Memorial Day Parade Plans For Big Observance In City
Memorial Day group plans one of the biggest parades and services in history with Frank W. Heinzelman leading as American Legion commander. The march route runs from the armory, through 18th and 11th streets to 23rd Avenue and the cemetery, with transport provided for nonmarchers. Burgy named parade marshal, wreaths by Legion and VFW, and a student to deliver Gettysburg address.
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City Hall
Frank W. Heinzelman
American Legion
Howard O. Schulz
Legion Service
Wilmer A. Palmer
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Theodore J. Burgy
Willis T. VanHorn
Walter M. Helgesen
Merle K. Banks
Mayor Buehler
Edward J. Doyle
VFW
Arthur S. Peterson
Legion Auxiliary
Frank A. Buehler
Doran R. Zwygart
Legion
Joseph D. Viney
Co. K
Will A. Zimmerman
Woman’s Relief Corps
Myron I. Stair
Daughters of American Revolution
E. B. Lux
Brownie
Howard P. Olsen
Heinzelman
Armory
18Th Avenue
11Th Street
23Rd Avenue
Recreation Park
Burgy
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Schulz
Veterans’ Organizations
DAR
WRC
Doyle
Viney
Sea Scout
Council of Churches
E. O. Evans
Swiss War Fears and Strong Mobilization in Switzerland
Miss Millie A. Langhard reports Swiss anxiety over a possible third world war and concern about Germany. Switzerland could mobilize its entire army in 48 hours to bolster border patrols as conscription and annual training persist for male youths.
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Germany
Millie A. Langhard
PMA
Zurich
Switzerland
John M. Elmer Dies in City Hotel Room
John M. Elmer, 71, was found dead in his room at the City hotel at noon by proprietor Herbert J. Steffen. Coroner Herman A. Stuessy said the death appeared to be a heart attack with no signs of violence. He had lived at the hotel eight months and was thought out of town. a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Heller of Beloit, survives. The body rests at Stuessy funeral home with arrangements pending.
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John M. Elmer
City Hotel
Herbert J. Steffen
Herman A. Stuessy
Elmer
Stuessy
Steffen
Mr. Elmer
Stnessy
Harvey Heller
Beloit
Stuessy Funeral Home
Dietz Retires From GAR Hall Official Post
J Stanley Dietz a former Monroe resident and brother of Charles H Dietz retires as custodian of the GAR memorial hall in the Wisconsin state capitol Madison after illness. He was Beloit police chief from July 1932 for about a year before moving to Madison to work at the capitol. Dietz helped obtain an official fee for the Jennings Greenwood Cemetery grave monument.
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J. Stanley Dietz
Monroe
Charles H. Dietz
Gar
State Capitol
Madison
Mr. Dietz
Beloit
Capitol
Jennings Greenwood Cemetery
First E Bond Issue Comes of Age
Washington reports that Series E bonds bought in May 1941 are ten years old and payable at face value. The government offers options to retain bonds with accrued interest or exchange for Series G bonds, with semiannual interest checks and simplified paperwork.
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U.S
Washington
Treasury
Two Hurt In Separate Highway Crashes Near Monroe
Two motorists were hospitalized after separate accidents near Monroe. Chester Wyss 26 of Juda suffered neck vertebrae fracture and chest injuries. he was later discharged. John Brunner 16 of Route 4 remains hospitalized with a broken right shoulder blade. Wyss collided with a portable feed mill at Five Corners Cheese factory cross roads while Brunner’s car rolled after a collision with J M Steiner of Belleville at the Schmid farm driveway on highway 81.
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St. Clare
Chester Wyss
Route 1
Juda
John Brunner
Route 4
Wyss
Brunner
Marie Brunner
Junction House
Highway 81
Edward Maher
16Th Avenue
Five Corners
Monroe
Maher
J. M. Steiner
Belleville
Schmid
Steiner
Richard
Sheriffs Department
Five Men Named in Local Update
Henry Prien, Charles Dickson, William Pick, James McGuire and Wayne Segner are listed in the latest community notice as residents involved in the current civic matter.
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Henry Prien
Charles Dickson
William Pick
James McGuire
Wayne Segner
Senate Passes Truck Bills Reshaping Wisconsin Weights
Four legislative council measures affecting trucking were approved by the Wisconsin Senate in Madison. They set a 45 mph limit for trucks over 10 000 pounds, create license revocation after a fifth overload conviction, introduce a sliding overweight fine scale and jail terms, and reform weight limitation formulas and official appointments. The Senate vote was 29 to 1 and Gov Kohler plans a joint address on fiscal affairs. Assembly delays seven reapportionment plans until May 16.
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Madison
Legislative Council
Senate
Assembly
Kohler
State Assembly
Wisconsin
Dr. John Irvin to Join Ruehlman Baumle Office
Dr John Irvin 30 completes internal medicine residency at Hines Veterans Hospital near Chicago will replace Dr Alfred E Leiser who leaves for the air force May 9 in the Drs Ruehlman Baumle and Leiser offices. He is a University of Wisconsin graduate with two years service in the armed forces. Married with a seven month old child he will begin his duties July 1.
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John Irvin
Hines Veterans Hospital
Chicago
Alfred E. Leiser
Air Force
Red Drive Shifts To Central Front In Korean War
Chinese and North Korean forces drive toward the central front in Korea as rivers are diverted and water supplies cut. UN engineers adjust pontoon bridges while allied artillery and air power target concentrations near Chunchon Hongchon. A MiG-15 vs F-86 engagement over northwestern Korea ends with red jets retreating after a high altitude clash.
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Tokyo
Korea
Han
United Nations
Hwachon
Pukhan
Seoul
Nate Polowetzky
Chunchon- Hongchon
Seouls
Inchon
Yalu River
Council to Study Award of Contract For Garage
City council to act on public works board recommendation to award the garage contract to Monroe Ready Mix. Mayor Buehler City Engineer Gorder Board Chairman Norton and City Clerk Soseman sought industrial commission advice on a heating and ventilating contract after a bid with a missing roof. They also attended a legislative hearing on utility tax distribution statutes.
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Board of Public Works
Monroe Ready Mix
Frank A. Buehler
Zenno A. Gorder
E. J. Norton
G. S. Soseman
Madison
Industrial Commission
Steel- Bilt Structures Inc
Wedemeyer warned Truman Korea faced Soviet invasion risk
Top secret 1947 Wedemeyer report released by the Senate Armed Services Committee warned that a Soviet controlled invasion of North Korea could threaten South Korea and endanger China and Manchuria if the United States withdrew its forces. The document, sent to President Truman on September 9, noted unrest in South Korea but deemed Hodge's forces adequate to maintain order with MacArthur's aid.
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Washington
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Truman
Korea
Wedemeyer
Senate Armed Services Committee
MacArthur
U. S
South Korea
Hodge
John R. Hodge
Japan
United States
Soviet Union
China
Manchuria
Wnden
Senate Crime Committee Backs 22 Laws Tightening Gambling Crime
The Washington senate crime committee endorsed 22 legislative recommendations to curb organized crime and illicit gambling. Proposals include a federal crime commission, stricter tax record keeping, daily casino records, deportation measures, immunity for key witnesses, and ICC review of transport operators for moral fitness.
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Washington
Senate Crime Committee
Congress
Justice Department
Federal Crime Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bradley Asked To Explain Data Controversy Over Truman Wake Island Report
Senators urged Gen. Omar N. Bradley to reveal how a top secret Wake Island conference summary about Truman, MacArthur, and Red China leaks formed. Russell chairs the inquiries and will convene hearings with MacArthur as the first witness, probing policy disputes and possible leaks.
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Washington
Omar N. Bradley
Truman
Wake Island
MacArthur
Russell
D-Ga
Pacific
Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
New York Times
Red China
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Felix Larkin
Defense Department
Ohio Rep. Brehm Convicted in Political Contribution Case
Jurors found Republican Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Ohio guilty on five counts after a four hour and 18 minute deliberation. He received $1000 in unlawful political contributions from Emma S. Craven who worked for him. The maximum penalty is 15 years in prison and a $25000 fine.
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Washington
Walter E. Brehm
Ohio
Congress
Brehm
Wisconsin Cheddar Market Steady as Trade Remains Active
Madison reports the Federal State Market News Service notes the Wisconsin American cheddar market steady at 10 firm with active trade and steady demand across the price range.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Emand
Smuggled Soldier Pneumonia Victim Denied Negligence
An army draftee Pvt. Stanley Amborski, 21, is in serious condition with virus pneumonia at a naval hospital after being smuggled from Ft. Leonard Wood Mo by his parents for treatment. Army says he is absent without leave. Brig. Gen. Sturgis notes multiple post hospital treatments. A Kansas City case involves Pvt. William Petitt, 23, allegedly smuggled home for care.
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Chicago
Ca Ne
Naval Hospital
Stanley Amborski
Ft. Leonard Wood
John Amborski
Young Amborski
Stanley
Samuel LC. Sturgis
Post Hospital
Fifth Army
Kansas City
Harry W. Petttt
The
Fritos to occupy new plant in Wisconsin expansion
Construction started on a 50 by 120 foot masonry and steel plant on 19th street near 8th avenue to house Fritos of Wisconsin Inc. The facility, built by Dwight A Crandall on land bought from Badger Petroleum, will open early next month. Company growth and expanded coverage in Wisconsin Minnesota and northern Illinois drive the project.
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19Th Street
8Th Avenue
Fritos of Wisconsin, Inc
Dwight A. Crandall
Badger Petroleum Corp
Alvin Kubly
Fritos
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
Fritos Manufactures
Theibbons
18Th Avenue
Senators Charge Dwyer Helped Grow NYC Crime Network
Washington senate crime investigators accuse Ambassador William O Dwyer of aiding organized crime in New York City where Frank Costello wields political influence. The Kefauver panel details O Dwyer’s tenure as mayor and district attorney and urges laws to disrupt gambling and racketeering profits. It also calls for a federal crime commission despite one vote against it and criticizes parole actions involving Capone gangsters.
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Washington
Senate
William O’dwyer
New York City
Frank Costello
O’dwyer
New York
Truman
Mexico
Kings County
Brooklyn
Kefauver
D-Tenn
Costello
Joe Adonis
Congress
Narcotics Bureau
Wiley
Federal Parole Board
Capone
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Gar Hall
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