Space satellites and future wars beyond Earth's atmosphere
Science writers relay Defense Secretary Forrestal's warning of space based weapons and man made satellites. Concepts include satellites circling the earth to guide fire and focus sun rays as weapons potentially devastating but also offering peacetime uses such as extended television broadcasts.
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Paull F. Elia
United Press
Defense
James Forrestal
Meal CI Forrestal
Forrestal
Atlantic
Harry Ross
Tie
British Inter-Planetary Society
United Provs
London
Ross Aaid
United States
Rosa Null
Lato
Earth
Ross
Cnve
Thexa
Rosas
Anid
Ea Anid
Sclantiata
U. S
Sacientiatse
Dirk Brouwer
Yale University
Brouwer
Yale
Sun Raya
Man Hay
Actontinta
Local Stores and Banks Open Tonight in Waukesha
Stores and banks in Waukesha will stay open tonight until 6 pm to accommodate New Year’s Eve shoppers and employees. They will resume normal Friday hours next weekend. Metropolitan Life reports 1,850,000 marriages in the United States this leap year, down 160,000 from 1947. all-time high was 2,300,000 in 1946.
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Waukesha
New York
U.P
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
United States
Film Actress Sheridan Reported Gravely in London
Ann Sheridan, 41, a London based film star, collapsed on set during I Was a Male War Bride filming ten days ago. X rays revealed pleurisy with a lung condition. she remains in Savoy Hotel under special care and doctors, with her status described as improving as expected.
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Sheridan
London
Actrang
Ann Sheridan
Savoy
Migg Sheridan
Attic Fire Hazard Houses Seven In Dunbar Avenue Home
A routine inspection found a third floor attic on Dunbar Avenue housing seven adults in five rooms. Inspectors marked the attic a fire hazard due to single, inadequate access and poor ventilation. Improvements include an external fire escape, enlarged windows, and space reallocation for safety. The dwelling houses 26 people total with two baths on the first two floors and a basement furnace.
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Atic
R. T. Jones
Harard Elder
Jones
Dunbar Avenue
White Rock Avenue
Jonen
Bulrar Gia Plite
Forrestal Urges U.S. Aid to European Allies
Milwaukee Circuit Judge Daniel W. Sullivan ruled Wisconsin anti strike law for utilities valid, saying public welfare overrides the right to strike. Unions vow to appeal to the Supreme Court. ruling rejects claims federal law supersedes state law. Two unions joined by Wisconsin employment relations board challenged the measure enacted in 1947.
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Milwaukee
Daniel W. Sullivan
Wisconsin
Sullivan
Supreme Court
CLO United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers’ Union
AFL Almagamated Association of Strees and Eleetric Railway Employess of America
Wisconsin Employment Relation al Board
Move to Strengthen Our Own Defense Plans
Washington reports Defense Secretary James Forrestal pressed a program of military aid to non Communist Western Europe while seeking major changes in the armed forces unification law to strengthen central control. He urged a modest start to reinforce Europe’s self reliance and warned that the atom bomb alone cannot guarantee victory. Forrestal proposed a single accountable defense secretary with directive powers, radical staff changes, and enhanced medical and civil defense provisions, while noting interservice friction and urging Congress to fund wind tunnels and other projects.
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Washington
James Forestal
Ne Dhy
Europa
Cone Greas
Defense
Hla
Ilxa
United States
Ald Forrestal
Europe
Dofenas
Thoné
Mals Soren
Hoover Commission On
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Forrestal
Thres
Jose
Joint Chiefs
Adm
William 1D
Danby
Garvicen
Army
Navy
Alr
Fovreau
Federal Advises 4000 Mile Oil Change Policy
A U S government Bureau of Federal Supply advised today that changing oil every 4000 miles for government vehicles is not universally necessary. Studies by a lubricants committee suggest 4000 miles can be safe with well supervised maintenance. no standard policy exists yet for all government fleets.
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Wasmnuton
Matoriaty
Iitorvala
Treasury
Bureau of Federal Supply
Bureau
Central Federal Purchasing Agency
Dancey Resigns Assembly To Become District Attorney
David L. Dancey, attorney-elect and assemblyman from the tenth district, announced his resignation to Gov. Oscar Rennebohm. In his letter, he states the resignation will take effect January 3 when he assumes the district attorney post. Dancey was nominated by Republicans after defeating five rivals in September and won the November general election.
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Dancey
Assembly
David L. Dancey
Oscar Rennebehra
Iti
I Dancey
Sun Shines Over Storm After Wrecked Roads
Weather across the region shows mixed outcomes from a midwestern storm. Waukesha County reports no traffic incidents despite hazardous driving, while nearby states endure fatalities and widespread travel disruptions. Forecasts warn of a deep cold wave with subzero temps and snow across the lake region, as snow drifts and damaged lines hamper travel in several states.
Press Strike Averted Freeman to Get News
The Waukesha Freeman reports that national and telegraph news will continue under United Press after a threatened strike by union telegraph workers failed to secure an arbitrator’s wage increase award. The mediation effort, led by Mandelbaum, had sought raises from $6.00 to $11.60 weekly, but the parties did not meet the terms.
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Freeman
Waukesha Freeman
United Press
Union Telegraph J. HR
Mandelbaum
Ami Int
Federal’ Mediation and Conciliatrice
Tele
Commercial “Telegraph
APL
Astir Christmas Exchange Trends In Local Stores
Post Christmas rush continues in Walle Kesha shops with clerks noting shoppers remain busy but calmer. Managers report gift exchanges running about as many as last year and higher than wartime levels, concentrated in hosiery and ready to wear. Some stores face depleted stocks and issue cash refunds while promising future replacements to buyers.
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Angeris
Mandline
Waukena
Christmina
Thia Casa
Youth Is Fined Twice for Driving Infractions
A Summit youth, William D. Rasmussen, 18, was fined 5 dollars plus costs for faulty brakes and 20 dollars plus costs for careless driving after a municipal court hearing led by Judge Alvin Brendemuhl. Rasmussen was arrested by the EOC police. A separate careless driving charge against Richard Mayer, 20, of Waukesha route 2, was dismissed after he pleaded not guilty. Mayer and friends were injured in a Delafield crash on December 6 when his car left Highway 30 and entered a ditch. Mayer claimed tire deflation caused loss of control.
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Ocone- Tmowoe
Alvin Brendemuah
William D. Raemussen
Careleas
Rasmussen
Economowoc
Richard Mayer
Waukesha
Meyay
Meyer
Delafield
Highway 30
Mayer
New Year Baby Gift Drive In Waukesha
A Waukesha firma plans a royal welcome for the first baby born in the New Year. Gifts for the baby and parents will be collected tomorrow for presentation at Memorial hospital. Local businesses join in the effort listing dozens of contributors. Also noted is the enlistment of Richard R. Murphy, 21, of Pewaukee in the regular army for 21 months.
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Waukesha Firma
Walcome
Yar
Yoelax Walcome
Master Walker
Papa Stork
Buainesa
Memorial Hospital
Dan
Freeman
Donora
the Enterprise
Adawhek's, Inc
Mov Coy
J. K. Randin & Son
Stern's
Spero Stace
Ella's Flower Shop
Quality Boreview Laundry
Wauktsie Rally Freeman
Warn Farms
Coner's
Pewaukee
Walter M. Carlaon
Richard R. Murphy
Pewau- Keorate
Murphy
Local Boy Scouts Endure 40 Mile Winter Hike
Eleven Waukesha Scouts trek through snow to Camp Long Lake in Fond du Lac county. Dropped near a four foot bank, the groups carried 40 pound packs, navigated by compass through a 40 mile route, and faced temperatures to 18 above. Leaders Carl A. Martin and L H Van Alstine say the well trained scouts aim for noon arrival with prizes for fastest group and best camp setup.
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Waukesha
Aripa
Long Lake
Fond du Lac
Methodist Church
Pres. ‘Byterttan
Camp Long Lake
Carl. A. Martin
Potowatomi Area Council
Waid
Warren 38
O-Brien
Andrag
Poygan County
Walter Hahn
Pete Becker
Delafield
Jim Seybold
Martin
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin and Nearby Regions
Cloudy to rain in southern areas with warm temperatures. North areas may see light snow and cooler conditions. Minimum temperatures near 18. Highs around 34 to 38. North winds from the south. The forecast includes a note on the Pleiades star cluster and related celestial observations.
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Wisconbin
Fomigat
Minteyr
Bere Og Yaar
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