Drowning Disaster At Lac La Belle Inquest Details
Coroner and district attorney investigate a fatal fishing accident on Lac La Belle near Oconomowoc. Five fishermen aboard a boat overturned after being struck by a speedboat, with two survivors and several witnesses subpoenaed including McCulloch and the McCarthy family, as inquiries unfold at city hall.
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Anson
Nedobel
Clarence 4
Manlyn
Jeannie McCarthy
Frank Chatfield
McCarthy
Chatfield
Wim Begea McCulloch
Johnagar
McCuits
Eee
McCulloch
Lee le Belle
Joan Castle
New Yorkrv
Miss Castle
New York
Bart Lane
Lac la Belle
George Nack
Milwaukee
Bartolomeo Festival Honors Portrayer in Local Play
A 94 year old actor returns to the role in the St Bartolomeo festival honoring a noted portrayer. The procession begins Friday night with Mayor Beaty speaking and a park program featuring the Weber band. A St Joseph's church procession follows, then fireworks at the district park Sunday night. About 7,000 are expected to attend events.
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Lomeo Caratura
Ark
Beaty
J Novothy
Weph
Thomas EB
County Board Notice Sets Beach Picnic Date
A county board meeting will be held at Beach on Lac La Belle to discuss an annual picnic. The event, described as a long-standing tradition, is planned to proceed with attendance requested from residents and officials.
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Mann
Lac la Belle
Lewis Heads Defense Unit Formed in Waukesha County
A county civil defense organization formed during a two hour meeting at the courthouse. J E Lewis named director, Vernon Gaspar chaired the committee, and district leaders from multiple towns were appointed along with key county officials including Sheriff Leslie Rockteacher and John Hathway Red Cross chairman to run the program.
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Waukesha County
Court House
Vernon Gaspar
Oup
Herbert Dean Hartland
Oconomowoc
Merton
Summrut
Colefield
al & Waltars
Lannon
Lisbon
Menomonte
Pewaukee
Brookfield
Rex Hoyer
Prane
Ottena
Genesee
Eagle
Waukasha
Waukesha
New Berlin
Vernon
Muskego
Harald Farry
Oconormawae
Cty
Oconomewee
Distet No 5
Harvey Pulmer
Zimer
Leity's Oil Defense Organization
Rockteacher
Leslie Rockteacher
Dale States
Divi Air Patrol Group
John Hathway
County Red Cross
Joseph Doherty
Cutler
Volunteer Stromen Ed
Gaspar
County 5
New Aide Named at Vets Hospital In Wisconsin
William C Mackay 44 a Niagara Falls native is named assistant manager at Rest Haven VA hospital effective in three weeks. He toowas registrar at Northport VA hospital for three years and served 30 years in the Army seeing duty on the Mexican border Haiti and in World Wars I and II. He begins under Dr MOC Thomas and has not yet received formal confirmation.
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Rest Haven
William C Mackay
Nelee
Niagara Falls
Veterans
Haiti
Wat Mackines
US Public Health Service
Moc Thomas
Resthaven
Prices Doubled Since OPA Day in Waukesha
Prices in Waukesha have risen sharply since the OPA began price controls. A survey shows coffee and pork chops leading the spike with sugar milk and potatoes also up. Grocers favor immediate controls though some oppose rationing. The piece notes dollar purchasing power has fallen to 60 percent of its 1941 value and mentions Senate debates over broader price and wage powers for Truman.
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Waukesha
Roosevelt
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Apri
Bork Chopatt
Washington
Waukesha Grocers
Senate
Truman
Jto
Figure in Hanging Incident at School Discharged
Walter Domer, a relief cottage officer at the Wisconsin School for Boys, was discharged by school authorities. Superintendent Clyde Reed cited inefficiency and lack of cooperation as the reasons for the dismissal. Damer had worked at the institution since May.
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Walter Domer
Wisconsin School For Boys
Clyde Reed
Damer
Allies Fight to Form Newsboys Union at Freeman Plant
Hearing before the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board reveals efforts to organize newsboys at the Freeman printing plant in Waukesha. Twelve ITU members have operated under a card posting since April 22. Temporary officers named. dues not yet collected. The union seeks designation as the bargaining unit for Freeman newsboys ages 13 to 18. Charges of unfair labor practices against Freeman Printing Co are aired, including alleged interference with the boys rights to organize. A boy was accused of smoking in public but no route was removed over this incident. The hearing continues.
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Daly Freeman Corner
Wiscorman
Court House
ITU
The
Freeman
Edward “ ‘Thomas
International Association of Machinists
Waukessha Neasboys Association
Thomas Sai
Labor Temple
Weat Avenue
Thomas
State Board
Ubidn of News Boys
Freeman Gar
Union
Freesman Printing Co
Waukesha
Daily Freeman
Becton
Atty Wace Boardman
Madison
Wisconsin Daily Newspaper League
Gard
Six-Pound Girl Born to Princess Elizabeth in UK Royal Birth
Princess Elizabeth gave birth today to a six pound girl her first daughter and second child to the 2 year old heiress presumptive to the throne. The baby weighed exactly six pounds and was born amid royal salutes and cheerful crowds at Clarence House. Duke of Edinburgh expressed happiness and champagne flowed at Clarence House as the birth was announced.
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Princess Elizabeth
London
Elizabeth
Fist
British Empire
Elzabeth
Charlen
Charles
Clarence House
Margaret
Bueces
Scotland
Furst
Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
Kerrngton Palace
Clarenee House
George
Phavip
Elizebeth
Mountbatten
George VI
George Andrd
Fingla
Dalners i
Long Range Capital Plan urged by municipal officials
City officials and department heads were to submit 10 year capital expenditure estimates for schools parks streets and facilities as part of a first long range planning effort. The plan aims to limit annual tax burdens and keep debt within allowable bonds while guiding future budget decisions and project sequencing.
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Tom Rickert
Freeman
Sity
Aty
Hick
Switt
Ald Wilbur Switt
Common Council
Ed Honeyager
Cry
Ed Moore
Waukeshas
Maynard E Meyey
Milwaukee
Nowick Plans New Eight Apartment Building in Newhall
A building permit for an eight unit apartment block at 70B.212 Newhall Avenue was filed yesterday by Dr. Nowick, a local physician. The masonry structure, estimated at 25,900 dollars, will measure 68 by 28 feet with four apartments per floor, two stories high, featuring separate entrances and modern utilities.
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Waa
Nowick
Newhall
New=hall avenue
Fuch
RT Jones
Spectar Puch
Jbaltr
Mass Pilgrimage Draws 100000 to Necedah Farm Shrine
A vast crowd of pilgrims from across the country gathered at a Necedah farm shrine where Mrs. Ferd Von Hoof reported a vision of the Virgin Mother. Devout Catholics prayed in sweltering heat as clergy urged prayer and sacrifice amid warnings of looming danger and a call for unity among religions. Police attended, providing water and medical aid.
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Ferd von Hoof
America
North
South America
Amoska
Pacific Coast
Steve Breet
van Hoot
Offensive Drives Foiled by Korean War Clash at Naktong
Reports say American and South Korean forces halted Communist counterattacks in two sectors along the north Nakdong river line near Taegu. North Koreans reportedly crossed with about 6000 men to form pockets, while US 24th division pressed the bridgehead south of the bend, signaling ongoing action as both sides exchange blows in the Taegu area.
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TORYG
Naktong River
Taegu
South Korea
Nakime
Soviet Equipment Flows to North Korea Reported
Intelligence officers say large amounts of Soviet made guns tanks and weapons have been sent to North Korea. Some captured gear dates to 1930s designs showing little postwar improvement. The report coincides with US forces digging in for an expected Communist assault as Navy Marine and air units pound concentrations along the western front.
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Masan Front
Cht
Pastal
Korean War Fronts Report Mixed Progress Near Taegu
A military briefing notes 27 mile maximum pocket depth and five mile length, as North Koreans make bridgeheads 18 miles southwest and 16 miles northwest of Taegu. Eighth Army cites probing actions and counterattacks, with South Korean divisions involved and equipment losses reported amid heavy fighting.
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Dongiok
J MacArthur
Hostay
Nahtong
Eighth Army
Taegu
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