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Newspaper

Waukesha Daily Freeman

Location

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1948

Page

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Reds Capture City of Suehow Amid Turbulent Sino front

The article reports Red forces seizing Suchow while Nationalist and Communist blueprints clash in the region. It details street fighting near Nanking and near-term advances, guard actions, and a curfew as civilians cope with shifting control and disrupted supply lines.

Peng Suehbow Sibson Miles Norh Vennou Communista Niin Nanking Orsiin

Sherer-Atkinson Grocery Faces Closure in Downtown

Turbulent downtown scene as Sherer and Atkinson grocery on Grand Ave near 800 prepares to liquidate stock and close after years serving local families. Rumors of a rival shop expansion at 802 Grand Ave swirl while community lament grows for a neighborhood fixture and its longtime owners.

Sherer and Atkinson Grocery Inaoy Yenis Put Gilburt Les Athingon 4 Grand Ave Grand Ave Tan Shirrer

Store on Grand Avenue Through Generations

The Grand Avenue grocery, first run by Thomas Ryall before 1890, passed to the Love Brothers in 1900s and then to John Kall and wife until 1937, with Pat Swift Putney overseeing renovations. The store, famed for free same day home delivery, remained a community hub, sustaining a long tradition and personal customer ties as it changed hands across decades.

Grand Avenue Thomas Ryall Roy Putney Putnay Wauthesha Jong South Street Teyall Stoe Scherer Hinivett Love Brothers Ryall Patlows Ing Thia John Kall Kall Alore Putney Fionta Shere S Till Sherer

Higley urges GOP to endorse candidates for state offices

State Rep. Harvey Higley urged Wisconsin GOP leaders to endorse candidates for state offices and the U S Senate at the party convention. He argued endorsements should be regular and announced by hopefuls, noting past conventions varied on endorsement and that the original constitution called for mandatory endorsements before party splits.

Maninette UPI Repubs Harvey Higley Wisconsin Cleehion Yenin Anistey United Migtey Thia GOP Republcan Anme

Doctors Plan to Raise Funds Against Socialized Medicine

The Union Medical association announced plans to raise 350000 dollars to fund health education progress and oppose socialized medicine. Trustees said 140000 members would be assessed 25.3 each for a nationwide program while the AMA House of Delegates reaffirmed opposition to compulsory national health insurance. The action followed discussion at the interim AMA session in progress here.

Louis Union Medical Association Sonouated Asaccuta France Association Board AMA House of Delegates Oscar Ewing National Health Assembly Ewing

Weather forecast for Wisconsin and vicinity

Fragments describe mild tonight and Friday with cloudy skies and low temperatures around 16 to 30 degrees. An Almanac note mentions December and local temperatures, with inconsistent detail about winds, humidity, and a late venue move. overall weather context remains unclear from the garbled text.

Wibconsin Partic Eloudy

Nation's Corn Prince Prefers to Be Druggist

The corn prince says he will be a druggist and not a farmer. Lan Halterman and Newton Halterman from Rushville Indiana attended the International Livestock Exposition grain and hay show. The corn crown was earned by growth on the Halterman farm, with the younger Hale ferman warpicked newsmen in an intense state.

Chicago UWP Lan Halterman Newton Rushville Indifather Hale Ferman

Truman Minn Voters Plan Delegation To Apologize

Truman Minnesota plans to send a delegation to Washington to apologize to President Truman after voting against him. Publisher Don Peterson of the Truman Tribune says 10 to 12 men will deliver the message, noting support from residents who value “some of the best butter in these parts.”

Truman Minn Harry Truman Washington Thomas F Dewey Don Peterson Truman Tribune Peterson

Russians Frisk British Officer and Arrest 10 Reds After Riot

In Berlin the Soviet sector police halted withdrawal by demanding to inspect Lt Col Whiteford’s files and photos of King George and Queen Elizabeth. The clash followed a puppet Eastern Berlin mayor’s orders, while Western liaison offices closed to avoid recognizing the Communist rump government as police dispersed 10 arrested Reds and warned of further interference groups planning Sunday actions.

Berlin Halson King George Queen Elisabeth Ely Hall H P. Whiteford Berin Friedrich Ebert Ebert Whiteford United States Britain France Socialist Party Era

Syria Closes Schools After Riots Kill Three

DAMASCUS UP The Syrian government shut all universities and schools after riots left three dead and 57 injured. Troops were deployed to curb student demonstrations tied to the Palestine war, as officials cited deteriorating security in the capital.

Syria Damascus Jarmal Mardam Thin City Troopa

Firemen Battle for 10 Hours to Beat Eau Claire Blaze

Eau Claire County board faced a long session as firemen spent ten hours fighting a major blaze. The meeting focused on budgets and appropriations including $250,000 for general county items, $49,000 for retirement, and $73,000 for state charges. Debate over bonds and agent salaries stretched the session, with amendments defeated and calls to expedite process.

Eau Claire County Board Tnince Epic Willem Bune Moreton Village Couniy Chinman Vernon Gnapar Tome and Hospital Gaspar Robert Dunlan Wauukesha City OW Raine Waukesha Town Hulsmann Pewaukee Atty Hamel Williams Alvin Ragmanser Oconomo Woerty Vegas Chatman Chapar Gqo Banting Orn

Forger in Federal Pen Locate. Aman caught in check forgery case

Waukesha authorities said William Scott Powers, 32, wanted for forging checks in June 1947, has been captured. Police Chief Harold Owens announced Powers was arrested in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later sentenced on auto theft charges at Petersburg Virginia. Investigations linked the defendant to several downtown forgeries.

Aman Harold Owens Chie Owens Waukesha Ausneritien Will Preas Herm William Scott Powers Powers Wau- Keehn H C South Street United Restaurant Federal Bureau of Investigation Owens Anlos J McWorthy Amatery Soliter California Denver Cola Charley Mitiake Rivbart L. Sylvester Quincy County New Huber Atty Ohn Coutnie Ceutarand Atv Lia Reropiatan Wien Trey Fry Misa McWarthson Howe Ov Pd William Walter Fuller Madiaon Tineailleane Beloitant Tlinois Wihaconsin Avenue Willis Saly Huber Williama Hyeher Mike Adama Waukeat Highway 59 Williams Ward RF Davies Hartwell Ave Dacien Mye Atharine Ryan Maple Avenue Fox Head

Trucker Charged Over Hiring Thugs To Beat Rivals

Elmer Sims owner of Lima Motor Transport Lines Chicago was charged in three warrants with malicious mayhem conspiracy to commit assault and battery with intent to kill police say Sims hired a gang to attack three trucking rivals. Earl Harris confessed Sims hired him and a “goon” to assault rivals and theft of up to $500 was offered for the beating.

Mevaru Ird Elmer ‘Sims Lima Motor Transport Lines Chicago Gary Earl Haris Sima Fen al Polla Morris

Youth and Girl Admit Thefts and Childhood Troubles

A Waukesha youth and a girl admitted involvement in a string of auto thefts linked to troubled childhoods. Roy P., 22, of 137 Arlington St, was sent to Green Bay reformatory for five auto thefts across Wisconsin in October and November, plus a rifle theft. Judge Scott Lowry imposed seven concurrent terms of one to three years. Virginia Marlo Wolae, 17, of Newbury, Mo, was sent to a state girls reform for four auto theft counts. sentence suspended on one larceny charge. The article details their backgrounds, foster-home abuse, and connections to additional stolen vehicles and a rifle.

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Rifle recovered from pond tied to teens' murder

In Eau Claire Wisconsin authorities recovered a long rotating 22 caliber rifle used in the October 23 double slaying of a 17 year old girl and an 18 year old bank teller. Convict Marshall Johnson previously admitted handling the weapon and claimed he tossed it into Dell's Pond after the murders. Divers found the rifle in fifty feet of water, twenty feet offshore, and ballistic analysts in St Paul will examine it.

Eau Claire Wis WU P Dell's Pond Place Marshall Johnson Johnson Eau Claire Po- Mee Altoona Eau Claira County

Five Overcome Flames Ravage Downtown Area

Flames devastated a downtown area as five people overcome the blaze. The scene centered near a bar and nearby homes, with rapid escalation and several injuries. Fire crews battled smoke and structure fires, withResidents described as shaken by the rapid spread and the danger. No fatalities are confirmed in the readable fragment.

Pabst Auction Tops $1500 After Slow Start

A long, readably garbled sale notice centers on a Pabst related lot that began weakly but eventually reached a top price around $1500. The fragment mentions bids, locations, and several names, with references to farms, roads, and regional entities in a rural auction setting.

Lewis Seeks Six Hour Day for Mine Workers

Washington dispatch reports John Lewis may push for a six hour work day in the next bargaining round with United Mine Workers. The proposal targets the upcoming conference while the existing contract near expiration. The industry-wide talks center on reducing daily hours from eight to six and affect workers’ terms after years of eight-hour scheduling.

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Western Europe Fog Lifts Clearing Clouds Over Cities

Fog over Western Europe eases with London nearing normal day as Germany and Czechs face continued mist disruption. The Anglo American airlift paused food and net deliveries in Berlin, complicating relief efforts.

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