27 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1948
Page
1
The Wisconsin Attorney General announces a watchdog probe into alleged welfare and state care practices at Whitke State Charity School for Boys. Officials report a formal inquiry led by the Attorney General and State Welfare Director with hearings planned and no timeline given.
government officials in Italy say they may deploy emergency measures and assault brigades to counter Communist activity before elections. authorities warn that any forceful action could be used to ensure the government’s majority and prevent Communist gains in the vote.
A 1 year old’s kite was cut by a plane’s tail light while flying near Buffalo. The family requests reimbursement of 34 cents from Ametivin Airlines, filed today with the Buffalo office. The incident occurred March 22 at 5 07 pm as the kite was flown by To.
Fragmentary weather notice gives scattered data on temperatures and winds. It mentions tonight and warmer wear portion with minimum and maximum values, but several words are garbled. Names of places or dates are unreadable, leaving only general forecast cues.
Harold Ernest, 20, Wan esha route, was fined $25 and costs after being cited for operating a four wheel vehicle at excessive speed on Highway 15 near Prospect. Deputy Oumig testified Ernest weaved and reached about 60 mph. Judge Lowry announced the verdict after vacation.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports L. F. Fowler a former Duncan policeman admitted during questioning in Chickasha to killing Helen Beavers 26 and stuffing her body in a car trunk. He said he helped grill two suspects and wrote his confession by hand at 1 am.
supporters from 20 states met at the Plankinton hotel to map a nationwide network for 1000 active MacArthur for president clubs. Wisconsin officials and delegates discuss rapid mobilization ahead of the Wisconsin primary as Zimmerman and other leaders outline campaign steps.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced plans to campaign in Wisconsin and Nebraska ahead of the April 6 and April 13 primaries. He will personally appeal to voters in Wisconsin and Nebraska with four major speeches and multiple appearances by team. He faces opposition from General Douglas MacArthur and Arnold Stassen in Wisconsin. In Nebraska the itinerary includes Omaha and Lincoln with a similar campaign push.
George Neumann aged 54 of Mukwanago was treated for shock after his car collided with Mrs. Mildred G Schwartz of the same village. The mishap occurred at an intersection causing Neumann to swerve and tip his vehicle. deputies reported Schwartz could not stop.
UPI reports Judge Swygert granted a temporary injunction against the ITU printers to stop no contract policy and strikes affecting 16 papers, including Chicago's six daily papers with over 3 million readers, until NLBR hearings determine unfair labor practices. The ruling cites probable violations of the Taft Hartley Act and aims to prevent irreparable public harm.
United States agencies and Red Cross rush aid to midwestern and southern communities after tornadoes left 43 dead and many missing. Indiana, Alabama, Illinois tally deaths. hundreds injured, millions in damage as rescue work faces disrupted communications and closed roads.
Snow and sleet slow traffic in Waukesha County as unseasonal storms hit Wisconsin. Ed Stephan ordered plows to keep routes open amid gusts up to 50 mph, with slushy, icy highways improving by afternoon. Electric lines suffered some damage but service remained largely reliable.
A presidential emergency board urged a 15 44 cents hourly raise for about 160 000 railroad engineers firemen and switchmen retroactive to Nov 2 1947 to match a 16 14 cents increase given other railroad workers. The report also backs yard service pay parity and rejects extra pay for night Sunday holiday shifts.
Lent ends at noon as a spring blizzard hits the area with four inches of snow forecast. Sunrise services are planned across Waukesha county with multiple churches switching to indoor observances. Worship schedules list times for St. Luke's St. Joseph's and others, with Easter programs at Congregational First Evangelical and Reformed and First Methodist. Over 600 attended Good Friday services at the Park theater under the Waukesha Ministers association.
Kenneth Olin and Harry Embrean admitted two additional safecrackings near Grand Rapids bringing total crimes to 38. About $3,700 in loot cited, with entries at Grand Rapids and Jenison post offices. Evidence searches planned in local waterways.
St Louis detectives sought two missing youths from Waukesha Wisconsin James Proctor fourteen and Junior Ziebel seventeen after a postcard indicated they would head to the city The boys were last seen in Wisconsin and are believed en route to Key West Florida They reportedly left home late Thursday hitchhiking with Proctor wearing an army jacket black pants and a maroon shirt and no hat while Ziebel’s clothing was not confirmed
In Waukesha Easter business outpaces last year while eastern cities show declines. Local retailers report strong or growing activity across departments including flowers with prices down from wartime highs. Good Friday weather boosts sales, with a record day for a shoe store and brisk lily and clothing demand overall.
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