Anti-Inflation Bill Advances as Senate Sets Vote
The Senate prepared to vote on President Truman's price control and rationing powers while the House moved quickly to approve a GOP housing bill. The measure funds low cost homes and large rental projects but excludes subsidized public housing. The roll call was set for 2 p.m. with leaders aiming to adjourn by nightfall.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Senate
Barkley
D-Ky
House
Monroney
D-Okla
Wolcott
R-Mich
House Banking Committee
Tobey
Martin
R-Mass
Opposes Utility Rate Increase Plea at Wisconsin Hearing
Madison bureau reports La Crosse and Rice Lake officials opposed Northern States Power Company rate hikes at an all day Public Service Commission hearing. Company witnesses backed a new schedule raising total electric charges about 908 600 and a fuel clause potential 442 800. Residential users would face 13.2 percent increases. large power customers 18.7 percent.
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Tribune Medison Bureau
Madison
Wis
la Crosse
Rice Lake
Northern States Power Company
Eau Claire
Public Service Commission
Charles A. Beranek
Fred Steele
Illiam Roellig
Ed Lueth
Public Utilities Committee
Beranek
Wisconsin
Sparta
Hudson
Abbotsford
Dair and Power Cooperative
G. V. Bork
E. H. Cotton
J. S. McMillin
A Shogren
Gus Johnson
Floyd Wheeler
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Mystery Man Named in Spy Probe Hearings
New York reports the House subcommittee on unAmerican activities finished closed hearings on wartime spy rings. Rep Nixon named Alex ander Koral as the man questioned at a secret meeting, though he refused further detail. Rep Mundt said a secret witness would crack the Soviet spy case wide open. Earl Browder Whitaker Chambers Time editor and Victor Perlo appeared before the subcommittee.
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New York
House
UN American Activities Subcommittee
Richard M. Nixon
Rcalif
Alexander Koral
Nixon
Koral
Edward Hebert
D-La
Sie
Karl Mundt
R-Sd
Washington
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Whittaker Chambers
Time Magazine
Victor Perlo
War Production Board
Local Weather Brief for La Crosse Area
The La Crosse area sees a notable temperature shift with a low of 62 tonight and a high of 76 on Sunday. Saturday morning at the municipal pool measured 67 degrees.
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la Crosse
Seek 4-Power Conference With Soviets
Western powers press for a four power conference with the Soviet Union to resolve East West differences. Talks with Foreign Minister Molotov extended three hours and are described as smooth with another meeting likely next week.
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Moscow
United States
V. M. Molotovoday
Stalin
S. D
Walter Smith
Yves Chataigneau
Roberts
Molotov
Berlin
Noa
London
Germany
Europe
Rankin seeks Wallace and Groves for Red Spy Quiz
Rep Rankin demands House un American Activities Committee subpoena Henry A Wallace for testimony on atomic material shipments to Russia and invites retired Gen Leslie Groves. McDowell cites wartime shipments and two unnamed officials to be questioned in upcoming hearings on Russian espionage and atomic secrets.
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Washington
Rankin
D-Miss
House UN- American Activities Committee
Henry A. Wallace
Russia
Leslie Groves
Wallace
Progressive Party
Board of Economic Warfare
Groves
Ential Enem
McDowell
House
American Activities Committee
United States
Japan
Remington
House Committee
Rep
Mundt
R-Sd
Ammo Dump Explodes at Pueblo Depot
A small ammunition dump exploded at the Pueblo ordnance depot late last night. No deaths or injuries were reported. An electrical storm in the area was believed to have touched off the blast.
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Pueblo
Colo
Truman Campaign Strategy Aims Heavy Two Month Swing
Democratic strategists plan an aggressive two month campaign to attack the GOP record in Congress. Advisors include George White, Frank Walker, Robert Hannegan, Homer S. Cummings, Edward J. Finn, James A. Fenner, and James M. Cox. A Labor Day speech and midwestern New England west coast tours are planned to keep Republicans off balance.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
J. Howard McGrath
George White
Ohio
Frank Walker
Robert Hannegan
Homer S. Cummings
New York
Edward J. Firnn
James A. Fenner
James M. Cox
New England
West Coast
Denver
Chicago
Wisconsin veterans housing plan surveys statewide
The Wisconsin veterans housing authority approved a statewide survey despite opposition from Atty. Horace Wilkie who urged a focus on rental housing via local authorities. The survey, costing 10 000 to 25 000 dollars, will inform legislation and guide state housing program preparation with meetings set for September in Madison.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Veterans’ Housing Authority
Rennebohm
Committee On Veterans’ Housing
Horace Wilke
Madison
Wilkie
Gordon E. Howard
H. L. Kastrul
American Veterans Committee
Authority
Will
Arthur G. Field
Richard A. Ratcliff
University of Wisconsin
Fabian Redmond
Green Bay
Ratcliff
Lion Kills Leopard in Circus Truck Crash Near Lynchburg
In Virginia, Leo the lion killed a leopard during an improvised fight after a circus truck overturned on a hill. The incident damaged the vehicle valued at about 450 dollars and cost the truck driver his services as the truck fled northward after the accident.
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Lynchburg
Leo the Lion
Here
King Brothers Circus
Leo
Man Sells Ball and Chain Plan For Grand Rapids Wedding
Larry Filaugher a 24 year old aeronautics student from Tulsa Oklahoma travels from Chicago to Grand Rapids Michigan to obtain the key to his shackles and marry 19 year old Lucille Hemminger in an unusual wedding plan the couple aims to wed after the escape propels them into married life.
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Chicago
Grand Rapids
Mich
Larry Filaugher
Tulsa
Okla
Lucille Hemminger
Reds Charge U S Planes Violate Rules
Berlin reports an American air force official warned of rough action if Russians force down U S and British planes. The ANB said Allied planes violated routes 62 times July 31 to Aug 4. The official cited possible forceful responses and questioned if Russia intended real measures. Soviet papers also said Washington and Marshall agreed to withdraw Western currency from Berlin.
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Berlin
VU. S.S
ANB
U. S
Washington
Truman
Marshall
Lie Pleads For Crisis End
United Nations secretary general Trygve Lie urged major powers to end their quarrel over Germany and stop race to stockpile lethal weapons. In his third annual report to the general assembly he warned of Cold War strains between Russia and the West and assessed UN actions including U S support for Palestine and Soviet boycotts.
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Trygve Lie
Germany
United Nations
General Assembly
Lie
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Iowa Farmer Killed When Team Bolts
A 68 year old Iowa farmer identified as Rissman died instantly after a team of horses bolted and threw him to the ground. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Arthur Reidy
Francis
Boy
Blue Hills
Milton
Mass
Tom Milling
Reservation
Iowa
Waukon
Rissman
Hunt Killer Of Five In Salinas Gambling Heat
Sheriff Jack McCoy ordered the hunt for the killer of five men in Salinas California. He believes the men were shot and beaten during a heated gambling game yesterday.
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Salinas
Calif
Jack McCoy
Jury Verdict Favors Plaintiff In Fifth And Cass Eviction
A five man jury in justice court found for Johnson Motor Company against tenant Jake Mickschl at Fifth Avenue and Cass Street. Attorney Albert Wolfe said remaining cases would be tried individually before juries. The next case, against Elmer Wood, is set for Monday.
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Justice Court
The
Johnson Motor Company
Jake Mickschl
Fifth Avenue
Cass Street
Albert Wolfe
Charles B. Varco
Justice of Peace
Elmer Wood
La Crosse Fair Crowds Grow At Fourth Day
The La Crosse Inter-State Fair enters its fourth day with large expected crowds for Saturday and Sunday. Friday attendance reached about 10,300 after 6 PM, with 13,500 on Thursday during children’s day. Gem City Shows offer nine cent rides for kids with special tickets, and organizers aim for affordable family fun.
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la Crosse
Joseph W. Frisch
Gem City
la Crosse Tribune
Frisch
Mother Steals To Raise Girls As Ladies Gets 15 Years
Milwaukee judge convicts Jean Brautigam on five larceny counts after she said she stole to raise her two teen daughters as ladies. She receives one to five years in Taycheedah state home. Police found about $5000 in merchandise stolen from Milwaukee stores over four years. Two relatives’ charges are dropped as Brautigam admits full responsibility.
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Milwaukee
Herbert Steffes
Jean Brautigam
Wisconsin
Taycheedah
Leo Dworak
Veterans Administration
Nautigam
Wood
Wis
Steffes
Brautigam
Centennial Exposition Opens In Milwaukee With 12000 Attend
Milwaukee hosts the Wisconsin centennial exposition at State Fair Park in West Allis. Opening night drew about 12 000 visitors to the 100 acre grounds for a $6 500 000 show highlighting agriculture industry science and the arts. Governor’s day and dedication day mark the start of the milestone event.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
West
Allis
Two Fishermen Drowned in Mississippi River Current
DUBUQUE I a March 4 Two fishermen Emery Bellmeyer 52 Platteville Wisconsin and Jack May 48 Dubuque drowned when their boat was swept by treacherous currents on the Mississippi River yesterday authorities said.
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Dubuque, Ia
Mississippi River
Emery Bellmeyer
Platteville
Wis
Jack May
Dubuque
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Tennessee
Gordon Browning
Estes Kefauver
Nashville
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Raymond A. Heren
Massachusetts Episcopal Diocese
Boston
Frederick S. Pike
Providence
R. I
Charles A. Higgins
Pike
Soviets
By Eddy Gilmore
Red Spy
By Jack Bell
State Housing Authority Plans Survey of State
U.S
Plaintiff
Fifth
Cass
Charles Goerdt
Lees and
Goerdt
van O. Johnson
Motor Company
Nebraska
Edward Crofoot
Omaha
Neb
Crofoot
Industrial Commission
Johnson
Mississippi
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