Johnson Claims Acheson Blocked Help for Formosa
Former defense secretary Johnson testified before the Senate MacArthur inquiry that he sought a December 1949 U S military mission to Formosa but President Truman overruled him due to State Department political pressure. He described top level Korea outbreak meetings and the shift to aid South Korea with MacArthur in command.
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Washington
Louis Johnson
Defense
U. S
Formosa
Truman
State Department
Senate
MacArthur
Johnson
Korea
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Seventh Fleet
White House
Acheson
Far East
Tokyo
South Korea
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Japan
Taft
Albert C. Wedemeyer
UN Tank Columns Roam Red Sector in Korea Drive
Allied tanks moved across the red zone in Korea with Chinese forces opposing mop up efforts. Small NKorean units harassed advancing troops while UN patrols faced artillery and counter attacks. In the east, tanks and infantry met little contact with Chinese forces as air power silenced enemy troops near Pyongyang.
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Tokyo
Iron Triangle
Korea
United Nations
Yanggu
Injel
East Central
U. S. Eighth Army
Pyongyang
Triangle
Fifth Air Force
U. N
Yanggu-Inje
George A. McArthur
McArthur
Receipts of Cattle Near Normal Figures
Cattle receipts in the midwest markets rose near normal with 18 500 cattle moved to 12 major markets, a 50 percent jump from last week and close to year ago levels. Week to date receipts reached 126 800, up from 104 979 a week ago but below last year’s 156 414.
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Anuwer
Midwest
Vacation School Closes Tomorrow Across Four Church Centers
A two week session ends tomorrow at four church centers with 350 children enrolled. Kindergarden and primary reviews held at Immanuel Cara and St. John's Eiureh, followed by Junior and Intermediate department picnics at Methodist and Grace Lutheran churches.
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Ne Unionany
Immanuel Cara
St. John’s Eiureh
The
Methodist Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Rise in Oil Stocks Lifts Entire Market
Oil shares led gains today in New York with Deep Rock oil climbing above six dollars at times. The broad market rose with most sectors advancing and trading volume around 1.2 million shares.
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New York
Aivision
Europe defense needs stronger air protection says Vandenberg
General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, air chief, warned Western Europe would not be fully protected if Russia attacked now. He criticized the current air defense and credited last week's air chiefs meeting with GB, FR, US, and Canada for outlining steps to strengthen Europe’s air potential with other NATO powers.
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Asss
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
U. S
Russia
Europe
Great Britain
France
United States
Canada
Vandenberg
UW to confer degrees at 98th commencement
More than 3 000 graduates will receive bachelor and advanced degrees at the University of Wisconsin’s 98th annual commencement tomorrow. Honorary degrees go to Ira B. Ross Mary Loewe Oscar Mayer Dr Ralph M Waters and Harold C Hunt. Union reunion events and the Half Century club induction accompany the ceremonies.
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University of Wisconsins
Ira B. €Ross
University of California
Albert D. Lasker
New ‘York
Oscar G. Mayer
Chicago
Ralph M. Waters
University of Wisconsin
Harold C. Hunt
Wisconsin
University
Hunt
Mary L. Loewe
Evanston
Walke Destroyer Damaged by Undersea Blast Off Korea
The U S Navy reports an underwater explosion damaged destroyer Walke off Korea’s east coast. Twenty six sailors were killed and seven wounded. The blast, likely from a floating mine, left Hull damage but Walke steamed to a Japanese port. No Wisconsin crew aboard. Five other vessels sunk or damaged. two hit by shore fire. Walke is the second ship of the name. the first was sunk in 1942 at Guadalcanal.
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Washington
Orj
Navy
Korea
Guadalcanal
Brown Swiss Show Scheduled Tuesday
Brown Swiss breeders from Green Rock Jefferson and Dane counties will gather at Monroe for a show starting Tuesday. Breeders are invited to enter with Kenneth Marsh, secretary, Brod head. A special invitation is extended to 4-H and FFA members to participate with their calves.
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Green
Rock
Jefferson
Dane
Monroe
Kenneth Marsh
Brodhead
FFA
MacArthur Denounces Moral Weakness in Houston Rally
General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a record Houston crowd and accused U S policy makers of appeasement in Korea while labeling the administration's peace talk as morally weak He urged a tougher line citing the Yalu frontier and calling for stronger use of scientific superiority to win a decisive victory.
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Houston
Douglas MacArthur
Texas
U. S
Korea
Russia
MacArthur
Oscar Holcombe
State Capitol
Austin
America
Yalu
Manchurian
Elbe River
Europe
Seven Cars Burned In Beloit Auto Lot Fire
A fire at Beloit’s Big Rock County Auto Co. destroyed seven new and used cars and damaged ten more. Officials estimate damage around 25000 dollars. Investigators say a mechanic’s torch likely caused the blaze.
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Beloit Beloit
Big Rock County Auto Co
Senators Study President Plea On Control Setup
The Senate Banking and Currency Committee defeated Sen. Robertson’s bid to extend the defense production act to April 30, 1952 and began section by section consideration of an administration bill to broaden and extend controls for two years. President Truman prepared a national address urging a consumer-led push on Congress. Beef packers pushed for fewer limits while major industries urged price ceilings on rising costs. Major figures Maybank Robertson Ives Moody led a tense hearing as concerns about livestock rollbacks and potential rationing grew.
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Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Sen
Robertson
D-Va
Reed
Congress
Truman
White House
National Association of Manufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ford Motor Co
E Johnston
Ford
Senate-House Defense Production “Watchdog” Committee
Maybank
D-Sc
Ives
R-Ny
Moody
Dmich
Brannan
Regents Discuss Taxing Idle School Property in State
New Regent Wilbur Renk of Sun Prairie proposes placing unused school property on city and county tax rolls. The plan challenges a long standing policy of keeping university property tax free. Regent president F J Sensenbrenner of Nee Nah will consider the idea.
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University of Regents
Wilbur Renk
Sun Prairie
F. J. Sensenbrenner
Neenah
Regent
Renk
Oakley and Dayton win 4 H speaking honors at Green County contest
Shirley Kueng of Oakley and Robert Hoffman of Dayton led Green County 4 H speak ing contest winners who will represent the county at the district meet in Lake Geneva. Nine finalists competed in the circuit court room with semi finals held in New Glarus and Monroe. Judges were Mrs. Donald Disch Mrs. Lester Van Loon of Monroe and Palmer Welsh of New Glarus.
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Shirley Kueng
Oakley
Robert Hoffman
Dayton
Green County
Lake Geneva
Circuit Court
Court House
New Glarus
Monroe
Donald Disch
Lester van Loon
Palmer Welsh
Kueng
House Tax Boost Bill Aims 7.23 Billion Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee wrapped up work on a bill to raise taxes by 7.233 billion dollars on individuals and to fix overpayment interest for government taxes. The plan envisions an individual income tax increase effective Sept 1 and retroactive corporate tax hikes to Jan 1. Chairmen and committee members expect passage next week before hearings.
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Washington
House
Ways and, Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Finance Committee
Wisconsin Assembly Seeks Ten Percent Levy for School Aids
The Wisconsin Assembly advances a ten percent surtax plan to fund school aid, aiming to raise about nine million dollars next biennium. It would tax dividends and interest, with $2.5 million returned to communities and the rest to the general fund. Senate opposition persists. Governor Kehler\'s speech is deferred until tax bills are settled.
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Madison
Senate
U.S
Assembly
Kohler
Kehler
Theenate
Wisconsin
Probaly
Korea
State Board of Health
97th County Fair Opens August First With Full Race Program
The 97th Green county fair begins Wednesday night August 1 and runs through Sunday August 5. Highlights include 4-H night, amateur shows, Joe Chitwood’s daredevil drivers, Ernie Young’s revue, a three-day horse racing slate with purses totaling 10,000, and a large livestock parade. Officials include Louise R. Wolleson as president, Fred T. Burgy as vice president, and others managing cattle, horses, swine, concessions, and tickets. Hundreds of horses from midwest stables are entered. Wallace Bros. shows and specialty acts fill the midway. The Pat Reilly starting gate will be used in all races.
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Green County
Joe Chitwood
Ernie Young
Thore
Pat Reilly
Midwest
Wallace Bros
Young
Rollins Brothers
Buddy
Jean
Smetona
Beau Brummel
Louise R. Wolleson
Speed
Fred T. Burgy
Monticello
Bren
William A. Brown
Wolleson
August Lehnherr
Brodhead
Burgy
Conrad
Stauffacher
R. H
Schoonover
Monroe
Concession
Lyle Rodger
Ernest J. Hayes
Herman J. Schmitz
Janesville
John Woody
Madison
Wisconsin
Arsoca
Rescued Youngster Returns to Burning Home for Doll
Geraldine Tuzik four dies from smoke in rear house fire at 335 West 42nd Street. Parents Raymond and Mrs Tuzik save three other children Judith Daniel and Robert twin. Fire destroyed two neighboring homes and damaged three. Two truck drivers saved an invalid, Charles Taft, 71, from danger.
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Raymond Tuzik
Geraldine
Dolly
42Nd Street
Judith
Daniel
Robert
Little Rs
Tazik
Charles Taft
George E. Kohl Dies At Home In Monroe
George E Kohl carpenter died at 10 30 am at his Monroe home after a three year heart illness He was born July 2 1879 in Harlan township Stephenson IL son of Benjamin and Sarah Kohl He married Edna Wolfe in Freeport December 26 1915 They lived near Winston IL before moving to Monroe nineteen years ago He leaves wife five sons Leo Orville Donald and Duane all of Monroe ten grandchildren two brothers Mora and Riddett two sisters and a brother survived by funeral scheduled for 2 pm Saturday at Shriner Neushwander funeral home Further arrangements are pending
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Soward Kohl
Ith Street
Harlan Township
Stephenson County
Ill
Benjamin
Sarah Moss Kohl
Edna Wolfe
Freeport
Winston
Monroe
Leo
Orville
Donald
Duane
Forten
Mora
Riddett
Shriner-Neushwander Funeral Home
Doctors Examine Pre school Group at Monroe Clinic
Doctors led by Dr. Leslie D. Kindschi examined a group of prospective kindergarteners at the Monroe Clinic. The turnout was excellent and health appeared good. Miss Ellen Brooks will relay specific recommendations to parents after final checks of examination blanks. The program was sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. Participating doctors included George R. Barry Erwin E. Peters Wayne J. Fencil C. E. Baumle Dwain E. Mings and Otto Blum assisted.
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Gani
Monroe Clinic
Leslie D. Kindschi
Ellen Brooks
Parent-Teacher Association
George R. Barry
Erwin E. Peters
Wayne J. Fencil
C. E. Ba
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