Janesville Man Dazed Since 1951 Injured on undercover narcotics mission
Richard Wade, 23, then a clerk in the Federal Narcotics Bureau, was injured Sept 18 1951 while undercover. He has remained unconscious with limited movement in a Bethesda Maryland sanitarium for years. His wife Mrs Tweed is conservator. Wade’s medical expenses are paid by the Bureau of Workers Compensation.
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Richard Kk. Wade
Federal Narcotics Bureau
Janesville
Wade
Congressional Manor
Maryland
Fred Tweed
Bethesda
Howard D. Wade
Green Bay
Michael
Armed Services
Air Force
Bureau of Employer Compensation
Las Vegas
Nev
Detroit Bombs Stir New Probe
Senate investigators probe a wave of bombings targeting small Detroit businesses tied to a possible Mafia network expanding from the East Coast into the Midwest. The carefully staged blasts target auto wash racks barber shops and cleaning services with no injuries reported.
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Detroit
Senate
Special Investigating Committee
John L. Mclellan
New York
Chicago
Miami
Mafia
Secret Brotherhood of Criminals
East Coast
Middle West
Survey on residence histories and smoking habits
The U S Census Bureau in Chicago announces a population survey collecting lifetime residence histories for adults 18 and over and smoking habits for those 35 and over. Inquiries on residence cover birthplaces and all lifelong moves, while smoking questions address cigarettes cigars and pipes.
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Theodore F. Olson
U. S. Census Bureau
Chicago
U. S. Public Health Service
Shortage Seen For Grain Bins
Washington urges farmers to erect more storage as a third large wheat crop and big corn yields threaten grain storage. Secretary Benson notes the government owns about a billion bushels capacity and hopes to exit storage, while offering 4 percent loans for up to 80 percent of facility costs and per bushel payments to store government grain.
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Washington
Benson
Chavez Burroughs Win New Mexico Primary
U S Senator Dennis Chavez won renomination in New Mexico as John Burroughs led Democrats for governor. Burroughs increased his margin over Joseph A. Bursey amid continuing tabulations. Republican Gov Ed Mechem faced no opposition for renomination.
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Albuquerque
U. S
Dennis Chavez
John Burroughs
New Mexico
Burroughs
Joseph A. Bursey
Santa Fe
Edwin L. Mechem
Wisconsin to Name Alice in Dairyland Princesses in Regional Contests
Ten Wisconsin cities host week long dairy promotions as districts select two finalists each for the State Alice in Dairyland contest to be held June 19 to 21 at De Pere. Districts 1 5 6 9 hold events Saturday. District 8 debuts May 23. remaining Districts 2 3 7 10 on May 24. Four state winners will be named at De Pere with one later chosen at Dairy Day. Wayne Wendorf of the Department of Agriculture notes week long promotions accompany the contests.
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Wisconsin
Wayne Wendorf
Department of Agriculture
Mineral Point
Burlington
Fountain City
Fond du Lac
Bonduel
Neillsville
Janesville
Green County
Oconomowoc
Kiel
Park Falls
de Pere
Beutel to Appear on TV Talent Show
John Beutel will appear on WREX TV talent show from 1 to 2 PM Sunday. The 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Beutel Route 2 will perform an accordion solo.
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John Beutel
Ernest Beutel
Wrex-Tv
Valley Districts Largest Boy Scout Camporee at Zanders Lake
220 Scouts from 10 units will attend the Valley District camporee at Zanders Lake. Events include a first aid meet, Adventure Trail, Pioneer Skills, Campmaking Race, and conservation study led by James Schwoegler. Contests begin 2 p.m. Saturday with registration ending 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
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Valley District
Zanders Lake
Ralph Kroehler
Explorer
Monroe
Alan Goodmiller
Dewey Dwyer
Ronald D. Johnson
Richard Kundert
Red Cross
John Jeglum
Thomas Keegan
Kroehler
Monroe Armory
Bernard Bartelt
Immanuel Church
James Schwoegler
The
Soil Conservation Service
Van Pelt Calls for State Tax Overhaul and Hall of Fame
Van Pelt of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association urged a revision of Wisconsin taxes at the Governor's Conference on Industrial Development. He labeled the system antiquated and burdensome and endorsed a sales tax as part of a long range policy to keep the state competitive with Ohio Indiana Illinois and Michigan. He also announced plans to establish an Industrial Hall of Fame at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Green Lake
Wisconsin Manufacturers Association
C. F. van Pelt
Fred Roeping Leather Co
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
van Pelt
Wisconsin Fair Plans Exhibit On Industry Leaders
The state fair will feature a 10 000 foot exhibit to publicize industry place and progress. Six deceased industrial leaders will be selected from 50 nominees by the State Historical Society and the exhibit will be permanent. A Miss Wisconsin at Work will also be chosen from factory workers as part of the fair program.
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Gram
State Historical Society
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Attorney Announces Knowles' Post Plot
Milwaukee attorney Jerome D. Grant 34 announced as the first Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. A trial lawyer with about ten years in Milwaukee, he has long been active in party affairs but this marks his first run for public office.
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Milwaukee
Jerome D. Grant
Grant
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