Wisconsin Assembly Adopts Record $138 Million State Budget
The Wisconsin Assembly approved a two year budget totaling 137,905,055 dollars by a 74 to 19 vote after killing 19 amendments. The package includes funds for public welfare, University of Wisconsin faculty raises, teachers colleges, state radio, youth services, tax department, and other agencies.
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Governor Submits State Building Plan
Governor Rennebohm unveils a plan to spend over 25 million dollars on new state buildings in two years, funded by 16 million in proposed taxes and 9 million from a postwar construction fund. The package includes 13.292 million for the Department of Public Welfare and adds more than 1,400 beds to mental institutions.
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Cooler Weather Seen for Weekend
A dry spell continues with Saturday partly cloudy and cooler. Temperatures ease into Sunday then warm slightly Monday before cooling Tuesday. High reached 82 by noon after 56 start. Residents in San Western North and Regina and Edmonton report smoke haze likely from Canadian forest fires.
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Breadon Will Filed After Death of St. Louis Cardinals Owner
Sam Breadon ex-owner of the St. Louis Cardinals died Tuesday night and left his estate to his widow Rachel Wilson Breadon and two daughters. At the 1947 sale the club priced about 3 million dollars. two thirds goes to the widow and the remainder to his daughter from a first marriage, Mrs. Robert Lee Hedges of Montclair New Jersey, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Robert E. Goss of St. Louis.
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Commons Ratifies New Atlantic Pact
In London lawmakers from Labor and Conservative ranks approved the North Atlantic treaty by 333 to 6. Signed in Washington last month by reps of the United States Britain France Norway Denmark the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Italy Portugal Iceland and others. Belgium and Canada legislatures have ratified, while the U S Senate foreign relations committee holds hearings.
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State Vehicle Chief Seeks Prosecution Over License Test
Milwaukee officials discuss action against Capt. Schoencker after he claimed to obtain an auto license for one cent as part a test of licensing system. Ben Marcus plans to refer charges of misrepresentation and false application to Atty. Gen. Thomas Fairchild.
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Omaha Man Named Navy Secretary Francis Matthews
Washington report says Francis Patrick Matthews, 62, an Omaha lawyer and Catholic layman, was named secretary of the Navy to succeed John L. Sullivan who resigned after clashing with Defense Johnson over the navy’s super aircraft carrier project. President Truman also promoted Dan A. Kimball to undersecretary, succeeding W. John Kenney who resigned last week. Matthews is a Democrat and longtime member of the president’s civil rights committee.
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Cheese Truck Tips On Freeport Road
A Swiss cheese truck tipped over on Freeport road one quarter mile south of the overhead bridge at 11 45 this morning after the driver fell asleep. Driver Alph L. Glick of Mt Horeb, employed by Ryser Brothers, escaped injury. Some cheese may be impaired. little damage to the truck. Green County highway police investigated.
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Methodists Plan 103rd Annual Conference Session
The eastern Wisconsin conference of the Methodist church will hold its 103rd annual session in Wausau May 25 to 29. About 2,000 people are expected to attend, including 300 delegates.
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Fire Rines Home Fire Rates Family Aid Drive Opens
Mr and Mrs Harold Rinehart and their two year old son Sheldon lost their converted bus home to an oil stove explosion at the West Side trailer site in the 900 block of 12th street. Firefighters kept ten adjacent trailers safe as a community aid drive forms through Stocker Body shop with donations of money clothing and household goods.
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plane explosion kills 13 in midair over Manila
Philippine air lines investigators report a missing C 47 transport plane with 13 aboard exploded in the air on May 7.
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Allied Chiefs Back West German Charter Draft
Western allies defended lifting measures on Berlin blockade as Russia accuses evasion. Lawrence Wilkinson, U S military governor adviser, said 1948 terms were fulfilled and more. West Berlin trucks gain permits after Russian changes. fresh food and coal deliveries resume.
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Carrier's Skipper Found Shot to Death aboard Antietam
Cmdr. Everett O. Rigsbee Jr., skipper of the aircraft carrier Antietam, was found shot in his quarters at Hunter's Point Navy Yard. A Navy board is investigating. officials say no foul play is likely. The 41 year old commander had led the carrier for ten days and previously served as executive officer of an Essex class carrier since last July. He leaves a widow and four children.
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U S Holds Wife Of Elusive Eisler
Mrs Geerhart Eisler was rearrested in New York City on a deportation hold as U S officials plan to bring her husband Eisler back from abroad. Authorities seek to question her about a Polish liner stowaway case and have arranged rapid extradition and transport, with costs impacting bond forfeitures.
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Ford Rejects Talks Until Strike Ends
Detroit reports Ford Motor Co flatly refused to open 1949 labor contract talks until its workers end the present strike. An unnamed authoritative source said Ford informed the CIO United Auto Workers of its stand. The union had pressed for talks by Monday, 60 days before the current contract expires, as part of a push for higher wages and new pension and health plans.
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City School Plans Await State Report
Local school board prepares a report as state oversight reviews plans. Officials seek guidance from state education authorities on upcoming procedures and policies affecting district operations.
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Racine Fire Destroys Coal Firm Warehouse
Fire gutted the W. C. Pugh Coe storage warehouse on the bank of the river in downtown Racine. Damage spread to the J Case Co works across the street with reports of a possible duct explosion.
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Action Paves Way For May 23 Parley On Union of Zones
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