Editorial Peace by Courage in Pacific Stand
Editorial argues United States must defend pacific freedom as a new global peace effort. It credits Truman for halting communism in Korea and Asia, urging United Nations unity and willingness to bear costs to prevent a direct war on U.S. soil. The piece frames postwar peace as achievable if allied nations rally behind a firm, collective stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Korea
Indo-China
Philippines
Free China
Formosa
United Nations
Moscow
Truman
Asia
Attlee Government Survives Vote Over Schuman Plan
Britain narrowly upholds its government after a party line vote on the Schuman plan to pool coal and steel. Churchill's Conservatives demand withdrawal amid Labor's stance, while the broader push for Western Europe unity gains quiet momentum in international debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attlee
Great Britain
Europe
Schuman
Western
Winston Churchill
England
Driving Manners Courtesy Still a Good Word on Highways
The article urges courtesy on the roads emphasizing safe behavior on curves and turns. It condemns drivers who cut to the wrong side or yield reluctantly and those who dart into traffic to pass. It argues a courteous driver is a safe driver and an ill mannered motorist endangers all.
Dewey Leads First Balloting At Republican Convention
A 1940 convention update notes Thomas E. Dewey leading in the opening ballot with Sen. Robert A. Taft second and Wendell Willkie third. Local notes mention a Brodhead barn fire, Arthur Burnham’s pneumonia death, and Ole T. Saether’s last rites in Blanchardville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Dewey
Publican
Robert A. Taft
Wendell Walkie
Otto Popanz
Brodhead
Arthur P. Burnham
Quintet Concert
Monroe
Blanchardville
Ole T. Saether
FTC Probes Paper Industry for Price Fixing
The Federal Trade Commission will investigate whether price mixing occurs among paper products manufacturers and 13 trade associations with more than 400 companies. The probe aims to determine if agreements or conspiracies exist to fix prices or otherwise restrain interstate commerce, involving groups based mainly in New York with one in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FIC
Newsprint Manufacturers Association of the
United States
Crushed by Building Kills Virgil Moody in Viola
Virgil Moody aged 54 of Viola died yesterday when a building he was assisting to move toppled after a jack failed. He was crushed beneath the structure at the work site. Authorities investigated the accidental death.
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Yuba
Virgil Moody
Viola
Moody
Family dispute sparked brief local kidnapping scare
Jefferson county sheriff's office blamed a family argument for a shortlived kidnapping scare. A truck driver reported two women saying they saw two girls pulled into an Illinois plate car, but officers found the girls had jumped from a car during a quarrel between mother and father.
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Jefferson
Jefferson County
Three Scouts Hurt In Bus and Tractor Crash
Three Boy Scouts from Wisconsin sustained minor injuries when a bus carrying them from the national jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa, collided with a tractor-trailer near Auburn New York. Injured were Thomas Darwin 17 Laverne Beggs 13 both of Minocqua and Keith Clark 15 of Mosinee. None were hospitalized.
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Auburn
N. Y
Wisconsin
Wausau
Valley Forge
Thomas Darwin
Laverne Beggs
Minocqua
Keith Clark
Mosinee
Green Lake Arsonist Receives Prison Term
Martin Marotz, 32, of Green Lake, was sentenced yesterday by Circuit Judge L. J. Fellenz to from two to seven years in state prison on six counts of arson and one count of burglary. He pleaded guilty April 27 after which he was held at the Winnebago state hospital for observation.
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Green Lake
L. J. Fellenz
Martin Marotz
Marotz
Winnebago State Hospital
Secretary Acheson Speeches Compared With Bryan Historic Record
Washington reports that Secretary of State Dean Acheson has given 20 major speeches in 18 months, far behind William Jennings Bryan's 55 over 27 months. Hull, Marshall, and Byrnes also spoke more in their early periods. Acheson’s talks are carefully prepared, with Truman reviewing every word, and begin after a formal request through Francis Russell’s office.
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James Marlow
Washington
Dean Acheson
Acheson
Platte
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Cordell Hull
Hull
George C. Marshall
James F. Byrnes
Marshall
Byrnes
State Department
Office of Public Affairs
Francis Russell
Russell
Russia
Korea
Truman
Mr. Truman
Tavern Stabbing Case Victim Sues Suspects
Milwaukee A tavern customer Clarence Ther man 52 sues three Milwaukee men Samuel F. Klauser Jr. 24 Walter Wagner 21 and Bradley W. Miller 20 for 15000 in damages claiming he was stabbed during a May 1 holdup at a tavern and $183 in cash and checks were taken. The suspects were charged with robbery and assault and were bound over to municipal court for trial after being seized in Nashville Tennessee.
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Milwaukee
Nashville
Tenn
Samuel F. Klauser Jr
Walter Wagner
Bradley W. Miller
Clarence Therman
Mayor E R Siewert's Mother Dies at 90 in Oshkosh
Mrs Marie Siewert 90 mother of Oshkosh mayor E R Siewert died Tuesday at a daughter's home. The couple came to Oshkosh in 1880 and observed their 70th wedding anniversary in 1947. The mayor's father E R Siewert had died the year after.
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Oshkosh
Marie Siewert
E. R. Siewert
Siewert
Wonder Salve advertised for skin troubles
An old advertisement touts Wonder Salve as a white greaseless antiseptic remedy for eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot. It claims safe use for children money back guarantee and lists Monroe Ford Hopkins Blumer Trukenbrod Kempfert Drug Stores as distributors.
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Monroe
Ford Hopkins
Blumer, Trukenbrod and
Kempfert Drug Stores
Holiday Highway Deaths Foreseen
Chief George W. Armstrong of Green county highway police warns of major travel during the July 4 weekend. He urges drivers to pace trips, obey speed limits, plan leisurely departures, save meals, avoid drinking before driving, and stay alert for pedestrians and cyclists to prevent fatalities.
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George W. Armstrong
Green County Highway Police
Armstrong
Darlington Council Hires Tax Expert for 1950 Roll
The Darlington city council approved hiring L. W. Barnes from the Wisconsin Department of Taxation to assist Herman Q ONeill with the 1950 assessment roll. Barnes noted the current setup seems complete after a recent reassessment. The board of review will meet Monday July 10 in city offices. Chief W S Wilson will blow the noon fire siren daily as a test for insurance. Albert Burgess named city weed commissioner.
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Darlington
L. W. Barnes
Wisconsin Department of Taxation
Herman Q O’neill
Barnes
Board of Review
W. S. Wilson
Albert Burgess
College Paper Banned For Boys State Attack
The Michigan State News, MSU student newspaper, was suspended for the rest of summer after criticizing the American Legion sponsored Wolverine Boys State. Prof. A A Applegate called the episode due to the editors immature judgment, while the editorial accused Boys State of fascism and militaristic ideas.
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Lansing
Michigan State News
Michigan State College
American Legion
Woman 19 Dies in Wilbur Car Collision Near Here
Darlene Homalka 19 of Wilbur Nebraska was killed in a road crossing crash last night when the car she rode in collided with another vehicle near Manitowoc.
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Manitowoc
Darlene Homalka
Wilbur, Neb
Here
Round the Square Fourth of July shopping guide
A summer roundup promotes Fourth of July weekend activities and shopping at Becker's Leader, Etter's, Lee's, and Baker's Book stores. It highlights durable denim wear, Deauville swimsuits, Waituff rugs, and Waituff colors, plus spring dresses and coats at Lee's, baby books at Baker's, and gift cards and announcements.
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North Woods
Becker’s Leader
Becker’s Leader Store
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Evening Times
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Methodist
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Rose Bruni
Christian Zweifel Sune
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P. A. Schuh
U. S
Samuel McEnnery
Louisiana
New Orleans
Dixon
Grimm
F. W. Miller
Miller Mfg. Co
John Scherer
Lewis Schober
Jesse Nee
Lauber
Opera House
New City
F. F. Turner
B. F. Dunwiddie
Water Works Company
Green and
Lafayette County Telephone Co
Badger
New Glarus
Court House
Peter Figs
Mt. Pleasant
Eli Chapin
Clarno
Dearth Motor Sales
Hiway
Blair House
White House
J. Howard McGrath
Defense
Louis Johnson
California
Save van Witharrensone
District of Columbia
Ford Motor Company
Monroe Sales Co
Darlington Council
V. U. Stauffacher Construction Co
9Th Avenue
19Th Street
Etter’s
Lee’s
Baker’s Book Store
Better Homes and Garden
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