Freak Shooting Case Delayed In Oconomowoc
In Oconomowoc municipal court a case against a 2 year old local youth was continued amid testimony. The alleged incident involved a 222 caliber revolver and a fake fit at Lapham Peak. Police say the weapon discharged during a staged action, injuring none.
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Oconomowoc
Dconomowoc
Waukesha
Jack Keating
Hirde Park Ave
Siams
Wausha
Lapham Peak
Delsit
Che Ches
Wreckage sighted of Pan American plane with 50 aboard
A Pan American Airways Surate cruiser missing with 50 aboard was sighted near the Rio Madeira river in central Brazil. PAA reported no survivors. U.S. Air Force medics parachuted to the scene as search efforts continued.
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Miaria
Pla
Pan American Airways
Man Crushed to Death by Plate at Industrial Plant
A welder, Jones, was killed at 6 a.m. when a 490 pound steel plate in a vertical position toppled during crane movement. An investigation is ongoing. Jones, who started at the company in October 1933, left behind Millicent and four children. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Ering Larsen Funeral Home with burial in Prairie Home Cemetery.
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Godor
Jones
Millicent
Rich
Ruth
Vic- Colleen
Roger
Clark Jones
Fern Dodege
Ering Larsen Funeral Home
Prairie Home Cemectery
Fridar
Former New Berlin Woman Divorced
Barbara Cardo, 29, of New Berlin, was granted a divorce from Harold Cardo, 33, a Milwaukee county firefighter and tavern owner. She receives custody of a daughter, alimony of 20 dollars weekly, and 330 dollars monthly support. He keeps the tavern and his car and must pay 1200 dollars in installments. The couple did not contest the suit.
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Barbara Cardo
New Berlin
Harold Cardo
Milwaukee County
Ex Gov Rennebohm Named to Wisconsin Regents Board
Gov. Walter Kohler appointed former Wisconsin governor Oscar Rennebohm to the University of Wisconsin board of regents. He succeeds William Z. Campbell of Oshkosh, whose term expires this year, with Rennebohm’s term running until May 3, 1961, pending Senate confirmation.
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Madison
Walter Kohler
Oscar Rennebohm
University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Rennebohm
Willam Z. Campbell Oshkosh
State Senate
Battle Over Money Taken Before Judge
An argument over money led to a disorderly conduct arraignment in court. Ges Martin 21 of Okauchee and William Johnson 21 of S Main Street faced charges after a restaurant dispute over a dropped payment escalated, Johnson pushed through a glass door, police intervened, and Martin was arrested. plea set for May 8 before Judge Alvin Bendemuehi.
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Gcoxomowoc
Ges Martin
Okauchee J
William Johnson
S. Main
Johnson
Martin Bet Johnson
Alvin Bendemuehi
Empty Shelves Hit City Stores Amid AFL Strike
Widespread shortages hit grocery aisles as AFL truck drivers strike cuts nonperishable shipments. Potatoes and some canned goods scarce while certain chains run private fleets, but most stores face dwindling stocks and halted deliveries. Police guarded markets as pickets gathered and deliveries slowed to a trickle.
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Wia
Sto.k
AFL
3Aukee
Appeals Court Refuses to Bar Government Wage Hike
In Washington, the appeals court refused to bar the wage increase tied to the steel seizure while urging renewed negotiations between the steel companies and the CIO Steelworkers union. Secretary Charles Sawyer suggested conditions for settlement and hinted at elasticity in regulations, as White House talks and a Supreme Court decision loomed.
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Washington T
U. S. Court of Appeals
Seizice
Charles Sawyer
Sawyer
CIO Steelworkers
Sayer
Sao
Truman
Appeals Court
Jap Reds Riot in Tokyo Over May Day Protests
May Day demonstrations in Tokyo by leftists ended in rioting as several hundred thousand marched, smashing American cars, overturning vehicles, and clashing with police. Seventeen rioters were arrested, two American sailors were driven into the palace moat, and U. S. personnel were confined to their buildings. The unrest reflected opposition to American troops and Yoshida policies.
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Tokyo
Sures Yerial
Mathew B. Ridge
Doy
Windo
Imperial Palace
Air Force
U. S
Legion Studies Addition to Post in Madison Wisconsin
An estimated addition to the American Legion Post at 228 Wisconsin Ave is under study. A rough sketch and early cost estimate of about 25 000 describe a banquet hall and kitchen to serve outside groups. The project is in discussion with no vote yet. building committee details are not confirmed.
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American Legion
D. J. Marvos
Wisconsin Ave
Legion
Wes
American Official Visits Oatis Prisoner Healthy
Ambassador Ellis Briggs met with imprisoned American journalist William N. Oatis for 30 minutes in Prague. Briggs said Oatis reported good health, a view supported by his appearance, as State Department officials had pressed for the visit for 33 weeks hoping for an early release. Secretary Acheson notified Oatis’s wife after the dispatch.
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Washington
Eliis
Briggs
Americanti
William WN. Oziis
Oatis
State Department
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Qatis
Acheson
Oil Settlement Prospects Amid Strikes Across Refineries
Amid stalled talks, non-striking AFL oil workers report 2-cent plus shift raises, with some companies like Pan-American Southern offering improvements. Negotiations cover Sinclair, Gulf, and Shell refineries. California exempt from oil strike due to essential product needs. Police and officials discuss earlier meetings held at Eldorado Arkansas with representatives from Denver and Wichita, while unrelated local accident details surface from a separate dispatch.
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AFL
Priva
Millins Petroleum Co
Wharser
Sinclair iThe Texas Co
Gulf, Secorium
Sheil
Pan - American Southern
Standard of Indi
Eldorado
Ark
Prague
Jerome Pawlowski
Contr
Egai iGil Co
Denver
Wichita
I Pawlowski
Falls
Tex
Standard Oil
Oatis
Pontiac
Diana
Farmers Union Co- Briggs
Milwaukee
Laurel
Pawlowski
Briggs
Tess Foreign Office
iCorners
Bishop to Retire from Milwaukee Diocese Post
Bishop Benjamin P. Irving announced plans to retire as head of the Episcopal diocese of Milwaukee, effective December 32.
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Milwaukee
Benjamin P. P. Iving
Episcopal Diocese
Youth Admits Causing Fire In Wisconsin Town
A youth confessed to starting a grass fire that ignited utility poles and a creosote flare near a group of poles. The incident began with a match from the youth and a cigarette. Police chief Hebert Race said charges would be considered.
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Teessi Ei
Lights Installed at Martin Street Lot
A brief item notes work on the Martin Street Lot where lights are installed along tall poles over the area. The project spans a week and reflects local efforts to improve safety and visibility after initial delays.
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Martin Street
Stolen Car in County Accident Reported
A damaged, fragmentary entry notes a stolen car in Waukeshace county involved in an accident. Officials say a 1950s vehicle struck a phantom object and required emergency treatment at Bem 4 hospital but details remain unclear. Further confirmation is awaited.
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Waukeshace
Wecey
Announced Run for House Seat by Fisher Lyons
A local notice indicates plan to run for a U S House seat by an announced candidate identified as ly. The brief paragraph references the town of FiLW Auckie and mentions campaign intent without detailing dates or district information.
Duston boy and mufflers case in Waukesha court
A 16 year old Duston from Waukesha route 3 was charged in municipal court for operating a car with an improper muffler creating excess noise. After a conference with his father Edgar L Duston the plea changed to guilty. Judge Scott Lowry delayed action for 30 days and instructed the father to limit driving and arrange muffler removal. In a separate matter Lois Rutherford, 22, Pewaukee route 4, was fined $10 and costs for dumping rubbish on Springdale road in Brookfield without permission. the junk has been cleaned up.
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Duston
Waukesha
Police Sa
Edgar L. Duston
Scott Lowry
Lowry
Dusston
Weukesha
Dusten
Duster
Fbor
Snigson
Lois Rutherford
Pewaukee
Springdale
Brookfield
McGraw Joins Local Firm of Attorneys
The firm Love and Davis, formed in October 1933 with John Love and Congressman Glenn Davis, adds Gramling who joined in May 1947. Gramling resigns his private practice to become county judge, while McGraw remains assistant district attorney per Dist. Atty. David Dancey.
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Love
Giriocay
Dav McGraw
Redvers McGr
Tomar
Gramling
Ner T
John Love
Glenn Davis
Love and Davis
McGraw
David Dancey
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