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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

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City Council to Hear Chlorination View on La Crosse Water

Generation City Council studies water quality as Wallace and Tiernan expert reports on chlorination of La Crosse supply. City Engineer Barth cites new tests at schools and fire stations while officials seek rust and material sources inside pipes. No action Thursday night. Alderman Roellig to present Aug. 9 recommendation.

William P. Roellig Public Utilities Committee Crosse Wallace and Tiernan Newark N. J la Crosse John Barth New Jersey State Board of Health Wallace Tiernman Roeligg

City to Begin September Traffic Study Plan

Associated Consultants of Evanston Illinois will conduct a city wide traffic engineering survey starting after Labor Day with field work beginning Sept 6. Findings due after Nov 1 and will be reported to the city council for action on traffic king control and major street planning.

Associated Consultants Evanston Ill George W. Barton la Crosse Associated Barton Third Street South Avenue Cass West Avenue T. M Lyle Gilbert Cribben Gilbert Henry J. Ahrens Fred E. Steele John Barth iCity Fred Kramer

Woman, Servicemen Die In Three Mishaps

Three persons including two servicemen died in traffic accidents within 24 hours. Victims included Mrs. B. C. Brandenburg of La Crosse in a jeep-car crash near Highway 14 and County Trunk YY, Camp McCoy soldier William F. McGinty of Chicago, and Detroit native Corp. James H. Hammond, killed in a car semi-trailer crash near New Lisbon.

B. C. Brandenburg State Street la Crosse YY. Corp James H. Hammond Detroit Mich New Lisbon William F. McGinty Chicago Camp McCoy Minnesota City Minn la Crosse County Highway 14 Elmer J. Thiel Thiel Howard Zdzislaw Karawacki Archie Skemp Skemp Childen Zdzislaw Brandenburg Northside George Reay Corp U. S. Highway 12 Steel Avenue Air National Guard Camp Williams Hammond Harold Chavey Appoline Manston Chavey U. S. 12 Keith Stone St. Paul Stone Clarence Sorenson Juneau County 226Th Air Service Michigan Air National Guard Myles Clark Harvey Heath Arthur Baldwin Charles Curran McGinty Herschel Massie Libertyville Francis Hayward Boston LaVern Kuicheck R. 1 Stoddard Kuichek Winona Massie Hayward Winona County George Fort

Barden Presses Vote on Federal School Aid Debate

Rep. Barden aims to force a House vote on federal funding for both public and non public schools, seeking a test of the issue as Democrats warn against open clashes this year. A passage would hinge on a compromise bill favored by some while others oppose any federal aid to parochial schools.

Washington House Labor Committee Barden D-Nc House Senate Congress

Roving ECA Ambassador Urges Prompt Arms Aid

W Hariman the Marshall plan roving ambassador in Europe urged Congress to approve the administration foreign arms program promptly to protect the growing generation from war. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Acheson met with Senate panels on hearings. Mansfield voiced lingering doubts about a coordinated action plan.

Washington W. Averell Harriman Europe Congress Harriman House Committee America Moscow Mansfield

Clark and McGrath Nominations Seen Likely Senate Approved

President Truman sent formal nominations of Atty. Gen. Tom Clark to the Supreme Court and Senator J Howard McGrath to the justice department. The move faces potential Senate bidding from Senators Stennis and Kerr for a seat on the tax handling finance committee, with states rights and administration backing noted.

Washington Tom Clark Supreme Court J. Howard McGrath D-Ri Justice Department Senate Truman Stennis D-Miss Kerr D-Okla Stennis i Clark Frank Murphy McGrath White House Rhode Island Finance Judiciary District of Columbia Aes Senator Neely Wva Democrats

Byrd's Virginia influence in Democratic primary at stake

Virginia Democrats vote in a gubernatorial primary where the Byrd organization faces its first openly endorsed challenger, State Senator John S. Battle, amid a crowded field with Miller Edwards Arnold and others. Republicans also vote for governor as incumbents and nominees pursue key offices and committee shifts unfold in Washington and Richmond.

Richmond United States Eens Byrd Eratic Party Virginia Byrd John S. Battle Byrd Organization Francis Pickens Miller Eisenhower Horace H. Edwards Remmie L. Arnold Petersburg Arnold Miller Edwards Walter Johnson Heathsville Berkeley Williams Rich- Thonda E. Thomas McGuire Williamsburg Nominaton L. Preston Collins Nick Prillaman Martinsville Atty J. Lind- Almond, Jr Moss Plunkett Noke

Violence at Vestaburg mine damages lumber trucks

A confrontation near the Jones & Laughlin No 5 mine in Vestaburg left 16 lumber trucks damaged. Three trucks burned, three pushed off a 50 foot embankment, and others stoned by a crowd. No injuries or arrests reported as state police kept watch.

Washington Pa Vestaburg Vesta No. 5 Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp Pennsylvania

Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity

Fair and cool tonight with a low near 56. Wednesday looks fair and pleasant with a high around 78.

la Crosse

Sparta Pastor H M Johnson Dies After Illness

Rev. H M Johnson 71 died at his Sparta home after months of illness. Born April 1 1878 in Jackson County near Osseo he lived on the west coast taught in Washington and Oregon mined in North Dakota entered the ministry about 30 years ago. He served Osseo Black River Falls and Sparta churches guiding new church and building efforts. Survived by wife Olga Engebretson four sons Irv Tomah Marvin Spokane Benjmin and Samuel a daughter Irma Louise Charlotte and Zee Rudolph. Funeral arrangements pending with Rev C Gusts Milwaukee to officiate.

Sparta Wis H. M. Johnson Johnson Jackson County Osseo West Coast Washington Oregon North Dakota Pareben Black River Falls Assembly of God Olga Engebretson Eer Irving Tomah Marvin Spokane Wash Benjamin Samuel Nora Smith Wes Ariz Irma Louise Charlotte

Sick Benefits Inadequate Board Told by Expert

Murray Latimer testifies for CIO Steelworkers that current sick benefits in the steel industry fall short of meeting basic needs by about 40 to 45 dollars weekly. The union seeks 31.50 weekly sick and accident pay, a hospital contract, and preapproved surgical cost reimbursement up to 200 dollars per worker. Latimer cites December 1948 Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing a four person family needs 59 to 62 dollars weekly in steel towns for a low but adequate standard of living.

New York CIO Murray Latimer Latimer Bureau of Labor Statistics Aim United Steelworkers of America

Local youths raise polio tally in La Crosse area

Polio cases in the La Crosse region rise to 47 with new reports from the city health department. Chester Moore age 9 of 3222 South Avenue is isolated in a ward, and a 17 year old from Wykoff Minnesota is diagnosed. An Iowa woman is included in totals. Sparta records 13 cases with four from Cataract and the infant Tommy Rice remains in Madison hospital in critical condition with parents nearby.

City Health Department la Crosse City of Chester Moore South Avenue Wykoff Iowa la Crosse Tribune Sparta Tommy John D. Rice Madison

Polio Kills Covington Mother After Birth

Mrs. Robert G. Davis a 24 year old Covington woman died of infantile paralysis 24 hours after giving birth to a infant at St Elizabeth hospital. The baby named Major Mathilda weighed five pounds four ounces and survived along with the husband and two other daughters Carol Ann and Linda.

Covington Robert G. Davis St. Elizabeth Hospital Mathilda Davis Carol Ann Linda

Crumbling White House to be renovated instead of rebuilt

The White House will be renovated rather than rebuilt. Senator McKellar, chairman of the official commission, announced after a White House session. Congress has appropriated $5,900,000 for the work. President Truman noted it might be cheaper to rebuild but emphasized preserving the current building for sentimental and historic reasons. The plan keeps the mansion in its present form and restores the residential area while the Truman family stays at Blair House.

White House Washington Senator McKellar D-Tenn Congress Truman Ivania Avenue Commission Blair House Pennsylvania Avenue State Department

Plan to Erect Stop Sign at Key La Crosse Intersection

Wisconsin highway commission supports installing a stop sign at the dangerous east edge intersection where Highway 16 Campbell road Losey boulevard and La Crosse street meet. Reynolds told City Traffic Captain Lyle Gilbert the sign could be installed by the city street department as soon as possible, but as of Tuesday it had not yet been erected.

J. N. Cribben Citizens’ Parking Committee Losey Boulevard 19Th Jackson Streets Cribben Main Street State Street State Toarton Barton Wisconsin Highway Commission Campbell Road la Crosse Street la Crosse T. M. Reynolds Lyle Gilbert Crosse Street Reynolds Reynold

Mary Rooney Rites Planned

Mary Rooney 89 of 209 North 11th Street died in a local hospital Monday. She is survived by two sisters and one son, all of La Crosse, a pioneer resident and member of GAR and Gold Star Mothers. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hellwig Morris Chapel with burial in Catholic cemetery. rosaryTuesday 7:30 p.m. VFW Auxiliary to conduct burial services.

Mary Rooney North 11Th Street Twters Mary Weber Albert Katherine) Arenz John Rooney la Crosse Rooney GAR Gold Star Thomas Veterans of Foreign Rooney Wars Argonne Forest France Hellwig-Morris Francis Wallace VFW

Bob Hope Injured After Saddle Falls On Set

Bob Hope suffered a back injury after he fell from a wooden barrel saddle while filming a gag at Paramount. Lucille Ball was involved in the stunt as part of the scene, and Hope was taken to Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.

Hollywood Paramount Studio Bob Hope Hope Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Lucille Ball

Barn Fire Destroys Barn and Grain Equipment in Wisconsin

A fire at Arthur Harris’s farm south of Lima Center Wisconsin destroyed a barn grain and farm machinery. The blaze on Monday caused about 2000 in damages and is under investigation by Rock County authorities led by Undersheriff E A Silverthrow, with unknown origin.

Lima Center Wis Arthur Harris Here Rock County E. A. Silverthrow

Ex-Butler Admits Slaying Matron, 68

Charlotte police chief says Monroe Medlin, 23, a former butler in the Anderson home, has admitted fatally shooting 68-year-old society matron Monday. No motive given and investigation continues.

Union Action Sways City Over Forgotten La Crosse Slum

After a Sunday fire at 506 Milwaukee Street damaged the Pataska home, UAW-CIO local 396 officials urged city action to aid the six person family. Union leaders called the area a slum and pressed Mayor Ahrens to pursue health, fire, and federal slum clearance funds, arguing city responsibility alongside family earnings at Auto-Lite.

Donald Palaska Milwaukee Street la Crosse Pataska Uaw-Cio Auto-Lite Co Robert Briggs Alvin Danielson Briggs Danielson Henry J. Ahrens Fami- Welfare Association Catholic Welfare Society Ahrens

Farm Measure Proposed To Break Deadlock In Congress

Senator Anderson proposes a compromise farm bill to test a production payments plan on non-storable perishables and to implement flexible price supports for basic crops and some stored non-basic commodities. The plan seeks 75 to 90 percent parity for crops and similar terms for meats and dairy products if controls are approved.

Washington Anderson Brannan Senate Agriculture Subcommittee Secretary of Agriculture

Not a Nickel Spent for Anything Before 1866

A Tribune want ad from Onalaska promotes a new two bedroom house with modern features at 493 South 23rd, inviting prospective buyers to call for appointments. The piece notes the first nickel minted after 1866 and encourages advertising response to boost sales.

Tribune South 23Rd

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