Jap Peacemonger Becomes Premier in Postwar Japan
Shi geru Yoshida, seen as a peacemaker by wartime militarists, becomes premier after a tight party vote. He forms a new government with Imperial approval and faces criticism from Communist leader San i Nozaka who cites his wartime confinement and past roles. General MacArthur plans a purge as the new diet session opens.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Japan
House of Representatives
Yoshida
MacArthur
Miki
Shidehara
Oshida
Liberal Party
Hirohito
Diet
Progressive Party
Sani Nozaka
Nozaka
Tanaka
Army Officer Seeks Carville Leprosy Seclusion for Wife
Maj Hans George Hornbostel, 65, wants to spend his life with his wife at the Carville leprosarium in Louisiana. Unofficial word hints his request may be denied as Washington officials and Surgeon General Parran review the unprecedented petition. Mrs Hornbostel, held in isolation in San Francisco, is believed to have contracted leprosy long before, possibly during research with her husband among Polynesian people.
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San Francisco
Carville
Hans George Hornbostel
Washington
Thomas Parran
New X ray May Save Some Deep Cancer Patients
Dr Henry Quastler of Carle Hospital Urbana told the Illinois Medical Society that 20 million volt betatron X rays developed at the University of Illinois could aid deep seated cancers. He cautioned the technique cannot be expected to cure all cases.
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Chicago
University of Illinois
Henry Quastler
Carle Hospital Clinic
Urbana
Ilnois Medical Society
Impact of Betatron X Rays on Cancer Outlook
The forecast notes that radical changes may not occur for all cancer patients, but betatron X rays could save cases untreatable by conventional equipment. It suggests severe radiation side effects may lessen with this advanced therapy.
North Washington 4-H Plans Delegation To Prairie du Chien
North Washington 4-H club meets at the Washington town hall to discuss sending delegates to the Prairie du Chien camp and outlines the year’s activities. Kittenball practice starts May 26. Next meeting is scheduled for June 3 at the town hall with half the members bringing lunch and the other half providing entertainment.
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North Washington
Kiel Doctor Knauf Dies After Heart Attack
Dr. F. P. Knauf longtime Kiel physician dies at home following a heart attack. He had practiced medicine in Kiel for 43 years.
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Kiel
Wis
F. P. Knauf
Persian origins of the modern quince traced
The modern quince is identified as a product of Persia, highlighting its historical origins and influence on cultivated varieties. This origin sheds light on regional roles in fruit domestication and trade routes shaping today’s orchards.
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Persia
Capacity audience for Beta Rho spring musicale at high school
Beta Rho chapter of Tri Hi-Y presented a spring musicale to a full high school auditorium with matinee for children. Miss Ruth Wenger directed the show featuring songs like It's a Grand Night for Singing and There are Such Things, with Miss Jean Schoonover as master of ceremonies.
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Beta Rho
Tri-Hi- Y
Red Cross
Ruth Wenger
Jean Schoonover
Harriet Towell
Sally Ransdell
Evelyn Welty
Nancy Bishop
Dona Gilbo
Marian Dieckhoff
Keys to Powder Magazines Guarded by Captains at Night
A naval custom dating to John Paul Jones requires the keys to powder magazines to be sent to the captain each night for safekeeping aboard U S warships. This practice emphasizes discipline and security aboard the fleet.
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U. S
John Paul Jones
Graduation Exercise For Eighth Grade At New Glarus
The eighth grade graduation will be at the New Glarus high school gym at 8 p.m. on May 22. Ten students will graduate: Jean Schuett, Ruth Zurkirchen, Susan Hamilton, Virginia Finke, Charles Schenkel, Elaine Frick, Glenn Erb, Eugene Ain, Eugene Hauri, and Dwight Duerst. The remaining students are from nearby rural areas.
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New Glarus
Times
Jean Schuett
Ruth Zurkirchen
Susan Hamilton
Virginia Finke
Charles Schenkel
Elaine Frick
Glenn Erb
Eugene Ain
Eugene Hauri
Dwight Duerst
Polio Emergency Volunteers Trained Across 74 Counties
Polio emergency volunteers trained groups of women in 74 counties of 31 states to assist scientifically in the care of patients. The names listed include Doris Hoesly Frank lyn Wittenwyler Julie Drach Joyce Schneider Ellen Sonnesteby Paul Baumgartner and several others across communities such as Farmer's Grove Pioneer Spring Valley and Postville. The effort reflects widespread organized civic response to the polio threat.
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Doris Hoesly
Franklyn Wittenwyler
Farmer's Grove
Julie Drach
Joyce Schneider
Pioneer
Ellen Sonnesteby
Spring Valley
Paul Baumgartner
Legler
Mary Aebersold
Harland Elmer
Postville
Carlton Zentner
Bem
Charlene Severson
Briggs
Leona Nyberg
Rat Hollow
Naomi Itten
Dividing Ridge
Mary Hanna
Joyce Hermanson
Elaine Kammerud
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Jap Peacemonger
Brazil
Continental
United States
Burkhard Auto Electric
Prairie du Chien
Audrey Babler
June Schoonover
Kathryn Olthafer
Mary Buss
DeLaval Milkers
Maytag
Poschudy
J. Jacob Tschudy
Monroe, Wis
Tate
California
California Naval
Kellece
Cobblers
Certified White Rurals
Blaney’s Hybrid
Arcady Feeds
Ciney Wall Paper
van Camp
Nola Soap
Cheerios
Texas Magic Grapefruit
Brennan’s Super Market
Highhay 11
Ninth Street Market
Ian
Inez Strommen
Loyalty
Joyce Nybroten
Meadow Brook
Betty Johnson
Dry Goods Box
Marian Helmid
Billy Senn
Meadow Valley
Harold Freitag
Allan Freitag
Wallace
Monroe Lumber & Fuel Co
Laroy Dodge
W. L. Dodge
Mlinois Central Tracks
Ghai AS
OTK & PA
Philadelphia
Plair
White House
Polly Ann
A&p
FISH
Jane Parker
Country Side Tomatoes
Jona Sweet Peas
Jane Parker Boston
Lakeside
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