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Walter Samuel Goodland, Wisconsin's "tough Old Man," died Wednesday night. Goodland, who was 84 last Dec. 22, succumbod to a honrt attack at about 10:30 p. after ho had spent an active day at the capitol and as he was going to bed at the executive mansion. He was the oldest man ever to serve as a governor in any state.

Hp had been governor since 1942, when the death of Orland 5. Loomis, governor-elect, elevated him to the chief executive's chair. He will be succeeded by Lieut. Gov. al aaal aaal sURHH aaal aaaf nateS! 1bb aaV' 'ts 3aaa aaV awJ 'a! jsj-'" wffl awJ I aRaJl Klw I aaal I mfW 1 I bbbbbbs Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa glB ad a-a-k.

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The oath was ad-j ministered by Chief Justice Marvin B. Roscnberry of the Wisconsin supreme court. A croud of about 30 persons, most of them newspaper report-! ers. photographer', and radio rrn. jammed the lieutenant gov- error's small office to witness the fcnef and simple ceremony.

As the chief justice asked Rennebohm if he would uphold the constitution, the new acting governor had to shout "I do" to be heard above Hie noise of photographers changing camera plates. Present for the ceremony were Mrs. Rennebohm and their daughter, Carol, 14. Rennebohm actually became chief executive when Goodland died 10 30 Wednesday night, lie will serve as acting governor of the state dining the rest of Goodland's term of office. Under Wisconsin's constitution, Ihe lieutenant governor automatically takes over the governor's duties when a governor dies, and he keeps the position vintil a permanent successor is named at the next election.

Goodland's term expires Jan. 1, 1949, and a new governor will be elected in November, 1948. Leaders Laud Record of Goodland lead- Slate officials, legislative ers, and citizens generally Marshall Plans Talk With Stalin today paid Ihe following tributes to Go Goodland: I aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal I Oscar Rrnnobohm, who took the oath as governor today. lie Telt Fine' Gov. Goodland, a colorful and tempeituoui ftcure in Wisconsin politics, had worked at the capito from about 9 a.

m. until 5 p. m. Wednesday. Hp had been in good although In the morning his aides reported he was suffering pains in his legs, which frequently bothered him.

When he left his office at 5, he told Financial Secretary Frank Clraass that he "fell fine" and Graaai said that he "looked like a million." After dinner at the executive residence on Clilman the governor chatter! for some time with his wife and daughter, Mrs. Clara Kimbel. Racine About 10:15 he went upstairs to bed Shortly after he had retired, Mrs. Goodland wenl to the room, where she heard "heavy breathing." The governor had collapsed on the bed. Mrs.

Goodland called Wisconsin General hospital, and Dr. Ovid Mover arrived al Hie mansion within a few minutes. Gov. Goodland was pronounced dead. Dr.

Mover, heart specialist nn the Wisconsin Genera! staff, said that he was unable to report ofl the general condition of Gov. Goodland prior to his death since he "hadn't seen him for several months." "However, from what the family told me. he was feeling perfectly well and was active all da Wedne Dr. Mover said. The governor had had a Lieut.

Gov. Osrar Rennebohm Few people have been so trusted by the people of Wisconsin as To Explain New Policy at First Opportunity Walter S. Goodland, and no one has better deserved that confidence. His independence of thought and action was outstand ing. He was never impressed by! temporary political but continually tried to do those n.kUk Ul- i Bl 1.1.

FT IV MOSCOW Secretary of State f.eorse Marshall, striking at alleged Soviet use of denazification as .1 political instrument. called tonight for a uniform denail-firatinn policy throughout Oermany. told him were for Ihe lasting benefit of all Ihe people. Wisconsin has losl a public servant. Those of us who No German Troops Kept, U.

S. Chief Says FRANKFURT (UR Gen. Joseph T. McNarney today rejected a charge by Soviet Foreign Minister V. M.

Molotov that units of German tr'ops were being maintained in the American occupation zone of Germany. "We completely reject the accusation," McNarney said when lu-d tor comment on Molutov's reported assertion Wednesday that 9. UOO German! were being kept in auxiliary detachments in the U. S. zone.

He said that while the demili- jtarization of the zone was "well on the way toward accomplishment, the major tasks are as yet only begun." Those he described as the re-education of the German people and setting up a peaceful and stable German economy. McNarney also rejected a protest by the Polish government on the maintenance of "Polish guard units" which the army has armed to guard supplies and military in-stallat ions. Camps for displaced persons in the U. S. one will be continued until they are repatriated or resettled, McNarney said.

Me said no troops could be furnished from the European theater for any demand that might result from Pres. Truman's request to congress for aid to Greece and Tin key. were privileged to know linn personally held him true affection as well as respect. I sure all the people of the state Join Mrs, Hennebohm and me in expressing sincere sympathy to Mrs. Good-land and members of the gover-nor's family.

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Rennebohm achievement and outstanding integrity. Seldom has any man so firmly established himself the hearts and minds of our great commonwealth as a leader completely and selflessly dedicated to Ihe highest ideals of government. His life and his career, which you shared with him, have become a part of the great legend of Wisconsin history, and his administration will serve as a landmark for many generations to come. All who knew him can continue to draw on the strength winch was so vita! a part of his own MOSCOW UP Secretary cf State George C. Marshall will take the first possible opportunity to explain the new American for-e gn policy against Communism to Premier Joseph Stalin, it was learned today.

Apparently it was undecided tvhether Marshall would take the for a conference with Stalin or would await a move from the Russians. He was to get his first official Jndirat on of Soviet reaction to Pre Truman's speech today when be saw Soviet Foreign Minister M. Molotov i the council of ministers session. Marshall had a large hand in formulating the Truman statement and certainly knew every word of it before the president spoke. The secretary considered any bad effect upon current foreign ministers' negotiations on Germany as vorth while.

A Kremlin state dinner, expected soon if usual Soviet social customs are followed, would allow Marshall an opportunity for a preliminary talk with Stalin. It was revealed lhat Molotov h'! agreed to talk informally with Marshall and Ernest Bcvin of Britain about China outside Ihe i incil and has agieed to having a Chinese representative present. He vent notes to this effect to the A glo-American ministers. Mr. Truman's speech to congress proposing American support against the totalitarian threat to Greece and Turkey overshadowed ail issues before the conference.

ernor. Goodland paid no hnrrisge. As a renatnr, trw Walter ampa'lfned f. n. my lOOfj needed gnvei nment reform I lher of ommislin For two sessions he campaigned for a stale budget director who would supervise the financed of all state departments.

He was the father of the present three-member highway commission. While he was a senator and I.eu-fenaiit -governor he lashed out at the "favoritism and nepotism" that he charged existed in late de-pai tments, and claimed that there is evidence of much wate, ex-1 1 a a ga lice, padding of personnel, and shady transactions in some departments." His charges kept stale department heads on their toes As lieutenanl -governor, he was fine of the sponsors of the measure that established the state division of departmental research, a governmental unit that he later credited with sav ing the state thousands of dollars nut abolished when he became governor because the unit had developed mlo pretty much of a "snoopers bureau "Retired" In ItSI Goodland retired fiom fhe public scene in 19H3. He had seen his 70th birthday, which most men never see. lie had seen a half -century of service as a newspaper editor and (Continued on age Column 5) Rites Saturday for Goodland Ship Breaks that the on- philosophy the strength comes from conviction in things that are right and during. were the last visitors to see him the executive office 8 ireat ir: ndcliildren The body was taken to Ihe Prautschl funeral home.

The governor is survived by his wife; two sons, John and Rudyard, Racine; two daughters, Mrs. Kimbel and Mis. Doris Roelhke, Racine, a brother, John, Applet on; 17 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren Goodland, a Republican, last fall conducted an "arm -chair" campaign, while his opponents worked hard but unsuccessfully to beat him, To charges that he as ''ton old," fhe governor told voters th.it he was in better physical shape than when he first took office Me said that "If I didn't IhlnU I could serve out mv term, I wouldn't ran again." At his inauguration in January, Goodland said he would retire after this tei in of office and Pun over the reins of government to a younger man He also predicted correctly that he would get along better with the legislature this term than previously. a mv term." he plained, "and 1 u.inl to leave with a aleaaent iuMe in mv mouth Rennebohm. who succeeds Goodland, is 57.

Walter Samuel Goodland nrob- li, S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy (R-WU.) In the death of Walter Goodland, Wisconsin lost a grand old gentleman and a great and grand governor. We will long re aa member bis rugged honesty and high principles of government Philip i La Foiiette.

Madiaon. former governor Gov. Goodland had an exceptionally long and outstanding career. His life was distinguished by its independence, integrity, and courage. He will be Jm gfgBga gfl awl Bkfal Gov, Oscar wlio becomes Wisconsin's acting governor upon death of Walter S.

Goodland, is an affable, generous man whose business and political success is based on hard work, and perseverance. The new governor, who lives with his wife and daughter, Carol, at 201 Farwell dr. in Maple Bluff, is a former town of Leeds farm boy who worked bis way through school, developed a succcessful Madison drug chain, and won the lieutenant governorship in in his first venture at. political office. The Columbia county native was born May 25, 1889.

There were five boys and four girls in the Rennebohm family, and young Oscar literally hammered his way Into school at the age of four. Moved to Milwaukee His rural school teacher finally got. fired of having him follow his brothers and sisters to school and pound on the door for admission, so she eventually let him In and put him to work with the other beginners. Later, his family moved to Morrisonville, where his father operated a general store, and then i to Milwaukee, There, 0 carried newspapers for 15 cents a week, land saved 10. He claims his first i unpleasant business experience (came after he bad saved $4 to purchase another route from another boy.

After he had paid over the I $4, he discovered the other lad did not own the coveted route. Oscar continued in the paper business, however, while continuing to chalk in Two Parts HONOLULU. T. H. (U.R) At least two members of the 42-man crew of the American tanker SS Kt Dearborn are aboard the sinking bow section of the ill-fated hip which broke In two heavy seas Wednesday, the Hawaiian I frontier reported today.

The Hawaiian sea frontier said a PB4Y plane located the stricken i vessel 800 miles northwest of Honolulu. It reported the stern section was "riding well" in i heavy seas, but the bow section appeared to be sinking. The Telsair Stockton was expected to reach the Dearborn today, and other ships were report- ed on the way. No survivors were seen in the water or on the bow section, leading the search plane's pilot to believe all 42 officers and men might be safely aboard the stern half, waiting for rescue by any of several ships rushing to the area. The tanker, bound for Shanghai from San Francisco with 110,000 barrels of Diesel oil, flashed urgent distress messages Wednesday but gave no details other than the ship was broken in two ong remembered.

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of 19 IS Adams near the comer of North and Upham Ft He was taken by police squad car to Methodist hospital for X- rays. political hi lory alongside Robert La foiiette, Sr as one of the' slate's most controversial and col 01 fill flglll es lake the elder La Foiiette. he bucked "the powers" even when those powers happened to he fhnse of his own political party. He vv a nn individualist, personality Jnj his own right, and never a "front man" for any particular faction He had a talent and an inclination fo, terse and biting phrases He was i political tough guv His political baptism occurred In Racine, where for 83 years from 1000 to in he whs editor of the Racine Times-Call. Dining that period, however, he also ser- ved two terms as mayor, two terms State Legislators Pay Tribute, Vote to Adjourn Until Tuesday Former (Iv.

P. Hell As governor Of Wisconsin, Waller Goodland worked for economy and good government, not to favor influential groups, but to serve the best interests of all citizens of Wisconsin. His clear judgment combined with high sense of honor and fearless leadership commanded universal respect and admiration. Chief Justice M. B.

Rosenberry With the passing of Gov. Good- land, the state loses a courageous, far-sighted and patriotic execu-1 five. Of sturdy English stock, he never bowed his head to fhe political gale or trimmed his sails to catch the pas: mc hreee. In his last years, he brought to tin-discharge of the duties of his high Office, Ihe accumulated wisdom and experience of a long life of usefulness and service to his stale and country. He met.

eveiy new situation with calmness, confident of his ability to deal with It, Wisconsin moums today the death of an outstanding governor, a great and good man. and a devoted and patriotic citizen, Uaivergit Pre I re Wis Traffic Cases and I at degrees north latitude 160 degrees west longitude. Skippered by Capt. R. J.

honey, the Ft. Dearborn left Masonic funeral services Tor Gov, Goodland will he held Saturday at 10 a. in Madimn Masonic lemple and burial will he in Racine, bis former home, with further Masonic rites, the late chief executive's family announced today. The body of Gov Goodland will be in state in fhe rotunda of the state capitol from noon to p. Friday.

Gov Oscar Rennebohm in his first olficial act after taking fhe oath of office this afternoon, ordered the capitol and state offices closed from nonn Frtdav until ihe resumption of tegular bil! mess hours MmiH i Gov Rennebohm issued a proclamation halting state business from noon Friday until Monday "in honor and in affectionate memory of Walter Goodland. late gov ei noi of Wisconsin Rv legislative order, the flag on the stale capitol and state office budding will he flown at half mast foi .10 davs Fmiturm Ftndmr Francisco Mar. 4. The vessel has a net tonnage of 6,301 tons and was operated by the Keystone Shipping Co. for the U.

S. maritime commission. enee, courage, and conviction, announced that Goodland's death "will not affect (he announced policy of the steering committee of acting on the problems suggested by the governor in his orig-1 inal message" to 1917 The steering committee state-ment also pledged cooperation with Acting Gov, Rennebohm and promised action on any recom-! MORNING, I I i El uprrlor Court) Speeding Richard S. Miller. 150 Iota ct $8 bail forfeited: Milton J.

Schroeter, Jr Stoujfhton. $5 hail forfeited. Stop-r A. Rierd. 101 Lthrop $5 hail forfeited failure to register dr Albert Route 2, $2 Informer fee forfeited.

uif siaie senate, and also was twice elected as a delegate to the Republican national convention Colorful Senator As slate senator, he frequently broke into the headlines In 1927. for Instance, his newspaper mov ed into new plant, and Secretary of State Fred Wisconsin lawmakers, stunned by the sudden death of Gov. Goodland, joined in paying tribute to him today, cancelled all legislative business except previously-announced hearings, scheduled for this afternoon, and adjourned until Tuesday at 11 a. m. Both senate and assembly met only briefly this morning to adopt by a rising vote a joint resolution expressing lawmakers' sorrow at Goodland's death.

A committee was appointed to represent, the legislature officially at the governor's funeral, and lawmakers ordered the flags on stale buildings to be flown at. half mast for 30 days. up better than average grades in school. At Milwaukee's Fast, Division high school, Rennebohm was a member of the football, track, and debating teams, and one year was a member of the Milwaukee city championship basketball squad. Worked His Way After high school graduation, Rennebohm headed for the University of Wisconsin, where he worked his way by clerking in a drug store, After graduation from pharmacy school.

Rennebohm's employer offered the young man partnership in his store, but Rennebohm (Continued on Page 3, Column 4) mendationt he might make to the 1947 session. Democratic Minority Pays Special Tribute Prep Cage Teams in Page of Pictures The Wisconsin State Journal welcomes all eight teams to the strife basketball tournament starling today at the University of Wisconsin field-house. Full pane of pictures and records of all teams on Page 25. Deathless Days (Since Last Fatal Traffic Accident) Madison 14 Dane Count 21 consin's grand old man has gone I Gov Goodland as one of Ihe bi I friends the University of Wiscon- the Mn has ever had His mteie-t in to the university was unfailing merman, then governor, was the principal speaker at 1he ceremonies and lav ishly praised the edi-tor-senatoi as a man of high miller Thirty day. later.

Goodland broke with Gw man ovei highw ay issues, and he denounced him in one of the most biting speeches possible. Even to a gov The Democratic minority In ,1 I I 1 I I I I I I If I 1 I I I 1 I liliin'lir I alt'ttriar I lain I BMUI riifcw ii rl hi ln I IHnilaU A Km Maikrfs PPVIIIJIJ I I I I I I I I I I i QeiteaHea 4 i Jt 11 Ntitln ei i ii nl.tr 1 17 Mlat MM II Sports Ji if Srrap Rnni IS "I i ltlrn ,11 i 1 1 GoVi Goodland af the brief i.e. all admired his integrity and fnu- ins lomm 1 1 1 ee, in a liaiemcni praising the governor's independ-; (Continued on Page 2, Column It 6) i (Continued on Page 2, Column 3) 1.