Reject Ceilings on Old and New Houses Amendment Debate
The House rejected a plea for price controls on both old and new houses amid heated debate. Representative Wright Patman led opposition as the banking committee amendment moved to a roll call vote, with southern Democrats joining a blocking coalition. The measure aimed to restrict ceilings on construction but faced strong resistance from fiscal and housing interests.
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House
Hanes
Patman
Nouse Banking
Wttn
Wright Patman
Tee
Need 314 Billion More to Loan Foreigners? Firsudan
President Truman hinted on Friday that it may not be necessary for the United States to provide over four billion dollars to meet the minimum needs of postwar nations. He endorsed the Wilson advisory council’s monetary proposals and emphasized prudent future loans to aid international welfare and stability.
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Truman
Eparness
Peire
Pauley Expected to Be Confirmed by Senate
Petersen of Standard Oil of California said oil legislation battles showed political practices during the California oil fight were not decent. At a Senate naval affairs hearing on Edwin W. Pauley's nomination as undersecretary of the navy Pauley indicated he expected confirmation and had no intention of withdrawing. He met with Democratic chairmen to discuss the nomination.
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TS. Petersen
Standard Oil Company of California
Tratny
California
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Edwin W. Pauley
Navy
Pauley
Stannard Oil
Capitol
Robert E. Hanneran
Democratic National Committee
Sant O'Neal
Army to Test Radar Against V-2 Rockets
The army will test radar against V-2 rockets this summer to explore midair interception and destruction. Big. Gen. William TL Richardson, head of the Army Air Forces guided missiles division, said tests would be at White Sands, New Mexico.
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Wiliam TL. Richardson
Army Air Facers
White Sends
N. M
Petition to push terminal pay for discharged GIs
Rep Dwickt L Roges of Florida introduced a petition to compel a vote on terminal leave pay for veterans. The move follows intensified congressional pressure and requires signatures from a majority of House members.
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Dwickt L Roges
D. Fla
Filkay
Edward J Baumhover Dies Funeral Monday
Edward J Baumhover 59 died at Wisconsin General Hospital Madison after a short illness. Survived by wife, four children, a brother and four grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 8:50 am from the Thur D Gaspar Funeral Home to St Joseph's Catholic Church Bam with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call after 2 pm Saturday.
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Edsart J. Baumhover
Wisconsin General Hospital
Madison
Emlave
Wankesha Mothyrro
Tia Ywuinw
Hitdeaera
Fie
Dams Buanmehover
Airs Extet Motz
Mra James Copley
Waukesha
John
Tewaukee
S le Wiliam
Pensacola
Fla
Frank
Dubuque, Ta
Vibe Putteral Serviers
Arethur D. Gaspar
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Bam
Beil Couple Die Within Hours of Each Other
A Madison couple, Mr Joseph Beil Sr and Mrs Beil, died within hours of each other after illness began with Mr Beil visiting his wife's body in hospital. Mrs Beil died Tuesday and his efforts to see her were followed by his own death from a heart attack a few hours later. Funeral services were held at Helv Redeemer church and burial took place in Kinky Cross cemetery. Surviving relatives are listed, including Mrs A J Woemner of Okanchee and Ms Frenk Platrotec of Waukesha.
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Madison
Joseph Beil Sr
Bel
Beil
Bet
Helv Redeemer Church
Murral
Kinky Cross
Madisin
March Weather Oddities and Record Frost in Waukesha
A lively wrap of March forecasts contrasted with wild temperature swings in Waukesha Wisconsin. The piece notes March arriving like a lamb but possibly ending lionlike, cites a 30 degree swing within 24 hours, and reports February 1946’s mean temperature 29.5 degrees with 1.64 inches of precipitation. frost-depths under Frederick Street pavement reached 68 inches, deepest since 1936, as water dept crews dug deeper amid grim humor.
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Ike
Waukesha
Water Department
Frederick Street
Fatal Race Dispute Turns Deadly in Columbia Tennessee
In Columbia Tennessee two Black men, William Gordon and James Johnson, were killed after seizing a public safety item and opening fire as officers prepared to release them from jail amid a Whites versus Wegroes clash earlier in the week. Deputy Darnell injured, 25 state troopers and 250 Tennessee guardsmen activated. Authorities declared martial law in the area as security forces reinforced the town to quell the unrest.
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Columbia
Tenn —Uri
Vannesses
Tynn Bomar
Wiliam Gordon
James Johnson
Sherff
J. Underwood
Gordon
Tennessee Guard
J. M. Dickinson
Russians Dodge Promise to Half Iran Occupation
London reports Russia sidestepped the Tehran withdrawal pledge by promising to keep part of its occupation force until the situation clears. Soviet forces will remain in northwestern Iran and Azerbaijan where rebel elements have set up an autonomous regime. The move follows talks with the Iranian delegation led by Prime Minister Ghavam Sultaneh in Moscow and a UNO security council dispute over Iranian internal affairs.
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London
U.A
Russia
Iran
Boarch
United States
Radio Mostew
Red Army
Kremlin
Mad Ghavam Sultaneh
Moscow
Azerbaijan
Tehran
Agerbajan
United Nations Organization
UNO Security Council
UNO
British Troops Withdraw From Bombay After N S Mutiny
British authorities began pulling back regular army guards from royal Indian Navy ships and Bombay harbor shore facilities after last week’s mutiny and civilian riot. An official communique said infantry guards aboard warships would be removed by Friday night and shore guard presence reduced. Most troops in Bombay have been withdrawn except for a few infantrymen, with 329 suspected mutiny leaders held at Molund camp and 17 more expected for trial.
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Sombay
W.A
Royal Indian Navy
Bombay
Navy
Molund Camp
All But $42,780 of City's Tax Bill Is Paid
City Treasurer E O Erickson announced that Waukesha taxpayers paid all but 42780.01 of the 2946 tax roll. The year total collected was 718406.63 versus 761186.68 due. Delinquent list to be filed March 10 with County Treasurer Daniel J Pierner.
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Erickson
E. O. Erickson
Waukesha
Daniel J. Pierner
Waukeshans
Child Found Safe as Nurse Is Arrested
A 1-year nurse involved in the abduction of 4-year-old Terry Taylor was arrested after the child was found safe at Navy Captain George Seay’s home in Annapolis. Rosemary Johnson told police conflicting stories. the Taylors flew from Charlotte to reunite with their daughter as investigators pursued the suspect.
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Annapolis
Iu.p
Terry Taylor
Charlotte, N
Terry
Rosemary Johnson
FBI
Navy
George Seay
Doris
Andrew Taylor
Charlotte
Washington
Falls Man Given Termin Waupun Morals Charge
Birch 27, Menomonee Falls route 1, was sentenced Friday by Municipal Judge Scott Lowry to two to ten years at the state penitentiary on a morals charge. He pleaded guilty after mental examination deemed him sane but a psychopathic inferior. Sentence was the maximum. pleas for leniency and probation were denied.
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Féaward Birch
Menomonee Falls
Fridday
Scott Lowry
State Penitentiary
Birch
Lowry
John la Garvey
Milwaukee
Nick Lucas
West
Allis
Waukesaa
Theo
W. Main
George
Kenneth
Donald Teschendorf
Western District
Oconomowoc
Teschendorf
Pewaukee Lake
Lee White
Hartland
Teschendorfs
White
George Greeved
Harry Ziehl
Okatichee
US 19
Washington County Progressives Back Return to Republicans
Washington County Progressive party members voted unanimously to accept Gov. Walter S. Goodland's invitation to rejoin the Republican party. Atty. William H. Dieterich of Hartford introduced the resolution. Hartford Mayor Adam Polt was to have supported it. Mrs. Clarence A. Thiele presided. state leaders plan talks at Portage on March 17 to decide whether to stay independent or affiliate with Democrats or Republicans.
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Slinger
Wis
Washington County
Progressive Party
Walter S. Goodland
William H. Dieterich
Hartford
Adam Polt
Clarence A. Thiele
Progressive State Central Committee
Portage
Flora Weber Announces 1946 State Tax Filing Details
Flora Weber announced Friday that residents who received their 1946 state income tax blanks by mail may obtain them at the county assessment office in the courthouse. The deadline to file is March 15, and state returns are required for all individuals earning more than $800 if single or $1,600 if married in 1945.
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sEfSon
Court House
Flora Weber
Hoover Attends White House Food Conference In Washington
Former President Hoover joined President Truman and Secretary Anderson at a White House conference to promote an aggressive voluntary program to curb food waste and aid war-torn Europe and Asia. The meeting follows new conservation measures, including higher flour extraction and limits on wheat use in beer production, set to take effect Friday. Hoover warned the next four months would be toughest, hoping Europe’s June harvest would alleviate the shortage.
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Herbert Hoover
Truman
Clinton P. Anderson
Europe
Asia
Chester Davis
St. Louis
Hoover
Miami
Navy
White House
Names Heads of Homes Corp Aims to Build 1060 Homes
Subscribers and incorporators of Homes for Waukesha Inc meet next Tuesday at the Association of Commerce rooms to complete the organization and launch work to relieve the city's housing shortage. L D Harkrider says initial subscriptions total nearly 106,000 with a plan to reach 160,000 in capital. Directors will be named and officers elected as plans to construct permanent homes proceed. The articles were filed in Madison last week signed by G and Hein, E G Bach and Harkrider. The corporation targets 1060 homes initially and could expand as needed.
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Waukesha, Inc
Association of Commerce Rooms
L. D. Harkrider
Ine
Harkrider
Ine Corporation
Madison
G. &. Hein
E. G. Bach
1975-Pound Cow Sets Recent Milwaukee Market Record
A Holstein cow weighing 1975 pounds sold Thursday at the Milwaukee market, bought by Plankinton Packing Co. The cow owned by Leander Brandt of Pewaukee fetched 13 cents per pound or 256.75 dollars, tracked by Frank Weber & Son of Pewaukee. H. A. Murray noted it as the heaviest cow in years, a high price for the region.
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Milwaukee
Waukesha County
Plankinton Packing Co
Leander Brandt
Pewaukee
Frank Weber & Son
H. A. Murray
Milwaukee Stockyards
Waukeshi
Council Agrees to Housing Deal
In a special session the common council unanimously approved a city government funded contract to complete 50 Motor Hill housing units. The Ralph Kroening Engineering Co. will manage both projects with sidewalks and grading as sole city costs. Units will house veterans and families, with profits to the U.S. treasury. 100 more units from Sturgeon Bay expected in three weeks.
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Common Council
FPHA
United States Treasury
Coutts
Sturgeon Bay
Ralph Kroening Engineering Co
Milwaukee
Office of Veterans Housing Bureau
Waukesha County
Veterans Rehabilitation Committee
Watertown Malting Plant Fire Flares Up Again
Watertown Malting Plant battled by multiple fire brigades from Jefferson Fort Atkinson Oconomowoc and Johnson Creek Friday afternoon. The blaze began in fans in the kiln section with no injuries but about 20 workers were sent home. Manager Peter Wintera Fobotka said damage could not yet be estimated. It followed a week of fire losses including Lincoln grade school on Feb 23 with damages over 100000.
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Watertown
Wis
Jefferson
Fort Atkinson
Oconomowoc
Txonian
Johnson Creek
Fleischman
Peter Wintera Fobotka
Lincoln
Shrine Club Sends 58 Kids to Milwaukee Circus
The Waukesha Shrine club announced it had purchased 58 tickets to the Shrine circus for underprivileged local children. The Salvation Army will distribute the tickets and Adjutant William Kautzwill will lead the group to the show on Saturday.
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Waukesha
Waukesha teachers to study SLX curriculum next week
County Superintendent Winston Brown announced next week training sessions for Waukesha county teachers on SLX curriculum. Sessions run 2 to 5 p.m. each day at multiple schools including Palestine Turai, North Lake grad ed, Willow Springs, Big Bend grad ed, North View, and Shady Nook grad ed.
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Waukesha County
Winston Brown
Palestine Turai
North Lake
Willow Springs
Big Bend
North View
Shady Nook
Exchange teacher to visit Waukesha for one month
An exchange teacher from Central America will stay in Waukesha from March 15 to April 15. Sent by the Western Hemisphere Exchange Plan, the visitor will study American schools and families while staying with host community members. Local groups are invited to arrange programs and welcoming activities through the high school.
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Central America
Waukeshe
Viday
Misa Clarice Kline
Wauksha
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Kline
Waukesha
Tme
Texas
Wisconsin
Miss Kline
Rebecca Watson
Estella Wolf
Zelma Monlux
Frances Magdanz
Zella Loomer
E. T. Ryan
R. F. Lewis
School Board Guests Dined by Home Ec Students
Waukesha School board members their wives and husbands and district administrators attended a Thursday dinner in the Edison building prepared and served by high school home economics students. Lauretta Wieland led the program as instructor while seventh and eighth grade classes modeled clothing from the year’s home economics work.
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Waukesha School Board
Edison
Lauretta Wieland
Margaret, Humphrey
Betty Stier
Instruct Pupils for Junior Senior High Opens Program
The annual spring orientation for students entering junior or senior high was opened this week by A. Q. Rahn of the junior high school. The event helps pupils preparing to move from eighth grade to higher grades, guiding them through upcoming year expectations.
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A. Q. Rahn
Mike Sasso Appointed by Machinists Union
Mike Sasso of Waukesha and Herman Luedke and David Tischer of Milwaukee were named to the subting committee of the Wisconsin state council of the International Association of Machinists after the annual meeting at Waupun. Ed Schroedter of Milwaukee was elected president, Clarence C. Mack of Fond du Lac vice president, and Henry J. Winkel of Wiel secretary treasurer. The council’s first regular meeting is scheduled for May 23.
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Mike Sasso
Machinists
Waukesha
Herman Luedke
David Tischer
Milwaukee
Brotherhoods Drive March 6 Walkout Threat Across Nation
Labor unrest spreads across rail and steel sectors as CIO United Auto Workers nears a 101 day strike with 175 066 members. Rail unions threaten to walk out affecting 300 main lines, wage demands of 25 percent persist. other industries face picket action and sympathy strikes as negotiations continue in Detroit and Long Beach.
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Dentrakt
CIO
United Auto Workers
Cleveland
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Whitney
Philadelphia
Cass
CIQ
General Electric
Alloy
W. Va
CIO United Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers Union
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Bloomfield
N. J
William H. Butler
California
AFL Teamsters Union
Teamsters
CIO Wood, Tobacco and Agricultural Workers Union
Hep
Jacke Anderson
Calif
Truman
Texas and
New Orleans
OPA
Detroit
CLO
Long Beach
Smelled Smoke Triggers Fire At Calhoun Farm House
Roy Weber of Calhoun detected smoke Thursday evening during milking time and again about 1 a.m. Friday when flames broke out in the basement partitions. The overheated chimney was blamed. damage totaled several hundred dollars as firefighters extinguished the blaze. New vets organize in Waukesha county. An organizing meeting is set for 7:45 p.m. Monday at Carroll College Freshman Hall. The group will remain independent of existing veterans’ organizations.
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Roy Weber
Calhoun
Weber
Waukesha County
Carrol College
Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Tonight and Saturday
Weather outlook for Wisconsin shows slightly colder conditions in the south tonight with a slight rise in temperatures Saturday. Overnight minimum around 36 degrees near midnight. Yesterday’s high 41 and low 26, with no significant changes in year ago readings. Hourly temperature likely to trend cool then warmer into Saturday.
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Wieconsin
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