Syria Invasion Fears Rise Over Northern Palestine
Jewish sources report Syrian forces massing on the border as Egypt and Iraq vow to send tens of thousands to rescue Palestine before May 15. Jerusalem holds a 48 hour truce guarded by Highland Light Infantry, with Red Cross negotiations plan to shelter civilians in sections of the Holy City.
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Jerusalem
Highland Light Infantry
Lake Luccess
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Holy City
Egypt
Iraq
Palestine
Haganah
Seman
Irgun Wat
Leumi
Stern
Tel Aviv
Ramat Naftali
Breeders To Study Quarters Question
Green County Breeders association will decide on a new headquarters location for breeding and testing work at its annual meeting in Turner hall at 8 oclock Wednesday. The group seeks new office and lab space separate from the county courthouse basement, following board action in February and April. Three resolutions will also be considered, including a name change and a quorum reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent.
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Green County Breeders Association Co-Operative
Turner Hall
Court House
College of Agriculture
Monroe Commences First City Bus Service In Monroe
Monroe Transit Lines started operations with one bus at 8 am under a 90 day temporary permit. Local manager Erling C. Landfried piloted the initial run for free rides as residents test the route. Regular schedule begins tomorrow with half hour intervals from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Sunday 8:15 am to 11:15 pm. Routes include square to 6th street and 22nd avenue and a south loop from 16th avenue. Stops at Eugene hotel Bauman's Schuetze's and Montgomery Ward.
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Monroe
Monroe Transit Lines, Inc
Erling C. Landfried
Landfried
the Square
6Th Street
22Nd Avenue
Sth Street
Fairgrounds
Recreation Park
16Th Avenue
23Rd Street
16Th
Mrs Henry Durst dies in New Glarus at 77
Mrs Henry Z Durst 77 lifelong New Glarus resident died at 11 45 PM Saturday at home after a year of declining health and a final heart condition. Born Verena Zentner October 27 1870 in New Glarus township she married Henry Z Durst March 6 1890. They farmed then settled in town in 1903. She belonged to the Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church and its Aid Guild and G U G G lodge. Burial follows at the church cemetery with nephews as pallbearers.
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New Glarus
Henry Z. Durst
Verena Zentner
Nicholas and
Euphemia Elmer Zentner
New Glarus Township
Durst
Furniture Nd
Zentner Funeral Home
Evangelical and Reformed Church
J. J. Stuckey
Offici
Democratic Chairman Criticized Over Philly Delegates Plans
G F Clifford of Green Bay accused Wisconsin Democratic Chairman Charles P Greene of Milwaukee of offering hotel and related arrangements in Philadelphia for the state's national convention delegates. Clifford, an eighth district delegate, spoke on Saturday prompting comment among party leaders.
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Mullwaunee
G. F. Clifford
Green
Clifford
Charles P. Greene
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Supreme Court Reopens Ownership Question For Theater Chains
The Supreme Court sent back for new district court proceedings the antitrust case against five top film producers on whether they must dispose of hundreds of theaters. The decision voided district court findings that big firms lacked a monopoly purpose and ordered fresh consideration of their organization and operations.
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Washington
Swpreme
District Court
Taft Stassen battle narrows Ohio delegate field
Senator Taft and Harold Stassen wage a closing Ohio delegate fight with radio appeals over 23 of Ohio’s 53 nominating votes. Both camps express confidence as about 700000 Republicans vote in tomorrow’s primary, with observers watching potential effects on early GOP balloting in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
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Jack Bell
Cleveland
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Ohio
Philadelphia
Illinois
Pennwalters
St. Clare Hospital
Paske
Caledonia Township
Columbia County
Fred
Emelia Paske
Elnora Rabe
Winslow
Orlin
Monroe
Huber
Daytona Beach
Fla
Gaylon
James Scott
Beloit
Leo
Poynette
Herman
Rhiney
Portage
Walter
Madison
Mmes
Benjamin Lintern
Robert Messer
Merrimac
Wis
Dave Moungey
Watertown
Cardascio Funeral Home
Richland Lutheran Church
Elder Toepel
Mt. Olive Church
Richland Cemetery
Provancher, Rockford, Sentenced to 25 Years
Former Rockford detective John A Provancher aged 32 was given a 25 year prison term for the murder of Andrew Soren son a Chemung Illinois tavern operator. Judge W R Busher imposed the sentence after a circuit court jury found Provancher guilty. The defendant, who had worked as a liquor salesman, cried softly as the sentence was read.
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Provancher
Rockford
John A. Provancher
Andrew Sorenson
Ill
W. R. Busher
Taft camp eyes Illinois votes on key convention path
Taft supporters in Illinois predict 51 of 56 votes may back Taft on first ballot despite plans to back Gov. Dwight Green. Green named national convention keynote. Stassen runs into deal-making pressure as Dewey targets Pennsylvania. Wallace argues recovery plan hurts farmers but boosts big business.
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Illinois
Dwight Green
Green
Taft
Stassen
Pennsylvania
Edward Mart
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Oregon
Harfis
Philadelphi Taft
Dewey
Florida
Kansas City
Henry A. Wallace
Seven States Hit By Severe Tornado and Storms
Tornadoes and violent wind storms swept seven states over the weekend, killing at least 21 people and injuring over 160, with property damage in the millions. West Virginia and Kentucky were hit hardest, including six rural communities near Clarksburg. State police report more than 65 injuries as highways were blocked at West Milford, Lost Creek, Wolf Summit, and Mount Clare.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Indiana
Ilinois
West Kentucky
Clarksburg
West Milford
Lost Creek
Wolf Summit
Mount Clare
Tornadoes Rampage Across States Causing Deaths and Damage
A severe storm spree sweeps Kentucky West Virginia Missouri and Kansas Oklahoma with multiple tornadoes. Al pha Davis Chapel wrecked injuring dozens as churches homes and gas lines burn. Three fishing party members drown near Lake of the Ozarks. Highway damage and downed lines hinder rescues as crews race to locate victims.
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Clarksburg
J. J. Martin
Mount Clare
Lawrence McKinney
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
Rails Labor Still Far Apart on Issues
Mediator Frank Douglass reported both rail labor and management remain far apart on wage and rules issues ahead of a threatened May 11 nationwide strike by three rail brotherhoods. He noted no joint meeting yet but hopes to schedule one soon to avert walkout. Railroads stand by a 15 percent cent wage increase, tied to the presidential fact finding board, with unions potentially accepting if carriers agree to rules changes that would alter pay calculations for certain work.
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Chicago
Frank Douglass
Douglass
National (Railway
Jone
One Milk Distributor Announces Slight Cut
A Monroe milk distributor cuts price by half a cent per quart when bought in two-quart quantities. The new deal is two quarts for 39 cents or 20 cents per quart. Other dairy product prices remain unchanged.
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Monroe
Maine Sinking at Havana Triggered War Fever in 1898
A dark Caribbean night saw the battleship Maine explode in Havana harbor. Two officers and 264 men died. Public reaction shifted toward urgent war, with McKinley blaming a submarine mine and Congress authorizing funds. Spirit of mobilization rose as towns like Monroe reflected the era. Tomorrow: The Enemy.
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United States
Maine
Havana Harbor
Sigsbee
McKinley
Spain
Havana
Board of Inquiry
Congress
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Dewey
Manila Bay
Philippine Islands
Faror
Monroe
Co. H
Packing House Workers Strike Expands in Detroit Warehouses
The CIO packinghouse workers union expanded action in Detroit with about 300 workers quitting at Armour and Co. and two Swift and Co. wholesale houses. The strike, part of a nationwide movement, risks spoilage of 600000 pounds of meat if prolonged. Chicago reports a back to work trickle but guard numbers rise at plant gates.
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CIO United Packing House Workers
Armour and Co
Swift and Co
Detroit
CIO Packinghouses
Chicago
Prisoner Escapes From Madison Hospital After Entry
Wilbert Priewe, 19, of Beloit and formerly of Monroe, escaped a Madison General Hospital psychiatric examination facility sixteen hours after admission. He used a rope of torn bed sheets to flee from a third floor window, leaving only hospital pajamas. Priewe had been held in Green County jail since March 27 on a forgery charge after forging a $3,666 check, buying a car in Beloit, and eluding Rock and Green counties before his apprehension last month.
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Wun
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Wilbert Priewe
Beloit
Monroe
Priewe
Green County
Madison Hospital
Evan Chambers
Rock and Green County
Marcus Davis 86 Breaks Hip in Fall Outside Home
Marcus Davis aged 86 suffered a fractured hip when he fell Saturday afternoon while walking toward his home around a parked car in the driveway. He was taken to St. Clare hospital and was reported doing well this morning.
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Marcus Davis
18Th Avenue
St. Clare Hospital
Davis
Beloit Man Buys Sunny Croft Dairy Co Asset
Beloit man purchased the Sunny Croft Dairy Co at 2327 27th Avenue from Cyril Loveland and took possession Saturday. The deal transfers control of the Beloit business to the new owner.
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Beloit Man
Sunny Croft Dairy Co
Vern Vary
Seroit
27Th Avenue
Cyril Loveland
Senate Armed Service Committee Still Has Combined Bill Before It for Consideration
The House Armed Services Committee approved a two year draft bill by 28 to 5 paving the way for universal military training debate. Forrestal called the measure excellent and urged augmented armed forces. The bill would authorize 2 005 822 total personnel with 18 to 30 year olds registered and 19 to 25 liable for two years service. Ministers and some conscientious objectors exempt. Deferments and expiration fixed two years after enactment.
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House Armed Services Committee
Congress
Defense Forrestal
Forrestal
Short
Bishop
Philbin
D-M
Havenner
Calif
D-Ny
Ash
Clason
R-Mass
Andrews
R-Ny
Vinson
D-Ga
van Zandt
Rpa
Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee
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Royall
Navy
Air Force
Armed — Forces
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Marine Corps
Regular Army
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Armed Forces
Generalissimo vows to fight to death amid party rifts
Chiang Kai Shek pledged to crush the Chinese Communists even if it killed him as dissension grows within his party. Across China newspapers drum up war talk with dispatches from Shanghai Peiping and other centers stressing upcoming battles in Manchuria north China and the Yangtze valley over actual clashes.
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China
Shanghai
Peiping
Manchuria
North China
Yangtze Valley
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