Council Approves Record Budget With Higher Tax Rate
The common council approved a record next year’s budget of 1,134,141 dollars, up 155,001 from last year, raising the tax rate to 33.77 per thousand across city, county, and state levies. The levy funds schools, fire, and police with police gains over 10,660 dollars and fire department increases of 22,000 dollars, while overall taxes rise modestly per taxpayer.
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Waukesha
Ogure
Ansecsor
Leo Martin
Lax
Clarlen Re Wlughes
Wotary
IMD
Hughes
City to Evaluate Its Jobs and Decide What Pay to Give
The city council discussed evaluating city positions to set appropriate pay. Mayor Honeyager said pay scales are out of proportion and a finance committee study will report within a month and a half. The plan could start new officials at a low grade and allow upward movement with reelection.
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Edwin H. Honeyager
Joseph O'Connell
Ninth Ward
Honeyager
Government says three plantations resold scarce metals at profit
The Economic Cooperation Administration said Marshall Plantations used recovery funds to buy aluminum and lead, resell ing to American firms at higher prices. Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands allegedly supplied the metals, with nearly 100000 tons involved across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. More than one fifth was resold to U.S. companies for more than paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marshall Plantations
Economic Cooperation Administration
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
ECA
United States
Canada
Latin America
Marehan Plan
Boots Seen as Clue in Guam Slaying of Ruth Farnsworth
In Agana Guam paratrooper style boots stained with possible blood were found near the spot where Ruth Farnsworth 27 a Navy civilian employee was found fatally injured She died early today in a Guam Army hospital The investigation centered on servicemen on the island and a reward of 1000 was posted by Carl Wail Jade shop proprietor and the naval authorities Farnsworth a former WAC planned to marry Marine Sterling McGinnis in San Francisco next spring
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Agana
Guam
Ruth Farnsworth
Ian Employe
U. S. Navy
Miss Farnsworth
Fal
U.8
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Farnsworth
Anlll
Navy
Besten
Carl Wail
Naval Government of
Guam News
Army
Farnaworth
San Francisco
Guamaima
Ti Wae
WAC
Trousseau
Sterling McGinnia
Lawrence
Mexico
Mormon Church
Milwaukee buyer resurfaces in bid to service rapid transit
A Milwaukee buyer associated with the Mil waukee Waukesha rapid transit shown as active after a month gap. J C Steinmetz and an engineer from Coverdale and Colpitt surveyed the line for three to four days, with Northland Grayhound holdings involved, while fires at a sewage plant and the Gilbert Griser home caused small blazes and smoke.
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Milwaukee
Waukesha Rapid Transi Hine
J.C. Steinmetz
Bus ‘'Hinew
Edwin H. Honayager
New York
Steinmate Anid
Steinmate Wald
Waukeaha
At, Coverdale and Colpitt
Gilbert Griser
Carroll St
Waukesha Foundry Strike Idles 400 Workers
A local strike at a Waukesha foundry idled 400 workers today as labor action disrupted production. A mystery visitor to the Freeman office claimed a $1,000 envelope was found near a bank but offered no verifiable details or names.
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Waukesha
Freeman
Thorn
Querion
Hal
Taverns to Close Christmas Eve in Waukesha
Joseph Natalizio of the Waukesha Tavern League announced that all but one of 42 taverns will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve after a meeting of 27 keepers. The lone holdout is Tentolin at 1444 White Rock Ave. Most venues will reopen Christmas Day at varying times.
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Waukesha
Joseph Natalizio
Waukesha Tavern League
Natalizio Agid
Natalisio
Ie al Tentolin
Peek Inn
Whits Rock Ave
Tentolin
The
American Legion
Labor Temple
Veterans of Foreign Wars
the Moores Club
Elks Club
Eagles Club
Mouse
Wika
Eagles
Natalizio
Christman Eye
Nataliajo
Christman
Prince Charles to be named Charles Philip Arthur George
Buckingham Palace announced that the newborn son of Prince Philip will be christened Charles Philip Arthur George. The ceremony at Buckingham Palace will be private tomorrow with the Archbishop of Canterbury officiating and King George, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret, and other royals in attendance.
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London
Elisabeth
Charles Philip Arthur George
Buckingham Palace
King George
Mary
Margaret
Norway
Prince George
Greece
Marchionass
Milford-Heyth
Brabourne
Canterbury
All England
Chat
Charles
Conaught
Budget hearing draws single spectator in Waukeeba
The Waukeeba budget hearing drew only one attendee, Alderman Frank Roberts reading figures to an almost empty gallery. Frank Scrima arrived later to observe as Roberts finished the budget presentation and Mayor Honsyager opened discussion before the room remained quiet.
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Moody Walter
Roberts
Frank Scrima
Berims
N. East Ave
International Harvester
Bawin
Serima
Driver Hurt When Auto Skids Off Muskego Road
Raymond G. Dundore of Eagle stake suffered cuts bruises and possible fracture as his car rolled over on a curve on Highway 00 near Durham Hill. Deputies found him pinned beneath the vehicle at 0:20 p.m. and he was taken to Waukesha Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition.
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Eagla
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Raymond G. Dundore
Muskego
Dundore
Durham Hill
Memorial Hospital
Sky Gloomy Forecast for Snow and Drizzle
The weatherman warns of a stormy outlook with snow or drizzle today and tonight. Light snow is seen starting from the southwest and may shift to rain by tomorrow, with temperatures around 25 to 28 degrees and highs near 38 previously.
Secrets theft claims span war era and espionage hearing
Whittaker Chambers alleges a Bryn Mawr graduate and prominent New York labor figure threatened his family in 1938 after he left the Communist Party. Rankin asserts wartime documents were stolen at least through 1943, possibly to war end, based on Henry Wadleigh’s testimony amid House Un American Activities inquiries.
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New York
Whittaker Chambers
Communist Party
Bryn Mawr College
Chambers
Baltimore
Federal
Washington
John E. Rankin
Mkow
United States
Rankin
House Un-American Activities Committee
Karl E. Mundt
RS D
Henry J. Wadleigh
Wadlalgh
Pearl Harbor
Alger Hiss
State Department
Miss Bachrach
New York City
Persormmed
John Abt
Abt
Abt Had Been Accused By the Committee's Star Witness
Bechrach
Emanuel H. Bloch
Bloch
Stave Nelson
Pennsylvania
Bachbach
Mia
Bachrach
Alger Hien
Hag
Hiss
Mra
Hias
Milwaukee Rent Hike Hearings Draw Packed Public Forum
Waukesha representative John D. Watson defended last night’s Milwaukee rent hearing as successful despite heckling. About 200 attendees filled the Public Services Building as tenants and landlords weighed a 20 percent blanket increase urged by the Milwaukee Board of Realtors and the Milwaukee County Property Owners Association, with supporters cheering and critics warning of housing costs and calling for low rent. The hearing was adjourned with plans to resume after Christmas, likely in January.
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John D. Watson
Waukesha
Milwaukeee Rent Advisory Board
Public Services Building
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Board of Realtors
Milwaukee County Property Owners Association
Watson
Nicholas Topping
American Veterans Committee
Re Open Ice Fishing Season in Waukesha County
The state conservation commission voted to open Wake sha county to ice fishing on all species from Jan 1 to Jan 18 and to panfish only from Jan 18 to March 1. Bloom presented a petition signed by about 3 000 residents urging a season aligning with surrounding counties.
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State Conservation Commission
Wakesha County
Tom Bloom
Waukesha County
Neostation
Bloom
Waukesha
Free Christmas Music for Late Shoppers in Waukesha
Late shoppers in Waukesha can enjoy a free one hour Christmas music program on December 23. The Weber concert band led by Fred Sport and a soloist will perform in the front parlor of the Wisconsin Gas & Electric store, with music piped to store speakers. The event is hosted by the Association of Commerce and the Musicians union, with gear donated by WAUX.
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Association of Commerce
The
Musicians Union
Wll
Weber
Fred Sport
Waukesha
Wisioneain Gas & Electric En
WG & 4
Cotun Ant
Banda Notvik Cea
Musicians’ Union
Saint Equipmnt
OK Radio
WAUX
Waukesha Foundry Workers End Strike After Union Shop Talks
Production staff at Waukesha Foundry Co vote to return to work after three days of stoppage linked to union shop clause. International Brotherhood of Foundry and Machine Shop Employes involved. negotiations continue with officials from Local 34 and company leadership.
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Touts
Talesan Mannager
International Brotherhiomd
Boundry
Waukesha Foundry Co
Offielate
Aion
Waukesha
Lincoln
International Brotherhood of Foundry and Macing
Minete Ine
Ated
Sant Chat Hin Tiem
Oy Mealis Rose
Peewittikee
Cale
Fiat
Rontiack
Fiona
Atrike
Rose
Inmhilne
Rompiny
Workera
Uinton Offiedila
Comepany
Atecthana
Cnukt
Peps
Christiana
Cairne
Atrie Wanon
Prison Escape by Hardened GI Prison Breakout at Milwaukee Barracks
Four soldiers escaped from the U S disciplinary barracks in Milwaukee as they fled last night through a basement and 14 inch square passage with hack saw blades stolen from a prison shop. Names include Thomas Lane Bryan Lewellyn Clifford Frazier and George Perry all with terms for AWOL robbery larceny and related charges. Police alerted and hometowns were notified. Also draft tests proceed with pre induction examinations on December 25 and 22 with Waukesha county men reporting to the county courthouse at 7 30 am.
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Milwaukee
U. S
Thoma Lane
Bryan
Tex
Tames Lewellyang
Dyersburg
Enn
Clifford Frazier
Chattanooga
Tenn
George Perry
Providence
J. Ss. France
Brironera
France
Brie
Thecalane
Lane
Waa
Frazi Torn
Myanull
Perry
June Elis
Fs Waukexha
Bilis
Waukesha
Ban on Recordings Lifts Ending Year-Long Stricture
New York major recording pact ends a year long ban on records. An impartial trustee will administer a public music fund funded by royalties amid five year contract approval by Attorney General Tom C Clark. James Petrillo AFM and Freak White Columbia president signed the accord.
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New York
American Federation of Musicians
Department of Justice
Washington
James Caesar Petrillo
AFM
Freak White
Columbia Records
Decca
Arthur Godfrey
Don Gate
Petrillo
Tom C. Clark
AFL
Samuel R. Rosenbaum
Sivestor
Philadelphia Or Theatre Association
Wuate
Weather Forecast Summary for WISCONEIM Area
Cloudy tonight with light southwesterly winds. Tomorrow will be mild with southerly and westerly breezes. Temperatures near 7 C at dawn. highs around mid 30s F. Recent readings show a low near 38 F and a high near 41 F. Almanac notes, celestial references, and a general monthly outlook accompany the forecast.
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U.S
Buth
Prince Charles Philip Arthur George
Waukenbe
Ald
Frank Roberts
Finance Committee
Ellen
Lielihood
Caesar
Wisconeim
Ringis
Rai
Batre Irises
Vane
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