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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1949
Page
2
In Cannes the Begum said four bandits robbed her and the Aga Khan of jewels and money worth 450000 dollars as they left a Riviera villa. The thieves, wearing shabby clothes and armed with tommy guns, fled in a black car after demanding valuables.
Gov Rennebohm signs a 25 million construction package funding new state university and teachers colleges, welfare buildings, a 1400 bed mental health hospital, library and dormitory projects across multiple campuses, plus a central Chicago depository plan and increased public school aid 33.5 million over two years.
La Crosse Jaycees heard Jean Struxness the city snow queen recount her Aquatennial trip in Minneapolis. She praised Jaycees and Deerflinger Co sponsorship and described meetings with Bob Hope Arthur Godfrey and Vice President Barkley plus Miss America and Miss Norway. A five member committee led by Dr Bruno Haines was formed to study water chlorination and its impact on local industries.
Police say over 25 youths confronted each other on the south side Tuesday night. Officers report some carried knives and six youths were arrested and to be detained tomorrow at the detention home.
The La Crosse city faces overcrowding in its two buildings and seeks funds for another teacher and room. County order to attach two French Island schools to the city system was appealed to circuit court, with City Attorney Steele arguing loss of island voters' voice and representation. Judge Steinle upheld the order, directing immediate attachment.
The committee debates subordinating health activities to welfare programs under a proposed new Health Education and Social Security department. McCarthy rejects claims of medical group pressure and asserts the committee acts independently without domination by any pressure group.
Frankfort Germany James J. Coyle Jr a Waterbury Connecticut man faces manslaughter charges in the death of Wilbert W Timm of Bowler Wisconsin The incident occurred outside an air force club with three other soldiers questioned in connection with the case authorities said Timm was fatally injured during a scuffle on July 3 US air force headquarters information filed by officials
Washington report on the House Education and Labor Committee standoff over federal aid to education. Freshmen Democrats Sims Steed Perkins and Jacobs urged another meeting with Chair Leinśki after two hours of debate without a decision.
Washington reports unemployment exceeded four million in July for the first time since January 1942. The civilian labor force rose by 417,000 as employment reached 59,720,000, while only about one in four job seekers found work.
Mond defeated Moss Plunkett to hold the state’s top legal post while Lieut. Gov. Collins beat Nick Prillaman for the number two office. Miller’s camp won a coastal district as Victor P. Wilson defeated speaker G. Alvin Massenburg 3139 to 2973. France notes continued drops in demand for toilet soaps.
The Brannan farm plan to support hog prices faces skepticism as prices remain high and fail to drop to required levels. Congress rejected a trial run, and a Senate subcommittee also advised against testing the plan, leaving hog subsidies uncertain.
Smith argues the Soviet system extends to Eastern Europe and even Soviet zones in Germany, driving a mass exodus west. He calls for abolishing forced labor and surveying its scope, noting three categories including a “Soviet colonial system.” The issue remains how the codex copy appeared in British hands.
The piece notes division within Republican circles as Gabrielson earns early support from Senator Taft and several regional backers while facing opposition from key figures in Pennsylvania and New York. The report highlights a split among prominent party members about whether the current chairman should step aside and who might succeed.
The Rev Lance of St s Anglican church writes in the parish magazine warning grooms about drink before weddings. He urges clear headed vows and condemns any attempt to get them drunk beforehand.
Sparta Wis Special funeral services for the Rev H M Johnson 71 pastor in the Assembly of God denomination will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Sparta Assembly of God church with Rev G J Unruh of Milwaukee officiating and burial in Sparta.
New York state with Suffolk County on Long Island remains the top duck producer in the United States as poultry farmers grow large flocks for market demand across the region.
The Economic Cooperation Administration will press Great Britain to modify its four month old pulp supply contract with Canada to favor American pulp and paper producers. Paul Hoffman said he would deliver the request to Britain as Washington state lawmakers noted U S mills are cutting operations for lack of a market. Delegation includes Rep. Jackson Senator Magnuson and Representatives Ritechel Mack and Tollefson.
A study notes nickel used as an alloying metal forms about 6000 distinct combinations with other metals, highlighting its versatile role in material science and engineering.
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