13th Victim Dies As Unruh Slays On River Road
Camden New Jersey two psychiatrists questioned Howard Unruh the 28 year old war veteran who killed 13 people on River Road in what authorities call the worst street shooting in U S history. The 13th victim John Wilson a 10 year old boy died at Cooper hospital where Unruh was treated for a hip wound. Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen said Unruh may face trial by electrocution if found sane.
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Camden
N. J
Howard Unruh
River Road
Ktill
Unruh
John Wilson
Cooper Hospital
Mitchell Cohen
Cohen
New Jersey
Zegrino
James Unruh
Haddonfield
James
Europe
Field Artillery
Howard
Temple University
School of Pharmacy
Veterans Administration
New York
Army
Rhineland
Auto Dealers Plan Meeting on Inspection Bill
Green County Automobile Dealers association president William Greub called a meeting for tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the City hotel to discuss the inspection bill vetoed by Gov. Renner bohm. State Senator Melvin Olson and Rep. Harry A Keegan were invited to attend and explain the measure. A Dutch lunch will follow. County audit ends. The annual Green County books audit by the state department of taxation was completed with Arthur Lund in charge.
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William Greub
Green County Automobile Dealers Association
For
Rennerbohm
Greub
Melvin Olson
Harry A Keegan
Green County Books
State Department of Texation
Arthur Lund
Britain, U S and Canada Open Talks on Dollar Worries
Washington hosts three nation meetings as Britain seeks more dollars for hard goods while Britain aims to relax the 1946 Anglo American loan accord. Bevin defends socialist policy amid questions of economic bungling. Canada joins, with Acheson and Hoffman on the U S side.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Canada
State Department
Department
the Treasury
Snyder
William McChesney Martin
Bevin
Acheson
ECA
Paul Hoffman
South Bend Man Named Eugene Hotel Manager
Jack G. Yates, 42, formerly of the LaSalle South Bend, takes over management of the Eugene hotel from Jacob Hoffmann. Yates served in the Seabees in World War II and previously worked at the Michiana hotel. The Eugene opens a new Blue room private living area and announces staff changes including Miss Vena Gertsch as dining room manager. His family plans to join for the reopening celebration on the square.
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Jack G. Yates
LaSalle
South Bend
Ind
Eugene
Jacob Hoffmann
Yates
Hoffmann
Michiana Hotel
Seabees
Ormer
Fred J. Kar- Sens
Winslow
Vena Gertsch
Jack Jr
Arthur
Navy
Wife To Take Lie Detector Test In Slaying Case
Belle Rades, 22, convicted of third degree manslaughter in the shotgun death of her husband Levi Rades, has agreed to take a lie detector test. Circuit Judge Michael G. Eberlein offered the test yesterday to resolve a discrepancy between courtroom facts and the defense claim. Levi Rades, 27, was shot at the family farm home on January 11. The trial heard the widow testify she did not intend to kill him despite threats to harm her and the children.
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Eee
Belle Rades
Michael G. Eberlein
Eberlein
Levi Rades
Clear and Cooler Forecast for Area
After statewide rain showers last night and today the area expects clearing skies and cooler air tonight with a slight warm up for a fair Thursday. Rain reports include Monroe with .27 inches and Plymouth Hillsboro Milwaukee over half an inch. temperatures in town were in the low 60s by noon after a 55 degree low last night.
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Monroe
Superior
Darouth
Plymouth
Hillsboro
Milwaukee
Lutherans in Soviet Zone Face Communist Pressure
A church spokesman reports Soviet occupied eastern Germany imposes anti religious actions. Churches and parochial buildings damaged or dismantled for materials. Religious teaching restricted in schools. Services disrupted and Lutheran ministers arrested for anti communist sermons. Despite this, church attendance and youth activity rise.
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Germany
Ted
Wipe
Bankers To Elect At Brodhead Event
Fourteen Monroe bank officials and employees will take part in the Green County Bankers association annual program at Decatur Country club Brodhead tomorrow. The gathering features golf in the afternoon a dinner program and an election. Speaker will be John K Langum vice president and economist of the Chicago Federal Reserve bank speaking on The Federal Budget and a Free America. Attending from Monroe First National Bank are Roy F Burmeister Oscar N Johnson G E Zuercher L J Schroeder Roscoe C Smith H B Caradine L A Moore and Emil Baumgartner. From Commercial and Savings Bank are Dr C W Bennett W C Bender R W Blaha Edward T Kundert Lyle A Rodger and John L Fenton Lewis Lehnherr Juda is pres.
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Monroe Bank
Green County Bankers Association
Decatur Country Club
Brodhead
John K. Langum
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Monroe First National Bank
Roy F. Burmeister
Oscar N. Johnson
G. E. Zuercher
Ten Make Application For County Police Job
Applications for the Green County highway policeman post have been received. A few candidates will be interviewed and a selection made later. Tom B. Richards, current policeman, has resigned effective Sept 9 to join the state traffic police and will report to Madison for training.
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Green County
Highway Police Committee
Tom B. Richards
Richards
Madison
Wisconsin Cheese Market Steady in State Trade
The Federal State market news service reports Wisconsin American cheese market steady with fairly good trade for small styles and selling prices at state assembly points. Prices listed include daisies and prints with minor variations around 1.3 to 1.38 dollars per pound.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Group Seeks Shopper Opinions On Parking Meters
Monroe merchants open an opinion poll on central lane meters at court house square. The Monroe Merchants Courtesy League asks residents if they support parking meters and pledges to keep cars off the square while city officials study installation details.
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New Group
Court House Square
City Board of Public Works
Monroe
Monroe Merchants Courtesy League
11Th Street
Wisconsin
League
J. H. Schwaiger
Board of Public Works
Frank A. Buehler
Courtesy League
Veterans Affairs Open House Planned This Week
The Green County service officer announces evening hours tomorrow and Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the courthouse basement to help veterans complete GI insurance dividend applications. Theodore F. Burgy, the service officer, reminded the public.
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Veterans’ Insurance
Green County Service
Court House
Theodore F. Burgy
Defenders Win In U S Maneuvers In Germany
Nuernberg reports first round in U S joint maneuvers in western Germany as 18th U S regimental combat team drives enemy armored spearheads back from the Rhine. The 32nd aggressor regiment fled beyond Hanau as 110000 U S personnel participate in Harvest exercises pitting U S forces against defenders.
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Nuernberg
U. S
Rhine
Germany
Pulla
Frankfurt
Hanau
U.S
Czechoslovakia
Munich
Bavaria
North Side Co op Files Incorporation
North Side Swiss Cheese Co operative of Monroe files incorporation with Grace M. Thorpe, register of deeds. Capital stock listed at 75,000 dollars with 50 common shares at 25 dollars and 2950 preferred shares at 25 dollars each. Incorporators include Gilbert Dettwiler Fred Brunkow Matt Zentner John Deininger and Albert C Neuenschwander.
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North Side
Monroe
Grace M. Thorpe
Co-Operative
Gilbert Dettwiler
Fred Brunkow
Matt Zentner
John Deininger
Albert C.’ Neuenschwander
Five School Leaders Resign Over Mob Pressure in Oglesby
Supt Wayne C Butler cites mob violence after a crowd stormed an Oglesby board meeting and forced a reversal to rehire Helen Mecum on probationary terms. Isaac Mason and three opposing directors resign. Mecum agrees to resign at term end amid AFL picket closures and relocation context.
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Oglesby
Helen Mecum
Mecum
Isaac Mason
Farmers Well Supplied With Cash Despite War Debts
A survey by the American Bankers Association’s agricultural commission finds U S farmers possess substantial cash, savings, and deposits with only modest debt growth since the war. Farm debt at the start of the year stood around 2.7 billion dollars, up from 2.3 billion a year earlier, yet farmers maintain sound finances and are paying off obligations quickly while expanding cash reserves.
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Newbork
American Bankers Association
Association
Agricultural Commission
United States
Immunity sought by memo author in B 26 inquiry
Washington official Dan Kimball testified that Cedric Worth, the suspended special assistant who wrote the anonymous memo triggering the B 26 bomber probe, asked for immunity last May. Kimball said he could not offer immunity and did not know who else in the Navy might have written the memo.
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Washington
WPI
Navy
Dan A. Kimball
Kimball
Cedric Worth
Worth
Wagon Derby Entries Open for Angle City Square Race
Entries for the Saturday wagon derby are being taken at the Youth Center. Chairman L L Kitchen says divisions include handmade and manufactured wagons. The course runs from 20th Avenue to Lith Street ending at the square, with prizes for winners.
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L. L. Kitchen Derby
20Th Avenue
Lith Street
Cronin and Cashin Nominated for U.S. Attorneys
President Truman nominated Timothy T. Cronin for U S Attorney in the eastern district of Wisconsin. Cronin currently serves under a temporary appointment expiring March 17, 1948. Charles H. Cashin was also nominated for the western district.
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Washington
Truman
Timothy T. Cronin
U. S
Isconsin
Cronin
Charles H. Cashin
Square Inspection Set for Tomorrow
Official inspection of the new square will be held tomorrow with Mayor Frank A. Buehler noting grinding of rough spots as a major decision. Contractor William A. Vinton and City Clerk G. S. Soseman will notify engineers Ward and Strand of the date while council weighs grinding to meet specifications.
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Frank A. Buehler
William A. Vinton
G. S. Soseman
Ward
Strand
Madison
Ernest E. Wenger
11Th Street
20Th Avenue
Eugene
Vinton
Norton and Schneider Store
Gamble
Milk Price Upped For Chicago Area
The Federal Milk Market Administrator set August class prices for Chicago area deliveries. Class I at 3.865 per hundredweight, Class II 3.465, Class III 3.084, Class IV 3.084. Class I and II rise 31.9 and 21.9 cents from July, while Class II and IV move 8.3 cents higher.
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Chicago
Dr. Birge Celebrates 98th Birthday in Wisconsin
Edward A. Birge, president emeritus of the University of Wisconsin, marked his 98th birthday at home today. He has served Wisconsin for 74 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Birge
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Sign Purchase Okayed to Warn Motorists in City
City moves to curb speeding with immediate purchase and installation of speed limit and city limit signs at all approaches. Mayor Buehler and Dr. Snowden clash over enforcement while Chief Schwaiger requests more patrolmen and adjustments to meter funding.
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Frank A. Buehler
Paul W. Snowden
6Th Street
23Rd Avenue
11Th Avenue
Snowden
Marianne
Police and Safety Committee
City Council
Buehler
Jerome H. Schwaiger
Buehier
Walter L. Day
Monroe Chamber’ of Commerce
Council
Schwaiger
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London
J. G. Yates
Merchants’ League
Kempfert
Clarence F. Kempfert
Shuermannermen A. Schindler
William F. Beckman
Odom
B. C. Laird
Berea
Cleveland
Billy Odom
Mike Levak
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Western
Co-op
DR. Birge
Madican
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