Truman delays rail strike with three man fact finding panel
President Truman postponed at least 30 to 60 days the nationwide rail labor strike by appointing a three man fact finding board to study the dispute. The panel includes Semee Lett Erickson of the Montana Supreme Court Frank M Swacker of New York and Gordon S Watkins of the University of California economics department. Labor and management awaited a broader action as the GM walkout and steel wage questions loom. The president said he would not intervene in the GM strike and favored a settlement based on a 19 1 cent hourly wage increase from the fact finding board.
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Associated Press
Truman
Sct
Semee Lett Erickson
Montana Supreme Court
Frank M.swacker
New York
Gordon S. Watkins
Economics Department
University of California Labor and Management
Washington
General Motors
Schwellenbach
Senate
CIO
New Glarus High Rules Forensic Tourney Winners
New Glarus High took top honors at the state line forensic league contest. Janet Pauli and Melvin Lynn led top original oration scores. Clay winners from Brooklyn Juda Glarus competed in victory speaking. Kept high marks in extemporaneous and declamation with other districts assigning top scores. Judges included Jean Liedman on leave from Monmouth College as she pursues a Wisconsin PhD.
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Matechey St Giancherdvile High School
Juto
Brooklyn
Janet Pauli
New Glarus
Melvin Lynn
Monticello
Margaret Ames
Carol Hoesly
Glarus
Harvey Streiff
Russell Miller
Juda
James Keen
Virginia Wamstad
Blanchardville
Dolores Freidig
Ruth Ann Lageson
Barbara Meythaler
Carol Soper
Becker
Jean Groth
Platteville
Easic
Jean Liedman
Monmouth College
Ill
University of Wisconsin
Theodore Thompson Hurt in Mt Horeb Car Wreck
Theodore Thompson aged 54 of Mt Horeb is badly injured with scalp wounds and possible shock after a collision on highway 39 near York Lutheran church. His wife and daughter were examined and released. A wrecking truck driven by Orville Engstad of Blanchardville was involved. County highway police investigated amid hazardous driving conditions and snow covered roads. Drivers were urged to use chains and extra caution.
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Heodore Thompson
Mt. Horeb
St. Clare Hospital
Highway 39
York Lutheran Church
Thompson
Gerald Paulson
Paulson
Orville Engstad
Blanchardville
Peter T. Paulson
Queen Elizabeth fire prompts sabotage hint from Cunard manager
Southampton fire damages the Queen Elizabeth and F Craill, Cunard White Star general manager, hinted at possible sabotage. Firemen quickly extinguished the flames. Dublin secretary Mrs John P Cody said Cardinal Glen is now in a semi comatose state and anything can be expected tonight.
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Southampton
F. Craill
Cunard
White Star Line
Dublin
Joan Cardinal Glen
Mser
John P. Cody
Dane Progressives Push Return to the GOP in Dane County
At a meeting to elect delegates for a statewide Progressive conference in Portage on March 17, Dane County members voted 36 to 10 to join the GOP, with four preferring the Progressive party to align with Democrats. Delegates and alternates totaling 37 each attended, mostly uninstructed. Speakers included Madison figures former Rep. Harry Southoff Assemblyman Lyall Beggs and Sen. Fred Risser urging a return to the Republican fold.
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Eenletheeme
Portage
Dane County
GOP
Progressive Party
Harry
South
Lyall T. Beggs
Fred Risser
Madison
Sauthoff
Washington
Robert M. LaFoll
County Progressi
Republican Party
Bob LaFollette
Hydro electric sale reaches Badger. Monroe decision pending
Local officials reported no definite word on the Monroe hydro electric sale to Badger. The 60 to 90 day wait remains for a formal decision as Wisconsin Hydro Electric gas properties may be resold.
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Badger
Monroe
Wisconsin Hydro-Electric
Awaited Reply From Moscow On Iran Departure and UN Spanish Question
Washington officials anxiously awaited Russia's reply to U S demands for immediate Soviet withdrawal from Iran. No timing indicated. Paris urged UN debate on Spain. Washington opposes as France's regime not a threat. President Truman expressed confidence UN would not collapse and that Moscow will comply, while Iran withdrawal response pending.
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Iran
Moscow
Paris
UNO
Washington
Russia
Nikolai V. Novikov
State Byrnes
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State Department
Manchuria
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United Nations Organization
Soviet Russia
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Father McCollow Named to Bishop Installation Committee
Father McCollow of St. Victor's church Freona has been named to the general committee to arrange the installation of Rev. Fr. William P. O'Connor as the new Roman Catholic bishop of Madison. A special train will carry diocese clergy and lay representatives from Superior to Madison for the rite at St. Raphael's cathedral. The Madison diocese includes Dane, Marquette, Green Lake, Sauk, Grant, Iowa, Jefferson, Columbia, Green, Rock and Lafayette counties.
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St. Victor's Church
St. Raphael's Church
Madison
William P. O'Connor
Maison
No Menu Blues Even If It Is the Season of Lent
Lenten eating restrictions bring no menu blues in Monroe as stores stock a variety of fish and cheeses for tonight. Fresh salmon, boneless rose fish, haddock, shrimp, oysters, cod tenderloin, and blue fin fillets appear, with many items fresh frozen or fresh caught next weekend. Bakeries offer hot cross buns amid sugar shortages, while produce shelves show Pascal celery, oranges, beans, carrots, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, peppers, potatoes, avocados, and pears enhancing the season’s fare.
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Monroe
California
Texas
Florida
Green County Historical Society Elects Peterson President
The Green County Historical Society last night elected M. Peterson as president and assured May L. Luchsinger of full support to name a five-member board of trustees. The group discussed that the Idle Hour farm may not be titleable by the society, and approved seeking county and civic support while planning a broader board from across the county. Secretary Walter Day reported Chamber of Commerce backing in Monroe, with officers elected including Luchsinger vice president Clara ZumBrunnen secretary and J. A. Figi treasurer. A May meeting was planned and committees authorized.
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Green County Historical Society
M.shall Peterson
May L. Luchsinger
Rockety
Idle Hour Farm
Green County Historical Monument
Nathan Bear
Lucheee
County Board of Supervisors
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Walter Day
Peterson
Luchsinger
Six Monroes High Chooses Forensic Tryout
Six Monroes high school students were picked yesterday to complete the roster of local entrants in the league forensic contest to be held here next Tuesday. Barbara Kane with Exit the Big Bad Wolf and Nancy Bishop with Our Guide in Genoa and Rome head the declamation entries. Kane Crandall with Postscript to two offers non humorous declamation, Eleanor Streiff and Jane Bender compete in victory speaking. Judges included Miss Corinne Swanson Miss Helen Hurd and Robert Witt for humorous and Miss Hurd Miss Katherine Olthafer and Fred Simpson for non humorous declamation and victory speaking.
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Monroes High School
Barbara Kane
Nancy Bishop
Genoa
Rome
Kaine Crandall
Eleanor Streiff
Jane Bender
Corinne Swanson
Helen Hurd
Robert Witt
Hurd
Katherine Ol
Retail Trade Gain in New York Week Over Week
Retail trade volume rose in New York last week. Dun and Bradstreet reported gains estimated at 13 to 17 percent above the same week a year earlier.
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New York
Dun & Bradstreet
Dairymen Decry Price Inequalities and Calls for Reforms
The Wisconsin Council of Agricultue Cooperatives directors approved a resolution charging price inequalities and black market operations in the dairy industry. It urged removal of subsidies and price ceilings so dairy products can seek natural levels. Prof. Asher Hobson warned markets were being lost due to rising prices and urged clarity between OPA actions and price controls. Wilbert Witte supported eliminating subsidies and ceilings with little hope of increased butter output under current prices.
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L Laison
Wisconsin Council of Agricultue Cooperatives
Asher Hobson
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
OPA
Wilbert Witte
State Department of Agricultural Marketing Division
Truman Avoids Comment on Churchill Fulton Speech
President Truman refused to comment at a news conference on Winston Churchill's Fulton speech proposing a Anglo American military alliance. He said he would speak later and noted the Anglo American chiefs of staff would remain until the war emergency ends. He dismissed retirement rumors about Byrnes and Hannegan.
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Truman
Winston Churchill
Fulton
United States
James F. Byrnes
Aali
Robert E. Hannegan
Madrid Says Three Nations Try to Foment Civil War
Madrid radio denounces the United States Britain and France for inciting civil strife in Spain. It cites a note from ABC via the Mapé press agency and accuses foreign powers of waging a covert campaign as Franco and his regime face renewed criticism after a Madrid speech attacking Russia.
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London
Madrid Radio
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Britain
France
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Russia
Tree Accident Kills Mauston Man Near East Timber
James N. Mauston aged 7 31 was killed when a large tree toppled yesterday while felling timber about three miles east of Mauston. The accident occurred in a timber area. authorities investigate the fatal event.
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Mauston
James
Truman Steps in To Delay Pauley Withdrawal Plea
Senate naval committee members credit President Truman with delaying a move to withdraw Edwin W. Pauley’s nomination as undersecretary of the Navy. Pauley says he will stay in the fight and blasts critics, while Ickes testifies of a 1944 offer to secure Democratic contributions if the Tidelands suit was dropped.
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Senate Naval Committee
Edwin W. Pauley
Navy
Pauley
California
Harold L. Iickes
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Tru
Naval Committee
Ickes
Tidelands
Woman Injured by Pressure Cooker Blast at Home
Mrs. As Jackson suffered facial and eye injuries when a pressure cooker exploded while she was canning at home. Glass fragments lodged in her face and eyes, prompting major surgery at St. Clare Hospital. She remained in satisfactory condition after the operation conducted this morning.
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Mio. Amurew
Sen. Blan
Chardville
Harry D. Reasa Awarded Bronze Star Medal
Harry D. Reasa formerly a staff sergeant with the fourth Infantry division received the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in Normandy France. The presentation was made by Capt Vincent S. Dilly of the Madison Recruiting office. Reasa wears the Combat Infantry badge Purple Heart with one cluster ETO ribbons with three battle stars Good Conduct medal and American defense bar. Home in Albany.
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Harry D. Reasa
Fourth Infantry
Normandy
France
Vincent S. Dilly
Madison
Reasa
Albany
Blizzard Strikes Monroe as Snow Reaches Three Inches
A blizzard hit Monroe with winds and heavy, wet snow. By noon about three inches had fallen with drifts deeper in places. Roads became hazardous as residents bundled up and cleared drives for winter travel. The day brought frigid air and persistent snowfall across the area.
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Monroe
Judge Graass Killed in Ice Crash Near Madison
Circuit Judge Henry Graass 70 and court reporter Ewart McKenzie 35 were killed when Graass vehicle crashed after skidding on icy highway 19 three miles from Madison. Passenger Andrew Bailey 50 injured. witness Hans Peterson described the collision and fatalities. Graass served as 14th circuit judge since 1914 and was active in civic affairs and Boy Scout leadership.
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Henry Graass
Green Bay
Graass
Highway 19
Ewart R. McKenzie
Jurist
Coast Aid
Hans Peterson
Accient
Andrew Bailey
Bailey
Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay
University of Wisconsin
Door County
March Snow Threatens Robins Food Supply
The article notes robins welcomed early spring but face another heavy snow that hides their food sources. It urges households to help by placing crumbs on or near back porches to aid the birds during this erratic weather.
Bath High School to Honor Cheese Maker Cagers of 1946
Monroe officials and civic groups prepare two celebrations to honor the Cheese maker basketball team of 1946. An all high school program in the local building will feature a meal, a talk by Arthur Mansfield, and a hoped for pro joth. The second event is a civic banquet at Turner hall, with Rob ert F. Marty chairing and tickets to go on sale later. The team finished 19 wins in 20 games, including 13 straight in the Southern 10.
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Monroe
Cagers
Arthur
Dynne) Mansfield
University of Wisconsin
Mansfield
Roe American Legion
Turner Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Robert F. Marty
Tom Ranadell
Oscar N. Johnson
Mail Delays Hit Monroe Route Carriers
Three Monroe rural route carriers finished by 2 PM. One stalled in Clarno, another unaccounted for, per Postmaster Burkhard. Star routes arrived regularly, so service wasn’t curtailed today, but later trucks expected to be delayed.
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Monroe
Clarno
Post
Burkhard
Snow and Flooding Hit County as Freezing Storm Rages
Snow arrived and temperatures fell to 28 degrees as flooding worsened. Water rose to 15 inches on Highway 11 near Dill, closing the road to most traffic while large trucks and buses could pass. The Pecatonica River flooded near Freeport and Sugar River remained in flood stage. High winds and drifting snow hampered travel, with many downtown workers unprotected by proper footwear. Crews battled high water, snow, and icing. authorities expect receding waters today and tomorrow as temperatures plunge toward zero.
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Dill
Pecatonica
Freeport
Peruvian Educator Visits Green County Dairy and Cheese Industry
A Peruvian educator and agriculture expert visits Green County to study local dairy farming and cheesemaking methods that have boosted the county’s reputation. County Agent E. O. Baker and assistant Donald Willard lead a week long guided tour sponsored by the Inter-American Educational Joond County.
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Peru
Victor Agriculural
Inter-American Educational Joond County
E. O. Baker
Donald Willard
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