Dirt Floor Hovel Homes Family of Six in Waukesha
A year living in a damp basement hovel in Waukesha exposes a man, wife, and four children to rats, kerosene fumes, and freezing conditions. Inspectors describe a room with a dirt drain hole, broken privy, two-burner kerosene stove, and moldy bedding while the landlord charges 15 dollars a month for the illegal basement space. The couple seeks better housing but says landlords refuse due to having children. The family expects another child and faces ongoing health and safety concerns.
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Richard Pierce
Freeman
Waukesha
R. T. Jones
Harold Elder
Ernest J. McCauley
White Rock Avenue
Inspector A
Jones
Texas
Weather forecast summarized from noisy OCR notes
Generally fair conditions expected with cloudy periods noted. Almanac style timing references show moon phase and star positions including Altair Capella and Jupiter overhead. no precise local cities or temperatures provided.
U.S. Board Urges Pay Hike and Avert Rail Strike
The U S Board urges a wage increase and a cooling-off period to prevent a national rail strike as labor tensions rise. Separate dispatches cover Israel seeking UN membership and a U S Army execution in Japan, with details on votes and regional reactions. מוע
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U.S. Board
Police Twist in $1000 Quiz Prank Reported
A prank about a phantom $1000 found drew police to their HQ as players claimed others found or loaned the money. Frank Karl, 51, gave inconsistent details about a Milwaukee man and a Waukesha tie, saying he planned to lend via a bank stash and a safety box before illness kept him from reporting.
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Freeman
Tke
George
Fed” Boyd
Veteran's Hospital
Ine
Ainker
Kari Geta
Michigan Ave
Karl
Milwaukee
Ocean of Milwaukee
Jones
Police
Third
Wella
Waukesha
Toa Bink
A' Polles
Church Sexton Is Hurt When Struck by Car
Gottfried Schmoller an 18 year old sexton for Grace Lutheran church in Waukesha was hit by a car on White Rock avenue while returning home. He suffered chest injuries including fractured ribs and a severe head cut and was listed in fair condition at Memorial hospital. Driver William F. Poeppel 69 of Wilson avenue remained at scene after stopping to drop a passenger. Schmoller had served Grace Lutheran for two years and was active in the parish for 33 years after emigrating from Germany. He retired at 65 from General Mills.
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White Rock Avenue
Waukesha
Memorial Hospital
Gottfried Schmoller
White Rock Ave
Schmoller
Grace Lutheran Church
Beechwood
William F. Poeppel
Wilson Ave
Poeppel
White Rock
Richmoller
Germany
General Malleshle Corp
Spy Papers Tie Litvinov and Chamberlain to Prewar Affairs
Washington reports that four unpublished spy papers involving Maxim Litvinov and Neville Chamberlain remain blocked by the State Department. Officials say publication could endanger living sources and detail references to prewar diplomacy. The House Un-American Activities Committee says the batch dates to 1938 and was part of material seized from Whittaker Chambers.
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Washington
Secres Documenta
Maxim Litvinov
Neville Chamberlain
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
House
UN American Activities Committee
Department
Papera
Chamberlain
Litvinov
Chambera
Alper Hise
Hiss
New York
Federal Grant
Chambers
Comemonial
Army
Alving
New York Grand Jury
Thm C. Clark
Driver Dead After Truck Crash in New Berlin
John R. Hayes, 40, of Waukesha route 3, died after his truck left Highway HY near Calhoun road and overturned into a ditch. He was pronounced dead at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with a skull fracture as the cause. Hayes, driving alone, was the county’s 20th traffic fatality this year. witnesses were not present. Funeral plans are pending with Slattary funeral home. Hayes operated a masonry business. survived by wife Dorothy, a son and a daughter, plus two brothers and two sisters.
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Waukeshas County
New Berlin
John R. Hayes
Waukesha
Calhoun Road
Hayes
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Haye
Alvin R. Johnson
Dorothy
John
Ruth Ann
Weat Allis
Mason Construction Company
Peat
Karth Malting Co
West al Aa
Waukesha County
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
State
Walworth County
Loweat
Osaukee
Dodge
Jefferson
Racine Hee
Washington
Fined for Giving Liquor to Boys
Coy Klaiber of 161 W Main was fined 100 dollars for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after pleading guilty. Two teenage boys, one from Waukesha and one from Ganakee, drank whiskey with him in his car after meeting at a Waukesha restaurant. They were picked up in Milwaukee, and Klaiber was held in county jail. Also fined: William Brown 50 dollars for drunk driving and 5 dollars for driving without a license after nearly colliding with parked cars on Main Street. Andrew Stathas 100 dollars after being found guilty of procuring liquor for a minor girl, with a stay of payment granted pending appeal.
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Klaiber
W. Main At
Coaten
Elaiber
Homer J. Williams
Waukesha
Ganeace
Milwaukee
Youtha
Dist
Atty
WilNama
Waukesaha
Brown
Main Street
Rest
City Atty
William Callow
Andrew Stathas
Stathas
Scott Lowry
Atutas
Engineer's Wife Wins Divorce and $28,000 Cash Settlement
Grace Fredricksen, 46, of 611 McGallat, was granted a divorce from Arthur F. Fredricksen, 58, of Williams Green Engineering, with Circuit Judge Edward J. Gehl ordering him to provide a cash settlement of 28 000. Married in Waukesha in August 1923, she was made beneficiary of his life insurance. They have two sons aged 19 and 22.
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Waunesba
Waukesha
Fredrickzon
Hfe
Soldier's Mail Returns Decades Later in Ohio
John Rooks mailed his army kit during World War I with his home address on the case. Decades later the mailman delivered the same carrying case containing his clothes. A second item notes a sales show in Washington with a small rise over the year, while the national average lags by one percent.
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John Rooks
France
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Maay
Rooks
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
County Taverns to Close on Eve
Waukesha county taverns will close from 6 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Christmas morning under a voluntary resolution adopted by the Wisconsin state Tavern League. President R. Lacy said a majority will comply, though some may remain open. opposition favors no ordinance. City taverns in Waukesha plan an 8 p.m. to Christmas morning closure, with variations by location.
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R. Lacy
Okmuches
Lacy
Wisconsina County
State League
jInAniMona Jy
Tancy
Lotal League
Bulli
Waukenha City
Wanweehe
County Woman Advertises for Middle-Aged Friend
A Freeman classified personals item proposes a middle aged, friendly man as a mate for a well dressed widow named Lady X. The ad notes her large home in Waukesha County and recalls past dashes at matrimony schemes, including Mrs Lawlor and other dubious matches, urging cautious replies.
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Freeman
Lady X
Adverine
Helpmate
Dorothy Lawlor
New York
Lawlor
Bell
Phil
Philip Schiersch
Minnesota
Fraeman
Schiracher
Zchlerecher
Abe
Ane
Waukesha County
Railroads face push for shorter work week in 1940s plan
A presidential board urged a 40 hour week for railroad workers starting Sept 14, reducing current 48 hours. It warned of nationwide strikes if rejected and noted wage adjustments of about 14 percent would accompany the change. Union leaders weigh acceptance amid industry opposition and financial impact estimates around 20 million dollars. The report also calls for retroactive pay and overtime rules, while noting it may not be binding on unions or railroads. In a separate note, UN observers in Jerusalem head home amid developing tensions.
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Gamena Ravelvest
Heru
Lasse
Aru
Raity Duathy
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Chicago
Q. EL Lalpht
Lalebty
Hor
Woord
Industriaa
Uut
Innes
Chiccago
Landers
Hoards
Lnadeys
Mont
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