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06 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1948
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows unreadable text with partial names and stray phrases. It lacks clear event, date, or authority details to identify a coherent news item or public notice.
Rescue ships search the Pacific for survivors of a plane crash, with reports describing a drifting wreck and last known location about 20 miles from Takao and a naval air and transport crew dispatched from Tobago. Authorities report unclear signals and ongoing efforts to locate missing persons.
Review of a full evening performance of Handel's Messiah by the Waukesha Choral Society, the Waukesha Symphony, and six soloists. The chorus carried the program with precision and blend, especially in Worthy is the Lamb and With His Stripes, while soloists David Dancey Paul Meadows and Virginia Christoph were noted for strong, resonant voices. The orchestra, including four oboes, supported the ensemble with a charming, simple accompaniment that heightened the vocal virtuosities.
The Waneounty board debated creating a state police force, arguing funds could come from highway surpluses. opponents warned of costs and legal limits. Leaders noted the current safety patrols and airport profits. Milas Rabina was introduced as the new county children’s worker replacing Arlyn Bartz.
Mrs Horothy Albain, 32, died at Madison hospital after a fire swept her home in Triax Barracks. Her husband Walter Albain, 41, and their two young children were injured as flames spread through the tenement. Investigators say the blaze began when kerosene was used to start a fire, with the husband attempting to extinguish his clothing.
Report from Narneng states Chinese forces captured 22 Chiang divisions near Nothing and Nanlaung as Communist troops retreat. Government note says Wilthen north of the area was not recaptured and fighting continues with Communist units fleeing southwest.
Wisconsin forecast shows a cold night with near Upper Michigan temperatures. Expect generally fair weather with easterly winds and a gradual temperature drop from highs around 54 to a low near 37. Hourly temps for Waukesha and surrounding areas list 3 to 7 degree variations, sunrise and moon phase noted. The forecast mentions visible planets Jupiter and Venus and references astronomical details for the date.
Severe winter storm rips across the Midwest with 70 mile per hour winds. At least 20 people are reported dead as trees, poles, and glass cripple roads and utilities from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. Minnesota and Kansas suffer outages and icy conditions while Missouri and Nebraska face power failures and multiple transport accidents.
Widespread winds brought wintry blasts across Wisconsin. Utilities report about 60 telephones out of service in Racine and Madison as lines failed and trees toppled. Temperatures plunged from 54 to 26 with several towns reporting damaged infrastructure and minor accidents amid the storm.
The Supreme Court temporarily delays the hangings of seven Japanese war defendants tied to the Pearl Harbor attack. The court will hear oral arguments on December 16 to review convictions of two leaders, Koki Kirota and Gen Kenji Doihara, while others remain stayed.
Three boys ages 14 and 15 escape from Wisconsin School for Boys and break into two Genesee area schools to steal food and matches. They travel via stormy night to Jefferson County before capture. deputies recover a stolen car linked to the youths and arrest two 14 year olds found inside.
Midge Gehl told 125 delegates at the state congress of machinists that labor relations should be resolved at the bargaining table, not in court. He warned against an overbalance of labor and noted the growing political and economic role of labor in Wisconsin while urging vigilance against Communist influence. Ed Thoreas called the meeting a great success as delegates debated topics vital to Wisconsin labor.
New York federal grand jury hears Whittaker Chambers and William Wheeler amid a broader inquiry into patronage and communism. Chambers, Time magazine senior editor, declines comment on recovered microfilms from his Maryland farm. Washington officials expect further testimony this week as the committee weighs evidence and subpoenas.
Assistant City Attorney William Callow Lorlay announced a public session tomorrow at 10 am in the county courthouse to discuss proposed TM rate changes for the Milwaukee to Hales Corners line. Attending will be City Attorney Richard Hippenmeyer and representatives from Coach Lines, with Waukesha officials presenting petitions on share of expenses and competition from bus services.
Report from a Milwaukee area police department details two weekend crashes injuring six people. Harold Hanrahan of Madison and a Milwaukee resident suffered multiple injuries in a head on collision near Pewaukee. A second crash near Delafield left six youths hurt when a car ran off the road into trees.
An eight pound baby girl was born to Mrs Harold Hanrahan two hours after she was struck in a Saturday crash. Mrs Hanrahan suffered cuts and burns and was rushed to Waukesha Memorial hospital where the baby was delivered. The infant is reported doing nicely. The accident occurred when a truck driven by James Leelig, 18, of Milwaukee, veered onto the shoulder and a collision head on followed.
The article reports President Truman denouncing Greece for not defeating communist forces, noting tensions amid the early Cold War. It mentions the Truman Doctrine's development around March 1947 and references Allied expectations and military aid discussions.
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