Amerasia case record urged to be cleared
Editorial calls for a full, factual account of the Amerasia affair noting secret documents found five years ago, arrests and unresolved charges, and recent attempts to divert congressional scrutiny. It asserts Secretary-forress tal's diary did not halt prosecution and urges transparency for public memory and officials involved.
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Congress Prolongs Rent Controls Amid Inflation Debate
The Senate voted to extend rent controls for six more months unless local communities decide otherwise. Experts warn that ending controls could spark a price spiral, while government fiscal policies also drive inflation. The piece likens slow reform to cutting a dog's tail inch by inch.
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Senate
Iea
Grapes Get Bitter Okies Migration Returns to Haunt Oklahoma
A census note suggests a large Okie exodus from blighted Oklahoma lands to California and other West Coast states. The shift may cost Oklahoma two congressional seats, the first such loss tied to population decline. The piece warns land has deteriorated where farming fails and calls for earlier action by officials.
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California
Oklahoma
Congress
Indian Territory
World War II era notes and marriages in small town records
A compact recap of a historical page highlights events from 1940 and earlier, including Paris related wartime fears, a Masonic grand lodge appointment for Dr. L A Moore, marriages of Marian Schultz to John Stocker and Clara Morris to Reuben Pagel, Red Cross refugee fund drives with milk bottle containers, and assorted obituaries, property transactions, political nominations, and local incidents spanning decades.
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Clarno
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Universalist Church
Clara Edrie Morris
Orangeville
Reuben M. Pagel
Brodhead
Chicago
Presbyterians Elect Pastor as 99th Wisconsin Synod Opens
Rev Lloyd G. De Jong of Portage was elected moderator of the Wisconsin synod yesterday at Carroll college. Rev CH Henderson of Baldwin was named stated clerk and Rev Edgar G Bletcher of West Granville was appointed permanent clerk.
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Lloyd G. de Jong
Portage
Wisconsin Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Carroll College
C"h. Henderson
Baldwin
Edgar G. Bletcher
West Granville
Wisconsin urged stronger Bang's disease control drive
Madison official Donald McDowell urged a county based Bangs disease program for Wisconsin, noting national pressure for milk to be Bangs free. He cited 71 counties versus 1,200 towns and proposed measures including slaughter of infected cattle within 15 days of testing, with some indemnity implications.
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Orangeville Represented At State Judging Meet
Orangeville was represented in all four divisions of the state judging contest. Orville Schwartz Thomas Bordner and Robert Bolender judged crop seeds. Ray Bowen and Robert Wild participated in the poultry contest and Arnold er Robert Sorn and Lewis Sai placed daily sings. Ona Darrel Busjahn Gilbert Kloep ping and Ronald Homan represented Orangevile in the fat stock judging contest. They were accompanied to Urbana by John Jensen and Roy Hefty.
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Ray Bowen
Robert Wild
Arnolder
Robert Sorn
Lewis Sai
Ona Darrel Busjahn
Gilbert Kloepping
Ronald Homan
Urbana
John Jensen
Roy Hefty
Power Firm Sells Stock With Strong Pre-Emptive Takeup
Wisconsin Power and Light reports 92 percent of 320 231 shares subscribed under pre emptive rights by stockholders. Employees could buy via cash or payroll deduction. Remaining shares to be offered by underwriters. $8 million series D bonds sold at 9 percent. Proceeds fund expansion including Edgewater plant at Sheboygan.
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Edgewater
Sheboygan
Madison City Manager Leonard Howell Plans Resignation
Leonard G. Howell, 36, city manager of Madison, told a special council session he will resign as soon as he receives a written offer for a similar post in Des Moines. The council raised his salary to 16000 but he said he would not accept. He can obtain his release anytime, while Des Moines reportedly offered about 20000 annually.
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Leonard G. Howell
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Madison Capital Times
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Shawano Maintains Krull Payroll in Dispute
Shawano county board votes to continue paying Krull as superintendent of schools while awaiting a decision on a state supreme court ruling. The action preserves his compensation until a final determination is reached.
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Court voids Krull J claim to office over teaching experience
The high court ruled Krull J lacked the required elementary school teaching experience, voiding his claim to the office. Former superintendent Arthur L. Pahr sought control and salary, arguing Krull did not meet the qualifications despite Krull’s 1949 election victory. Washington reports a rise in government jobs by 1,417 in April, though Byrd notes cuts in the Post Office and Veterans Administration.
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D-Va
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Man Suffers Severe Burns in Sickle Sharpening Accident
A spark while Raymond Moody, 40, sharpened a sickle in Darlington caused a powder keg to explode, inflicting serious burns on Moody. Fire officials investigated the accidental blast and noted the danger of handling volatile materials near grinding sparks.
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Meat ration cut hits Louaun-ry area supply
The meat ration will be reduced by 12 percent starting Sunday. Each person may buy the equivalent of 18 cents worth of fresh meat weekly. The food ministry cited drought as causing shipments from Argentina to fall, impacting supplies.
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Ry —Pillain
Food Ministry
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New Imported Belgian Carpeting and Summer Fabrics at Local Stores
ETTER'S advertises a 15 foot wide Dutch Wilton carpet in textured grey with deep pile and intricate flower leaf pattern priced at 13.50 per square yard, claiming wall to wall compatibility and low waste. LEE'S promotes Guild Snowflake nylon uniforms with six benefits and easy care, plus nurses and food service fabrics. BECKER'S LEADER offers Martex ferry beach towels in multiple sizes and colors, including a reversible Beachcomber beach mat suitable for sun protection and various uses, along with Deauville swimsuits for miss and women.
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