Cordell Hull: Architect of Peace and Father of the United Nations
Cordell Hull died at 83 leaving a legacy as a tireless diplomat and architect of postwar peace. From tariff expert in Congress to Secretary of State under FDR, Hull shaped international policy and laid the groundwork for the United Nations, earning the title Father of the United Nations. His retirement came before the UN’s birth, but his influence defined the era and his career remains unusually impactful.
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Cordell
Cordell Hull
Congress
Franklin Roosevelt
Mr. Hull
United Nations
San Francisco
Roosevelt
White House
Hull
Trouble at Kohler strike as governor meets CIO leaders
Gov. Kohler and state CIO leaders confer on prolonged Kohler Co strike in Chicago talks aimed at resuming negotiations. The governor vows to uphold law and order in Sheboygan or Milwaukee if violence or mass disruption occurs, and notes the National Guard could be deployed if officials fail to act. A CIO warning about trouble is reframed as generic risk rather than a specific threat.
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Kohler
CIO
Kohler Co
Chicago
Sheboygan
Milwaukee
Massee
Progress Toward Peace At Geneva Conference
The President reports to the people on the Big Four meeting in Geneva. He is expected to present a general sense of peace rather than a detailed achievement list. Eisenhower led initiatives at the summit and shaped the outlook, with time needed to measure real progress and outcomes.
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United States
Geneva
Eisenhower
Twining to lead 20th Air Force on Guam in 1945
Lt Gen Nathan F Twining native of Monroe arrives on Guam to assume command of the 20th Air Force on Aug 1 succeeding Maj Gen Curtis E LeMay who becomes chief of staff for strategic air forces in the Pacific. American superforts strike three Japanese oil refineries near Tokyo as Third Fleet carrier planes and warships pound coastal defenses. Dorothy Webster and Virgil Bowman win conservation essay contest and speak at Kiwanis luncheon. Jesse Matzke suffers injuries from a hay stack fall. Otto Schenk breaks hip after falling from a ladder on his Albany farm.
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Nathan F. Twining
Monroe
Guam
20Th Air Force
Curtis E. LeMay
Strategic Air Forces
Pacific
Tokyo
Third Fleet
Dorothy Webster
Virgil Bowman
Roosevelt School
Kiwanis
Jesse Matzke
Orangeville
Otto Schenk
Albany
Purebred herd doubles Wisconsin farmer's milk output
James Poleyn on a 310 acre near Lake Puckaway switched from mixed-breed cows to a purebred Holstein herd and increased production to 354,027 pounds of 3.5 milk from 30 cows. He rebuilt with registered sires, raised most cattle on Lone Oak farm, and avoided Brucellosis reactors through careful sourcing and home-bred stock. The Poleyn family, with children Dawn, Jimmy, and Jonnie, are prominent in Marquette County 4-H circles.
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Montello
Wisconsin
James Poleyn
Lake Puckaway
Here
Poleyn
Polcyn
Marquette
Poleon
Lien Named Manager of Green County Breeders Association
Selmar Lien of Monticello becomes manager of the Green County Breeders Association Cooperative in the Courthouse area, succeeding Peter Klassy who resigned. New fieldman Carl Roderick, son of Marion and Mrs. Roderick of Brodhead, previously worked at Freeman Shoe Factory Beait. Other fieldmen include Glen Frautschy Clarno Warren Swenson River Falls and Vernon Horst Ohio.
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Selmar Lien
Monticello
Green County Breeders Association Cooperative
Peter Klassy
Carl Roderick
Marion Roderick
Brodhead
Freeman Shoe Factory
Beait
Glen Frautschy
Clarno
Warren Swenson
River Falls
Vernon Horst
Ohio
Russians Enjoy Their Iowa Tour
A visiting Soviet agricultural delegation tours Iowa meeting Iowans and praising American farms. Delegation leader Matskevich blends learning with promoting the “new look” in Soviet attitude while charming audiences at dairy dinners and civic events.
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Iowa
Matskevich
Widow Inherits $600,000 After Husband Dies
A Milwaukee widow, 43, discovered $600,000 in cash and securities from her late husband’s estate after the safe was drilled open. Her 57-year-old husband, a retired auto dealer, died a week ago leaving no other heirs. The couple lived in a four room downtown flat.
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Milwaukee
Alfred Pentler
Jordan Jolly Workers Club Meeting Plans Tour
Kenneth Schuetz led the pledge and roll call at the Jordan Jolly Workers H club gathering in Pleasant Valley school. Betty Wells, Schuetz, and Richard Zumker gave project talks. Mary Gutzmer reported on camp. A July 29 tour was planned starting 11 p.m. at the Earl Sarbacker home.
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Jordan Jolly
Kenneth Schuetz
Jordan Jolly Workers +H
Pleasant Valley
Betty Wells
Richard Zumker
Mary Gutzmer
Earl Sarbacker
Ulom Club Booth at the Fair
A disjointed note describes a booth setup by the Ulom Club for the fair, outlining a small display space and attendee interest. Details are sparse, but the item signals community participation and a local event booth.
Forest Fires Ravage Northern Ontario Spread Across Woodlands
Raging forest fires race through northern Ontario as 154 blazes burn with 48 declared out of control amid sun baked forests. Firefighters battle the fast moving flames across remote regions, with authorities urging residents near affected areas to evacuate.
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Toronto
Ontario
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Decatur
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Whitewater Normal
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Madison
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Browntown
Tom Whitney
Ames
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