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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1950
Page
2
Authorities probing a Durand area death of 80 year old Wakefield found battered body on his driveway. Severe head injuries and hip bruises suggested foul play as sheriff and coroner investigate at the farmer's home eight miles west of Durand with a state crime lab to examine the body.
The diocese announces numerous pastor appointments across parishes in Eau Claire Chippewa Falls La Crosse and surrounding areas. Reassignments include St Marys Lyndon Station St Peters Middle Ridge St Johns La Crosse St Patrick Mauston and more. Four priests retire after long tenures totaling 86 years of service.
The document details six regional army groups with assigned states and manpower totals. Reservists will be tentatively selected and sent to medical facilities for physicals, then return home to await orders, with 21 days to settle affairs before reporting to training centers. Some reservists may be used as key specialists like radar and radio technicians.
In Long Beach California a group of 137 women weighing about 281 pounds formed Fatties Anonymous to combat weight gain. They meet weekly at a VFW hall and pledge to avoid fats, sugars, starches, and carbohydrates. Some members report rapid early weight loss of up to eight pounds in two weeks.
A trench digging accident at a Gilbert Island operation ends with the west wall caving in. Coroner M J Lanham orders an immediate coroner's jury as Yahnke and Larson are identified dead and two bodies prepared for funeral. Funeral services for Larson set for Sunday at Trinity Lutheran. Yahnke to be buried at Princeville cemetery.
Three eight year old boys admitted taking more than 40 dollars from an upper French island home. They were apprehended by city police, turned over to county officials, and most of the money has been recovered. Parts buried in a sand bank on French slough and scattered on the floor. Juvenile officials to receive a full report. the youths remanded to their parents.
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hear the La Crosse Trust Company final account for Adelbert T. Muth deceased. The hearing includes allowance of debts paid, assignment of residue and determination of inheritance tax and heirship. Dated July 19 1950. By Order of Court.
Pfc Marvin D Jensen of Warrens wounded on Korean front per AP. Six Wisconson soldiers listed on report 56 include Pvt M R Mott of Neillsville missing in action. Pfc Chester A Stanchik returned to control after earlier MIA. Also wounded are Pfc John E Dodd, Corp Lyle G Swanton, and Pfc Leonard F Zahorik from Wisconsin addresses.
Four American youths under 18 who saved a life or showed courage in public service will be awarded the first peacetime American civilian bravery medals. Governors nominate at least two candidates annually. the attorney general submits four names to Congress, and the president presents the medals.
In 1950 two Milwaukee youths Blackstone and Kolacinski on probation in Waukesha were linked to taking a car and fleeing to La Crosse with Hansen and Bechen. They allegedly planned an escape from jail after assault and battery sentences. Bechen and Hansen awaited trial for other offenses as authorities pursued the trio across cities.
In a tense UN council session, Malik faced sharp rebuttals as Sir Gladwyn Jebb and Jean Chauvel dismissed his charges against U S actions in Korea. Voting shifted, with Malik opposing a seating resolution and other nations abstaining or voting against as Egypt and India sided with Russia.
A discussion on price controls includes a call for standby authority to act if needed and a rollback option to pre existing levels from May 24 to June 24. Leon Keyserling counters freezing all prices and jobs to support an arms program, backing the president’s plan.
Live cattle and hog trading shows a slow to steady tone across Winona and South St Paul with hogs 5 000 at Winona, sows active and higher while weanling and steer and heifer trades ease. Cows and bulls weaken in cleanup. good vealers 27 33.
Carl DeCloux of Oconto, 40, arraigned on a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for allegedly driving onto a state school for boys grounds and urging several inmates to escape. Milwaukee police cited a tip from school authorities. Bond set at 1000 dollars. prelim in August 11 scheduled. DeCloux denied urging the boys to escape.
The notice records second class mailing status for La Crosse Wisconsin dated June 23 1904 under 1878 act.
USDA notes arrivals of 115 cars with 257 on track and total U S shipments at 369. Supplies are moderate while demand remains slow. Whites hold steady with weaker reds as prices range from Idaho Oregon long whites 3 90 Triumphs 3 00 to 3 25 Washington long whites 3 95 to 4 10 Texas Triumphs 3 25 Missouri Cobblers 2 10 Warbas 2 00 to 2 50 showing decay.
An overhead west of Camp Douglas near the pottery works saw two accidents within an hour. Delmo Giagnoni of Kenosha, stationed at Camp McCoy, suffered multiple injuries after colliding with three semitrailers at 4 30 a m and was taken to the station hospital. At 5 30 a m Merle Helmer of Milwaukee struck in the rear by Mindykowski of San Francisco, with Jerry Chester 12 of Mantour Minn injured in the California car and taken to a New Lisbon doctor's office.
The Air Force said no immediate plan to call up Air National Guard units. A spokesman reaffirmed the policy as reports spread that some guard units faced an imminent call. The force has activated a limited number of organized Air Reserve units and some individual specialists.
The opinion by Attorney General Thomas Fairchild held the petition should include signatures of 10 percent of electors from the two French island districts plus Elm Grove names. Elm Grove residents favoring a referendum argued they did not receive full consideration.
A federal restraining order preventing the AFL Switchmen's Union of North America from renewing its Rock Island railroad strike was extended to August 14 after a court hearing. Judge John Knight reserved a ruling on permanent injunctive relief as the union, under government seizure, had refused to return to work. A separate strike against four western railroads was halted on President Truman's appeal. the union seeks a 40 hour week with current 48 hour pay.
Allied air watch keeps rail traffic under scrutiny as Red troops from Korean settlements in Manchuria join the fighting. The 25th Infantry and battered 24th face renewed pressure while U S Marines and other units reinforce near Pusan and Hamchang along the Nakdong River.
Licenses were issued Friday by the Wisconsin state board of health to Rangvald Sletten of La Crosse and Owen Hagen of Pigeon Fails as funeral directors. Embalmer licenses went to Walter Holt and Richard Nelson, both of La Crosse.
Senator Knowland disclosed he carried a personal appeal from South Korea’s president to Washington for more arms and defense equipment seven months before the North Korean invasion. Brig. Gen. Roberts testified on the Korean siting and military aid. officials resisted supplying tanks planes and heavy guns.
Three year old Jo Anne Burchell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arnold Burchell of Hillsboro, lies in critical condition after a tractor driven by Norman Kahler hit and dragged her Thursday at 6 am as she ran from her yard. She suffered head injuries and a scalp wound.
President Truman asked Congress for an additional 950 million dollars for naval plane construction and procurement. The request comes atop the 10.5 billion emergency defense appropriation sought last month after Korea's outbreak.
Kenneth A. Winsum, 31, of 703 Charles street, was found unconscious in a local hotel room and taken to a hospital by city police ambulance Friday noon for treatment after an overdose of sleeping pills.
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