Vernon Grants Hospital Money for New Facility
The Vernon county welfare department will receive a grant to fund a hospital project. The plan, approved 25 to 10, involves constructing a hospital on the Dawson property on South Main Street. John Temte said federal aid could substantially support the effort, while the county will not assume management. Paul Dahl of Viroqua chairs the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon County Welfare Department
Dawson
South Main Street
John Temte
Viroqua
Vermon County Board
Hospital Association
Paul Dah
Board of Supervisors
Crop Statistician Projects Record Corn Yield
Crop statistician Galvin forecasts a corn harvest of 1,000,000 bushels with wheat and oats also raised. He contradicts the 1946 state record of 3,249,950,000 bushels and aligns with earlier Chicago and North Western railway forecast of 3,329,000,000 to 3,500,000,000 bushels if rains continue. Rain falls in Illinois as July growing conditions are described as highly favorable.
Communist Leader Surrenders in Cleveland to Federal Charges
Gus Hall 37, Ohio chairman of the Communist party, turned himself in to federal authorities in Cleveland. He and two others faced charges by a New York grand jury that had indicted 12 people last July after a yearlong special grand jury proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gus Hall
Ohio
Communist Party
New York
Obituary: Mrs Frank J Davy of La Crosse
East MRS FRANK J DAVY 307 South 19th street dies in local hospital. Survived by husband two sons Philip and Frank Jr and daughter Mary Elaine Fisher of Kansas City five grandchildren and three brothers. Funeral Friday 8:30 a m Blaschke funeral home and 9 a m Blessed Sacrament church. Burial Catholic cemetery. Rosary 8 p m Thursday at funeral home Catholic Daughters rosette 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South 19Th Street
Crosse
Catholic of American Twentiethentury Club
League of Women Voters
Philip
Frank, Jr
la Crosse
Orville
Mary Elaine) Fisher
Kansas City
Andrew Femrite
Milwaukee
Elmer
Henry Femrite
Madison
Death of Edna C. Kuehn in Seattle
Word has been received of the death of Miss Edna C. Kuehn of Seattle formerly of West Salem at a Seattle hospital Saturday after a lingering illness. Burial will be in the Nehs onoc cemetery. She is survived by one sister Mrs Hilma Kuehn Seattle and one brother Elmer P. Kuehn Mauston Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna C. Kuehn
Seattle
Wash
West Salem
Saturn
Corpne
Neshonoc Ceniure
Hilma Kuehn
Elmer P. Kuehn
Mauston
Wis
Admirals Refuse Senate Access to Remington File
Three admirals refused to provide the navy file on William W. Remington to a senate committee citing a presidential order restricting access to loyalty files. Chairman Ferguson said the matter concerns information vital to national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Navy
William W. Reming
Commerce Department
Truman
Ferguson
R-Mich
Dewey Opens Midwest Campaign Tour After Labor Day
Governor Dewey plans a midwestern campaign swing starting shortly after Labor Day with campaign plans and strategy discussed for three hours in Pa...ling New York. Campaign manager Herbert Brownell Jr. and secretary James C. Hagerty stated no formal announcements were made.
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Pawling
N. Y
Depa
Midwest
Herbert Brownell, Jr
James C. Hagerty
Dewey
Mississippi reiterates states rights stand on Thurmond ticket
Mississippi delegates at the Democratic convention reaffirmed a states rights position by pledging the state's nine electoral candidates to the Thurmond-Wright ticket as delegates reconvened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Thurmond-Wright
Ses
Daily Records Municipal Airport La Crosse July 28 entries
Compilation of numerous small aircraft movements and pilots on July 28 with multiple legged flights between La Crosse and surrounding towns including Minneapolis Lake Delton Dubuque and Milwaukee. Aircraft types include Cub PA-14 PA-17 Beechcraft Aeronca Cessna Taylorcraft and Seabee with pilots named. Also real estate transfers in West Salem Jackson Street area and nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Cross
SNB. Navy
Minneapolis
la Crosse
McBovie
Lake Delton
Baker
D. Givens
Fargo
N. D
Goshen
Ind
M. F. Davie
R. B Weilen
J. Thompson
G. Paul
Milwaukee
Cub
Ray Curriel
Dubuque
Waterleo
Taylorcraft
J. M. Doren
Shell Lake Wis
Galesburg
Bonanse
McKimmey
Lincoln
Neb
Eagle River
Wis
Homer Reynolds
Richland Center
Retern
Tayloreret
B. Prancks
Wellim
Mason City
Seabee
Indianapolis
le Cress
Rey BH
Gilfillan
Bief
Johen Eiidson
West Salem
Bernard F
Elien Marie Baidurs
Morris A
Delores Liliethen
Jackson Street
23Rd Street
Whreets
Joan Puller
Lenice Gaxulend
Lilian Poss
Rober’ S End
Givetie Streets
BRF Considers New 600 kW Generator Purchase
The city chief aims to buy a 600 kilowatt generator from Worthington company to expand the municipal power plant capacity after a prior bid failed the advertisement. Costs could be 5000 to 6000 dollars higher than the original plan. Fire Chief Pete Johnson and Lt Lloyd Gilbertson ask council to fund a rural fire truck, with farmers from Brockway Albion Adams Irving and part of Alma involved in financing. Mayor Sanders and two aldermen will form a committee to meet with town officers on the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lund Deof
Worthington Comny
Globe circling B-29s poised to depart Tokyo
Two B-29 bombers prepare to leave Tokyo tomorrow for Anchorage Alaska on the next to last leg of their globe circling flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Anchorage
Alaska
Communists push multi group support in postwar Europe
The article notes communist aims to form a broad People’s Council in Germany, including trade unions and youth groups, while other European nations weigh sovereignty and union prospects. It cites Sforza on a European union and reports on Yugoslavia, Malaya, Kashmir, and Jerusalem demilitarization efforts amid regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
People’s Council
Soviet
Berlin
European Union
Carlo Sforza
Italy
Yugoslavia
United Nations
U. S
Britain
Trieste
Russia
Belgrade Danube
Europe
Siam
Malaya
Kashmir
India
Pakistan
Jerusalem
Red Cross
Housing eviction protest ends in council confrontation
Mrs. Wilson led her family and six others to city hall after an eviction extension, demanding housing. She spoke to the city council about the lack of places to live and blamed real estate dealers for the housing shortage, while a separate note describes a mythic sea serpent allusion.
Republicans weigh paths on poll tax and housing bill
Republicans gathered to decide how to tackle the poll tax issue and a housing measure. A constitutional amendment to eliminate poll tax voting rights was considered, while opposition to Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing aid persisted. Senator Morse defended the House measure as Dixie resistance loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
House
Rep
O'Toole
Congress
Martin
Halleck
Ind
Taft
Ohio
Morse
Rore
Public opinion to decide espionage cases discussed by committee
A committee member said there is nothing legally or legislatively possible now and proposed letting the public decide whether the committee or Attorney General Tom Clark is right. The panel may suggest convening a special grand jury in Washington to review the spy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundt
Tom Clark
Washington
Mistress Assures Canine Comfort In Will
Mrs. Bertha Bauer of Kiel dies aged 70 on July 1 and her will filed for probate provides $1 for the care of her two dogs Toby and Flash with warm shelter clean beds and wholesome food. The remainder of her $35,000 estate goes to a brother a niece and two nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bauer
Kiel
Toby
Flash
Indicted Communists in New York Spark National Debate
A New York grand jury indicted 12 top Communists last month on charges of plotting government overthrow. Across the Capitol, a Senate investigating committee delayed its next session after noon while pursuing questions about William W. Remington a 30 year old commerce department official suspended amid loyalty concerns. Remington denied war secrets intended for Moscow and blamed youth and his career as a newspaper reporter for the accusations. The committee probes how Remington moved through key confidential posts as the FBI conducted loyalty checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Capitol
Senate
William W. Remington
Commerce Department
Moscow
Remington
Bentley
Senate Committee
FBI
Fair Week Reservations Open for La Crosse Circus
Sunday marked the start of the La Crosse fair week with telephone reservations for performances. Special children's matinees are set for Wednesday to Friday at the grandstand, and Thursday is designated children’s day on the midway with shows and rides operating as arranged by local committees. Judging in all departments begins at 9 a.m. and may run into Friday. 4 H club livestock entries will be judged after ribbons and awards in open classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Crosse
Chamber of Commerce
Frisch
Neighbors Help War Vet Fire Victim Then Troubles Begin
Roy Webb, a war veteran living in Louis, lost his home and belongings after a fire months ago. Neighbors raised 772 dollars to aid him, but Webb says contributions totaled about 5,000 dollars and cannot cover his needs. He blames unmet promises and delays for job loss and mounting expenses. A group spokesman defends the gifts as kind, noting Webb owes nothing and asserting no one will take back donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Roy Webb
Webb
Quartermaster Corps
Protesting High Meat Prices in Kenosha
Kenosha housewives adopt a telephone call plan to boycott meat for five days and urge five others to join. Local reaction shows enthusiasm from Mrs J M Gallway while two retailers back the idea yet see few practical steps to curb costs. Butchers note higher profits in past and wholesalers’ fluctuating pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Roundsteak
Mayors' Day Attendance Noted in Minneapolis
SPRING GROVE Wis special report Mayor Cyrus Lee and his wife and family attended Mayors' day events at the Aquatennial in Minneapolis detailing civic participation during the mid summer gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Wis
Cyrus Lee
Minneapolis
Union Approves Pact Between ITU and NYC Papers
In New York City, ITU printers approve a contract offering a $9 weekly raise and a priority hiring clause. Woodruff Randolph, president of the AFL Internation Typographical Union, said the ITU executive council endorsed the agreement after previously rejecting an earlier tentative contract. The pact also grants control over substitute printing processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ITU
New York City
New York
Woodruff Randolph
AFL Internati Typographical Union
Cake for All Marks 360 Pound Bake in Geelong
A 360 pound cake baked in Geelong Australia was shipped to London for the British and Foreign Bible Society birthday gathering this year. The event highlights a giant confection connecting Geelong to London through the society's celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geelong
Australia
London
British and Foreign Bible Society
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Boerner’s
Max Shrago
Iowa
Oskaloosa
A. N. Wilson
Frank J. Davy
Alger Hiss
State Department
Whittaker Chambers
Hiss
Carnegie Endowment of International Peace
Claudia
Coca-Cola Company
Oca-Cola Bottling Company OF LA
Coce-Cote Company
le Creme
Jay Shreet Treck
Getewar Grocery Company
Vine Street
10Th Street
State
Vine
Mervin Genrude
BRF
Detroit
Toittsburgh
Orient
Ovieet Airlines
Daisy Mae
White House
Food and Drug Administration
Unique
North Third Street
Eddie Gillmeister
South Front Street
Lacrosse Laundry
MGM
Ken Griffin
Art Mooney
Nature Boy
King Cole
Mer
Woody Woodpecker
Honey Dreamers
Charlie Barnet
Baby Face
Sammy Kaye
R.S
R. S
Frank Yankovic
Orch
Marlin Sisters
Andrews
Wolie Oolie Doolie
Darlin” Anne Vincent
Jesus
Piano Company
Main Street
RCA Victor
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