Plane Crash Off Puerto Rico Kills Many Missing 47
A passenger plane carrying women and children bound for the United States crashed into the Atlantic near Puerto Rico. Forty seven people are missing and feared dead after the craft, with a five member crew, went down minutes after asking for an emergency landing. An American crewman Al Cockrell from Pittsfield Massachusetts is among the missing. The plane departed San Juan shortly after midnight and sank within six minutes. Captain Lee Wakefield said he believes most on board perished.
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Atlantic
Amer
al Cockrell
Pittsfield
Mass
San Juan
Lee Wakefield
Engine trouble triggers search for survivors after crash
Passengers recalled an engine sputtering and the plane losing power during takeoff at the airport. One passenger, Juan Rivera Leon, 31, of Ponce, described the crowd of people and the tense start as the disaster unfolded amidst rain and heavy casualties.
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Juan Rivera Leon
Ponce
Illinois Gangsters Slay Milwaukeean in Joliet Car Slaying
A Milwaukeean was killed when gunmen in Joliet shot the victim as he drove away, according to Ti mors state police Lt. Gilbert Knater. A search of the victim's car yielded a slot machine and other recovered items.
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Secre
Joliet
Gilbert Knater
Timors
Gerbing
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Crystal Tower Reopens After Complete Remodel
The Crystal Tower at 1110 17th Avenue reopens after a full remodel. Improvements include a new kitchen, updated booths and counters, yellow marble wall panels, wallpaper, and stainless steel sections.
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Crystal Tower
17Th Avenue
Teal Acto
Calves Vie In Green County Dairy Day Contest Thursday
More than 85 Green County calves enter the county Dairy Day event with blood testing to start soon. A 2 p.m. parade at the fairgrounds features about 50 horses, two bands, and calf attendants. University and state dairy officials will present talks on dairy facilities, mastitis control, quality tests, and product nutrition.
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Myron E. Jeglum
Fairgrounds
Green County Boots and Saddles Club
American Dairy Association
Edward Bruns
Department of Agricultural Engineering
G. R. Spencer
Department of Veterinary Science
Evert Wallenfeldt
Department of Dairy Industry
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Lester O. Legrid
State Department of Agriculture
Albert Reppen
State Department
William Roper
Portland Ce
Ment Association
ADA
W. T. Kane
J. Edward Brecklin
Paul W. Neubauer
Lee E. Kirsch
Herman J. Schmitz
Ben F. Feldt
Jeglum
Fair Grounds
Roscoe C. Smith
Ernest Spring
Louis R. Wolleson
Virgil Brunkow
Lester van Loon
Walter L. Day
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Monroe KC
Raphael J. Daly
VFW
Green County Rural Youth Organization
Legion
Retailers Favor Meters in Square
Monroe chamber of commerce retailers backed installing parking meters in the square area. They urged city council action after pavement work and discussed strict two hour parking as an alternative. The committee approved meters and authorized measures for enforcement.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin Sets Radio Sponsor Names For Political Ads
Gov Rennebohm signed a law requiring radio and television stations to disclose the sponsor of political advertisements before they air. The statute does not mandate showing the amount paid. Newspapers are exempt from listing ad costs but must carry the authorizing person or committee name. The governor also signed laws on county zoning powers and raising highway tax mills.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Cold Front Lowers Mercury Across Wisconsin
A northern cool air invasion dropped Monroe and the state to 49 degrees around 5 a.m. Today. The chilly spell continues tonight with partial cloudiness and a rise in temperatures expected tomorrow after a noon reading of 64.
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Monroe
Wisconsin
Locusts Swarm Portage Area Tract Stripping Trees
Reports from Herman Ziehmke and Marlin Otto describe millions of 17 year cicadas stripping leaves from 5 to 10 acres of oaks four miles west of here. State and university entomologists say the insects emerge after 17 years, will attack fruit trees but not crops, and may be reduced by birds rain or fungus.
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Portage
M. J. Framberger
Herman Ziehmke
Marlin Otto
Framberger
Boeh. Fisher
University of Wisconsin
Pre-School Health Check For Monroe Children
Forty two children were examined at the pre health clinic sponsored by the Monroe PTA. City school nurse Genevieve Arnesdorf organized the center at Monroe Clinic. Physicians aiding included Mings Marlory Baumle Leiser Weir Fenci Brunkow Peters Barry. PTA and teachers registered and escorted students.
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Genevieve Arnesdorf
Monroe Clinic
Dwain E. Mings
G. W. Marlory
C. E. Baumle
Alfred Leiser
James R. Weir
Wayne J. Fenci
Benjamin H. Brunkow
Erwin W. Peters
George R. Barry
PTA
Mines
Richard Wagner
Burnett Painter
Robert Dunn
Edwin Dallman
Herman Stuessy
Samuel Rubi
Edna Mackey
Hollis Elmer
Lyle Rodgers
Viva Stauffacher
Effie Wenger
Ann Marty
Hannah Binaschaedler
13 Georgia Doctors Quit in Hospital Row
Thirteen of the 15 doctors at Georgia’s large mental hospital were fired and warned of trespass charges if they remained on site. Dr T G Peacock, medical superintendent, and 12 others offered resignations to State Welfare Director Jack Forrester, who rejected them and issued 13 dismissals. The dispute began May 1 when Forrester appointed T A Dechman as superintendent.
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Milledgeville
Georgia
T. G. Peacock
Jack Forrester
Forrester
Peacock
T. A. Dechman
Johnson Denies Military Will Seek Atomic Energy Control
Secretary of Defense asserts the military does not seek control of atomic energy developments and vows civilian oversight. The exchange follows Hickenlooper and McMahon inquiries into AEC handling and security clearances involving Dr. Graham and Dr. Condon. Senators press for budget details as Lilienthal testifies about overruling advisory boards.
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Washington
Johnson
McMahon
D-Conn
Senate-House Atomic Committee
Hickenlooper
Iowa
AEC
David E. Lilienthal
Field Work Strong Despite Dry Spell On Wisconsin Farms
Wisconsin farmers show field work near normal despite a dry spell. Warm weather quickened grain planting and soil movement while fruit trees bloomed early. Cow production stayed high with yields up three percent from May 1948. Hay and pasture conditions remained uncertain as butter and cheese stocks rose seasonally.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Rock Formations Slow Main Work on Square
Coring tests on the square show rock at 13 inches in one corner with other areas largely rock free. The rock clause covers contingencies in the contract, and prework tests had not indicated extensive near surface rock. Water connections on the east side and duct work for street lights around the square proceed, with O T Havey Construction Co. winning the lighting contract and beginning lamp post glassware removal.
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George Glass
William A. Vinton
Glass and
Vinton
Glass
16Th Avenue
Wisconsin Power and Light Co
O. T. Havey Construction Co
Madison
W. S. MacDonald
Havey
Tractor accident claims Iowa farmer near Highland
Ron ald Sitek, 58, was killed when his tractor ran over him on the Crocker and Smith farm five miles northeast of Highland. Coroner F. W. Kepke said the tractor slid on a rock incline and threw him from the vehicle as he drove to a neighboring farm.
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Dodgeville
Ronald Sitek
Crocker
Monroe High Band to Open Park Concert Series June 14
Allan F. Barnard announces Monroe High School bands will begin the Recreation Park concert series on Tuesday June 14 at 7 30 p m with the senior band also performing for the Daily Day parade that Thursday. The schedule includes WHA radio broadcast June 15 and a busy summer rehearsal plan with multiple ensembles and instrument maintenance.
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Allan F. Barnard
Recreation Park
WHA
Madison
Wisconsin
Whitewater
the Park
Atomic Bomb Expert Testifies at Secret House Inquiry
The House un-American Activities Committee met behind closed doors with Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer to question him about people linked to cases before the panel. Oppenheimer, former head of the Los Alamos lab, acknowledged questions on several individuals as the committee probes Soviet espionage and jet plane secrets.
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Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Los Alamos
N. M
Rep. Velde
Bill
Truman
Andrei Schevchenko
Schevchenko
Bell Aircraft Co
Buffalo
State Department
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Senate group urges ratification of the North Atlantic pact
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls for ratification of the North Atlantic pact as the best path to avoid world war three. The report warns against failing to ratify and urges early action to sustain confidence in Europe. The treaty was signed April 4 by the United States, Canada and ten European nations and requires a two thirds Senate vote to become binding.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
United States
Europe
Canada
Elkhorn Truck Crash Kills Driver and Rider
Two men died when a truck loaded with sheet metal crashed into a ditch and its trailer jackknifed onto the cab. The deceased are Otto Henry Schwark, 49, of Wilson Wisconsin, the driver, and Charles E. Hansen of Anoka Minnesota, the rider.
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Elkhorn
Otto Henry Schwark
Wilson
Wis
Charles E. Hansen
Anoka
Minn
Wisconsin Assembly Advances Housing and Election Bills
The Wisconsin Assembly moved toward decisions on veterans housing and rent control with two bills to be debated Thursday and a Senate approved rent control proposal set for Friday. A Laird Lenroot veterans housing measure was laid over to join Gov Rennebohm’s proposal, while other actions included contempt for a PSC reform bill, a university board transparency note, a four week early primary bill, fur garment labeling, and two state board of agriculture appointments confirmed for terms ending June 1955.
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Wisconsin Assembly
Veterans’ Housing
Senate
Laird-Lenroot
Rennebohm
Assembly
Public Service Commission
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Agriculture
Harry C. Dix
Menomonie
Paul C. Schmokit
Medford
Forked Horn Back Season Backed at Wisconsin Congress
Wisconsin conservation delegates backed a forked horn back season and a controlled deer hunting plan during the annual congress. They approved a Nov 19 27 season, a bow and arrow deer season Sept 24 through Nov 7, and open water blinds within 300 feet of shore on major waters. Other actions set woodcock and grouse seasons, quail access in major counties, squirrel and rabbit seasons, and tag sale timing.
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Wisconsin
The
Conservation Congress
Conservation Commission
States Senate
Assembly Conservation Committee
Mertz
Congress
Milwaukee
Ross Bennett
Columbia County
Conservation Department
Executive Council
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Superior
Winnebago
Mississippi River
Oceanta
Ladysmith
Manila charges six in crash murder plot case
A woman and five men are accused in Daet Luzon of planning an air disaster that killed 13 people including two Americans. Investigators say the plot aimed to help the woman obtain her husband’s inheritance by blowing up a Philippine airline plane with a time device.
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Daet
Luzon
John Doe
Mary Roe
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