Vote Expected Late Friday on Loan to British
The Senate approved and sent to the House a 3,750,000,000 loan to Britain after fending off numerous restrictive amendments. Final vote reported as 46 to 4. Democratic Leader Barkley predicted final passage by a wide margin amid administration pressure to secure quick approval despite parliamentary delay and a four hour talkathon led by Senator Langer.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wiliam Langer
Langer
J. William Fulbright
Ark
England
Fulbright
Empire
House Group Okays Extension of Draft
The House Military Affairs Committee approved a draft extension bill to July 1 and moved for immediate floor action but was blocked by Rep. Sheridan. The measure would extend the draft 45 days from May 15, creating a temporary extension until Oct 15, with Senate pending action.
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House
Senate
Anti-Lewis Measure Planned in Congress
A House judiciary subcommittee moved to approve a bill outlawing tonnage royalty demands by United Mine Workers Chief John L. Lewis. The Senate planned to consider labor measures as it returns from a British loan decision, with final draft work set for Tuesday.
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House Judiciary
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
House
Senate
A. Wilks Robertson
D. Va
Howard W. Smith
Truman
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
AFL
Final Meeting of Weekly Seminar Here
The final weekly seminar at the local high school will be held Saturday morning on the second floor of the Edison building. Speakers Ha Witte and Roy Colbert from the University of Wisconsin will discuss governance and the community.
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Ha Witte
Roy Colbert
University of Wisconsin
L. L. Bower
Industrial Education Committee of
Association of Commerce
Edison
Insurance covers loss from St Johns Military gym fire
The gymnasium at St. John's Military academy suffered a Thursday blaze. Insurance covers the loss and damages to canteen and athletic equipment are pegged in the thousands. Replacement cost is about 75000 with repairs delaying a new gym, while activities continue and the PX operates in the canteen. Fire started near the stage on the east end. five fire departments halted the blaze in about an hour.
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St. John’s Military Academy
St. John’s
Edison B. Lerch
Lerch
Daily Freeman
Delafield
St. John's Academy Gymnasium
Guernsey Sale Opens in Waukesha with High Prices
The Guernsey disposal sale at the Sales parlon in Waukesha drew buyers nationwide as 62 head from Vera Martin of Reno Nev sold for 9000 and 8000 dollars. Pine Manor Levity Sovereign fetched 9000 from Francis Crane and Pine Manor Crown Jewel 8000 from J N Mathews. Average at midpoint was 1440. California cattlemen and other breeders attended with ring men Louis MeL Merryman and Robert Seitz present.
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Sierra Manor Guernsey
Parlon
Guernsey
Vera Martin
Reno
Nev
Pine Manor Levity Sovereign
Francis Crane
Millis
Mass
Pine Manor Crown Jewel
J. N. Mathews
Gardenville
Penn
California
Waukesha
Pine Manor
Indiana
Missouri
Louis
L. Mel
Merryman
Sparks
E. M. Granger
Connecticut
Louis, Jr
Robert Seitz
Marines Recruiting Drive Open in Waukesha
A Marine recruiting drive is underway in Waukesha with headquarters at National Motor Co on South Street. Recruiting personnel are on site daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 18.
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Waukesha
National Motor Co
Bevin accuses Molotov over peace conference veto
British Foreign Secretary Bevin accused Molotov of blocking a 21 nation peace conference by insisting on a Big Four agreement on all basics before submission. Ministers planned an informal Friday meeting to seek a path forward as tensions leave the group deadlocked. Poland and Mexico urged firm measures against Spain, while Poland outlined possible Nazi links and a Spanish uranium source claim. The U.S. prepares Spain evidence likely to be ready in about a week.
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Paris
Ernest Bevin
V. M. Molotov
Bevin
Molotov
Hevin-Molotov
Mexico
Poland
First Nation
United Nation
Spain
United Nations
United States
No Atomic Study Is Reported in Spain
Britain told a United Nations subcommittee that no traces of atomic weapon research were found in Franco Spain. The group estimated Spain’s armed forces between 450,000 and 700,000, with varying counts from Polish and Republican officials. The subcommittee met behind closed doors amid reports of wider tensions.
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Spain
New York
U.A
Great Britain
United Naiions
Fiva Nation Security Council
Poland
Fin
United Nations
Franco
A.coa
France
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Delivers Clouds and Cold Snap
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions with light showers in south and east Wisconsin this afternoon and tonight, clearing to partly cloudy skies in the northwest by Saturday. Much colder with freezing temps and heavy frost interior north and west-central areas, clearing by Saturday morning. Extremes show yesterday’s high 88, low 35. tonight’s low near midnight to 7 am around 48.
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Wisconsin
Humbert Takes Italian Throne as Victor Quits
Humbert II is proclaimed king of Italy after Victor Emmanuel III abdicates and leaves for exile in Egypt. The cabinet approved a careful royal designation, while De Gasperi navigates politically tense reactions from Communists and socialists as Humbert prepares a private oath at the royal palace. The public response in Rome remains calm with limited street disturbance as headlines blur with an auction postponement due to a relative’s death.
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V.P
Humbert
Italy
Victor Emmanuel III
Royal
Victor Emmanuel
Egypt
Alcide de Gasperi
de Gasperi
Port Said
Naples
Elena
Communist Union
Dog Killer Fined After Shooting Dog at Moor Baths
Mathew Lagoraitis waited days for a troublesome terrier suspected of harming game around Moor Baths marsh. He shot the dog with a .22 rifle and was fined $10 in municipal court for unlawful firing. The owner, Elizabeth Lee Richardson, faced a license charge for the terrier and another dog, dismissed on $3.50 costs.
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Mathew Lagoraitis
Moor Baths
Lagoraitis
Costa
Elizabeth Lee Richardson
Lembest
Frost Sends Bitter Cold Across Midwest States
A cold snap will hit the state tonight with freezing temperatures and potential crop damage. Forecaster H. L. Jacobson warns some crops may not withstand frost tonight and tomorrow, as snow and freezing rain affect Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and nearby areas. Cities report subfreezing readings from Dickinson North Dakota to Denver Colorado and Duluth Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
Wyoming
Lander
Wye
Denver
Colo
Kansas
Missouri
Ilinois
Dickinson
N. D
Cheyenne
Wyo
Duluth
Minn
Watertown
M. D
H. L. Jacobson
Chicago
Democrats Open Confab Without Usual Bloodshed
Milwaukee diary styled report from the Wisconsin state Democratic convention notes a quieter scene than past intraparty clashes. It highlights expected leadership changes, potential chairs, and talks of candidates for governor and U.S. Senate while contrasting the absence of intra-party fights with the Republicans’ recent strife.
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W. G. Rice
Madison
John Nash
Pewaukee
Waukesha
Democratic
Jean Schultz
Gal
Helen Gahagan Douglas
California
Melvyn Douglas
Fowler Harper
Indiana University
Bob Dunlap
Kerr
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Milwaukee
National Democrat
William E. O'Brien
Dan Hoan
Bill
State Highway Commission
Oshkosh
U. S
Howard J. MacMurray
University of Wisconsi
Gustav Heller
Appleton
McMurray
Wiley
The
Freeman
12 Day Mine Truce Ordered by Lewis
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers ordered soft coal miners back to work for two weeks starting Monday with the condition that operators retroactively pay any wage increases negotiated. The move comes as the nation faces coal shortages disrupting railroads and power plants, with Lewis saying the action protects essential facilities while negotiations continue. He insisted the union will not accept a contract lacking essential protections for workers.
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U.P
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
AFL
Lewis
Truman Lewis
Truman
Sed
UMW
Rew
National Policy Committee
Iinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
Motor Co to Halt May 24 as Parts Scarce
The Waukesha Motor Company will close Friday May 24 for an indefinite period due to an embargo on freight from a coal strike and a shortage of parts especially cam shafts. The Muskego plant supplies 95 percent of shafts and has been strike bound for two months. Even with a coal strike end the company must idle. President J B DeLong said plans include cleaning up materials before shutdown.
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Waukesha Motor Company
J. BE. DeLong
Delong
Motor Co
Muskego
Mich
Waukesha
Freeman
John L. Lewis
de Long
Universal Milking Machine Co
A. G. Rose
Huppert
International Harvester Co
Milwaukee
Hospitala
A. G. Harter
Quality Aluminum Company
Harter
Robert Gall
Gall
Play Hours Cut as Coal Shortage Affects Local Theater and Plants
After noontime announcement at the high school, the Young People's theater will stage The Golden Ball Saturday at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m with no afternoon show to save heat. About 1 200 children expected. Company leaders cite coal shortages and material delays as they consider plant shutdowns, reduced hours, and vacation shutdowns to await shipments.
Drop Morals Charges When Man Re-Enlists
Peter Lukach of Butler had morals charges dropped in municipal court after Judge Lowry learned he re-enlisted for three years overseas service. Lukach, 26, had been accused of improper liberties with a minor. Lukach had previously served six years in the army and was discharged in 1945.
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Peter Lukach
Butler
Lowry
Lukach
Leon I. Brenner
Erwin Ekehoss
Town Hall
County Teachers Banquet Highlights Christian Life Message
About 170 Waukesha county teachers gathered for the annual spring banquet. Rev. Thomas B. Lyter of Washington Park Presbyterian Milwaukee urged greater awareness of the Christian way of life. Other speakers included Rev. Dalton McDonald of Wales and Msgr. Edward J. Rodenkirch of St. Joseph's. J. Thomas Wallace of Eagle State Graded School presided as toastmaster, with planning by Alice Hart and colleagues.
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Waukesha County
Thomas B. Lyter
Washington Park Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
Dalton McDonald
Wales
Edward
J. Rodenkirch
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. Thomas Wallace
Eagle State Graded School
Tecehers
Alice Hart
Leura M. Aplin
Ethel J. Yopps
Cecilia Price
Belivina Sherfinski
Naomi Stark
Eleanor’ Bowe
Lucille Sherfinsk
Rose Price
Kathryn Barris
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Doc Sullivan
Pfister
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Robert ‘Ehan
Ruth Steinert
Charles Green
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