Taft Cautious On 1948 Presidential Run
Ohio Senator Taft signals caution before a formal run for the 1948 Republican nomination. He seeks solid odds of victory and plans a west to east speaking tour before announcing. Bricker, who aided Taft in 1944, says he would step aside, but stresses no current candidacy.
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Harold Oliver Columbus
Taft
Ohio
Republican State Committee
John W. Bricker
Bricker
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Franklin
DB. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Siste Party
GOP
Congress
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Minnesota
Michigan
Tennessee
Flint
Mich
Dever
CIO Officer Resigns from Milwaukee District 32
Emil Costello field representative of the CIO United Steelworkers District 32 resigns after 11 years. District Director Meyer Adelman confirms the resignations of Costello and secretary Ethel Isaacs, saying they were not requested by CIO or President Phil Murray and that they were fed up with their jobs.
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Milwaukee
Emil Costello
CIO
United Steelworkers
Artesian Well credited with saving Fond du Lac business district
Fire in Fond du Lac destroyed Hills Brothers department store and Ames dress shop, with damage estimated at 800000. Fire Chief Harry L. Glaser credited the new artesian well delivering 1.5 million gallons daily for halting the blaze and protecting the downtown business district. Walls of the Hill shopping center remained, interior debris still smoldering.
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Fond du Lac
Hills Brothers
Ames Dress
Harry L. Glaser
Glaser
Lawrence Jones
Clark Sues Railroads Over Wartime Landing Mat Rates
Washington attorney general Clark leads a new ICC complaint alleging more than 900 railroads charged unjust and unreasonable rates on wartime landing mats shipped from eastern points to Pacific ports between January 1 1942 and June 30 1946. Thousands of carloads affected. Amount sought for recovery not yet determinable.
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Washington
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Justice Department
ICC
War assets plan questioned over flying costs
Rep Rizley alleges the War Assets Administration flew 37 trips from November 1946 to March 1947 carrying 117 authorized passengers at a total of 72772.87 dollars. He argues commercial transport could have supplied the service for 13141.48 dollars, saving 59431.39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rizley
R-Oxkla
War Assets Administration
Man Hung at Fair Merely A Dummy Display
A fake hanging was staged at the fairgrounds as part of a Monticello Ltd display by sixth graders. Observers were shown a decorative setup using black thread nails hammer and needle as props while a person in a cheerleader outfit demonstrated the display location in Floral Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Ltd
Floral Hall
Auto Licenses Cost 16 On All New Wisconsin Cars
Wisconsin acts set auto license fees at 18 dollars per year for all new cars, replacing a prior tiered scheme. Old vehicles keep existing rates. The bill also ends the fifth year fee reduction and covers treatment and custodial care for sexual psychopaths with court orders and physician examinations. Milwaukee County Hospital named as custody facility. maintenance costs borne by home counties.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
State Department of Public Welfare
State Supreme Court
Milwaukee County Hospital
WERB Takes First Action Under New Labor Law
The Wisconsin employment relations board said it would consider its first request for action under the utility labor disputes law signed by Acting Gov. Renner bohm. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Eau Claire filed a strike notice against Clark Electric Co-Op of Greenwood and asked WERB to invoke the law which outlaws strikes by public utility employees and create a conciliation and arbitration process. Walter Kwapil said the board has taken the request under advisement until a panel of conciliators and arbitrators can be appointed, possibly by Monday when the advisory committee meets.
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Wladison
Wisconsin , Employment Relations Board
Rennerbohm
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL
Eau Claire
Clark Electric Co-Op
Greenwood
Walter Kwapil
Labor Board
Quickly Extinguish Fire in Fair Barn
Fire broke out just before 8 pm in the fairgrounds north barn on 10th street. Volunteers quickly controlled the blaze, likely caused by electrical wiring igniting baled hay. Twelve saddle horses, mostly local owners, were removed unharmed.
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10Th Street
Fairgrounds
Voluneer
Otto H. Kundert
Court House Closes For County Attend Fair
Courthouse offices will be reclosed Friday afternoon to permit county employees to attend the fair. Offices are closed each Saturday afternoon throughout the year.
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Perrmit County
Opening Day Green County Fair marks 93rd renewal
The Green County Fair opens with a large crowd on the first day as plans and events for the 93rd renewal unfold. Local organizers highlight exhibitions, rides, and live entertainment slated through the fair week.
Young Pastor Opens New Life Without Pay
The 71 year old Rev Harmon H Bro, pastor of the Christian church in a town of 1 500, refused his church salary and began work as a section hand for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railway. He will continue to serve the church unpaid citing dwindling attendance and support.
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Enmark
Christian Church
Harmon H. Bro
Kingdom of God
Chicago
Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
Miss Hill Plans Return From Paris Vacation
Virginia Hill, friend of slain gangster Benjamin Siegel, will return to the United States. Hollywood publicist David Green said the 30 year old vacationer, described as a friend, would depart by plane likely today.
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Paris
Virginia Hill
Benjamin (Bugsy) Siegel
United States
David Green
Hollywood
Fifth Annual Green County Horse Show To Stage 200+ Entries
More than 200 horses from state farms and various stables will compete in 28 classes at the Green County fair Horse Show. The event runs Saturday and Sunday in a new $2,000 show ring with floodlights. Nationally known judges Walter Burke and James Gilchrist will oversee open roadsters and harness classes as $2,500 in prize money and trophies are awarded.
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Green County Fair
Ernest Hayes
Hayes
Kitty Lou McKinney
Ten Pi Farms
Palos Park
Ill
Ridgewood Farm
Sugar Grove
Fairgrounds
Walter Burke
Libertyville
James Gilchrist
Evanston
Burke
Gilchrist
Schuetze’s
Martin's
Ninneman Coal and Ice Co
Lakeshire-Marty Co
Monroe Lumber and Fuel Co
Ainsworth Insurance Agency
Commercial and Savings Bank
Kundert-Elmer Food
Conrad Bosshart
Brodhead
Le's
Louis E. Buri Electric Co
Waffle
Tréad Rite
Bauman
Ace
Tschudy's
Monroe Evening Times
W. G. Bear
James Green
Benkett’s
van Matre Pure Oil
Flrst National Bank
Nathan E.J' Bear
Monroe Sales Co
Blumer Pharmacy
Ray A. Voegels Deater and Breeder
Ha~worth Furniture Co
Louis Pfund
Luchsinger Monument Works
Twining Urges Stronger Air Power At Milwaukee Plant
Lt. Gen. Nathan F. Twining former head of the 13th 15th and 20th air forces told about 60 A. S. Smith Corp executives that an unprecedented mobilization of resources is needed to maintain adequate air power for national security. He was accompanied by two engineering officers and spoke during a visit to the Monroe native's plant where a new professor is being developed.
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Milwaukee
Nathan F. Twining
Monroe
Air Materiel Command
Twining
15Th
20Th Air Forces
Music Therapy Conference At University Of Wisconsin
An institute to study therapeutic uses of music in care and treatment of the ill will be held at the University of Wisconsin next Monday through Wednesday. Sessions target hospital and rehabilitation workers, recreation leaders, music teachers and students with discussions led by medical experts, music educators, welfare workers.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
All-County Chorus Heads 4-H Night in Junior Fair Tent
Charlene Keen directs the all county 4-H chorus during 4-H Night Friday in the junior fair tent north of floral hall. Rehearsal at 7 30 p m program at 8 30 p m. The Monroe Home Economics chorus plus local soloists and groups perform. many 4-H, FFA, FHA displays judged in varied booths.
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Charlene Keen
Decatur
Floral Hall
Monroe Home Economics Chorus
Marian Signer
Janice Dye
Frances Ludwig
Frances Miller
Harreda Benkert
Laura Stauftacher
Virginia Knaack
Donna Lars Olson
Norma
Mt. Pleasant
Dutch Hollow
Joyce Reasa
Ruth
Kathleen Feldt
Audrey Wichser
Alfred Trumpy
Ciarno
Joyce Zwickey
New Glarus
Margaret Shaver
New G
Monroe Home
Clarno 4
Blaine Busy Bees
Decatur 4-H Club
Drs. Limestone
Mars
Graham Riders Set to Perform at Green County Fair
The Green County fair opens with the Graham Riders in Western Ranch Follies at the amphitheater tonight. Friday features races and open classes, plus the Swiss family Fraunfelder in Stars Under the Skies. Officials expect large crowds after a busy opening day of judging and exhibits.
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Graham
Ralph Davis
Crandon
Terangi-Phillips
Iva Heberling
Sue McKinney
Siskiyou
Laird Hanover
Surprise
Highlawn Tree
Josedale Allwin
Highlawn Margaret
la Paz
Bob Miss
Southern Gentleman
Rhett Butler
Devola Frisco
Duke of Dubuque
Dakota Sport
la Vitesse
Gladys Cash
Major Brookdale
Ruby Primrose
Cheeky
Chief
Fraunfelder
Monroe
Patricia Knaack
Green County Fair Enforces Pool Closure Saturday
The recreation park swimming pool will close Saturday due to the 93rd annual Green County Fair. Fred R. Simpson, director of the summer recreation program, announced it will reopen Sunday.
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Recreation Park
Green County
Fred R. Simpson
Fair notes highlight 4-H exhibits and health checks
A calf buzzes as inspectors from the state health board conduct routine safety checks at the fairgrounds. Longtime exhibitor Marjorie Schmid shows five Brown Swiss offspring of Lula Belle while commentator voices cover 4-H clothing and foods leads with Marcene Bussaho and Madge Dahms listing roles and local teachers referencing Monroe and Green County.
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State Board of Health
Marjorit Schmid
Lula Belle
Marjorie
Lula Beile
WCLO
Fairgrounds
Marcene Bussaho
Orangeville
Madge Dahms
Harvey Andrews
Juda Foods
Robert Davenport
Monroe
Ed Klassy
New Glarus
E. OQ. Baker
Green County
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Winston-Salem
Miss Hill
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