Smith Sees Red Threat and Central America Focus
Rep Lawrence H. Smith of Racine argues the U S should reallocate effort from Asia and Europe to Central and South America to counter communism He contends Guatemala and Venezuela are strong and Chile poses a menace and urges studying aid and military programs while Congress debates nearly eight billion dollars in foreign aid and potential cuts. Wisconsin dairy production is highlighted in a Congressional Record table confirming top national rankings for milk and various cheeses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wisconsin
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Lawrence H. Smith
Racine
U. S
Central
South America
Asia
Europe
Guatemala
Venezuela
Chile
Smith
Foreign Affairs Committee
Truman
Wiley
Congressional Record
Cheese Trier Magazine
River Flood Recedes as Wisconsin Illinois Peak Passed
Pecatonica river flood waters receded in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois after crests at Winslow and Freeport. Winslow saw over 18 inches rise, Freeport more than 1 foot above flood stage. minor township road impassability reported. Wet snow and new rainfall expected to affect routes and rail tracks. A tornado damaged farms in Ringgold County Iowa. Locks opening dates referenced for Sault Ste. Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecatonica
Wisconsin
Illinois
Winslow
Freeport
Darlington
Gratiot
Argyle
Browntown
Milwaukee Road
Iowa
Appalachian Mountains
North Central
Ringgold County
Kansas
Sault Locks
Allies Press Reds Over Prisoner Exchange Plan
Allied truce negotiators told the Reds they waste time seeking the unconditional repatriation of all prisoners in exchange for a small portion. Rear Adm. Libby called the plan unacceptable and said the Communists must move first, while the Reds claimed Libby must act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
Reds
R. E. Libby
Libby
Kefauver Sets Plan For Wisconsin Campaign
Senator Kefauver will open his Wisconsin campaign for delegates to the Democratic national convention next Wednesday and Thursday. The schedule of appearances is not yet completed and will be prepared by Fred Voight of Milwaukee, head of the senator’s Wisconsin campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Wisconsin
Fred Voight
Milwaukee
Williams Nominated For Postmaster Job
Roy W. Williams of Brooklyn among five Wisconsin men nominated by President Truman for postmaster posts. The nominations were sent to the senate. Williams has been acting postmaster at Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Williams
Brooklyn
Wisconsin
Truman
Senate
Williams
Kohler plays down New Hampshire win in GOP race
Wisconsin Governor Kohler said Eisenhower's New Hampshire victory should not be read as decisive. He noted low turnout under 150,000 voters and doubted much effect on Wisconsin's April 1 primary where Taft Stassen and Warren are entered. Kohler spoke during tax committee meetings in Washington.
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Washington
Kohler
Wisconsin
Gen. Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Taft
Stassen
Eisenhower
Gov. Warren
California
House
Ways and Means Committee
House Expenditures Committee
Superior
Harold E. Stassen
Sen
Ohio
Pastor G J Orians Father Dies in Marion Ohio
George J Orians 75 father of Rev Howard L Orians pastor of Immanuel church died this morning in Marion Ohio after a heart attack. He was born January 23 1877 and lived in Marion his entire life working in the insurance business. He married Nettie Zachman June 28 1900 and they celebrated their golden anniversary in 1950. He is survived by son Dr G H Orians and daughter Mrs F A Brady. Rev Orians and his wife will attend services in Marion Saturday as Dr J H Norenberg will speak at Immanuel church in his absence.
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George J. Orians
Howard L. Orians
Immanuel Church
Marion
Orians
Mr. Orians
Nettie Zachman
End of Railway Strike Complete
Elkhart Indiana reports the last holdouts against court and union orders to end the New York Central Railroad strike return to work. Switch crews began trains within an hour after the Elkhart vote, with Chicago company spokesmen predicting mainline normality by mid afternoon. Elkhart engineers conductors and firemen unions voted 136 to 72 to end the walkout.
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Elkhart
Ind
New York Central Railroad
Chicago
Wisconsin cheese market steady to barely steady
Federal state market news reports a steady to barely steady Wisconsin American cheese market with supplies freely offered and demand fair. Selling prices listed for several structures include 41–42 percent, 143–44, 421%4–43, and 44–45 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheese Mart
Madison
Wisconsin
I.c.l
Grass Unit Votes Soils Membership in Green County
Green County cooperators in the soil conservation program are made members of the Green County Grasslands and Soil Conservation Association. The group plans a grassland farming contest, neighborhood meetings, film showings on erosion, and awards with a possible banquet. A 1952 contest and a March film showing were outlined with dates for March 24–28 in the county, and a New Glarus meeting on March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green County Soil Conservation Program
Green County Grasslands and Soil Conservation Association
New Glarus
Nic Calabresa
Green County Soil Conservationist
Ed Klassy
New Glarus High School
William Figi Jr
Jordan
Hiawatha School
Figi
Court House
Waldo Freitag
Myron E. Jeglum
Monroe
Palmer Welsh
William Meier
Monticello
Jacob Kopp
Orso Duerst
Ambrose Wenger
Blanchardville
Harry Williams
Delmar Spickler
Emmanuel Fuchs
New Monroe Area
J. B. Scherer
County Agriculure
Fred Klassy
Fred Reber
Dodgeville
District
Soil Conservation Service
Warren Starts Visit in State
Gov Earl Warren of California began a state tour to win Wisconsin delegates for the Republican nominating contest. He planned speeches in Sparta Tomah Manston and Sauk City this afternoon with Baraboo tonight. An La Crosse appearance was cancelled and his flight was grounded in Madison as he overnighted there before returning after Baraboo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Earl Warren
California
Wisconsin
Sparta
Tomah
Manston
Sauk City
Baraboo
la Crosse
Warren
Stassen Predicts Strong Taft Drive in Wisconsin Race
Wisconsin campaign stance rises after Stassen, once Minnesota governor, pins Taft’s New Hampshire loss on heavy spending with little payoff. He urges a well financed Wisconsin push, cites Taft’s failure to win delegates, and contrasts policy aims on labor, farmers, and world leadership. Taft moves from New Mexico to Arizona for Southwestern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Stassen
Taft
Republican Party
Sen. Taft
Truman
Asia
St. Lawrence Seaway
Canada
New Mexico
Arizona
Two Hospitalized In Noon Accident Near Monroe
Two Gratiot residents are in St. Clare hospital after a noon traffic crash six miles west of Monroe on highway 11 near the Cream Ridge factory. In minor condition are H. W. Burmeister 81 and Mrs Leo McKenna. Mrs McKenna and Perry J Powers Sr Lake Mills drove cars on the hill at about 12 12 p m. Powers is Perry Power Jr. of 11th street. Mrs McKenna and her husband lived with the Burmeister patriarch since his wife's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Cream Ridge
H. W. Burmeister
Roy F. Burmeister
First National Bank
Leo McKenna
McKenna
Perry J. Powers Sr
Lake Mills
Power
Perry Power Jr
11Th Street
Burmeister
Congress Seeks Full $7.9 Billion Foreign Aid Push
Administration foreign policy leaders urged Congress to approve the entire 7.9 billion dollar foreign aid package. Acheson Harriman and Lovett warned cuts would weaken NATO and free world defense, while stressing growing needs in Indochina and Western Europe amid election year budget pressures. About 40 lawmakers attended the joint hearings before Senate and House committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate House
Senate
State Acheson
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
W. Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
Free World
Kremlin
Lovett
Indochina
Acheson
Western
Europe
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Grain Tone Firm Chicago Market Narrow Buying
A firm tone prevailed in grains on the Chicago Board of Trade with little buying rush. By close the March wheat contract fell below prior finish while other months held up well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
County Will Take Books City Taxpayers Dug Down For $509381 of Total Bill
City books will be turned over to the county treasurer for collection of the remaining taxes. Treasurer Helen Gempeler reported $509381.43 collected of a $555850.24 tax roll with $38145.15 paid in halves and the other half due before July 31. Delinquent remainder totals $1,043.16, making a year’s total $556893.40. With paid and due halves, $547426.58 plus $8638.02 in delinquent real estate and $728.80 in delinquent special assessments would be due. Gempeler has already remitted $125000 to the county and will send $54087.03 tomorrow, plus $125000 to schools and $48000 to the school board. $1000 to vocational night schools. She notes 91 percent of accounts paid. comparisons with last year’s totals and delinquencies are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen L. Gempeler
Balloon Reaches Record 155,000 Feet For Weather Signal
A U S Air Force balloon carrying radio and recording gear climbed to 155000 feet near Manila, setting a world altitude record for weather balloons. Capt Bernard M Keogh reported temperatures of 118 below zero at 58000 feet before warming above.
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Manila
Philippines
Clark Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force
Bernard M. Keogh
Lake Park
Minn
Keogh
Tropics
MacArthur aide reassures Monroe supporters on 1948 pledge call
More than 70 MacArthur supporters heard Wendell L. Simmons report an aide at New York's Waldorf Astoria telephoned to say MacArthur would accept a Republican nomination if offered. Maj. Gibbons noted MacArthur would not back Taft and recalled a 1948 speech urging public service when asked. Simmons awaited word from Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney for a visit. Grant Ritter spoke on MacArthur life.
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MacArthur
Court House
Wendell L. Simmons
Monroe Area
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Wisconsin
Simmons
Taft
Mac-Arthur
Maj. Gibbons
Courtney Whitney
Whitney
Monroe
Grant Ritter
Inventor of News Machine Succumbs
Walter W. Morey, 70, credited as the developer of the tele typesetter news transmitting system, died in Los Angeles. He directed the 1947 installation at The Evening Times plant, a year before retiring from the Teletype Corp. The system uses perforated tape to set type and recently allowed punching from The Evening Times office via Milwaukee transmissions. The Times installed two units in 1947 and began punching on February 28.
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Walter W. Morey
Los Angeles
Evening Times
Teletype Corporation
Milwaukee
the Times
Seven Hurt in Oregon Two-Car Crash Near Madison
Seven persons were injured in a two car crash near Madison last night. All were treated at a hospital. The collision occurred when a car driven by Louise Rhyner, 36, of Oregon, pulled from a driveway and hit a second car driven by M. E. Edwards, 61, also of Oregon.
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Madison
Louise Rhyner
Oregon
M. E. Edwards
Truman Hiding Defeat Feelings After New Hampshire Loss
KEY WEST Florida President Truman maintained outward cheer while privately accepting a stunning defeat in New Hampshire to Senator Estes Kefauver. Intimates note the loss complicates his potential bid for re election and questions remain on whether he will run again.
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Key West
Fla
Truman
New Hampshire
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Joseph Short
New Glarus Halls For Engler Rites
William B. Engler, 61, well known merchant, died after a heart attack. Funeral service held at Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. Lynn Tschudy delivering the sermon from Proverbs 23 26. Dennis Streiff sang The Lord s Prayer with Alice Freitag at the organ. pallbearers named. burial in church cemetery.
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New Glarus
William B. Engler
Lynn Tschudy
Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mr. Engler
Dennis Streiff
Alice Freitag
Fred A. Stuessy
Jacob H. Bruni
Thomas Hefty
Edward Wyss
Joshua J. Hoesly
Gilbert Ott
Opening of Ned i President Manu Odrna new venture
A new venture opens with oil deposits shared between two companies and the government. The arrangement splits profits 50 50, reflecting a joint partnership approach.
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Ned i
Manu Odrna
Vian W Las
Own
Olkives Bribery Trial Ends in Hung Jury
Kenosha jury fails to reach verdict in bribery case against City Council President Felix Olkives after five hours of deliberation. Judge Roland Steinle postpones ruling until next Tuesday. Prosecution plans to pursue the case in October term. Olkives calls the outcome a victory for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Felix Olkives
Roland Steinle
Milwaukee
Steinle
Ray Schuler
Olkives
Edwin Wilkie
Madison
Stanley Haukedahl
Council
Everett Fowler Dies in Beloit Hospital After Car Crash
Everett Fowler age 45 of Brodhead died in Beloit Municipal hospital from injuries in a traffic accident on Highway 81 southeast of Brodhead. The tow truck was being hauled away when it swerved into Fowler’s lane. Byron Blakely and Allan Hankenson were among others injured. Fowler’s wife, in shock, was about to undergo surgery.
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Brodhead
Everett Fowler
Route 3
Beloit Municipal Hospital
Everson Funeral Home
Fowler
Byron Blakely
Beloit
Allan Hankenson
Lafayette County Agent Neilus Larson Resigns
Neilus R. Larson of Lafayette resigns as county agricultural agent effective April 1. He will join Tri-County Breeders Association as fieldman in Westby after more than five years in the post. No successor named. George Baumeister will help pick one. Walter Calvert chairs the committee and praises Larson’s work.
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Darlington
Neilus R. Larson
Lafayette County
Agricultural Committee
Larson
Tri- County Breeders’ Association
Westby
George Baumeister
Exterson Department
Walter Calvert
Benton
Hiss Lawyer Attacks Trial Evidence As Fake
New York attorney Chester T. Lane for former State Department official charges the typing apparatus used as evidence is a fake device. He files supplementary affidavits for a new trial calling the typewriter a deliberately fabricated job and a new typeface on an old body.
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New York
Jo Hiss
State Department
Chester T. Lane
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By Richard P. Powers
Midwest States
Gov. Kohler
G.j.orians
Texas
Robert A. Taft
Lubbock
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Association
Superior Central High School
Minnesota
Tex
Dave Ingalls
G. B. Jarret
Aberdeen
By Edwin B. Harkinson
Aide
Lafayette
Hiss
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