22 May 1948
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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1948
Page
1
Fragmented OCR recounts a rough summary of political results with Dewey holding a slight edge in Oregon while other races and figures, including governors, mayors, and commissioners, appear in scattered phrases. The text mentions vote counts, party lines, and public turnout amid a chaotic stream of names and places.
Weather data fragment shows mixed unreadable towns and temperatures. Likely includes temperature ranges for today and tomorrow with references to locations such as Sandys Wotton and Libn Ray Al. End notes obscure.
Report covers a contentious airport project in Sukesta County with officials praising regional growth while opposition cites costs and environmental impact. Witnesses include Mayor Evel and Commerce Association secretary G. Norte, with A. Zimmermann opposing, alleging a pressure group and shifting county priorities. Army Engineer Lt. Wheeler to retire after 41 years.
Waukesha superintendent R F Lewis announced he will remain in Waukesha despite a higher offer to move to Rochester Minnesota. He cited a difference of 3290 dollars and after talks with leaders, teachers, and others he decided to stay. Lewis has led Waukesha schools for 16 years after coming from Marshfield.
The Romanian cabinet stripped Michael of his citizenship and national property including 159 castles. His mother Eleas and relatives Misabeth of Hohenzol lern Iliana of Hapsburg and Nicalat of Hohunzallern also lost citizenship and assets by a government decree. Officials cited treason and opposition to the Romanian People's Republic as grounds.
John De Braganza, grandson of the late Don Miguel and claimant to the Portuguese throne, wed yesterday at a Chinese Methodist church. Leyburn Mollvain of Deto, Docee automobile heirs, attended as a relative, marking a high society union amid colonial ties and royal lineage intrigue.
Police report an officer wounded when a hold up at a bar led to a running gun battle. Harold Neustedter was shot in the back and abdomen and later died. Emert Clemons, 24, was killed when he refused to drop his weapon. Detective Lieutenant John Niederkorn confirmed the bandit faced a $2 night loot and fled after a pursuit that ended with Clemons's fatal shot.
CHICAGO and the Byr Woug meat packers challenged the SIO Packinghouse Workers announcement that Wilson employees voted to join the strike. The union ended the nationwide walkout against Swift Cudahy and Armour plants, but kept the Wilson strike. Workers will return Monday at Swift Cudahy and Armour.
The state agriculture department announced a hearing in Wisconsin on June 16 to consider proposed standards governing the milk market. The Wisconsin Dairy Federation urged rules to prevent sale of unsanitary milk and cream, and the department will decide if these standards should become part of its regulations.
British planes shot down four Egyptian Spitfires as they attacked RAF airfield at Ramat David inside Haifa evacuee zone. Egypt claims advance to Bethlehem near Jerusalem and Hebron. Arab Legion links with Egyptian south column. Jews in Amman report defenders driven from Hurra synagogue area as Arabs pincer through old city tunnels.
In Jerusalem the Arab Legion failed to advance beyond Sheikh Jarrah and Damascus Gate as Jewish forces repelled attacks in the old city and on Mount Zion. The communique said Arab assaults were beaten back and that Jewish positions held firm in the north west wall area and at Mount Zion.
General Dwight Eisenhower told reporters at the Chicago Commercial Club that he should not be compelled to take a public stand on presidential candidates. He added that nothing has changed his convictions on the $64 question after his off the record remarks.
A seven member committee including three school board members was formed to study plans to expand Zion School District No 2 facilities after a two hour meeting attended by over 80 residents near Waukesha. Proposals include a $35,000 single room addition or a $50,000 two classroom expansion with basements and lunch area. Enrollment pressures, potential state funding, and possible consolidation with nearby districts were debated amid calls for immediate action to avoid higher tuition and busing costs.
Washington reports American Consul General Wasson in Jerusalem gravely wounded after leaving a truce commission meeting amid Arab Jewish fighting. Two other American naval communications unit members wounded. Wasson age 52, veteran of foreign service, unmarried, born Great Falls Montana, home Newark.
Reporters learned of Margaret Truman engagement to Warren Byannest in Michigan. She is a nurse from Independence Missouri and clarified she is not the president's daughter. She stated Republicans govern her stance and she cannot sing a note.
Two Milwaukee men died and a woman remained in critical condition after a three vehicle crash on Highway 1% south of Waukesha. John Dieterle 24 and Nick Baum 76 perished. Andrea Baum 63 suffered multiple serious injuries. Robert Wilde 32 escaped with minor injuries. A separate motorcycle crash near Sussex left Lehman D Jackson critically injured. Coroner and police planned further questioning as investigators sifted the wrecks.
Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved a 68 percent permanent rate increase for Milwaukee Gas Light serving Menomancer Falls and about 206,000 customers across Milwaukee, Washington, and Ozaukee counties. A temporary 1 percent surcharge became part of the total 10 percent increase, yielding a combined rise of 108 percent over the prior permanent rate, with two increases to take effect after new meter readings. The order also notes hope for reduced rates when supply improves.
Negotiations between General Motors and the United Auto Workers stalled with a strike of 226,000 GM workers looming next Wednesday. An overtime meeting failed to yield a wage agreement, as UAW demands include 15 cents per hour plus 15 cents in benefits. A wildcat walkout at the Bridges 4% company plant idled thousands more Detroit area workers, compounding the industry dispute over production schedules while Chrysler workers enter their 11th day on strike.
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