make travel hazardous while work proceeds.
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Green County
Beloit
Personal income tops May at fresh high since January
May personal income rose to an annual rate of 208.1 billion dollars, the Commerce Department reported, the highest since January. Total income for individuals reached a record 211.4 billion, driven by fuller work schedules in the soft coal mining sector.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Circus Man Held As Purse Snatcher
Kenneth Bromley, a circus worker, is in Freeport police custody for a purse snatching similar to the one from Mrs. Fred Zentner Sunday. Two replica wartime currency bills were traced to a tavern near the circus loading area, and officers had a clear suspect description. Local plans targeted Bromley for pickup as the circus moved to Janesville today.
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Hawaii
Driver Badly Hurt In Route 69 Crash Near Monroe
Harold Ellis of 1333 17th Street was treated at St. Clare hospital after his car left Highway 69 three miles north of Monroe at Round Grove school corner, struck a telephone pole and overturned. He suffered facial cuts and a black eye. four stitches were needed. Three passengers escaped injury: Martin Kasner, Ruth Goodman, and Martha Kummer.
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10Th Street
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16Th Avenue
Martha Kummer
75 Jets Scheduled To Land In Scotland Go To Germany
U S officials confirm 75 jet propelled Shooting Star fighters from the 36th fighter wing will land in Scotland on August 4 to bolster forces in Germany. Planes expected to base at Fuerstenfeldbruck Bavaria with two thirds to fly off in Scotland and the rest reassembled at Abbotsinch before transfer. An additional 16 jets are en route via Iceland to England.
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General Clay ordered to report on Berlin crisis in Washington
Gen Lucius D Clay US commander in Germany was summoned to Washington to report on the Berlin crisis. He will fly from Frankfurt with adviser Ambassador Murphy. He said western Berliners would stay and that no evacuation of dependents was planned. The issue of armed convoys through the blockade was denied as a high level matter.
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U. S
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Soviet Union
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Communists Endorse Thorez for French Premiership
Maurice Thorez emerged as a proposed premier to lead a socialist communist coalition as France faces a cabinet crisis. The move followed Schuman’s fall from power after a budget dispute over national defense spending.
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Andre Colin
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National Assembly
Battle Continues In North Palestine
The Jews report continued fighting in North Palestine despite a three day truce. A plane bombed a Cairo street, another caused a Damascus alert, and Jerusalem remained quiet as United Nations officials pursued the truce. Yugoslavia agreed to pay 17 million dollars in U S claims and had 47 million dollars in gold unfrozen in Washington, stirring speculation Tito may pivot toward the West. Western officials seek stronger proof as Belgrade hosts a communist congress and Cominform criticizes Tito for breaking with the party line.
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Council to Consider Disposal Plant Bonds Tonight
The common council will review a resolution authorizing a bond issue for a proposed new sewage disposal plant. It may also hear a report on the water board proposals for replacement and expansion.
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Common Council
Water Board
Congress Told About Several Hundred Spies In U S With Immunity
Washington officials told a Senate judiciary subcommittee that at least several hundred known or suspected subversive foreign agents have entered the United States as employees of the United Nations and similar organizations. They argued immunity prevents exclusion under current laws, raising concerns about future sympathies and possible inability to repatriate such individuals.
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Mrs. Frank Schliem of South Wayne Dies at 80
Mrs. Mary Emily Webster Schliem, 80, died at 4 a.m. at her sister’s home in South Wayne after ten days of serious illness. Born November 9, 1867 in Wayne township, she married Frank Schliem in 1894 and moved to South Wayne in 1916. Surviving are three siblings. husband and two spouses precede her. Burial planned in LaDue Cemetery.
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Wayne Township
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Truman and Dewey to Dedicate Port and Meet
The dedication of Idlewild Airport will bring President Truman and Governor Dewey together for a brief campaign year meeting a week from Saturday. Truman plans to renew cost of living measures and push to ratify the wheat agreement while urging Congress to approve a UN loan for a New York headquarters. Dewey continues campaign planning with Stassen and Taft as he maps strategy for the GOP.
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Ohio
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Shot Accidents Kill Manston Boy At Play
Robert Madden 10, son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Madden, died yesterday when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged as he and a 12 year old companion played with it. The incident occurred in Manston.
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Foreign Aid Costs More Than City Services, Hoffman Says
Washington reports Paul G. Hoffman, head of the European Recovery Program, argues foreign aid costs Americans six billion dollars this year, more than the sum spent by U S cities on fire protection police schools sanitation and parks. He notes Congress has set five billion fifty five million for the program and announced a new eleven million eighteen thousand eight hundred dollar allotment for loans and grants through September.
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Truman Sets Draft Registration Dates for 18 to 25 Year Olds
President Truman issued a proclamation fixing registration dates for youths aged 18 through 25. The schedule covers births from 1922 onward with specific dates in late August and September for each birth year, and directs registration for those turning 18 within five days after their birthday. Governors and territorial authorities are asked to enforce the proclamation.
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State Ready To Start Madison Draft Registration Aug 30
Wisconsin readies its selective service for youth draft registration starting August 30. Official program details await formal notice to state headquarters. Lt. Col. Bentley Courtenay, acting head, said the appointment was favored by Gov. Rennebohm and must be confirmed by Maj. Gen. Hershey, national draft head.
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Hershey
Humid Weather Lingers With 91 Degree Peak
Wisconsin reports show 91 degrees at 3 p m matching Watertown high as Monroe remains hot. Cloudy morning gave way to continued humidity with scattered showers and forecasts of more showers and muggy conditions.
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