Parking Limits Got City Hall Backing on Grand Avenue
Aldermen voted to restrict parking on the west side of Grand Avenue between Wisconsin Avenue and the Five Points to ease downtown congestion. Mayor Honeyager urged action on a downtown parking lot near Five Points and planned to shift the bus terminal to free space. Critics complained about cab service and long waits, while the council prepared a new downtown parking plan and appointed several officials. A steering committee was created to coordinate committee actions and other measures included licensing, zoning changes, and street light upgrades.
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Grand Avenue
Wisconsin Avenue
Five Points
Ald
Howard Newman
Edwin H. Honeyager
Honeyager
John W. Beatty
Richard S. Hippenmeyer
C. J. Caldwell
8Th Ward
Nolice
Alg
Phil Olson
Milwaukee
Chicago
Albert L. Wolfe
W. H. Oatway
Wayland Laatsch
Morgan Butler
Board of Health
R. A. Tassell
Walter R. Frame
Cemetery Commission
R. T. Jones
L. C. Willis
Robert Smart
Willis
the Transport Co
Maple Avenue
Clinton Street
East Broadway
Silurian Park
Io Hartwell Ave
Daily Freeman
Police and Fire Forces Get Raises
The common council voted to raise salaries for police and fire chiefs by 25 dollars a month to 286, while other force members gain 13 dollars monthly. The new scale rolls out May 1 and adds about 740 dollars monthly overall, with 24 fire and 22 police members affected.
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Common Council
Fire Department
Police Department
Big Independence Day celebration planned in Waukesha
The common council heard plans by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to welcome home over 5 000 World War II veterans in Waukesha County with a three day event at Frare Park starting July 3 4. The gala includes fireworks a dance a baseball game contests prizes and an Army equipment display.
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Waukesha County
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Koenen
Legion
Frare Park
The
VFW
Koenen
Waukesha
Keenes
VEW
Richard Isabel
Koonen
Park Board
May Drop Loan Bill to Consider Strike
Washington reported the Senate rejected a demand that Britain grant permanent commercial rights to U S bases in exchange for the 3 75 billion loan. The bases clause failed 45 to 40, led by Sen Ernest W McFarland with southern opposition to the loan and a push to act on anti strike bills amid United States labour tensions.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Ernest W. McFarland
Aviz
Senate
John L. Lewis
Weather Forecast Wisconsin Fair and warmer south
Weather forecast for Wisconsin notes fair conditions with warmer temperatures in the south and cooler near Lake Michigan tonight. The record lists a minimum around 34 and yesterday's high 34 low 38, with a 2 year ago high of 50. contains broken hourly data and garbled readings.
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Lake Michigan
Gromyko Walks as Iran Case Reopens at UN Council
The UN Security Council delayed ruling on Iran until Iran confirms all Red Army troops have left. Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko boycotted the session again while Australia urged a determination of legal action in the absence of a permanent member. Iran said it had no official notice from Russia of a complete Soviet evacuation by the promised midnight May 6 and would not report to the council until such notification is received.
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New York
United Nations Security Council
Iran
Council
Andrei A. Grotoyko
United States
Red Army
Russia
Hussé¢in Ala
Washington
UN Security Council
Soviet blocks Korean talks on trusteeship plan
SEOUL Korea United States and Soviet joint commission halted discussions after Soviet delegates refused to consult with Korean leaders who oppose the Allied trusteeship plan. The commission adjourned without setting a future meeting date.
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Seoul
Korea
Juri
U. S
United States
Soviet Joint Commission
Joint Commission
Soviets Oppose June Start for Paris Peace Conference
Paris meeting sees Byrnes proposing June 15 start while Molotov blocks immediate opening. Soviet demands require completion of peace drafts with Italy and former Axis satellites first. Conference ministers rush toward early adjournment with no decision reached.
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Paris
James F. Byrnes
Foreign Ministers Council
V. M. Molotov
Byrnes
Molotov
Italy
Conference of Foreign Ministers
Arabs Seek Stalin Aid Over Palestine Dispute
The Arab higher committee in Jerusalem decided to appeal through the Soviet embassy at Cairo to Premier Stalin for Russian support against the Anglo American recommendations on Palestine. They prepared for the possibility of admitting 100000 Jews to Palestine and vowed to oppose the report by all means, organizing a national struggle if enacted.
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Jerusalem
Uri
Cairo
Stalin
Palestine
Dairies to Meet at Elks Club Monday Field Day
Operators of dairies in southeastern Wisconsin will hold a field day at Waulesha next Monday starting 1 30 p m in the Elks club Dinner at the Avalon hotel at 6 p m Features include talks by E li DePew Luick Dairy Co and Vic Bualow on critical conditions and feed requirements George Werner discusses maximizing resources and P Welsh of Pet Milk Co outlines getting the job done Fred Klussendorf will speak on improving fieldman work All dairies in the region are urged to send representatives.
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Southeastern
Wisconsin
Waulesha
Elks Club
Avalon Hotel
Dairies
Eli DePew
Luick Dairy Co
National Dairy Association
Vic Buialow
George Werner
P. Welsh
The
Pet Milk Co
Fred Klussendorf
Waukusha
City Ignores Anniversary of V-E Day in Waukesha
Citizens went about their day as Waukesha marked the first V E Day anniversary amid labor tensions and soft coat strikes. President Truman had proclaimed May 8 as official V E Day, but downtown remained quiet with stores closing early and churches packed for special services.
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Waukeshaws
Histo
Europe
Truman
Waukesha
Battered Europe Ignores VE Day Anniversary
Berlin reports that Europe remains hungry and battered on the first VE Day anniversary. Public ceremonies are sparse as people struggle to live after a year of war. References to Keitel and Doenitz appear in context of war crime trials at Nuremberg.
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Berlin
Europe
Moscow
London
Arctic Circle
Sahara Desert
Wilhelm Keitel
Georgi K. Zhukov
Karl Doenitz
Keitel
Doenitz
Nuernberg
Two Held after Auto Is Stolen Case In Wisconsin
A Milwaukee man, veteran Donald R. Trunk, had his convertible car stolen by two AWOL soldiers from Shepherd Field, Texas. They dumped belongings along Northview road in Waukesha County before deputies recovered most items. missing remain the car’s golf clubs valued at $200, an officer’s raincoat, and a razor. One suspect, Jack Doughty of Granville, Wisconsin, formerly with the Wisconsin School for Boys, and Pvt Roberts of New York were held by Milwaukee police after the theft was traced Tuesday.
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Shepherdfield
Texas
Trunk
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Waukesha County
Waukesha
Northview Road
Here
Jack Doughty
Granville
Wis
Wisconsin School For Boys
Doughty
Army
Pvt. Roberts
New York
Judge Evans III Shows Slight Improvement in Hospital
Judge Evans III of the U S circuit court of appeals, age 70, was reported by Billings Memorial Hospital to show a slight improvement on Wednesday and to be not in immediate danger. His condition and nature of illness were not disclosed. his home is listed as Baraboo, Wisconsin.
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Judge Evans III
Chicago
Evans_ Evans
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Billings Memorial Hospital
Conservation meeting on hunting and fishing plans in county
Members of the Waukesha County Conservation Commission will meet Monday night in one county courthouse to discuss hunting and fishing plans for the coming summer and fall season.
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Waukesha County
Waukesha
Nation Faces Coal Crises as Freight Shrinks and Embargo Hits
Rail freight disruptions threaten 95 percent of shipments nationwide as an ODT embargo restricts all but essential items. Local factories may halt production, unemployment could rise, and stores risk empty shelves while trucking firms struggle to fill the gap. Perishables, fuels, medicines, and some foods remain exempt.
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ODT
Waukesha
Trains Through Waukesha Cut in Regional Reductions
Rail service through Waukesha faces cuts as two Northwestern runs are eliminated and two more reduced to triweekly schedules under ODT orders. Milwaukee Road remains the sole carrier with through trains. Soo Line keeps some routes but shifts several Chicago Milwaukee Madison trips from daily to weekly beginning May 15.
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Waukesha
ODT
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Madison
Northwestern Railroad
Soo Line
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Ashland
More Unemployment Payments Predicted In Waukesha
A H Ludwig US employment service manager told the Waukesha county veterans rehabilitation committee that prolonged coal strike will bring large unemployment claims. Veterans laid off without fault will qualify for readjustment pay. non veterans for unemployment compensation. those involved in the strike are not eligible. The strike slows industry and may soon impact the community. Axis Books to be gutted at Colorado School of Mines per Library of Congress word.
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Waukesha
A. H. Ludwig
United States Employment Service
Waukesha County
Kit Committee Ends Its Work Disposes of Assets
The Waukesha Kit committee dissolved after serving servicemen in World War II. It reported $26.28 cash on hand, under $10, and planned to turn remaining assets to the Red Cross. Over 2,600 kits reached troops, 2,000+ letters were sent, and 157,788 News Kit issues mailed during 98 weeks. The group also produced more than 5,000 breakfasts via its canteen service.
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United States
R. L. Rupple
Whem
Red Cross
Waukesha
Waukesha County
Villages Meet Entire Tax Bill in 1945 Revenue
Waukesha county towns Lac La Belle and Big Bend reported full 1945 tax collections with 95.817 percent of levies paid countywide. Total 1945 levy was 2,232,385.65. local treasurers collected 2,105,541.37. Delinquent taxes reached 125,215.83 with 1,604.53 in personal property retained by municipalities. Individual returns listed for Eagle Genesee Lisbon Muskego Hartland Lannon Pewaukee Oconomowoc city and Waukesha city.
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Lac la Belle
Big Bend
D. J. Plerner
Waukesha County
Waukesha City
Eagle
Genesee
Lisbon
Muskego
Hartland
Lannon
Pewaukee
Oconomowoc City
Brookfield
Delaheila
Geneser
Menomonee
Merton
Mukwonago
Big Bond
Lymp Builet
Chenequa
Dousman
Meno. Falls
Prairie
Sussex
Wales
Citi Ocono
Waukesha
Two Cars Stolen In Milwaukee Quiz Youth
An escapee from a Wisconsin school for boys, 16 year old Anthony Mutchberg of Milwaukee, was quizzed Tuesday night. A 1939 Ford panel truck was stolen from Hendrickson and Compton Motor Supply at 494 West Main, abandoned at O Malley’s Barn with a flat tire. Another car, owned by John Fries of Milwaukee, was taken and recovered in Milwaukee. The youth was apprehended in Milwaukee after fleeing the school earlier Tuesday afternoon.
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Wisconsin School For Horseas
Anthony Mutchberg
Milwaukee
Hendrickson and Compton Motor Supply Co
Main St
O'Malley's
John Fries
Democrats Plan Campaign Drive For Wisconsin Convention
Waukesha Democrats and labor representatives meet at the Labor temple to review their campaign committee report and finalize plans to attend the state Democratic convention in Milwaukee. Rumors say a full county ticket is ready and county delegates totaled 52. Tehan may resign and Charles Green could become state chairman.
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Waukesha County
Labor Temple
Milwaukee
Waukesha
State Central Committee
Ruth Steinert
Pfister
Robert Tehan
Charles Green
Democrat Party
Democrats
Tehan
Milwaukee Auditorium
Robert 3. Kerr
Oklahoma
Hubert Humphrey
Minneapolis
Lakota’s
Sixth
Wisconsin
Helen Gahagan Douglas
California
Melvyn Douglas
New Democrat
Pereles
East Wells St
Factories Plan to Close Down Delay Air Strike
United Press reports industrial and transport slowdowns as coal strikes widen across communities. Officials warn extended coal walk could cause lasting economic damage and curb production. Federal Reserve Chairman Marriner Eccles cautioned the Senate banking committee about strike impacts on output.
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United Press
Washington
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Guard
Senate Banking Committee
Truman's 62nd Birthday and Coal Strike Plea
Washington report notes President Truman turning 62 with a request for a coal strike settlement. Officials plan a routine day, but staff may surprise him with a small party after work, followed by a family birthday dinner.
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Washington
U.A
Truman
Coal strike triggers broad power crisis and plant closures
The coal mine strike nears 35 days as New England and Detroit suffer shortages. Ford plans most plants to close by midnight, 119000 workers affected. Chrysler warns lines may halt next week. Chicago faces possible two week blackout. gov prohibits coal to nonessential users. Virginia counties to ration electricity. An emergency control board is formed. Freight embargo looms, rail shipments may drop 75 percent.
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New England
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler
Chicago
Government
Virginia Electric and Power ,C
Virginia
AFL United Mine Workers
Iford
Office of Defense Transportation
Returning Veterans of St. Luke's Church Honored at Meeting
Veterans of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church were guests at a dinner meeting by the Brotherhood Tuesday night drawing 115 attendees. Mayor Honeyager welcomed them as 160 members served in WWII were recalled. Memorial prayers honored six fallen members: Gordon Nedderson, Donald DeWear, Fred Bothe, Elmer Seeling, Robert Skebba, Daniel Nutter.
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St. Luke’s Church
St. Luke's Church
Brotherhood of St. Luke'svangelical Lutheran Church
St. Luke's
Henry Palm
Edwin Honeyager
A. Z. Knapke
Brotherhood
L. Glenn Cloninger
Margaret Senfleblen
Q. E. Shelvyeland
Carroll College
Sun‘down Airs Orchestra
Wisconsin School For Doys
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Wash
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Gromyko
Donald R. Trunk
Axis Technical
Golden, Col
Colorado School of Mines
Library of Congress
Kit Committee
Young Republicans
ST. Martinville
Emile Verret
Willie Francis
John Lewis
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