Auto crashes in Waukesha county injure six
Six persons were injured, one critically, in weekend automobile crashes in Waukesha county as sporadic rains raised hazards. A Milwaukee area crash near Delafield involved a car and a milk truck, with four locals hurt and two in serious condition at Memorial hospital. Sheriff investigators ponder cause. other injuries occurred on Highway 67 near Eagle and on Highway 18 near Waukesha. Carroll College to honor Dr. Donald Kehl at May 29 commencement. 92 graduates expected.
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Get
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Memorial Hospital
Benjamin F. Leavens, Jr
Audrey Coltova
Terry Gallo
Allen D. Schilling
Joseph F. Janzer
Richfield
Janzer
Sheriff's Department
Lakeview Hotel
John Mustered
Highway 67
Eagle
Edward W. Molzan
St. Waukesha
Wendelyn Marks
Motor Hill Terrace
Marks
Raymond J. Johnson
Torhurst Hill
Waukesha
Donald Kehl
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Carroll College
Nelson Vance Russell
Kehl
Waukesha High Bahonty
Harvard Law School
Army Seizes Railroads to Thwart Strike Threat
President Truman moved to take over and operate the railroads to prevent a nationwide crisis, as union leaders signaled possible cancellation of a strike set for 6 a m. Royall was directed to run the rail lines in the government’s name, with officials expecting unions to stay on the job or risk court action.
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John R. Steelman
Nine Summer Concerts to Be Presented Here by City and Brewery
The Waukesha recreation department and the Weber brewery announce a summer concert series in Cutler park. Fred Sperl will direct 40 musicians from Waukesha and Milwaukee counties in nine performances starting June 17. Guest artists and free hospital concerts for Resthaven veterans hospital patients are planned.
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Weber Brewery
Fred Sperl
B Milwaulkee
Cutler Park
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Sperl
Resthaven Veterans Hospital
Musicians’ Union , Recording Fund
Dr Campbell Presents Cancer Research at Rotary Club
Dr Paul Campbell of Waukesha told Rotary members that early cancer detection is vital for effective medical progress. He said science has three effective cures: surgery, radium, and X ray, but no method stops cancer after its initial stage. He noted cancer is not hereditary or infectious, though susceptibility can appear in offspring. He urged focusing on scientific research and practical application to save lives.
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Rotary Club
Paul Campbell
Waukesha
Campbell
Weston High Fire Sparks Arson Charge Against Student
A 17 year old Weston High student was held on arson charges after a $650,000 blaze destroyed the school on April 1. He confessed to police that he started the fire to avoid going to school and for the excitement.
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Weston
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Weston High School
Knife attack leads to two arrests in Waukesha
Solomon Gomez 38 and Ipirants Martinez 54 were jailed on $2,500 bail after stabbing Benjamin Melendes 41 during a Friday night brawl near a General Malleable foundry. Preliminary hearing set for next Monday. Melendes in critical condition at Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
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Scott Lowry
Solomon Gomez
Main St
Ipirants Martinez
Pleasant St
Benjamin Melendes
Melendes
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Flneg Otto Hitz
Wendelyn Marks
Motor Hill Terrace
Marks
Pasenger
Edward W. Molvan
Highway 18
Torhurst Hill
Sylvester C. Wamser
Fewaukee
Wamsee
Gaspar Names 10 Committees of County Board
Vernon M. Gaspar announced committee appointments to consolidate the Waukesha county board of supervisors from 27 to 10 committees. The move aims to boost efficiency with one panel handling related tasks. Most members include Zillmer, Schlater, Baird, Rasmussen, Rohrer, Burton, and Huismann. Dobbertin, Cole, and Christopherson head the highway committee. other appointments cover public welfare, sheriff inquest license, legislative and miscellaneous accounts, public property, educational humane safety, personnel, equalization, tax, and insurance speaker.
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Allimer
William Zillmer
Lisbon Town
Zillmer
Charles W. Schlater
Menomonee Falls
James W. Baird
Waukesna Town
Alvin H. Rasmussen
Oconomowec
Konrad Rohrer
Chenequa
Roy
J. Salentine
Muskego Town
Walter F. Schwaab
Summit Town
John Kissling
Menomonee Town
A. M. Jonka
Waukesha
A. Busse
Sussex
Hayen
G. Davies
Wales
John G. Sullivan
Gannon
William HH. Kuntz
Merton
T. R. Jones
Harvey Carr
North Prairie
Gustav Timmel
Oconomowoc
A. O. Zimmerman
Richard 0. Mieritz
G. O. Banting
Kenneth’ Hing
Big Bend
Henry Bilss
J. Warren Fraser
Lac la Belle
Wendell Survey
Ottawa
Richard Roberts
Delafield
Alvin ‘R. Stark
Bruno Wingertar
Eagle
Sehlafer
Frank J. Mickier
William J. Bilott
Pewaukee Town
Herman Foetsch
Robert B. Dunlap
Eyan Davies
George M. Moylster
Timmel
Dan Soder
Heaviest Rain of Year Noted Across Wisconsin
Historic rainfall claims the heaviest total since last September in eastern and southern Wisconsin. Cities such as Janesville and Milwaukee report substantial amounts with forecasts of rising rivers and localized floods. Temperatures will drop then rise slightly with a rapid fall in water levels expected within a day or two.
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Janeswile
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Milwaukee
Prairie du Chien
Watertown
Madisonia
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Pecatonica
Rock River
Thompson
Glenn Davis to Head State GOP Convention
Glenn Davis of Waukesha will serve as permanent chairman of the Wisconsin Republican convention to be held June 12 18 in Milwaukee. Rep John W Byrnes of Green Bay will deliver the keynote address. about 2591 delegates and a similar number of alternates are expected to attend. Other appointments were made by the state Republican executive committee.
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Waukesha
Wisconsin Republican Voluntary Organization
Milwaukee
John W.byrnes
Green Bay
Davyis
Warren P
Bondmobile Visits Here on Selling Tour
The Treasury bondmobile toured Waukesha on a Saturday visit greeted by Mayor Edward Honeyager at Five Points. The red white and blue trailer served as bond sales headquarters with a public address system for a WAU broadcast urging payroll savings or bonds monthly plans.
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Waukesha
Edward Honeyager
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Waukesha Security Loan
Carl Taylor
Koreans Vote Despite Terror Marks Historic South Korea Election
In Seoul and major ports like Inchon and Bong Ghong, millions braved Communist terror to vote in Korea’s first democratic election. By 3 p.m. Seoul reported 68 percent turnout, Inchon 33 percent in two and a half hours, and Cholla Pukto around 80 percent in five hours. Police and American forces blocked bands, securing polling stations as four assassination suspects were seized.
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National Election Board
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Threat of Strike Hikes Food Prices in Waukesha
Waukesha fears fresh fruit and vegetables will run short and prices rise if a national rail strike occurs tomorrow. Stores report higher prices, with potatoes up 12 cents per bag and lettuce about three cents per head. Officials warn rationing possible if service stops. depots anticipate government control but expect some trains to run.
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National Railroad
Milwaukee
Soo Line
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Chicago North ‘Western Road
Thief Steals Fur Coat From Church Basement Baseless Theft
A thief entered the basement during a sermon at First Evangelical and Ree, stole a sable dyed muskrat coat valued at 250 dollars and a purse with cash and a driver's license. Several choir robes and purses were left behind. The incident occurred between 11 a.m. and noon, with about 20 dollars in cash missing. The Waukésha police are investigating.
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Waukésha
Levy
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Industry Adopts Wait See Policy In Rail Tie Up
Waukesha industries move to wait and see as railroads face government seizure by order of President Truman. Executives warn operations could halt in days without rail and many plants rely on rail for raw materials like pig iron and coke. Motor Co and Freeman Printing Co anticipate disruptions though some shipments, such as an 80 457 lb Kenora Ontario paper load, may still arrive via the Soo Line.
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Freeman
Wisconsin Weather Forecast Cloudy with Rain Likely
A cloudy Wisconsin forecast predicts cooler conditions tonight into Tuesday with occasional rain across the southeast. Temperatures range from a low near 40 to a high around 63. The almanac notes May sunrise and sunset, early quarter moon, and visibility of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars with approximate rise and set times.
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Knowland would extend TaftHartley to rail unions
Senator Knowland proposed legislation to bring railway labor unions under the TaftHartley Act, arguing the three brotherhoods lack current coverage and that a rail road strike would trigger nationwide, even global, disruption. President Truman set seizure powers under a 1916 wartime law, designating Maj. Gen. Leavey to run rail operations while wage and condition protections would continue.
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William F. Knowland
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Truman
Army
Royall
BE. H. Leavey
Draft Strike Injunction Seeks Court Order to Halt Rail Walkout
Government lawyers prepared papers to seek a court injunction to forbid a rail strike after seizure of the rail system. Union leaders had not committed to calling off the strike set for 6 am, while officials warned the action could halt economic circulation. Food prices rose as embargoes and trading halts disrupted butter eggs and perishable goods.
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