Incentives Urged For Military Pay Increases
A military pay bill may raise a top enlisted member’s pay to over 10 000 dollars annually and officers to more than 31 000, with boosts for most career personnel. The plan, likely to pass the House by Tuesday, aims to retain talent through higher pay and optional promotions or extra pay up to 1800 dollars yearly for skill proficiency.
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Washington
U.S
Congress
House
House Armed Services and Rules Committees
Kilday
D-Tex
Armed Services Subcommittee
Armed Services Committee
NYSE Governors Seek 13 Percent Brokers Fee Increase
New York brokers would face an average 13 percent rise in commissions if a proposed NYSE change is approved by members in a forthcoming vote. The higher rates would take effect May 1.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
St Clare Urges Strict Visitor Rules At Hospital
St Clare hospital reiterates visiting hours 2 to 4 p m and 7 to 8 p m daily with maternity ward limit to husbands and grandparents. Only two visitors per room and brief 15 minute visits. smoking banned in all patient areas. quiet conduct requested. children’s ward hours 2 to 4 p m only.
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St. Clare Hospital
Gein Farmhouse Fire Sparks Accusations Of Sale
Deputy Fire Marshal Hassler said a rubbish bonfire lit by a cleaning crew possibly caused the Ed Gein farm house blaze. The 195 acre property, appraised at 4700 dollars, faces an auction on Palm Sunday despite community protest and a planned open house. Gein remains confined at a state hospital. guardian Harvey Polzin said plans stay unchanged.
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Plainfield
John V. Hassler
Wausau
Edward Gein
Hassler
Gein
Central State Hospital
Waupun
Harvey Polzin
Polzin
Firemen Graduate Advanced Training and Start Instructing
Ten firefighters including three from Monroe earned graduation certificates after completing an advanced fire-fighting training course. They may instruct other departments and charge a 35 dollar nightly fee. Police officers in Monroe also attended a state beverage law briefing as part of a new city training program.
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Harry Thayer
State Board of Vocational and Adult Education
Virgil Proessl
Cassville
Chester Pfund
Monroe
Willie Theiler
Browntown
Ray Montgomery
Leon Rockow
Walter Okey
Jacob Bruni
New Glarus
Russell Shultz
William Rieder Jr
Henry Opferman
Thayer
Times
Harry Thayer Madison
Raymond Montgomery
Walter Okay
Virgil Ploessl
Fred Mattingly
Madison
Wisconsin
New City
Henry S. Hefty
Dwight C. Coplien
Mattingly
Coplien
Eisenhower cancels West Point trip due to snow
President Eisenhower called off his West Point visit set for Founders Day because of stormy weather. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty announced the cancellation. The trip would have included ceremonies honoring an atomic scientist.
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Washington
Eisenhower
West Point
James C. Hagerty
White House
East’s Storm Spreads Havoc and Toll Rises
A brutal end of winter snow storm roared up the northeastern seaboard from Maryland to New England causing widespread outages and road closures. The storm left at least 21 dead, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands, disrupted transport, and prompted multiple airport and railroad shutdowns. Maryland and Pennsylvania bore heavy impacts with feet of snow and many homes without service. The storm intensified as spring arrived, with aftereffects lingering in major cities including Baltimore Washington and New York.
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New England
Carolina
Annapolis
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Washington
New York
Frederick
Washington, D. C
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Manhattan
Idlewild
Swiss native John Hammerli dies in Lancaster
John Hammerli a native of Switzerland died yesterday in Lancaster He came to Green County in 1905 with his brother in law and sister the late Samuel and Rosina Hammerli Alt mann He had worked on farms in northern Wisconsin and lived in Lancaster the past 20 years Surviving are two nieces a nephew and several brothers and sisters in Switzerland His sister died June 20 1947 Services will be held at 2 30 pm Sunday at the Harris funeral home Lancaster a supply pastor of the United Church of Christ will officiate Burial will be in Lancaster
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John Hammerli
Switzerland
Lancaster
Hammerli
Green County
Samuel
Rosina Hammerli Altmann
Wisconsin
Anna Lisser
Rose Altmann
Monroe
Samuel Altmann
Brooklyn
Altmann
Harris Funeral Home
United Church of Christ
CIO Leader Supports Farm Picket Privilege
Wisconsin CIO President Charles Schultz told a Lincoln County Democratic meeting that if a legitimate farm group establishes a milk pickup line to halt milk flow, labor would support them. He cautioned against a strike if a settlement is possible, but affirmed farmers may withhold products to pressure for demands.
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Charles Schultz
Wisconsin Cio
Lincoln County
Democratic Party
Schultz
Measles Epidemic Reported in Monroe Schools
An epidemic of German measles was reported in Monroe with health officials urging isolation. Miss June Grommes, city school nurse, said nearly all juniors and seniors were exposed. 68 students were absent and six sent home with the illness. The seven day isolation is required by state law. grade schools are less affected. Suffering individuals should stay home to avoid spread, especially to expectant mothers. The case must be reported to health officials.
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Monroe
June Grommes
Coppers Pacemakers As Markets Advance
New York early trading saw copper stocks lead a mixed market with gains of one to two points as industry news boosted sentiment. Rails rebounded from Thursday, oils edged up, chemicals were mixed, and aircrafts faced a drop.
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New York
Forty Area Legionnaires Receive 40-Year Pins
Forty members of the Zil mer Riley American Legion post were awarded 40-year pins at a clubroom meeting. Gilman H. Stordock presented the honors, with a list of 40 named recipients including J. H. Schwaiger and George J. Bloom among others.
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King
Bernard Gibbons
Times
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Zilmer Riley American Legion Post
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J. H. Schwaiger
George J. Bloom
Emil Boesch
James S. Bray
John J. Burkhard
Roy E. Chesebro
Delbert L. Cook
LaVerne E
Freeport Man Stricken in Car Fatal Heart Attack
Freeport McCarty 34 suffered a fatal heart attack while driving last night. His wife took the wheel to save herself and two children, pulling his foot from the accelerator as the car zigzagged toward a truck. The vehicle halted near Pecatonica River bridge north of Freeport. passengers included his son George 6 and step-son Galen Reed 14.
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Freeport
Howard McCarty
Pecatonica River Bridge
McCarty
George
Galen Reed
Wisconsin Rockets Face Tightened Rules Under Fireworks Law
Dane County district attorney says launching rockets may fall under the state fireworks law. If so, permits from local officials and indemnity bonds could be required, with Sheriff Goff warning arrests without permits. Atty. Gen. Honeck has not ruled, but penalties for violations may be stiff. Wisconsin retailers urge limiting sales of rocket fuel chemicals.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Dane County
Fred Goff
Dane
Atty
Snowfall Tops Weather Prophet Ties Prediction
Brodhead's 78 year old Tinker Ties, known for weather forecasts, reports one extra snowfall bringing his total to 26. He notes he counts a snow if his cat can be tracked, and jokes about selling his accuracy. Nearby towns report snow with Albany and Monroe recording light accumulations and spring arriving later in the day.
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F. M
Tinker
Brodhead
Ties
Leo M. Ties
Joplin
Cost of Living Reaches Peak
The U S living cost index rose to 122.5 percent of the 1947 49 average for February up 0 2 percent from January. Food costs rose 4 5 percent from a year ago a new record and the overall peak marks the 16th time in 18 months the index topped previous highs.
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Washington
Labor
Ewan Clague
Senate Moves to Freeze Farm Price Supports Bill
The Senate rushed a farm price support freeze bill to President Eisenhower, likely veto, and accepted a House limit making its effect apply only through 1958. The vote on limiting the measure was 48 to 32, while original passage was 50 to 43. The House approved the bill 210 to 172. Eisenhower and Benson oppose. Benson seeks authority to cut supports to 60 percent of parity. The measure aims to keep 1957 levels, a half billion dollar boost claimed by backers.
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Senate
Eisenhower
House
Benson
Congress
White House
Sen
Humphrey
Dminn
Albany Drivers Hurt in Mishap
Two Albany area motorists were injured in a collision on Highway 59 three miles southwest of Albany at 4 p m yesterday. Mrs Elsie Zurfluh age 63 Route 1 Albany suffered a fractured finger and lacerations while Albert O Atkinson Route 1 Albany received a chin laceration and bruises. Deputies said Zurfluh was turning into a farm driveway as Atkinson tried to pass. Considerable damage occurred to both cars.
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Albany
Elsie Zurfluh
Route 1
Albert O. Atkinson
Atkinson
Zurfluh
Cuba postpones presidential election to November due to insecurity
Havana reports the Supreme Electoral Tribunal postponed Cuba's presidential election from June 1 to November 3. President Batista backs former Premier Andres Rivero Aguero for the succession next February. Constitutional guarantees were suspended to curb rebel Fidel Castro's guerrillas, hindering campaign meetings.
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Cuba
Supreme Electoral Tribunal
Fulgencio Batista
Andres Rivero Aguero
Fidel Castro
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