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Fire Chief Edward Wischer denied any wrongdoing before the fire…

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Fire Chief Edward Wischer denied any wrongdoing before the fire and police commission. He was charged with favoritism in appointments, bypassing civil service exams and misusing funds. He gave an advance statement to the Milwaukee Newsreel.

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Series: Milwaukee Newsreel
Date: April 18, 1951
Film Segment: 3
Film Reel: 1951.13
Start/Stop Time: 0:02:13 - 0:04:01
Duration: 0:01:48
Soundtrack: Optical
B/W or Color: B/W
Positive/Negative: Positive
Script: Yes
Access Copy: WTMJ_newsreel_1951-04-18.mp4
Resolution: 480
Citation: [ CREATE A BRIEF TITLE BASED ON SUMMARY PROVIDED ], April 18, 1951, Milwaukee Newsreel, Milwaukee Journal Stations Records, Milwaukee Mss Collection 203, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department.
Rights: Copyright © WTMJ-TV.