District basketball openers spark in 1940 tourney
Brodhead and Juda win opening district games against Albany and Argyle as of March 1 1940 in Brodhead. The Times notes NEA telephoto news pictures and recalls other era items such as Frank B Luchsinger rites with Dr. Luther Riley Robinson and Rev. Alvin C Rabehl officiating.
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Brodhead
Juda
Albany
Argyle
Alvin C. Gillette
Sheboygan
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
the Times
NEA
Frank B. Luchsinger
Idle Hour Farm
Luther Riley Robinson
Alvin C. Rabehl
Business Casualty Trend on Increase
Sam wlanson reports a rise in business shutdowns and fewer new starts. The Commerce Department notes about 60,000 fewer firms operate than a year ago, with diminished capital expenditures and a growing stock of used plant. Retail bankruptcies rise while overall postwar expansion ends.
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Sam Wlanson
New York
Department of Commerce
Department
Acheson Clarifies Alger Hiss Stand Amid State Dept Scrutiny
Secretary of State Acheson testified before a senate group denying condoning Hiss offenses or disloyalty by any state department employee. He disclosed that 22 employees were ousted in two years for poor security, noting an 18% purge record and a payroll with 707 staff ever scrutinized for loyalty risk. The piece suggests a climate shaped by McCarthy era charges and seeks confidence from the White House.
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Acheson
Alger
Aterday
Senate
Hiss
State Department
Pelief
mcCarthy
White House
Denazification and German elections under Cold War strains
The piece argues Moscow pays little heed to American calls for free elections in Germany, fearing a potential German turnout that could threaten communism. It notes West Germany’s nationalist Nazi remnants, the denazification challenge, and concerns about East German politics amid Allied priorities in the Cold War.
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Te Srsn
China
Russia
Germany
Moscow
Britain
United States
West Germany
East Germany
Leopard Antics in Oklahoma City Draw Juicy Speculation
Reports from Oklahoma City discuss a elusive leopard evading hunters amid cautious attempts at recapture. Observers note the animal’s confusion mirrors the experts, with odd side notes about Death ending the tale and a possible journey back to Wisconsin or even towards the West Coast.
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Oklahoma City
Leopard
Tey
Dagky
Death
Wisconsin
India
POW Claims Sought by Green County Service Office
The Green County Service Office at the courthouse basement invites armed forces members who were prisoners of war after December 7, 1941 to apply. Service Officer Theodore J. Burgy says compensation is $1 per day of confinement when the enemy government did not provide required food under the Geneva Convention. Payments drawn from Japanese and German seized securities.
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County Service
Green
Court House
Theodore J. Burgy
Double Deadline For Taxpayers On Estimated 1950 Tax
March 15 marks the due date for both the 1949 tax return and the first 1950 estimated tax payment. The rule applies to landlords doctors and wage earners with partial or no withholding. Part two requires Form 1080 ES and timely quarterly payments on a projected 1950 tax, with thresholds based on withholding and exemptions.
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James Marion Washington
Student Threats Principal With Knife at Sheboygan High
A 16 year old Sheboygan North High pupil confronted vice principal John Hahn after being called to the office for missing after school. He drew a hunting knife from his belt, was disarmed by Hahn and teacher Donald Pangborn, then struck Hahn with a vase, knocking him unconscious before crying in the police station and saying he had lost his temper.
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Sevey Gan —Vey
John Hahn
Sheboygan North High School
Hahn
Donald Pangborn
Albany Swine Clinic to Feature Prof Hall Talk
University of Wisconsin economist Prof I K Hall will discuss the livestock outlook at the Albany swine clinic. The all day event begins at 10 a m with a Women's program and is sponsored by the Albany Community club.
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Albany
I. K. Hall
University of Wisconsin Agricultural Economist
Albany Swine Clinic
Albany’ Community Club
Rural Schools Celebrate Birthday Program in York Township
The Farmer's Grove school in York township held a Washington's birthday program with recitations, a play titled February's Birthdays, two accordion solos, and flute music. A lunch in holiday colors featured a heart shaped cake. Miss Kit Abley teaches. Neva Peckham teaches at Moore school along Highway 59. The 100 year old rural school is Wisconsin's oldest in use and faces closure after this year. The Rock County education committee recommends merging Moore and Gardner districts and using the Gardner building, now closed. Moore district board members are Mrs. Lawrence Keehn, James Drew, and Charles Dunphy.
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Farmer's Grove School
York Township
Kit’ Abley
Teache
Neva Peckham
Albany
Moore
Evansville
Rock County
Wisconsin
Two-Attack on Chippewa Falls Treasurer Links Past Robbery
Warren Robarge, treasurer of Chippewa County, says two gunmen beat him Monday and attempted to force open the vault. He identifies the attackers as the same pair who robbed $2,450 last July and are believed to have returned to finish the job. Robarge, hospitalized with a concussion and facial injuries, says the men escaped after the assault during the noon hour and mention a Farm Program plan for next week.
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Chippewa
Chippewa Falls
Warren Robarge
Fond du
Albert S. Goss
Ington
Milwaukee Rites Set For George W. Klassy
George W. Klassy, 67, a Monroe native who died in his Milwaukee home Monday evening of lung cancer, will be buried at Forest Home Cemetery after services at Heiden and Lange funeral home tomorrow at 2 p.m. His sisters Mae L. and Caroline M. Klassy traveled to Milwaukee today.
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George W. Klassy
Monroe
Milwaukee
Heiden and Lange Funeral Home
Forest Home Cemetery
Mr. Klassy
Mae L
Caroline M. Klassy
County farm plans strain staff with 48 applications
The district faces heavy workload as 48 farm plan applications remain on file and 370 district cooperators are planned to guide village tilage activities. 1949 work involved 98 co-operators shaping cropping programs and purchases. Current staff includes three full time conservation aides plus one part time. The county aims to cover layout season with full staff though manpower limits constrain goals.
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Edward Hill
Calabresa
Dave Woods
James Meshnick
Fred Reber
Dodgeville
Scherer
Evert Green
Spring Grove
Sam Ludwig
Monroe Township
Clarence W. Loveland
Washington Township
Florence Wartenweiler
Tampa Attorney To Be Bar Chief
One year old Tampa lawyer Cody Fowler has been nominated for presidency of the American Bar Association by the ABA house of delegates at its midyear meeting. The formal election will occur at the September ABA convention in Washington.
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Enieago
Cody Fowler
Tampa
Fla
American Bar Association
Fowler
ABA House of Delegates
ABA
Washington
New President to Serve Fiscal Year After Convention
Roy E. Willy of Sioux Falls S. C. was nominated to be the 1950 51 chairman of the house of delegates. Renominated were Joseph D. Stecher, Toledo, for secretary, and Harold E. Bredell of Indianapolis, treasurer.
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Roy E. Willy
Sioux Falls S. C
House of Delegates
Joseph D. Stecher
Toledo
Harold E.’ Bredell
Indianapolis
Paasikivi starts second term vows good ties with Soviet Union
Helsinki reports President Juho Paasikivi began his second term promising to work for good and trusting relations, especially between Finland and the Soviet Union. The oath follows his election victory and sets a cautious foreign policy tone amid postwar tensions.
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Helsinki
Juho Paasikivi
Finland
Soviet Union
Moving Day Sparks New Home Needs for Farm Families
On March 1 moving day prompts farm households to outfit new rooms with linoleum, curtains, and drapery items. Becker’s Leader invites shoppers to explore basement linoleum dept featuring Nairn and Armstrong patterns including durable marbles and economical 12-foot felt base linoleum. The store also offers window shades, venetian blinds, curtain rods, and plastic drapery options to fit lean budgets.
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Becker's Leader Store
Nairn and
Armstrong
Becker's Leader
Canasta gains popularity and home decor items featured
Baker's Book Store promotes quilted vinylite covers for card tables and a new 50 cent canasta tray, while Etter's advertises Early Settler carpeting at 5.75 per sq yd with 200 sample patterns and expert installation to refresh homes for spring cleaning.
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Baker’s Book Store
Baker's Book Store
Etter
James Lees and Sons
Etter’s
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