Wisconsin GOP caucuses set tone for endorsements in state
In Fond du Lac the sixth district caucus unanimously declined to endorse any candidate for national state or congressional offices. Gov. Rennebohm withdrew for health reasons as state convention in Milwaukee June 9-10 looms. Others announced runs for attorney general and Congress while party leaders urged unity ahead of the convention.
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Ane
Republican Dist
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Fond du Lac
Walter Kohler Jr
Kohler
Milwaukee County
Hugo Murray
Eau Claire
Richland Center
Green Bay
Watertown
Elkhorn
Stevens Point
Ladysmith
Milwaukee
Gordon Bubolz
Frank Keefe
Oshkosh
Post
Washington
Congressional Post
Keefe
Lewis Fellenz Jr
William van Pelt
Leonard Wright
Taylor Brown
William Dieterich
Hartford
Dieterich
Jerold Murphy
Francis Garity
Jefferson County
Assembly
Alex Nicol
Sparta
George Smith
Warren Smith
Donald Stephenson
Cedarburg
Gilbert J. Hipke
New Holstein
Konrad Testweide Jr
Sheboygan
Inez Sawtelle
Keefe Seeks Wisconsin Governor Nomination Gain Green Light
Rep. Frank B Keefe declares aim for the Republican state convention endorsement in Milwaukee June 9 and 10 as Governor Rennebohm retires from the race. GOP lawmakers caution on endorsements while praising Keefe as an outstanding legislator and the best candidate for governor under present conditions.
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Richard P. Powers
Washington
Frank B. Keefe
End of Wisconsin
Keefe
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Oscar Rennebohm
Congress
Oshkosh
Rennebohm
Rep
Murray
Frank Keefe
Rep. O'Kenski
Rep. Smith
House of Representatives
Cold Canadian Air Mass Lowers Local Temperatures
A polar continental air mass from Canada moved into the area yesterday, dropping temperatures by about 10 degrees in the city. Forecasts show continued cool weather tomorrow, with a warm rise expected Monday and Tuesday before another drop on Wednesday.
Michigan Gymnast Dies From Spine Injury in Fall
Harold Larson Jr., 19, a member of Michigan State College's freshman gymnastic squad, died today in Menominee Michigan from spine injuries after a fall from the parallel bars.
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Michigan Gymnasties
Menominee, Mich
Harold Larson Jr
Michigan State College
McCarthy Attacks Capital Times and Three Papers
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin attacked the Madison Capital Times during a Catholic Press association talk. He charged the paper with being closer to the Daily Worker than others and also impugned the Washington Post the New York Post and the St Louis Post-Dispatch. Capital Times editor William T. Byrne responded that McCarthy’s claim was ridiculous.
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Aychester
McCarthy
R-Wis
Madison Capital Times
Times
Daily Worker
Washington Post
New York Post
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Catholic Press Association
Capital Times
Madison
William T. Bvjne
Milk Prices and Production Report for February
The February average milk price paid to factories was 3.50 per unit, down nine cents from January. Production rose by over 500000 pounds in surveyed factories, while butterfat test fell from 3.44 to 3.36. Farmers’ net income edged higher despite the price and fat declines. Swiss cheese prices ranged from 49 to 32 cents for state brands, grinders, and grades, with match prices last week at 43 to 29 cents.
L A Rodger Named To County Fair Board
Lyle A. Rodger assistant cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank was named a director of the Green County Fair Association by directors last night. The fair runs July 2 to 30 with no exhibit leaving before 8 p m Sunday closing day. The Ronan starting gate will be leased for races. A $100 fund was voted for junior fair leader superintendents.
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L.A. Rodger
Lyle A. Rodger
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Green County Fair Association
Ronan
Fred Hall Dies in Chicago After Illness
Fred Hall husband of Ethel Tracy died in Chicago after a period of ill health. He was the brother in law of Orla J. Tracy of 1710 16th Avenue. The Tracys were called to Chicago yesterday and will return tomorrow for the funeral. Mrs. Bertha Williams of Brodhead is Mrs. Hall’s sister.
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Orla J. Tracy
16Th Avenue
Chicago
Tracys
Hall
Ethel Tracy
Bertha Williams
Brodhead
Green County Historical Society adopts new by laws
The Green County Historical Society held a special meeting in the library Green Room last evening adopting by laws conforming with state procedure and electing a board of directors to serve on eight work committees. Marshall L. Peterson said the changes put the society on a legal footing, with directors including Roger L. Elmer Charles A. Booth J. J. Figi Gilbert Hoesly Miss Priscilla Blumer and others. a tenth director will be chosen later. A pioneer cheesemaking display for Green County Cheese Day was proposed, and a display of items from the French gratitude train was shown for tagging in the Idle Hour farm carriage house.
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State Historical Society
Green County Historical Society
Library Green Room
Society
Marshall L. Peterson
Roger L. Elmer
Charles A. Booth
J. J. Figi
Gilbert Hoesly
New Glarus
Ben Roderick
Brodhead
Green County
Lillian Gempeler
Ephraim
State Museum
Madison
Anna Blum
Idle Hour Farm
Margaret Schiesser
Grace Byers
A Zum Brunnen
Priscilla Blumer
Mmes
George Field
E. N. Churchill
May L. Luchsinger
Anna Whitcomb
Nellie Kohli
Messrs
Peterson
Elmer
Figi
Hoesly
Heavy Snow Closes Roads as Colorado, Wyoming Endure Winter Storm
Denver and northern Colorado towns faced heavy snowfall with seven inches snapping branches and blocking streets. Forest official Earl Sinnamon noted about half of the city’s 100,000 trees damaged, knocking out power and phone lines. The storm dumped up to 11 inches on U S Highway 287 near the Colorado Wyoming line.
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Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Earl Sinnamon
U. S. Highway 287
Colorado-Wyoming Line
Superintendent C S Dodge Announces 30 Year Resignation
C S Dodge, who has led the local schools for 30 years, says he will resign on Memorial Day. A reception will be held by former teachers and pupils to mark his departure.
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Stanley
C. S. Dodge
Mexico City Child Freed By Kidnappers
The six year old Norma Granat, daughter of theater magnate Samuel Granat, was abducted by three men near her home Wednesday evening. A note demanded 20 000 in gold for her return, threatening harm if police were alerted. Two suspects were later arrested.
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Norma Granat
Fanny
Norma
Samuel Granat
Lie Sees Break Soon in UN China Deadlock
United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie said he expects a definite break in the China representation deadlock by June or July. He spoke at his first news conference since returning from talks with Stalin Attlee Bidault and Truman, noting Russia still backs the UN and wants normal functioning restored after the Soviet walkout that began January 10.
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Lake
Trygve Lie
United Nations
China
Lie
Stalin
Attlee
Bidault
Truman
Russia
Co ops Victory Triggers Tax Battle In Congress
Washington GOP Rep Mason said House Ways and Means killed a new tax bill by rejecting co op income tax proposals. The panel kept exemptions but taxed stockholder income less, risking no tax bill this year while aiming to raise revenue. He said political favoritism toward co ops signals stalled excise cuts and a potential $20 million yearly gain from tougher compliance. Also, state Sen Everett LaFond announced re election bid in Two Rivers as a Republican with ties to the Wisconsin commercial fishermen's association.
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Washington
Mason
Rill
House
Ways and Means
Farmers’ Co-Op
Lafond
Two Rivers (P
Everett LaFond
Wisconsin Commercial Fishermen’s Association
McCarthy Lattimore clash widens in wartime purge dispute
In Rochester a sparring match over communists in government escalates as McCarthy cites documents alleging Lattimore influenced delaying discharge of two wartime Chinese employees amid civil service findings. Lattimore counters with full record showing one man held a Chinese nationalist passport. Other Washington moves touch on Jessup, Bridges, Dolivet, and security concerns.
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Rochester
N. Y
McCarthy Wise
Owen Lattimore
McCarthy
Wisconsin
Lattimore
U.S
Civil Service Commission
Baltimore
State Department
Philip C. Jessup
Commission Gets Relocation Plans for Highway 69
State highway commission reviews plans to relocate Highway 69 between Monroe and Monticello. J C Jones reports work could start by mid summer after approval, with rights of way acquired and bids called once counties ready. Public inspection of land schedule shows parcels from multiple owners, some to be returned as old road land.
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Monroe
Monticello
State Highway Commission
J. C. Jones
Madison
Jones
Green County Highway Commission
County Register of Deeds
Grace M. Thorpe
Ane
Round Grove
May Luchsinger
Herman Fritz
John Waelti
John Thomas
Fred Messmer
Fred Walter
James Dougherty
Fred W. Brunkow
Theodore Abels
Henry Elmer
Henry E. Babler
F. B. Luchsinger
John Cotherman
John Wittenwyler
Jacob Rupp
Jacob Burgy
Matt Wittenwyler
Jacob Stauffer
Search Continues For Storm Victims at Lake Mendota
Police continued to drag Lake Mendota for the bodies of two men believed drowned in a Wednesday storm. Part of their boat washed ashore Thursday. The men are Henry G. Mary, 51, and Earl Williams, 32.
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Madison
Lake Mendota Tod
Henry G. Mary
Earl Williams
Absconding Navy Officer Embezzles $19,000 in Taxicab Spree
Lt Bascom B Boaz a veteran of World War II service on the Idaho faces federal charges of embezzlement and desertion. He says after a Thanksgiving binge he took $19,201.50 from the Navastoa paymaster and spent about $6,000 on taxi rides during a six month spree with a blonde. He is jailed in lieu of $10,000 bail awaiting a preliminary hearing. Boaz is a Marion Tennessee native who enlisted as an apprentice seaman and served in campaigns across the Aleutians Gilberts Marshalls Saipan and Guam. He admitted heavy drinking and returning to the ship in a drunk state with the cash. He explained I had a right to. I was the paymaster. I left the ship 20 minutes later drunk and with the money.
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Bascom B. Boaz
Idaho
Aleutians
Gilberts
Marshalls
Saipan
Guam
Marion
Tenn
Navy
Long Beach
Navastoa
Republican Women to Elect Officers Tomorrow in Green County
The Green County Republican Women's club will hold its annual business meeting at 2 30 p m tomorrow in the circuit court room. Officers and delegates to the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women's clubs state convention will be chosen. Rudolph P Reger will speak on the Wisconsin election system. Retirements will be served at the Chocolate shop after the meeting. Current officers are Mrs William F Thurber president Mrs Peter S Solomon vice president Mrs George Mauerman treasurer Mrs Fred Feutz corresponding secretary and Mrs Wendell Barlow Monticello recording secretary.
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Green County Republican Women’s Club
Circuit Court Room
Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women’s Clubs
Rudolph P. Reger
Green County’ Republican Club
Wisconsin
William F. Thurber
Peter S. Solomon
Single Daisies Rise Half-Cent in Wisconsin Cheese Sales
Plymouth reports a steady trading tone with cheddars unchanged while single daisies rise by a half cent. Sales listed include one car cheddars 2912 cents and one car single daisies 3142 cents, with bids shown for several cheese lots.
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Plymouth
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Gasoline Tanker Explodes After Street Car Crash
A crowded Chicago street car collided with a gasoline truck during rush hour, igniting a fire that destroyed five buildings and killed 33 people. Investigators probe whether rear doors jammed or if passengers blocked exits while 200 were left homeless and 30 injured. Conductor William Liddell, 29, fled the scene and faces leaving the accident charges.
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Chicago
Letin
William C.dell
Liddell
Chicago Transit Authority
National Safety Council
Texas
Chicago Sun-Times
William Liddell
Evanston
State Street
64Th Street
Norman Manning
Mary Pokorney
Mel Wilson
Valparaiso
Sprout and Davis, Inc
Whiting, Ind
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Europe
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Commerce Department
Malone
R-New
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Jenison
R-N
Zollis Dolivet
United Nations World
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