Frigid Weather Brings Cold Night For Football Fans
Forecasters warn of a chilly evening as temps dip to the low 20s to mid 30s across the state. Monroe high students and many fans prepare to travel by bus and car for the Southern Conference battle at Stoughton tonight. Highs tomorrow projected in the mid fifties to near sixty with frost likely in southern and eastern Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
U. S
Howard J. Thompson
Associated Press
Wausau
la Crosse
Madison
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Rain Moving From Chicago Area Toward New England
Forecaster H A Downs of the Chicago weather bureau reports rain spreading this morning from the Chicago area eastward to New York state and steadily progressing toward New England.
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H. A. Downs
Chicago Weather Bureau
Chicago
New York State
New England
Desalination via Atomic Energy Considered for Desert Irrigation
President Truman discussed with Interior secretary Oscar L. Chapman the idea of using atomic energy to purify sea water and pump it inland to irrigate desert regions after Congress adjourned without acting. The plan aims to fill a gap in water supply and support agricultural development.
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Truman
Oscar L. Chapman
Ment
Drowned Man Identified as John Recha in Wisconsin River
Coroner Albert Onson announced the body found in the Wisconsin river south of here yesterday is John Recha. A social security card in the clothing identified him, and authorities believe the man had been in the water about ten days.
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Wisconsin
Here
John Recha
Albert Onson
Fatally Shot in Family Tragedy Involving 12-Year-Old Daughter
A 22 caliber rifle discharged in a closet fatally injured Clifford Lind, 38, last night. Janet Lind, 12, was present in the home at the time of the incident. Authorities investigate circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting.
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Clifford Lind
Janet
Prime Reasons Ad Sparks Odd Closure Notice
The Blan chardville Blade reports a restaurant pausing service for three weeks due to chewing gum shortages. The note, signed by W. H. Robb, also teases pheasant season and jokes about jaw exercise amid cad discussions.
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Blanchardville Blade
Bill
W. H. Robb
Hunters Prepare for Open Season on Pheasants in Green County
The largest hunter surge since pre war days floods Green County clerk offices as the pheasant season opens tomorrow at 1 pm. About 30 license depots report huge demand while hotels in Monroe fill with hunters. Open season runs to Oct 28 with two birds daily and a four bird possession limit.
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Green County
Clarence W. Lengacher
Monroe
Madison
Wisconsin
Barron
Buffalo
Chippewa
Dun
Eau Claire
Pepin
Pierce, Polk
St. Croix
Navy
Waukesha
Racine
Vilas
Kenosha
State Conservation Department
Grant
Jefferson
Dane
Dodge
Green
Rock
Walworth
Milwaukee
Ozaukee
Washington
Richland
Sheboygan
Waushara
Pierce
Lafayette
Sauk
State Department
City League elects officers and passes revenue milk control measures
Fond du Lac Cassville president Eckstein named Wisconsin League of Municipalities president with West Bend mayor Schloemer as predecessor. Scanlon of Menasha elected VP as the group backs statewide milk control enforcement, new revenue sources for cities, fireworks sale limits, and full state aid for school transport. Walter J. Mattison warns on need for a state housing authority to ease shortages.
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Fond du Lac
Ray J. Eckstein
Cassville
Grant County
Wisconsin League of Municipalities
C. J. Schloemer
West Bend
John R. Scanlon
Menasha
League
Walter J. Mattison
Milwaukee
Holstein Breeders Sale Slated for Green County Fairgrounds
The Green County Holstein Breeders association plans its annual consignments on Monday October 28 at the Green County fairgrounds pavilion. About 60 Holsteins are consigned including 40 select females. consignors must test herd health cards and mail TB and bangs papers by October 23.
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Green County Holstein Breeders Association
Green County Sales Committee
Green County Fairgrounds
Industrialist Azel Hough Dies in Janesville
Funeral services were held today for Azel Clarence Hough 87 longtime Janesville industrialist founder and president of Hough Shade Co manufacturer of Venetian blind porch shades He died Wednesday night Surviving are his widow and two sons all of Janesville
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Janesville
Azel Clarence Hough
Hough
Hough Shade Co
Local Businessman Killed In Dekorra Crash
Irvin J. Cejka 34 district supervisor for the Business Men's Assurance Co. of America died when his car ran off highway 51 and overturned about seven miles south of here in Dekorra last night.
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Irvin J. Cejka
Business Men's Assurance Co. of America
Highway
Here
Dekorra
Gandhi urges women to kill themselves to avoid dishonor
New Delhi sources report Mohandas K Gandhi told women in eastern Bengal to commit death by poison or other means to avoid dishonor amid Hindu Muslim violence. He spoke briefly at a prayer meeting as violence in Bengal's Tipperah and Noakhali districts left thousands dead per Congress sources in Calcutta.
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New Delhi
Mohandas
K. Gandhi
Bengal
India
Congress Party
Calcutta
Tipperah
Noakhali
Soviet proposal on joint defense of Dardanelles rejected
Ankara delivered a detailed reply to the Soviet Union's second demand for joint defense of the Dardanelles. Informed sources said Russian representatives were certain the proposal was flatly rejected.
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Ankara
Soviet Union
Turkey
Dardanelles
Army to discharge 435000 officers and men by year end
Washington reports the army will cut 435,000 personnel by December 31 to reach about 1,310,000 total, mainly by releasing 1945 draftees. Air forces must discharge 8,700 wartime officers. Uncertainty remains on possible new draft calls after December holiday.
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Washington
Congress
Additon
Air Forces
Draft Board
Monroe
Madison
Green County
Rochester man dies of crash injuries in Wisconsin
Fond du Lac Minnesota resident August Schwersinske aged 76 died at St. Agnes hospital from injuries suffered when a car driven by his son Fred Schwersinske left Highway 14 near Theresa on Sunday.
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Fond du Lac
August Schwersinske
Rochester
Minn
St. Agnes Hospital
Fred
Kenosha
Highway 14
Theresa
Pay Hike for Musicians in Recording Industry
James C. Petrillo announces a 37 percent wage increase for musicians who make recordings after talks with industry members. The rise, supported by the AFL American Federation of Musicians, aims to improve pay for session work and recording sessions.
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Chicago
James C. Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Easter in October Fragrant Lily Blooms In Garden
A Times reader shares a plant tale from mid October noting Easter lilies flowering outside after indoor bloom. Two large buds on a single stem opened. the bulb will be dug up before frost and cared for through winter to hope for a repeat bloom at next Easter.
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Times
Probe Into Nazi Brains Rejected by Allied Council
An Allied four power council vote blocked a proposal to dissect the brains of executed Nazi leaders for scientific clues on fascist leadership. Goering case details include ongoing inquiry into how he obtained cyanide. Cremation of 11 Nazis and burial plans drew Vatican uncertainty and concerns of church defilement.
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Nuernberg
Allied Control Council
International Military Tribunal
Goering
Vatican
Restraint Enddate Seen Near as Decontrol Push Climbs
The administration pressed forward the decontrol drive with a November first deadline to lift most wartime price ceilings on foods services and many commodities. Officials warned rents autos building materials refrigerators and clothing items would keep price lids for now. Big moves include freeing flour and bread next and coffee already removed from controls while Mexican cattle embargo ends as 500000 steers head north to fattening ranges.
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Washington
Ruman
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Semolina
Farina
Chicago
Mexico
United States
Better Methods For Treatment of State Mentally Ill
Dr. Gilbert J. Rich urged Wisconsin to treat mentally ill as sick individuals rather than budget drains. He cited a minimum $5 daily cost per patient and current average of $10 to $12 weekly, calling for parity with other hospitals to build an efficient system.
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Milwaukee
Gilbert J. Rich
Wisconsin State Welfare Council
Rich
Milwaukee County Guidance Clinic
Wisconsin
Squirrels Aid Kids In Pine Cone Haul
Local youngsters organize a pine cone drive using squirrel labor to harvest 60 bushels. They collect from $2.50 to $5 per bushel, then trade peanuts and candy with the animals in a lighthearted Fair Exchange scene.
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Salon Springs
State Conservation Department
Plenty of Meat on Hoof And in Butcher Shops
Monroe and Green county stockyards continue receiving large beef roasts and pork chops while struggling to move surplus due to price slump and jammed yards. A Monroe buyer reports heavy, round-the-clock activity and limited capacity to accept more shipments as freight cars remain scarce. Prices are expected to hold or recover slightly.
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Monroe
Green County
Packer
American Meat Institute
Bio
Chicago
Livestock Prices Stabilize After Sharp Friday Declines
Chicago stockyards saw cattle and sheep steadier after hogs rebounded with gains up to 2 dollars in Chicago and 3.50 at East St. Louis. Cattle averaged 1 to 2 dollars lower while sheep had scarce bids despite price drops. Receipts were light as packing plants close for the weekend amid labor shortages and lingering holdovers from yesterday.
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Chicago
East St. Louis
Mixed Market Signals Hold Cattle Prices Amid Slow Trading
Ground lost yesterday and noon reports show mixed trends as prices stay fairly decent and activity remains steady. Chicago pens show bearish bids $1 to $4 lower with slow movement from yesterday's holdover, while local yards expect continued activity for weeks.
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Chicago
Seek Resolution to Ban Jailing of Juveniles in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin welfare council voted to submit a resolution urging remedial legislation to end jailing of juveniles in the state. State law bans imprisonment in county jails, yet over 500 children averaging 13 years old were held last year awaiting juvenile authorities. Frank A. Ross of Madison was elected president, succeeding Lloyd V. Ballard of Racine. officers include F. W. Bucklin of West Bend as vice president, William Oldigs of Milwaukee as secretary, and Ballard as treasurer.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Welfare Council
Frank A. Ross
Madison
Lloyd V. Ballard
Racine
F. W. Bucklin
West Bend
William Oldigs
Ballard
Cheese Prices Rise at Wisconsin Exchange Amid Bid Increases
Cheese prices climbed for the fourth straight week at the Wisconsin cheese exchange with single daisies bid at 52.5 cents and cheddars at 49 to 50 cents per pound. The Cheese Reporter notes a 6 cent rise on single daisies and about 1 cent on cheddars from last week. Sales recorded include 10 cars of cheddars at 50 cents and 15 cars at 49 cents with several bids left unfilled across several lots.
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Plymouth
Wisconsin Cheese Exchange
Cheese Reporter
Livestock Receipts Fall at Major Markets Amid Weekend Demand
U S livestock markets report a drop in receipts as packing plants close for the weekend. Hogs top at 23 50 with a $7 decline from yesterday, cattle and sheep also down. Chicago yard numbers show 7 500 hogs 9 000 cattle and 9 500 sheep with best steer price at 36.
Meat and Produce Survey Delivers Busy Monroe Market
Meat lines show beef and lamb plentiful while pork remains scarce. Prices high but expected to ease as packing houses fill orders. Butter stays expensive. shoppers buy small amounts. Thanksgiving orders rise for chickens and turkeys. fats and shortenings anticipated. Fruits and vegetables feature Wisconsin cobblers cauliflower tomatoes and home grown produce. new homogenized milk in cartons and cottage cheese gain popularity.
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Monroe
Wisconsin
Washington
California
Florida
FBI Spotlight on Alleged Missouri Solon Vote Fraud
FBI focus centers on alleged vote fraud in Missouri Democratic primary last August. President Truman backed Enos Axtell who defeated Rep. Roger C. Slaughter in the Fifth District, with agents seeking all records from the August 6 election.
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Kansas City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Truman
Pendergast Democratic Organization
Roger C. Slaughter
Missouri
Kansas City Star
FBI
Enos Axtell
Slaughter
Independence
Wide price fluctuations sweep Chicago markets
The day saw nervous trading across multiple markets with commodities prices reversing recent gains. Cotton futures fell about 10 dollars per bale from the prior close as New Orleans and Chicago echo New York’s downward move in a day of Volatile activity.
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Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Chicaro
Newspapers Warn Newsprint Shortage Threatens Publications
The ANPA urged mill owners in the United States Canada and Newfoundland to preserve a steady newsprint flow warning that some papers may be cut off by year end. It stressed no bona fide newspaper should suspend publication for lack of newsprint and noted contracts may expire or not be renewed.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers Association
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
ANPA
72 year old woman injured in rush for scarce soap and shortening
A 72 year old woman, Mrs. Lottie Yeomans, broke a leg in a scramble of 400 women at a local market. She was hospitalised after colliding with two others as the market offered 120 cans of shortening and 256 packages of soap chips.
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Binghamton, N
Lottie Yeomans
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