OPA to Permit Price Increase for Beef Pork
The OPA plans to allow price hikes on beef and pork products starting Monday. Beef prices rise about one third of a cent per pound, pork by about four tenths of a cent per pound, with regional variations. The move aims to cover broader meat products and will affect various cuts, including shoulder, ham, and bacon, while ham and loin prices rise more modestly in large markets.
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OPA
Washington
Chiciso
New York
Mushy J. Lenn
Los Angeles
Los Angels
Chicago
Port Echous
Salem
Black Market Prices Reported Across American Cities
A Washington based institute reports four of five American cities charge black market prices for housing based on OPA data. An associate director notes surveys from 1803 stores in major cities show average house costs around 120 dollars. Research firms in Chicago compiled the data.
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Waskington
West American Bent Institute
Americas
Aotilutes Marketing Department
Agriculture Colmuntlic
OPA
Mathota
Bintitau Research Co
Chicago
GC Ghappilleco Cut
Meat Supply Warns of Worsening Country Outlook
National Live Stock Producers Association reports to the 26th annual meeting that meat supplies may deteriorate before improving. Members blame mice infestations, feed shortages, and harsh weather for the ongoing troubles.
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Astortation
Blame OPA for Shortages in Nation Cites Price Controls
Miwagasni a breevision of OPA price ceilings argues the quickest solution to material shortages. C Hart Milwaukee, president of the Producers Council, National Organization of Building Material Manufacturers, says subsidies are central to free enterprise and that moderate price increases can stimulate production to fulfill housing program goals this year.
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Miwagasni
C Hart Milwaukee
Producers Council
National Organization of Building Material Manufacturers
Hart
Postwar wage rises seen across Seventh Federal Reserve district
A Seventh district article forecasts more strikes and price boosts after a first postwar wage surge. The piece says wage price controversies fuel inflationary pressure and threaten the postwar economic uplift. District covers Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Business activity at 1941 level with gradual favorable trends noted.
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Witung Eswell
Federal Reserve District
Frides
Midwest
Ona
Timo
Indiana
Michigan
87 Years Old Today Waukesha Freeman
A humorous note marks the Waukesha Freeman celebrating 87 years old with playful lines about the county courthouse at 62. The piece contrasts aging symbols with spry spirit, joking that both have plenty of candlelit memories and still look sturdy amid changes.
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Cory
Freeman
Waukesha
Zantis
Waukesha Freeman
Waukesha County Court House
Carrall College
Waukesha Freeman Chronicle Births and Local Happenings
The Freeman chronicled births marriages education achievements and deaths of Waukesha county residents. A local voice mirroring village life since 1855 and not aiming to be a big town daily, it documented human interest stories through the years ending with the March 23 1859 issue and later developments.
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Freeman
Waukesha Freeman
Key Personnel to Confer Here Seminar on industrial management
City industrial leaders and out of town plants will join a Saturday March 30 seminar on peacetime management at the high school auditorium. About 150 attendees expected. Frank Holt Harold Kubly and Way Ewell will lead the discussions on shifting from emergency to competitive policies and achieving compliance.
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Y E Ryan
Waukésha Association of Commerce
University of Wisconsin
Frank Holt
University
Harold Kubly
Department of Business Administraton
Way Ewell
School of Commerce
Ryan Sail
Leonard elected second vice president of UAW
At the Atlantic City convention United Press reports Leonard was elected second vice president, defeating John W Livingston by 4 30974 to 4 267 248 votes. Walter P Reuther supported Leonard as Lews regional UAW director, while R J. Thomas lost re-election as president but won first vice president.
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Richard T Leonard
UAW
Iyigion
Waliam Leonard
Waukesha
United Automobile Workers Union
Atlantic City
United Press
Leonard
John W Livingston
Lavingston St Lews
Walter P Reuther
Whice
R J. Thomas
Induct Strikers into Virginia State Guard
State and federal officials moved to avert shortages as strikes loom. Gov. Graham Tuck announced that $500 minimum employees of the Virginia Electric Power Co were drafted into the commonwealth militia to ensure work continued. The federal government also curtailed soft coal deliveries to conserve supplies.
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United Press
Govraham Tuck
Virginia
Virginia Electric Power Co
Supplias Ag
Housing Problems Aired Before Municipal Court
Two defendants faced Monday court over housing and disorderly conduct in Muskego and Waukesha. Martin Everett, cited for building delays and license issues, was fined $25 and costs after prior extensions. Lawrence SanFelipe, linked to clashes with landlady Mrs Isabelle Tibbetts, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and left the area, with further hearings pending for accomplice Kopacka. Additional cases included a burglary attempt tied to Joseph Kopacka and warrants for Flight from Milwaukee to Menomonee Falls, plus a drunk driving-like charge against James Donald and probation for two minors involved in liquor sales.
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Martin Everett
Mushego
Hvain
Tiaher
Theodore F Hardike
Everet
Hns
Everett
Scott Lowry
Muskego
Lawrence Jack SanFelipe
CTN
Judge Lowry
Isabelle Tibbetts
SanFelipe
Tibbetts
San Felpe
Tribetts
Ina
Milwaukee
Mia Tibbetts
Waukesha
Harold T Owens
Kopacka 30
Joseph
Sally
Wittlin
Menomonee Falls
Ows
Waupun
Waukesha County
Otto Schneide
Eric
Bil) Jarmnes
Park Ave
James
Molly James
Shona Dale
Clarengon
Iowa
Datze
MrDonald
Waukesha Chiropractor
Waukesha Boys
Fuel Dealers Await Orders from Krug
Waukesha fuel dealers reported no orders from the solid fuels administrator to curb soft coal deliveries for households. Most plans align with Secretary Krug’s voluntary restrictions awaiting formal regulation, as a looming United Mine Workers strike risks 800000 workers. Governor Tuck threatens seizure of the power company, AFL opposes the move.
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Waukesha
Solid Fuels Adminstrator
Csdera
Secretary of the Interior
A J Krug
Krug
United Mine Workers
AFL
Tuck
Washington
Willam Green
Five World War II Vets Vying in Waukesha Elections
Five veterans seek city offices in Waukesha as polls open. Three wards feature heated battles with Theodore Nighor and Lester Smith challenging Alderman Howard Koentop in the Third ward. In the 10th ward ex serviceman Robert F Smart faces Willis. Haynes runs in the 13th ward against Palm Sasso Schultz. Hippenmeyer contests city attorney Greb, and Honeyager aims to unseat Coutts in the mayoral race with Erickson and Schafer also in contention.
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Waukesha
Richard S Hppenmeyer
Hippenmeyer
Russell J. Greb
Jon
Navy
Greb
Theodore J. Nighor
Lester C. Smith
Howard Koentop
Frederick A Haynes
Charles Palm
Michael Sasso
Edward A. Schultz
Robert F. Smart
52 Years Old Today County Freeman and Youmans Family
The Freeman newspaper in Waukesha marks 52 years with Youmans family steering for 77 years. Once tied to abolition origins, it shifted toward political independence with Republican leanings. Theron W. Height edited, while H. M. Youmans continued the family editorial line, dating back to 1874.
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Freeman Sit Il
Daily
Freeman
First Freeman
Babbitt
Waukesha
Youmens
Youmans
Mukwen 4&Bo
Theron W. Height
Red Cross Tops Quota in Waukesha County Drive
Waukesha County surpassed its $28,000 goal in the Red Cross drive with city totals rising to 13,327 and county receipts at 28,106 by Friday noon. Several towns including Oconomowoc, Lisbon, Muskego, and New Berlin exceeded targets, while industry and business groups contribute significantly. City chair William Gormley noted expected weekend donations would boost the final tally.
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Waukesha County
Red Cross
Chairiman
Ralph Hastreiter
Hastreiter
Genesee
Waukesha City
Willam Gormley
Waukesha
Deusman
Ottawa
Lisbon
Mukwonago
Gconomowoc
Pewaukee
Vernon
Chenequa
Butler
Hagle
Geneses
Muskego
New Berlin
Oconomowoc
Joseph Oliver
Les Schiburaky
Melvin Meyer
Campalen
Ordinance study for Veterans Housing Commission in Waukesha
A proposed ordinance directs the mayor to appoint a five member Waukesha Veterans Housing Commission to oversee all veterans housing facilities turned over by the government. The panel will manage Motor Hill terrace, 100 units bound for Sturgeon Bay, set rentals, occupancy rules, and appoint a project manager. Terms range from one to three years. no salaries.
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Waukesha
Russell J Greb
Car Damaged by Fire Near Carroll College
Fire damaged a car owned by Herbert Bell at 1018 Lindbergh Ave near Carroll College. Firemen said the blaze likely started from the hose connection on the car heater. They also fought a grass fire at the corner of S Greenfield and Lefhn Avenues Friday morning.
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Herbert Bell
Lindbergh Ave
M. Hast Avenues
Carroll College
S. Greenfield and
Lefhn Avenues
Progressives to Hold Fond du Lac Meeting Against GOP
In Fond du Lac on March 31 progressives opposed to the party’s Portage decision will form a liberal slate to challenge Rep Frank Keefe R Oshkosh in the election. Signers include Thomas Hayden Sam Leghorn Leonard Thland John Kaiser Alfred Kahn Ray Ware Henry Berquist and others from Fond du Lac Oshkosh Port Washington Rhinelander and Jefferson County. They denounce Republican obstruction and Pearl Harbor slurs by Wisconsin lawmakers, urging a return to progressive or Democratic alignment.
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Fond DU Lag
Wie
Portage
GOP
Fond Cu la
Frank Keefe
R. Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Thomas Hayden
Sam Leghorn
Leonard Thland
Charities Drive Sets Sunday Collections at Parish
Milwaukee archdiocese campaign aims to raise 200000 with parish drives. St Joseph's church seeks 4000 from Sunday masses while twelve other Waukesha county parishes plan to raise about 16000 over two weeks. Funds support Catholic charities including orphanages, homes for the aged, and aid to the poor.
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Milwaukee
St Joseph's
L A Pankratz
Waukesha County
St Vincent de Paul Society For the
Dale Elected President of Waukesha Association of Commerce
Dale E elected president for the next fiscal year at the Waukesha Association of Commerce dinner at the Avalon hotel. Officers include Roland Smith as vice president W T Loven treasurer and T K Ryen secretary. The event features Paul G Hoffman Studebaker president as main speaker with remarks on private enterprise and the postwar world. Reservations remain available.
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Hbo Dale
Waukesha Association of Commerce
Dale
Roland Smith
W. T Loven
T. K. Ryen
Avalon Hotel
Bismarck
Waukesha
Dale Chevrolet Co
National Truck Equipment Co
National Motora Co
Janesville
Dixon
Chevrolet Motor Co
Carl Taylor
Waukesha State Bank
L. Meritt
Earl W. Hardy
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
J. E. de Long
Waukesha Motor Company
Hoffman
Ryan
Infant Drinks Cologne Falls Ill in City Incident
A February report from Los Angeles describes an eight month old named Beatrice Sutton who drank two bottles of her mother's cologne. She gurgled as doctors pumped her stomach and is expected to recover after sobering up. Separately in Waukesha, motorists were reminded that state automobile license applications must be in the mail by midnight Monday.
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Los Angeles
Beatrice Sutton
Waukesha
Wisconsin Weather Brings Warm March Yet Fears Frost
A 1939 style Wisconsin weather forecast notes late warmth in March. Howard J. Thompson warns cooler air is coming with lower temperatures statewide Friday night and Saturday. Superior shatters March heat records at 86 degrees, while Duluth mirrors the warm spell and garden prep begins. Other readings span Green Bay to Milwaukee with highs mid to upper 70s and a history of frosty Junes.
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Howard J. Thompson
Fedest
Wisconsin
Thompson
Superior
Toaing
Mercury
Twin Harbor
Durluth
Minn
Lake Superior
Duluth State Teachers College
Jatutora
Ruper
Hast High School
Duluth
Great Lakes
Land O'Lakes
Park Fale
Wausau
Green Bay
le Crosse
Madigan
Milwaukeé
Dubuque, Ia
Upper Michigan
Marquette
Bacanabi
Sault Ste Marie
Soviet Delegate Absent in UN Iran Russia Hearing
The United Nations Security Council held a second hearing on Iran's case against the Soviet Union with the Soviet representative absent. Secretary Byrnes planned to propose a brief pause for clarifications before full investigation, seeking informal support to avoid a rigid resolution and possibly return to Washington during the weekend. The Soviet press attaché ordered reporters out of the consulate earlier in the day.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Council
Russia
Waukesha
James F. Byrher
Havng
Han
Soviet Union
Oscar Lange
Byrnes
Britain
Mocst
Washington
Truman
Victor Ulanchey
Russian civilian held with U S air base documents
Shanghat or Vu B army authorities disclosed the arrest of a Russian civilian worker found in possession of stolen documents concerning American air force installations in China. The individual's name and further details were withheld pending investigation.
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Shanghat
VU. B. Army
China
Ambassador Smith says he carried Truman letter to Stalin
London report notes Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith, newly arrived U.S. ambassador, told press he bore a letter from President Truman to Soviet Premier Stalin. The Moscow broadcast said Smith announced the delivery at a press conference.
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London
Moscow
Walter Bedell Smith
Truman
Stalin
Bail Raised to Twenty Five Thousand for Fred Rose
In Montreal on Friday Judge Lazure increased the bail of Fred Rose, a Communter member of parliament accused of espionage, from a prior 10 000 to 25 000. Rose remained in custody unable to post the sum, with conditions to refrain from public utterances and pamphleteering while the bail is posted. A Wisconsin health unit announced mobile x rays of 1725 chests in the city, with more sessions scheduled at the Waukesha Motor Co on Monday afternoon.
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Montreal
Fred Rose
Rose
U Final
Wilfred Lazure
Rore
Russis Lazure
Roge
Wilfred
Wisconsin State Board of Health
Waukesha Motor Co
Wisconsin Weather Outlook With Cooler Saturday
Mostly cloudy tonight through Saturday as Gogter north portion brings a cooler trend. Yesterday saw a low near 37 to 43 with a high around 43 compared to last year. Local temperatures show a cooling pattern with an uncertain hour by hour forecast for the region.
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