Six Wisconsin youths die in state mishaps
Six young people perished in Wisconsin accidents yesterday. John Kloke, 9, suffocated in a hopper at a Fond du Lac County concrete plant while helping his father. Kenneth Farley, 5, Kenosha County’s 20th traffic death, struck crossing Highway 31. Melvin Thomas Jr., 14, drowns in the Fox River near Montello after playing with his sisters. John Timm Jr., 9, drowns in the Wolf River near Weyauwega after falling from a dock. Betty Lou Clark, 17, of Shawano dies from injuries after a crash on Highway 22 near Shawano. Ruth Hom, 9, Rice Lake, killed when bicycle is struck by a two-ton gravel truck.
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Associate Press
Wisconsin
John Kloke
Campbellsport
Fond du Lac
Kenneth Farley
Kenosha County
Melvin Thomas Jr
Galesburg
Fox River
Montella
John Timm Jr
Manawa
Wolf River
Gill's Landing
Weyauwega
Waupaca County
Rice Lake
Ray Hom
Military budget cuts threaten tank production and overseas supply
General J Lawton Collins warned Congress that a planned budget reduction could force the Army to eliminate over 3000 medium tanks in the next fiscal year starting July 1, leaving only about 300 tanks built and jeopardizing modern tank spares for overseas troops in Korea. A spokesman noted recent production pace for Cadillac TH1E1 light tanks and M47 medium tanks has met or exceeded schedules.
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Congressional
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Congress
Collins
Korea
Baltey
United States
Cadillac
Detroit Arsenal
Four-H Club Meetings Discuss Projects at Two Clubs
Two Four-H clubs held Thursday sessions to plan sewing workshops and county fair entries. Lakeview Clothing Girls met at Mrs. Donald Reinhardt’s home to schedule weekly sewing meetings and a head scarf project. The Here's Howe Four-H Club at the Howe School discussed camp efforts and demonstrations led by county home demonstration agent Lois Klusmeyer.
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Lakeview Clothing
Donald Reinhardt
Winneconne
Howe School
Omro
George Wentzel
Lois Klusmeyer
Koje
Haydon L. Boatner
Paign
Taft Still Leads In South Dakota Primary
Taft held a narrow lead in South Dakota with 14 delegates at stake as canvassers on Saturday would finalize the result. With seven precincts uncounted, Taft led Eisenhower by 639 votes in unofficial tallies from 3,943 districts, 64,749 to 64,110, and officials cautioned missing votes could only flip the outcome if large errors were found.
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Sioux Falls
S. D. Wi
South Dakota
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D
Eisenhower
Taft
Heavy tanks advance as military production expands nationwide
The Army expands heavy tank production at multiple plants including Schenectady New York and Wilmington Delaware. The T42's 120 millimeter gun is revealed while 90 millimeter guns equip new medium tanks. Official weights are undisclosed though heavy tanks reportedly weigh 52 to 57 tons.
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Schenectady
Detroit Arsenal
N.Y
American Locomotive Company
Wilmington
Del
Chrysler Corp
Army
Eisenhower Calls for Local Control and Federal Restraint
The discussion centers on bringing soil conservation under local control while acknowledging a federal role in farm prices. Eisenhower denounces centralized government and urges an overhaul of federal operations to improve efficiency without overcomplication. He nods to Taft Hartley and hints at consulting MacArthur, avoiding full detail while pledging hard work.
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Eisenhower
Ssuglas MacArthur
Taft
MacArthur
Joseph McCarthy
R-Wis
Rae
McCarthy
Gopp
North Carolina Farms Cover Majority of State Land
The article notes that over 60 percent of North Carolina's land area lies within farming operations. It highlights the agricultural footprint and implications for rural communities and state policy.
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North Carolina
GOP of D.C Will Send Uninstructed State to Convention
Washington DC Republicans chose an uninstructed slate of six delegates for the July 17 GOP presidential nominating convention in Chicago. The slate, seen as Taft friendly by observers, beat a two delegate pledged to Eisenhower. no instruction motion was seconded.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Hisenhower
D.C
Taft
Eisenhower Plans New York Visit To Court Delegates
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in New York tonight with Mrs. Eisenhower and campaign staff for a week of talks with GOP convention delegates and political leaders. Expect 5000 spectators at La Guardia Field as the party moves to Columbia University. A news conference is set for tomorrow at 9 30 a.m. at the Hotel Commodore.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
GOP
Abilene
Kan
la Guardia Field
Columbia University
Eisenhower
Columbia
Commodore
Peppler Seeks County Register of Deeds Nomination
Edward H. Peppler of 154 Seventh Ave announces a new bid for county register of deeds, seeking the Democratic nomination after an unsuccessful run two years ago. He files nomination papers today under the Republican party banner.
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Edward H. Peppler
Seventh Ave
Office of Register of Deeds
Small Rise in Twin Cities Plant Employment Report
Neenah reports a modest two month upturn in employment across 27 plants led by gains in trades and service sectors. Total jobs reached 9 071, but remain 190 below last year’s level with manufacturing 226 lower, as officials cite ongoing business uncertainty and temporary relief hires.
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Neenah
A. P. Engebretson
Wisconsin State Employment Imports Service
John R. Steelman
Office of Price Employment
Engebretson
Price Hike For Copper Goods Approved
Washington authorizes a further price increase for copper products to break a month long stoppage. The government moves to push higher prices to spur output and end the copper halt.
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Washington
Red Cross Drive Surpasses Quotas Across Sectors
NEENAH The annual Red Cross fund drive exceeded its overall $12,000 quota by 1338 with major contributions from the Corporation division at 2538 over its 2000 goal and industry labor at 1369 over 63. Business and professional groups led 2453 over 1900 while clubs and organizations added 199.50 toward a 3200 quota. Rural division raised 300.75 over its goal and bank booths collected 763 over 915.
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Neenah
Red Cross
Charles [Velte
Knights of Columbus elect officers in Menasha council
Elmer Quayle was elected grand knight and Robert Crikelar deputy grand knight at Nicolet Council K of C held Thursday evening at the K of C Hall. Other officers chosen include Vincent Simon recording secretary James Kettenhofen treasurer Armand Sonnentag warden Joseph Van Lieshout chancellor Frank Kil ylian inside guard John Klein outside guard Joseph Mueller trustee Charles Schaller advocate.
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Menasha
Elmer Quayler
Nicolet
Knights of Columbus
K of C
Robert Crikelar
Vincent Simon
James Kettenhofen
Armand i Sonnentag
Joseph van Lieshout
Frank Kilylian
John Klein
Joseph Mueller
Charles Schaller
Doty Cabin Museum Set to Open for Season
Neenah Doty Cabin Museum will open to the public on Thursday June 10 for the season. The cabin will be open daily except Monday with weekend hours 1 30 to 5 pm and weekday hours 2 am to 12 noon and 1 30 to 5 pm.
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Doty Cabin
Neenah—Doty Cabin
Menasha Briefs Report On Police Activity And Local Events
Menasha police answered 140 complaints last month with 51 arrests 18 for illegal parking and 13 for speeding. A Menasha Appleton dispute led to a guilty plea after a rough alley encounter. Candidates filed for re election and faced filing deadlines with county officials noting no filings yet. Two youths were arrested for late night incidents and a driver forfeited bond for failing to appear in court.
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Menasha
Peter Clark
Appletonsman
Pepler
Winnebago County
Youngland
AL Use
Hildebrand
Jurine Reanirine
Covaral Ettarias
Nell A. Hoffmann
Robert O. Robbins
Appleton
Jefferson Park
Strikes City Equipment Slams Into City Sewer Machine
A car driven by Steven Cowen, 32, of 21s Reed St, struck a city sewer cleaning machine at 12 01 p m today in front of 509 Elmwood Ave. Cowen said a sharp bend left him unable to avoid the obstacle. Damage to the Brisas Stratton engine was not known.
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Steven Cowen
Reed St
Elmwood Ave
Cowen
Brisas & Stratton
Permit Issued For Trinity Lutheran School Church
A building permit for Trinity Lutheran's combined school and church was issued by Building Inspector H C Haugh on Thursday. DeKeyser Rasmussen Construction Company will spend about 185000 on the structure, excluding plumbing heating and electrical work. The building rises at Tayco and Broad Streets extending 213 feet along Broad Street and 63 feet on Tayco Street.
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Menasha
Trinity Lutheran
H. C. Haugh
DeKeyser-Rasmussen Construction Company
Tayco
Broad Streets
Broad Steet
Tayco Street
Lawrence College appoints Neenah trustee to fill vacancy
Neenah resident Lawrence NEENAH-Mowry Smith Jr. elected to Lawrence College board at annual Riverview Country Club meeting to replace Charles Boyd. He studied at Milwaukee Country Day School, Brown University, and Yale, worked with Kimberly-Clark, joined Menasha Woodenware, and served as a Neenah alderman for two years. Fire at 251 Dove Street damages clothing and floor. separate incident at 60 Main Street involves overheated City Cab motor.
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Neenah
Me- Bend
Ore
Neenah!i
Peter Bartow
Dove St
Main St
City Cab Company
Installed as President of Baptist Church Unit
NEENAH Mrs William Mueller was installed as president of the Women’s Union of the Baptist Church Thursday evening. Mrs Selma Stallman was installed as vice president, Mrs Edward Buchanan mission vice president, Mrs Lyle Parmenter secretary, and Mrs Ralph Avery treasurer. D J Buchanan was installed as president of the Neenah Eagles Thursday evening. Joseph Kempinger was installed as vice president, Harry Baskin chaplain, George Blohm treasurer, Harry Korotev secretary, Fred Martin conductor, Hazen Clough inside guard, and David Drews outside guard.
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Neenah
William Mueller
Women's Union of the Baptist Church
Selma Stallman
Edward Buchanan
Lyle Parmenter
Ralph Avery
D. J. Buchanan
Neenah Eagles
Joseph Kempinger
Harry Baskin
George Blohm
Harry Korotev
Fred Martin
Hazen Clough
David Drews
Smitty's Softball Drops Season Opener To Hoernings
Smitty's falls 13 to 1 to Hoernings at Neenah Bee diamond in Central State League play. Hoernings notches its first win against Smitty's, who had started with three wins. Hoernings set to face Pond's of Appleton in a non league game at Neenah Bee field. Gilbert's upsets Badger Globe 6 to 4 and Marathon Ramblers beat Packagers 7 to 3 in Twin Cities Industrial League action at Jefferson Park.
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Menasha
Smitty
Hoerning
Neenah Bee
Hoerning’s
Pond’s of
Appleton
Neenah Bee Field
Gilbert
Badger Globe
Marathon Ramblers
Packagers
Twin Cities
Brown Urges Retention Of Foreign Goods Duties
Neenah Paper Company president D K Brown told the Neenah Rotary Club that wages and living standards require retaining duties on foreign imports. He warned that failure to keep import duties would harm local industries and cause unemployment.
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Brown
Neenah
D. K. Brown
Neenah Paper Company
America
Neenah Rotary Club
Tolversens to Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Neenah Home
Mr. and Mrs. John Tolversen 252 E. Wisconsin Ave Neenah mark 50 years of marriage with an open house Sunday June 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. The couple wed in Rock Rapids Iowa in 1902 and have a son Leon H. Tolversen and two grandchildren.
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Neenah
John
Tolversen
Wisconsin Ave
Grace Marie Howell
Rock Rapids
Leon H. Tolversen
Helen Marie
John Mills Tolversen
Worthington
Minn
Fulda
Equitable Reserve Association
Neenah High School
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Ill
Atlantic
Frances Schimer
Trade Tariffs Debate Prompts Calls for Step Back
A speaker references recent proposals to cut tariffs on imported goods, arguing the move would jeopardize domestic industries and workers while weighing potential gains for consumers. The discussion centers on how reduced duties could affect competition and economic balance.
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Menasha Briefs
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Moarning
Cioek
Momstiding
Singer Sewins Machine CO
T47
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