General Dodds account of capture on Koje Island described
General Francis T. Dodds relayed that captors warned of force if he was not freed and that he spent about seven hours as a hostage. He said Col. Lee and a prisoner of war led the camp leadership in discussions, including threats of violence and a coordinated break from compounds. The statements describe threats, select prisoners, and a late release after negotiations with escape risk and promises of humane treatment.
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Korea
Francis T. Dodds
Koje Island
Lee
Dede
Kose Island
Lawréay
Charles Colson
Majch
Clark
Colson
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Seventeen Plus Seek Milwaukee County Sheriff Post
Thirty seven persons have entered the race for Milwaukee county sheriff and at least two dozen others will campaign. Of the first 37 nominating papers 20 are Democrats and 17 are Republicans. The election commission says the previous record was 24 candidates in 1948.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Election Commission
Cemetery Official at Pewaukee Dead
Funeral services for Oscar C. Cunderman a 66 year old Pewaukee official who supervised Forest Home Cemetery were set for 2 PM tomorrow at William R Hanisen funeral home. He died at his home from a selfinflicted gunshot wound in the basement after leaving his cemetery post. He was a long time Pewaukee resident survived by wife and children.
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Oscar C. Cunderman
Pewaukee
William R. Hanisen
Cepa
Cunderman
Gepuies
Cundenan
Wauhesha
Ralph
Ice Cream Case Ends When Wrist Trapped by Machine
Police and a theater station officer aided Charles Scheppler in freeing his trapped wrist after a “case” involving an ice cream machine. A tripper mechanism clamped his arm but responders released the device and he was treated for a abrasion before a ride home to Mukwonago.
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Charles Schenpler
Adam
Patholman Willard Tessau
Ecail Stome
Tessman
DE Paturiene
Caleb
Charles
Emily Scheppler
Mukwonago
Law Observance High In Western District
Madison Pa federal grand jury said len s observance is at a high level in the western district of Wisconsin. The jury told Judge Patrick T Siene that there appears to be virtually no alleged narcotics activity in the district, though it notes an established illegal business may operate in Hur t in isolated locations.
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Madison -Pa
Wisconsin
Patrick T. Siene
Sandlot Player Injured In Baseball Accident
Richard Mariega, 18, of Milwaukee, was listed in critical condition at County Emergency Hospital after a sandlot game accident. He was struck by a pitched ball and underwent emergency surgery for a brain bleed developed hours after the incident.
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Milwacker
Richard Mariega
Mariega
S. Mary's
Cowain
City Planner Rejects District 6 Annexation Petition
City planners deem District 6 petition invalid due to insufficient signatures. The plan commission notes the survey was flawed and the number of required signatures not met. The petition seeks annexation, but court action may be pursued by opponents seeking to overturn the ordinance.
Senator McCarthy Finance Trial Hearings Open
Federal hearings focus on charges against Senator McCarthy era figures. Testimony details deductions and alleged improper payments tied to the steel industry trust and related financial maneuvers.
Court hears govern action on Fruman order in steel dispute
Lawyers argued the legality of the April semure order in a 90 minute hearing before nine justices. Solicitor General Perlman presented the government case while Davis provided a detailed narrative of steel company CIO United Steel Workers conflicts aimed at averting a strike.
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J Fruman
Soltidier
Philip B.perlman
Davis
Pealman
CIO United Steel Workers Union
Linde
Strugel Davis
Perlman
Arresiea
Mysterious 1947 Memo Reveals Bank and Tax Ties
A 1947 letter cites Eiermas in Me office with savings questions and McCarthy noting interest on land and tax reasons. The memo, from director Walter L. Strandlund, discusses executive pay, ad spend, RFC remedies, and Congress expectations while criticizing publicity costs and claiming moral obligations despite expense.
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Eiermas
McCarthy
Fis
Mec
Appleton Man Reported Missing Faces Tragedy
In Appleton a long missing man, 63, identified as a janitor, is found dead after months of disappearance. Police and family had awaited word as the case remained unresolved.
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Appleton
Jam
Monroe Orchestra to Hear Concert and Bring Fair Gifts
The Monroe high school orchestra led by Allan Barnard plans to attend the Waukesha symphony closing concert, donating gifts to the fair committee. The event features the high school a capella choir joining the symphony for works by Franck Holst and others, with a program including Schubert Brahms Beethoven and Kodaly.
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Monroe High School
Ted
Allan Barnard
Martin Wes Her
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Elsie Bremer
Weukesha
Norchestra
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Bernard
Zelma Monlux
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Holst
Schubert
Brahm
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Beethoven
Kodaly
Army Frees 4400 Deskbound Soldiers for Combat Duty
Washington reports the army shifted 4 400 deskbound soldiers to combat roles over ten months by replacing them with civilians and other noncombat staff. Lt Gen A C McAuliffe, head of army personnel, said the program expands beyond its July test to move fit men from desk jobs into front line or related duties.
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Washington
Army
A. C. McAuliffe
Dousman Youth Killed in Crash
Five Dousman youths were injured or killed when their car iar into a tree on Highway 90 west of Pain Th in Jefferson County. Nelson died at the scene from a skull fracture. Foltz Lawson Wait Edwards and another passenger suffered multiple injuries. The car was a total wreck and two private ambulances ferried the injured to Stal and Racine area hospitals. Funeral services for Nelson were planned in Palmyra with family members attending.
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Resha County Lne
Nelson
Suerte
Robert Foltz
James Lawson
George Wait
Russell Edwards
Sicien
Jefferson County
Reputies
Kenson
Phys
Har
Glen
Racine
Rudy Melizs Cikel
Racine and
Rundschau
Dousin
Smith
Palmyra
St. Brean’s Nail
Z Tomorbe
Tomor
Dousman Nelson
Admiral Denies Paris Report on War Likelihood
Washington Admiral William Fechteler denied any connection with a sensational Paris article. He said he had not seen the text and knew nothing of the alleged secret report. Le Monde quoted him predicting war with Russia was inevitable and Soviet forces could overrun Western Europe within three days.
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Washington -In- Adm
William Fechteler
U. S. Naval Operations
Paris
Fechteler
Origan
Paris F
le Monde
Bechteler
Russia
Mother Gets Cool Reception Amid Uncertain Spring Forecast
A fragmented weather report notes a stretch of cold rainy days easing with a promise of sun and temperatures rising into the 60s. It mentions lingering frosty nights, families bracing for showers, and occasional warmth as the week progresses, though gloom persists in places like Park Falls.
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Park Falls
Deputy Atty General Admits Flunking Tests
A subcommittee in Tennessee will hold open hearings after Deputy Attorney General reveals test failures and scheduling issues. The panel also covers charges that the Justice Department interfered with a St. Louis grand jury that formerly cleared James P Finnegan, now indicted and jailed. The Senate debate includes air base costs and adjournment timing before the July Republican convention.
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Justice Department
St. Louis
James P Finnegan
Finnegan
Court Wage Dispute Talks Continue Into Tomorrow
The arguments will likely extend into tomorrow with a week or two before a historic court decision. The court approved a wage of five dollars per hour as a time alignment to a broader agreement involving unions and workers. The act aimed to resolve disputes and set a steelworkers contract featuring a union shop provision and a $26.4 per hour package for workers.
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Defene
Taft Hertiey Law Ke
Rene
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