Chambers Hid Film in Pumpkin for Fear of Hiss
Whittaker Chambers testifies he hid microfilm of secret government documents in a pumpkin shell to prevent seizure by investigators tied to Alger Hiss. He alleges Hiss channelled documents to a secret Austin agent and says investigators had moved near his Maryland farm recently. The House Un-American Activities Committee continues questioning witnesses as it pursues links between Chambers and the Hiss case.
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Uroes
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Washington
Tiernan
Ahling
Chan
Teo
Hiss
Blaaml Wuit
Baltimore
Plan Open Hearing But Keep It Closed
The American Activities committee adjourned into a closed session this afternoon to investigate Communist espionage. Rep. BF Edward Hebert led the motion with Rep. Jona EE Rankin in support as Republicans, who outnumber Democrats, stayed silent during the vote.
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TnAmerican Activities Committee
Edward Hebert
Jona EE
Rankin
City Plan Commission Reports on Program Passed Yesterday
City Plan Commission backed a program including the official map, capital budget, and comprehensive plan. Edward Moore said work on the map and budget is well underway and monthly newslets will be mailed. Two fires caused light damage were reported by the fire department, including an overheating oil burner motor and a stove pipe fire in Penakee. A federal grand jury in Kansas City indicted coal dealers’ trade association and leading dealers for conspiring to fix prices.
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M Con Dealers’ Trade Association
Jleading Dealers
Kanana City
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Mild Temps
Wisconsin forecast shows mostly cloudy skies in the north and a fair pattern in the south through tomorrow and Wednesday. Temperatures remain moderate with highs near the low 40s and lows around the upper 30s to mid 30s. Almanac notes include sunrise and moon phases and prominent constellations for the evening sky.
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TM Blames Rising Costs in Asking to Cut Service
At a public service commission hearing in Waukegan County the Milwaukee Waukesha electric railway line and Greyhound interurban bus line faced talk of fare rises and discontinuing 12 of 37 runs between the two cities. Northland Greyhound officials argued some routes carry only a few riders and that savings from reduced mileage could offset higher costs and improve efficiency.
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Thiseay
Ronald Krets
Avaitant
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Kretz
Treveise
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Twiltf
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Gueynhound
Cannon
Smit
Ems
Raaminer Wood
Ernie Pee Nile
Group Urges New Institution For At Risk Youths
A Wisconsin Youth Service Commission meeting urged moving unstable boys from the Wisconsin School for Boys to a secure site as an alternative to Green Bay reformatory. Dr G B Midelfort heads the diagnostic group advocating treatment in a restrictive setting at Waukesha, with emphasis on therapy over punishment. The plan includes a forestry camp tied to conservation, new reception center facilities, and staff expansion to run delinquency surveys.
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Rennnes Vaid
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Estra
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State Department of Conservation
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Hann Riemeh
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Firat
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E. E. Gorrion
Mayer Snubs Reporters On Honeymoon Escape
Louis Mayer scorns mere reporters and photographers while honeymooning with Mia Lorena Danker. The Hollywood producer, at a retreat with Joseph Schenck, will only speak to a newspaper owner or news service head. He eloped to Yuma, Arizona, with Danker on Saturday.
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Anya
Howard Strickling
Mayer
News
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Joseph Sehenck
Yuma
Ariz
Mia
Lorena Danker
Induct Plan For County Drafted Men Amid Riots
A plan to induct 11 county men after pre induction exams was announced as riots prevented earlier activity. The draft board will send 55 men in December for pre induction exams and four groups from 21 to 23 years old may be available for January induction. Names of next week’s inductees were withheld pending army reports. A missing man, Edward Charles Zaeshe, age 19, formerly of 288 West Main Street, is being sought by the draft board. residents with information should contact the county courthouse.
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Ellis
Waukesha County
Milwaukee
Stra
Edward Charlen Zaeshe
Hved
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Ellin
Ques ‘Lonure
Council to Be Asked for TM Study Fund
A resolution to fund part of a study by a New York engineering firm on rapid transit will be presented to the common council tonight. Mayor Edwin H. Honeyager said the study covers multiple municipalities served by the system and would cost about two cents per capita. For Waukesha population around 20 000 in 1940, the share would be roughly 400 dollars. The hearing on the 1940 budget is expected to be set for mid December and will be held soon after council action.
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New York
Saininlin Thes
Waukesha
Honeraper
Conneil
Remember This Day in ’41 Remember Pearl Harbor’s Shock
Seven decades ago on a peaceful Sunday, December 7 1941, Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor shattered calm and triggered U S entry into World War II. Waukesha residents recall that day’s abrupt change from routine to war footing with YMCA improvisations and local recruiting efforts.
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Four Dead After Pacific Air Crash Rescue of 33 Survives
Thirty three survivors of a mid Pacific air crash were rescued aboard the Rendova near Johnston Island. Four missing comrades were not found and search efforts were discontinued. Capt. Lane, the rescue ship skipper, said survivors reported two deaths on board and one additional death Sunday night. The ill fated transport plane carried 30 passengers and seven crew members, all members of the 98th bomb squadron from Spokane, with none from the Midwest.
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Fire at UN Hall Forces Evacuation Near Eiffel Tower
A fire broke out at United Nations headquarters in Paris tonight, prompting security officers to clear the Palais de Chaillot. The blaze started in the committee room of the white marble palace overlooking the Seine near the Eiffel Tower, with flames spreading through rafters as authorities ordered one wing cleared as a precaution.
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Tavernkeepers Honor Erv Lacy of Okaochee
About 500 guests including Rep Glenn Davis and State officials attended a testimonial banquet honoring Erv Lacy of Okaochee for his many years as a tavernkeeper. Lacy, president of the Wau Kesha County Tavern League and newly elected state head, received a watch and gav el in tribute and thanked attendees for the outstanding recognition.
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Last Hight
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Alty
Homer J. Williams
Lacy
Okauches
Six youths hurt as driver faces charges in crash
Six youths were injured when a car failed to negotiate a curve on Highway 9 in Delafield town. Richard Meyer 19 of Waukesha route 3 was arraigned in Oconomowoc court on careless driving. He was released on $500 bail. Meyer is charged with driving too fast for conditions. Three youths were released after treatment. the others remained in Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Meyer to appear in Western District Court Thursday.
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Richard Meyer
Waukesha
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Meyer
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Memorial Hospital
Brnokfield Town Rejects 200000 Drive-In Theater Proposal
Brnokfield planning commission refused a 40 acre drive-in theater plan at W Capitol drive and county trunk Highway YY. The unanimous vote followed neighborhood opposition over traffic hazards and concerns voiced by 126 residents. Edward J. Lipaca of Milwaukee filed the petition. rezoning from agricultural to local business required.
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Leslie Rockteazhar
Planning Commission
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Thea Commission
Edward J. Lipaca
Milwaukee
Wind Slacks Its Pace In Wisconsin Weather
The report notes winds easing from 50 mph to about 20 mph with slower gusts overnight. Temperatures fell across the state with lows from 14 to 20 degrees, snowy conditions in the north with up to three inches in Superior-Duluth, Land o Lakes, and Wausau noting snow.
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Milwaukee man fined for accident at Highways TT and T
Two Milwaukee men faced municipal court on Saturday in a crash at the Highways TT and T intersection in Pawaukee. John Koeppler, 22, pleaded guilty to failing to stop for an arterial sign and was fined five dollars plus costs. Koeppler had been driving the car that collided. deputies reported he did not stop. Three people, including Koeppler, were slightly injured.
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John Koepler
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Koeppler
Christmas Cadillac Bowl to High Offer
MILWAUKEE LLD Filled with Christmas spirit car dealer Michael Kvam sold the last man on the waiting list two brand new Cadillacs. Three days later he saw the car in a used car lot. Lions hear coaches meet at the high school tomorrow as Campbell, swimming coach, prepares to discuss sports.
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Michael Kvam
Retired Local Doctor Collapses Shaving in Bath
Dr Ulysses J Tibbitts of Went ave collapsed in his bathroom this morning while shaving, suffering dizziness and a fall. His wife said part of the unconsciousness came from hitting his head. He was taken to Waukesha Memorial hospital by private ambulance. His son Armand R Tibbitts of Greenwich Conn had just left after a week’s visit. A landscape architect named Art Mind arrived in Waukesha last Friday.
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Armand R. Tibbitts
Greenwich
Heart Attack Fatal to Worker at Waukesha Motorcar Company
Lodwick E. Williams, 33, a clerk in the Index department, collapsed in the company parking lot while on his way home. After an hour of resuscitation by firefighters, he was pronounced dead in the company first aid room. Death attributed to a heart ailment. Williams, a seven year employee born in Genesee, is survived by his wife Doria and two sons. Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm at Rania funeral home with Rev. Davies. Burial in St Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at Randle funeral home tomorrow after 2 pm.
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St. Joseph's Cemetery
Randle Funeral Home
Plan County Meeting to Map Polio Drive
Waukesha county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will meet tomorrow at the Labor Temple to map their largest polio campaign yet. The drive is sponsored by the Waukesha Lions Club and directed by Rev. Glenn Cloninger of Bu Lukas Evangelical Lutheran Church. John W. Nash, county chairman, will officiate. Palmer J. Daugs, Southern Wisconsin representative, will attend.
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Educator Bell Denounces Modern U S Education System
Renowned speaker Dr Bell criticizes the American education system for overemphasizing social control and rudimentary job prep. He argues for a return to classical studies and a focused training track to groom leaders, warning that without reform democracy could be endangered. The talk, part of the college lecture series, draws on Bell’s vision of education as civic and liberal in purpose.
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Belnir
Sneh Hity
United Nations
Seth
George Marshall undergoes operation to remove kidney
Secretary of State George C. Marshall underwent a kidney operation at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. Officials said the operation was successful and Marshall’s condition was excellent. A hospital bulletin noted no complications and withheld further details.
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Col
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Weaver
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United Nations
Paris
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Soon Marshall
United Nations Security Comc
Wisconsin council to introduce traffic and crime division plan
The Wisconsin council moved to present a 1949 legislative package expanding enforcement. Proposals include a traffic patrol and a new state criminal investigation division, a state laboratory, and the five marshal division to handle cases. Speed limits would rise and zones expand, with tighter enforcement and licenses stricter penalties for drunken driving.
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