Ex Spy Quits Time Amid Revelations In Espionage Case
Ex spy Whittaker Chambers resigns as Time senior editor amid disclosures tied to a broad espionage probe. Appleton figure William Ward Pigman named as a suspect in the congressional inquiry leaves for Washington to answer summons. Pigman denies passing secrets while noting willingness to cooperate.
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William Ward Pigman
Congresssor
Washington
House
American Activities Committee
Wife of Alger Hiss Talks to Grand Jury
The wife of Alger Hiss, Priscilla, appeared before a New York grand jury as part of a broader investigation into Communist espionage. Reports say the jury session was brief and the couple anticipated appearances in Washington as House Un-American Activities Committee push continues.
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New York
Priscile Ia Hiss
Toraier
State Des Parchment
Alger Hilde
Mid
Ala
Federal
Snower
Quest Linn
Tomories
House
Hias
Washington
Eub
House Committee
Reuse Committee
Grand Jury
Warhington
William Ward Pyman
U. S. Naional Bureau of Standards
UAW
Whittaker Chambers
Long Record Leads to Jail for Thirty Days
Peter Paasholk, 47, of Wrukidha tonte Was sen tenced to 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to vagrancy and common drunkenness. He had a prior August stay of sentence and was ordered to leave the county. Also, Frank DiMarcantonio, 24, fined $5 for driving without a license. Frank M. Horning, 44, forfeited $13.50 bond for speeding 40 in a 35 mph zone.
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Wrukidha Tonte
Paahol
Jud R Scott Lawry
Pashoik
Ehargwo
Frank DiMarcantonio
N. Martwell Ave
Frank M. Horning
Summit Ave
Levine corroborates Chambers on sealed State documents
Nathan L. Levine, nephew of Whittaker Chambers' wife, testified before a House committee that he received a sealed envelope from Chambers ten years ago containing State Department documents passed to Soviet agents. Levine said he did not know the contents and fear of liquidation by Communists was noted. He claimed Chambers suggested the package be given to his wife if anything happened to either of them.
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Washington
Appleton
Pinman
Whittaker Chambers
Peter
Denton
Pileman
Institute of Parer
Distinuty
Mttaer
Corn Products Refining Company
Chirag
Bureau of Standards
Corn Products
Wan
Witneas
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Withers
Wisconsin
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IKIT
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Henry Julian Wadleigh
State Department
Wadleigh
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Levine
Taevine
House
Lavine
New York
Mather
Clark
Block
Tom Clark
un-American Activities Comitt
Himent
Truman
WEA
St. George
American Television Institute
Chicago
Elka
George
George's
Kesha
Milwauk
Cal
St.ree
BL George
Weather Forecast From Local Almanac Briefly Noted
Forecasters predict a cold trend with dry conditions and light air. Temperatures are expected to peak around 34 degrees with a brisk wind and possible frost overnight, according to the local almanac notes.
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Ecorsin
GOCAL
Jealousy Key Factor in Wisconsin Divorce Grant
In county court yesterday Virginia M. Crouse, 33, of Pewaukes, won a divorce from Glenn Crouse amid jealousy claims. The wife alleged her husband had a violent temper and was argumentative. he countered with accusations of her associations with other men. Judge Allen D. Young approved the divorce and a property settlement, restoring her former name Virginia Wendlandt. The couple was married in Waukesha in August and had three children.
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Pewaulkes
Glenn
Pewaukes
Allen D. Young
Virginia Wendlandt
Waukesha
Janta
Bomber Refueling Flight Aids Record Hawaii Trip
A U S Air Force B50 bomber completed a 9400 mile non stop round trip to Hawaii aided by in flight refueling from B39s and Superfortresses on December 7. Secretary Symington noted the feat showed aerial refueling potential and cited a separate B-36 and B-28 tanker contacts during the same period.
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U.R
Hawaii
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
Midway
Carswell Ale Fnece Baw
Ft. Worth
Toa
Islanda
Wisconsin Veterans housing needs highlighted in study
Wisconsin Veterans Housing Authority reports about 10 percent of married World War II veterans face substandard housing. Readouts show 106000 veterans, 200000 married, with 26000 living with relatives, 10000 in rented rooms or tourist accommodations, and 7000 in public housing. Dowries include potential loans and down payment assistance.
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UPI
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Visterans Housing Authority Board
Govardor
Capitol
Mhlopishtien
Phil A. Doyle
WHVA
Doyle
Farma
Arthur Field
WVHA
T Henla
Innette
Nine Dead From Tecumath Power Plant Blast In Topeka
The Tecumath power station of Kanaca Power and Light collapsed after a blast, killing nine as injuries rose. About 16 people were hospitalized and 20 treated for minor injuries as the city of 80,000 lost power for more than two hours. Rescuers faced flames and smoke while doctors worked by flashlight in a dark hospital.
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Topeka
Kan
V.A
Tecumath
Kanaca
Tata
Kansas
Nitter
Olyorn
Kenneth Hahn
Christ's Hospital
Raelf
Landlords Urged to Evict or Expand Space Overcrowding
City inspectors report about half of examined apartment buildings are overcrowded with as many as 10 families living in cramped conditions. Landlords are asked to cooperate by removing tenants or adding space while private construction and potential private housing projects are considered. Fire and electrical hazards noted, some units exceed code limits and require remediation.
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Wey
Xunie SA
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Emery Downie
Achada
Omar
Eterna
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Imapertion
Janes
Sci
Industriel
Wise
Television's Early Demonstrations 10 Years Ago in Waukesha
The piece recalls a 10 year old December 10 event in Waukesha where Herman J. George demonstrated television at the Elks club. He and A A Sanabria described early TV limits and interlaced scanning while exhibits showed a nine inch screen. George noted he no longer owns a set.
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Herman &J. George
Chicago
Tan Y Bo
Waukesha Elks Club
St. George
George
The
Elka
Waukesha
Paoton
A. A. Sanabia
Sanabia
Waukesha Officials Push Teen Midnight Driving Ban
Local leaders including city and county schools, law enforcement, and officials back a curfew proposal restricting 16 to 18 year olds from driving after midnight without an adult present. Support cites youth safety, insurance risk, and parental leverage.
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Agico
State Legisative Council
Edwin H. Honeyayer
Legislative Council
Josaph Adashek
Ine
Tom
Kendon
Adashek
Lestis Rochtsacher
Taft
Waukeaha High School
Yo. E. Worthington
Worthington
Romain Schaub
Waukesha City Safety Council
Atera
Police Watch for Car Thief in Madison Street Patrols
Police patrolled Main Street near Five Points after a stolen car was spotted and recovered in front of the Knights of Columbus clubhouse. Three men from the Waukesha hotel were questioned but furnished alibis. no leads on the thief. Navy veteran Harold W Carey, 22, from Mukwonago, enlisted in the regular army for three years.
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Forte
Walt
Five Pointa
Harold Owen
Knights of Columbia
Madison Radio
Owens
Madison Police
NAVY
James A. Bishop
Harold W. Carey
Mukwonago
Bishop
Carey
Churchill Stamps for Israel Spain and Unrest in Commons
In the House of Commons Churchill urged recognizing Israel and Spain arguing Spain should be admitted to the United Nations and noting Spain aided Allied war efforts. He faulted limits on actions against Franco and reflected on Eisenhower relations. A fire at Mengs Ready Mix plant in Marshfield caused $100,000 in damages.
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Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Britain
Israel
Spain
Churchill
Dws Hid
Russia
United States
Tel Aviv
Marshfield
Wis
the & F. Mengs Ready Mix Concrete Company
Mercury Dips to 7 Degrees Amid Cold Front
Waukesha endured a frigid day as the thermometer plunged to 7 degrees above zero. Forecasts predict a milder Saturday with a 25 degree low in the south and 14 to 18 in the north. several towns reported subzero readings and light snowfall continued in parts of the region.
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Waukesha
Superior Duluth
Park Fatly
la Crease
Wayaau
Lone Rock
Madison
Green Bay
Racine
Milwaukee
Lakes
Roden Reappointed to Lead Wisconsin Cancer Drive
Roden is reappointed head of the Wisconsin American Cancer Society fundraising drive. The April campaign, sponsored by the state division, will involve county leaders coordinating individual solicitations as part of the fund. Roden’s prior success in directing the campaign prompted the renewal by division executive director Mr. Tain in Madison.
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Rouen
Michel Yundt
Werkesha County
Chichimad Af
Induatey
Wisconsin
American Cancer Society
Roden
Mew Tain
Madison
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