30 Cent Wage Increase Demanded by USW for Steel Workers
CIO steel workers led by President Philip Murray urge a 30 cent per hour package rise including a 1242 cent fourth round, 1123 cent pension, and 627 cent social insurance. The demand aims to avert a strike as a Truman fact finding board opens hearings with 900000 members and 64 companies.
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New York
Philip Murray
CIO Steelworkers
Urray
Truman
Murray
CIO Steel
US Steel
President Truman
Bethlehem
U.S. Steel
Republic
Ies
New Hospital Project At Darlington Approved
The state board of health at Madison today approved a new 30 bed hospital project at Darlington, according to the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
State Board of Health
Madison
Associated Press
Atlantic Fleet Chief Urges Arms Build Up Against Communism
Admiral Blandy, commander of the Atlantic fleet, warns of a possible enemy and urges expanded arms and war planning to deter a communist threat. He spoke at the Marion county Amvet VFW reunion and stressed unity and a shared strategic concept for national defense. He cautioned that war must be avoided but faced if communist aggression endangers the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
W. H. P. Blandy
Atlantic
Blandy
Marion County
Milwaukee Storm Kills Three as High Tension Wires Fail
Severe storms swept eastern Wisconsin killing three members of a Milwaukee family when they stepped from their car into a puddle electrified by a downed wire. Water stood four to six feet in the north Milwaukee streets as crews worked to remove hazards and restore power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Anton Stankiewicz
Virginia
Kathryn Stankiewicz
Joseph Gunville
Monroe
Appointment of Leo Buchmann as police inspector
The police and fire commission approved Leo Buchmann 49 for the inspector post, making him the second highest in the Kenosha department. Buchmann has 28 years on the force and will assume the new role immediately.
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Kenosha
Leo Buchmann
Police and Fire Commission
Buchmann
Acheson Pleads for Arms to Balk Red Military Move
Secretary Acheson urged Congress to approve a 1.45 billion arms aid plan to western Europe saying Soviet forces threaten recovery and freedom. He warned direct military aggression must be deterred and backed the North Atlantic treaty pledges as a path to peace and unified defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acheson
Washington
Congress
United States
Western
Europe
Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Western Europe
Bowden Davis Bows To Lohr of Sheboygan
Former state champion Bowden Davis, a top Wisconsin amateur, is eliminated by Jimmy Lohr of Sheboygan in the third round of the state tournament, Lohr winning two up. Davis and Curt Jacobs Jr. shared medalist honors, Jacobs knocked out in the first round. Billy Milward of Madison advances with a 5 and 4 win over Sam Ruskin.
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Milwaukee
Bowden Davis
Sheboygan
Jimmy Lohr
Lohr
Wisconsin
Davis
Curt Jacobs Jr
Oconomowoc
Billy Milward
Madison
Sam Ruskin
Second Concrete Slab Poured on 16th Avenue
The second strip of concrete was poured along the west side of the public square today. Heavy ready mix trucks moved along 17th avenue from the south onto the square and around the north side to the farms. O. T. Havey Electrical Contracting Co. installed street lighting ducts and light bases at the northeast intersection.
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Public Square
17Th Avenue
O. T. Havey Electrical Contracting Co
Portugal ratifies NATO pact with 80 to 3 vote
Portugal's national assembly ratified the North Atlantic alliance yesterday in an 80 to 3 vote. Opponents objected to Spain being included in the pact.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Spain
U S Polio Cases Near Record Total
Polio cases in 1949 overtake 1944 figures with 6,935 cases through July 27 and 337 deaths. Public Health Service reports 6,339 cases by July 23, up 38.4 percent from 1948. Nine states and a dozen others show concentrated outbreaks, led by Texas, California, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New York, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois.
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Associated Press
U. S
U. S. Public Health Service
Washington
Texas
California
Arkansas
Oklahoma
New York
Missouri
Minnesota
Michigan
Illinois
Red Cross
Hollandale Union School Destroyed by Fire
The seven room Hollandale school building burned to the ground at 9 this morning. Janitor John Narum was burned on the legs as varnish ignition sparked a flare up. Firemen arrived in two minutes but could not save the structure, estimated at 30 000 dollars, partly insured. Classes to be held in the village community center until a new school is erected.
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Hollandale
Hollandale Union Free High School
John Narum
Narum
Stuart Crawford
Crawford
Moscow
Waldwick
Neil Gilbertson
Robert Severson
Curtis Anderson
Howard Hegland
Ambrose Morgan
Otis Retrum
New Union Free High
Harley Rundhiug
Grant Morse
Martin Norton
Catherine Hendrickson
Foreign Aid Bill Reversal Proposed
Senator Wherry of Nebraska said the Senate may seek to reverse yesterday’s action on the European recovery money bill. He noted a motion to reconsider the vote to cut off debate on the $5.723 billion aid measure. An appropriations subcommittee of McKellar Hayden Bridges will discuss procedure with Lucas.
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Washington
Wherry
Neb
Senate
Appropriations
McKellar
Dtenn
Hayden
D-Ariz
Bridges
R-Nh
Lucas
Illinois Girl 18 Released By Murder Jury Verdict
Joyce Schumaker 18 was freed by a Lake County jury after about 40 minutes of deliberation for the slaying of Carl Reeder 53 on a Lake Michigan beach. Family plans include moving away and finishing high school.
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Illinois
Waukegan
Joyce Schumaker
Lake County
Circuit Court
Bobby Soxers
Joyce
Carl Reeder
Edna Schumaker
Waukegan High School
Reeder
Sidney H. Block
Lake Michigan
Joyce Kirkpatrick
Lake Front
Sidelights on Green County Fair Gala
Secretary Mrs. Leo D. Lewis marks a decade at the fair's secretariat as classic midway stands return with Harry Romell and the Elgincream wagon. Frautschy aids horse show with a green themed outfit while about 200 horses are stabled nearby. The Green County hospital group visits the fair, and a youngster sustains a minor ride incident.
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Harry Romell
Crystal Lake
Ill
Harry
Frautschy
James Frautschy
Eugene Cain
E. E. Farrell
Wallace Bros
Green County
Missouri
Jackson
Miss
U S Moves To Fix Wholesale Cheese Support Price
The government set a wholesale support price for American cheese at 31.75 cents a pound and withdrew offers for study by dealers. The action follows a boost in butter support to 62 cents and aims to strengthen milk producer prices amid rising market activity and rumors of government purchases.
Green County Fair Opens On Bright First Day
The 95th Green County fair kicked off with hot sun and large crowds at the midway. Judging began for junior fair events while horse barns buzzed with prep for tomorrow’s races. 1,200 paid admissions and many youths admitted free marked opening night.
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Green County
Fraunfelder
Secretary’s Office
Floral Hall
Juda Jolly
McGillicuddies
Joan Andrews
Janet Arnsmeier
Luan Miller
Monroe
Joan Knaack
Reva Neuenschwander
Penny
Patty Kundert
Shirley Geigel
Green County Center
Jefferson Jiffy
Betty
Bernice
Nellie Weibel
Spring Grove Club
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Robert McGregor
Crystal Falls
Mich
Emery J. King
Iron County
West Allis
Emil Nordbeck
McGregor
George Kassube
Edward Herald
Oconto
USW
Atlantic Fleet
Milwaukee Storm
Lees
Steven Meunier
Hollywood
L. J. Meunier
16Th Avenue
Oak Corners
Albany
Charlotte King
Daryl Davenport
Russell Atkinson
Sherwood Carlson
Donald Newcomber
Eloise King
Carlson
Donald
Eloise
Times
Leo D. Lewis
Court House
10Th Street
Linda Miller
Wally Millers
James Gallagher
John
James
R. J. Douglas
Frank Bloom
William May
Henry Kubly
Browntown
Harvey Andrews
Henry Hefty
George D. Stauffacher
Louis B. Stauffacher
Donald F. McGobbon
Fred Simpson
Alfred Hening Jr
William Matzke
Gerald Brown
Dave Woods
Nic Calabresa
J. S. Bray
Edna Olson
William A. Brown
George J. Meythaler
Fritzie Neuenschwander
Star
Badger
Fred Jr
Tommy Hartwig
W. R. Schuetze
Green County Hospital
Argyle Road
Fair Association
U.S
Pace
Robert Williams
R. W. Yohn
Fall River
Lusty Jester
P. J. Murphy
Janesville
Tartar Prince
Jay Merchant
Victory Jackie
Victory Acres
Beloit
Dusty Queen
Virgil Wentz
Tomah
Gus Paceman
Dr. Young and Sons
Elkhorn
Alamao
Theodore Kupfer
Hamilton
Knauer and Mueller
Manitowoc
Lady Gene
B. J. Dellman
Hartland
Martin Nash
J. M. Magness
Miller
S. D. l. Musa
A. I. Wentworth
Edgerton
Mountain Gas
S. H. Saunders
Austin
Minn
Hanover
Louis Hitteldorf
Mineral Point
Theo. Kupfer
Rhett Butler
Dunroven Stables
DeLaw
Fla
Leon Maxworthy
Dan Cupid
L. B. Cobb
Sun Prairie
Star Frisco
Knoll Bros
Beaver Dam
LaPar
Cameron and Starck
Chicago
Tru Bob
L. Perrin
McLeod
Platteville
Prorogue
Bartel Bros
Bernie Mc
H. T. Lille
Rochester
Prunes
J. M. Magnus
Huron
S. D
Charles H. Lee
Plymouth
Martha Bradford
Lloyd Crane
Sonny M
May L. Luchsinger
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