06 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
1
A plane fell into the ocean twenty seven people died with forty seven rescued after the wreck. Survivors include Captain and pilots with three other crew members. Bodies recovered and investigation underway near Cape Aya about miles northeast of Mam Te SS.
The body found on the Milwaukee Road tracks yesterday morning has been identified as Arnold Vanderby, a resident of Waukesha County. Vanderby’s body was brought to Schmitt and Sons Funeral Home after being found along the Pewaukee route by a passerby. The exact time and circumstances remain unclear. his daughter Mrs Wastrum Gletsner Pewaukee route 7 has been informed. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Fragmented OCR notes outline Senator Gurney seeking reelection amid GOP primary clashes. Mentions Campaigns, House seniority, Republican nominees, and state party dynamics in South Dakota.
Alexander Horlick 76 son of Horlick Co founder died today at his Racine home after long illness. A former chairman of the Horlick Company board, he had resigned years ago but retained strong interest in the business. Horlick ran for office as a Republican and was reelected to a term before bowing out of politics.
President Truman complains in a letter about a dispute over club memberships. He cites political friction and potential veto threats tied to labor and Veterans groups while responding to questions on cabinet selections and policy. The letter references ongoing debates with officials and broader civic organizations.
In a Senate speech Senator Mundt urged expanding the vision of America beyond the nation’s borders. He proposed a plan to build support against war with non Russian aligned countries and to foster a broader United States influence through international ties.
Senate floor notes claim a secret FBI chart from May lists 24 Communist agents and 13 sympathizers in the State Department among 74 suspects. McCarthy says 18 of the 24 named were discharged within two months and accuses the FBI of distrust and withholding information from the department.
Waukesha Foundry on Lincoln Avenue idle after a strike began yesterday afternoon. More than 300 workers in Waukesha and Watertowns left their jobs, protesting firing and urging union representation. A meeting with union officials was planned, while company officials issued statements noting no serious incident. The walkout followed a noon meeting of Local 81 and the International Brotherhood of Foundry and Metal Employees. Union leadership and company executives prepared to discuss next steps.
The Wisconsin conference of the Methodist church will begin services here Wednesday with Bishop WH Clifford Nerencott presiding. The event, though not officially in conference, is tied to ongoing arrangements and local participation.
The National Labor Relations Board rejected a plan to wave union shop status. The decision affects employers and workers wary of mandatory union membership in the workplace.
A garbled 1940s newspaper brief reports Wauneka County population estimates, claiming 85,676 with a possible 2.4 million comparison across three towns and growth trends. It notes outmigration from cities to the county and cites state officials, county authorities, and the 1948 health board data.
Waukesha county hosts an annual prene event by Farm Bureau and Farm Supply featuring speakers Noor Briep Ties Waite Ry Vesna Gspur and others. Machinery demonstrations and a music band will accompany the program at the county hold.
A fire at Watertown theaters caused about $50,000 damage. Local crews fought flames, salvaging parts of the building while residents helped evacuate, with smoke seen for blocks. Investigators began assessing causes as the scene remained under control.
Readers see a scrambled note on business interest from Wiley urging both large and small firms to engage with government plans. The fragment references a central review, a convention, and a March event, with an emphasis on a rover metal business and a regional center.
Four men killed in a September 1948 car crash are the focus of a consolidated suit seeking damages. Judge Allen D Young presides as the plaintiffs allege fault in the collision that killed George Schultz and four others, with at least two surviving widows and spouses seeking awards.
Abandoned mine shaft rescue prevents disaster as two AS men, trapped below, are saved from a fire. Emergency crews rapidly locate and extract the workers, averting serious injuries and stabilizing the situation.
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