SEC Hears Plan For Northern States Liquidation
At Philadelphia the SEC heard oral arguments on a plan to liquidate and dissolve Northern States Power Company of Delaware, deemed unfair. Ralph Wolf said the Legman plan would shuffle values to favor preferred stockholders, yielding over 28 million for them at the expense of common holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Securities and Exchange Commission
Northern States Power Company of Delaware
Ralph Wolf
Legman
Northern States Power Company of
Minnesota
Delaware
SEC
Wolf
Common of
Exchange
Exchange of
Chicagoan Killed in Lover's Lane Car Robbery
Louis J. nz, 27, a machinist and army veteran, was shot and killed. Ingrid Janice Larsen, 24, his fiancee and bank clerk, was wounded in the same attack by two bandits who robbed them as they sat in Zeinz's car in a forest preserve. Larsen was able to seek help and was hospitalized in serious but not life threatening condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis J. Nz
Ingrid Janice Larsen
Zeinz
Jover’s Lane
Miss Larsen
U S Jobs Hit 60 Million Mark Including Armed Forces
The 1946 July census shows total employment surpassing 60 million with civilian jobs at 58,130,000 and the armed forces payroll adding 2,640,000. Unemployment fell to 2,270,000, yet remains above last July's level, reflecting postwar shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Henry Wallace
Weather Report for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Department of Commerce forecast clearing and cooler conditions tonight. Saturday expected to be fair and cool across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with partial clearing and light showers in northeast portions and generally cooler conditions overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Piped Stage Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg Iowa
Forecast shows 24 hour stage readings with normal river elevations across the district. Minor inflow variations may occur at some gages over the weekend while thresholds remain unchanged, and no major flooding is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivern
Hastings
Guttenberg
Weather Map Notes Storm Center Over Lake Superior
The main storm center sits over Lake Superior moving east. The system, dating back 26 hours to the North Dakota Canadian boundary, brings scattered showers and thunderstorms across eastern Nebraska Iowa and Wisconsin. Total amounts are light along the Mississippi with Lansing reporting 1.32 inches and Wausau 1.35 inches. Squall winds precede a cold front as northwesterly winds bring cooler air into western Wisconsin tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Lansing, Jr
Wausen
Britain Warns of Unilateral Action If Iran Threatens
A British foreign office spokesman said London could take unilateral action if violent or sudden threats endanger British lives or property in Iran, without awaiting UN Security Council consultation. Iran protested Indian troop movements to Basra, said to replace forces near oil fields. Britain cited possible urgency and law and order issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Iran
Britain
United Nations Security Council
Basra
Iraq
Persian Gulf
India
United Nations
Security Council
Amsrud R A Obituary 1903 43 La Crosse Family
Reuben A Amsrud age 43 of 921 South Eighth Street died Thursday at a local hospital. Born May 10, 1903 in Coon Valley he is survived by his wife and three sons Alvin Morris and Harold of La Crosse and one brother Arnold O Amsrud of La Crosse with a son and a daughter deceased. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm from Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev George Alvilden officiating. Interment in Lower Coon Valley cemetery. Friends may call at Dahl Funeral Home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben A. Amsrud
South Eighth Street
Coon Valley
Alvin
Morris
Harold
la Crosse
Arnold O. Amsrud
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
George Alvilden
Local Man Donald P. Ross Dies Suddenly in Minneapolis
Donald P. Ross aged 44, of La Crosse by birth, died unexpectedly Friday morning at his Minneapolis home where his mother Anna M. Ross was visiting. He is survived by his wife Gladys and their son James of Minneapolis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald P. Ross
Anna M. Ross
la Crosse Street
Minneapolis
la Crosse
Gladys
James
Des Moines Woman Grace Sheridan Dies After Illness
Mrs. James A Sheridan age 60 of Des Moines Iowa formerly of La Crosse Wisconsin died in a Des Moines hospital Friday from a lingering illness. She is survived by husband two sons Richard Rodemeyer Des Moines and Robert Rodemeyer Denver one daughter Phyllis Rodemeyer Des Moines five grandchildren four sisters Mrs J Murrie La Crosse Mrs J Kennedy Minneapolis Margaret O Laughlin Arcadia and Mrs Katherine Gill Eau Claire funeral services at Dwyer funeral home Monday 8 30 am and St Marys Catholic church 9 am with Rt Rev Msgr Robert B Condon officiating burial in Catholic cemetery rosary Sunday 7 30 pm at Dwyer funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A
Grace) Sheridan
Des Moines
la Crosse
Richard Rodemeyer
Robert Rodemeyer
Denver
Colo
Phyllis Rodemeyer
J. Murrie
J. Kenney
Minneapolis
Margaret O’laughlin
Arcadia
Katherine Gill
Eau Claire
Dwyer Funeral Home
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Robert B. Condon
Rosary
Dwyer Funeral
Tomah City Audit Leads Local News. School Board Vacancy Filled
The first detailed audit of Tomah city books since 1920 is reported. Mayor Griffith appointed Claude Sowle to fill the education board vacancy after the death of Archie Chapman. Sowle, a Tomah High School graduate, recently retired as chief clerk of the Milwaukee Road bridge department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Griffith
Claude R. Sowle
Board of Education
Archie Chapman
Sowle
Tomah
Milwaukee Road Bridge Building Department
White House says delegates will have free hand at Copenhagen
The White House announced that U S delegates to the international food conference in Copenhagen next month will have a free hand and open minds on proposals for a world food board. Press secretary Ross said reports that the cabinet rejected proposals are false and that no plan has been rejected. The meeting begins September 2.
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Washington
White House
United States
Copenhagen
World Food Board
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Ragen Undergoes Emergency Operation After Shot Attack
Chicago race promoter James Ragen, wounded by a shotgun blast on his car, has undergone emergency kidney surgery at Michael Reese Hospital. Doctors say he is recovering after the procedure, with earlier reports noting his condition worsened. Ragen had claimed Al Capone controlled Chicago gambling and vice and said he filed affidavits for federal authorities if he died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Ragen
Nathan N. Créhn
Ragen
Michael Reese Hospital
al Capone
Capone
Emma Hirth Dies After Long Illness in Lansing
Emma Hirth 7] dies after a prolonged illness at a La Crosse hospital. Born May's Prairie near Lansing to Louis and Mrs. Hirth, she lived in Lansing most of her life, never married, and was a Methodist. Survived by sister Mrs. Anna Landry of Waukon and brother Louis of Lansing. burial at May's Prairie Cemetery.
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Lansing
Federated Church
Emma Hirth
la Crosse
Louis Hirth
May’s Prairie
Methodist Church
Anna Landry
Waukon
Louis
Lydia
John
Will
May’s Prairie Cemetery
Poliomyelitis Case Reported In Oshkosh Area
Winnebago county health department confirms a second polio case this week in Pickett village, 10 miles southwest of Oshkosh. A 36 year old farmer was hospitalized at Wisconsin General in Madison for treatment following the illness. Earlier an 11 year old girl was also struck by polio in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Picket
Here
Winnebago
Inquest Ordered in Infant Death at Eau Claire
Eau Claire county orders an inquest into the death of an infant boy found in a suitcase at a tourist cabin. An Atlanta woman in the cabin is hospitalized under guard awaiting test results. A pathologist cannot determine the death caused by unknown factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
Atlanta, Ga
Sheriff's Department
R. F. Werner
Dist
Henry Steinbring
Princeton, Minn
T. S. Rosen
Radcliffe to form Maryland group to save cigar store Indians
Senator George L Radcliffe announces plans to convene Maryland residents to form a preservation society for cigar store Indians. He leads the Maryland Historical Society and was inspired after learning of a Seattle group. The effort aims to prevent the wooden figures from disappearing in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
George L. Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Maryland Historical Society
Seattle
Boy Friend Forbidden Girl Shoots Self In MAEDRA
Edna Rodden, a teenager in Maedra, wrote a note to a forbidden boyfriend and then used a shotgun to kill herself after telling her sisters to leave. District Attorney Everett Coffee reported the tragedy occurred yesterday as he announced the case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maedra
Calif
Edna Rodden
Everett Coffee
Coffee
Say Japs Knew China Victory Impossible
A Tokyo field report presented at the Tojo war crimes trial shows Japan’s war ministry knew over two years before Pearl Harbor that victory in China was impossible. The document, dated July 24 1939, warns against overextension and hints Russia fears if China and Russia ally against Japan.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
War Ministry
Pearl Harbor
China
Russia
Sadaichi Yoshimoto
Central China
Real Estate Transfers Listed for La Crosse Area
Daily Records lists transfers from La Crosse and surrounding towns including Richard and Mabel Michel to Arthur Zielke and Bernice Zielke for a lot on 19th Street between Travis and Hyde. Irene Lucey sells to Berton Nelson and Nalrae Nelson on Bainbridge Street. Other transfers include Theodore Whitbeck to Kenneth Winsum, and Irene Lucey to Cynthia Rueckheim. Also mentions Aug 8 and several private pilot tests under examiner Jack Fanta.
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Richard Michel
Mabel Michel
Arthur J. Zielke
Bernice Zielke
Travis Street
Hyde Avenue
Ella M. Colby
Bernard Rueckheim
Cynthia Rueckheim
Shelby
Theodore Whitbeck
Ivis Whitbeck
Kenneth Winsum
Robert J. Hayles
Onalaska
Irene Lucey
Berton E. Nelson
Nalrae Nelson
Bainbridge Street
Dorn
Goddard
Erickson Brothers
Maynard
Taylorcraft
Tom Alexander
St. Cloud
Minn
Chicago
Cub
R. H. Bemis
Sparta
la Crosse
Joe Riese
Madison
Brookings
Ryan
Wesley Hoium
Waupun
Minneapolis
Luscombe
C. Reierson
Edgerton
Wis
Rochester
Stinson
Jerry Rays
Milwaukee
Fargo
N. D
Bob Tollefson
King Street
William Dissmore
North 23Rd Street
Jack Fanta
Winona SWIFT & COMPANY Hog and Cattle Market Report
The Winona yard reports buying hours 9am to 4pm with prices in hogs and cattle across weight classes and grades. Chicago prices mirror strong hogs and steady cattle with detailed ranges for steers heifers calves lambs and related grain and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
Milwaukee
U S Tire Production Step Up Pledged
Washington announces a plan to boost tire production for passenger cars and motorcycles in the second half of the year. W J Sears of the CPA rubber division cites a goal of 69 150 000 tires for 1945, with 30 842 101 produced in the first half. truck and bus tires reached 7 705 894 toward a 13 860 000 target, improving supply for buses and trucks while small vehicles face delivery delays.
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Washington
Civilian
W. J. Sears
CPA Rubber Division
CPA
Sears
Auction of Elizabeth Close estate property in La Crosse
In La Crosse County Wisconsin on August 27 1946 sealed bids will be opened for the sale of the North Half of Lot 6 Block 10 Metzger and Funks Addition at 1500 Pine Street. Bids to be deposited with John Arntson administrator cash terms and a $50 certified check. Taxes for 1946 to be paid by buyer. Sale subject to heirs redemption and county judge approval.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Elizabeth Close
Pension Department of
Linker
la Crosse
John Arnison
Metzger
Pension Department
John Arntson
la Crosse County Asylum
West Salem
Boyum, Schubert & Sorensen
la Crosse County Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
Notice of Hearing on Final Settlement in Worthington Estate
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hear Mina Schoenhelder executrix on September 3, 1946 at 10 AM in the County Court Room La Crosse to examine and allow final account debts paid in good faith and assign residue to entitled parties and determine inheritance tax. Judge R. V. Ahlstrom. Attorneys Gordon Law Brody Johns Roraffp 616 Exchange Building La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Amalia S. Worthington
la Crosse
Mina Schoenhelder
Amalia 5S
Worthington
City of la Crosse
R. V. Ahlstrom
Gordon
LAW
Brody, Johns & Roraffp
Exchange Building
Estate of Charlies H Rawlinson to be Heard in La Crosse
In the matter of the estate of Charlies H Rawlinson deceased a court session will be held on Tuesday August 27 1946 at 10 am at the court house La Crosse County. Jean O Rawlinson administratrix requests account approval debts paid claim settlement and residue assignment and determination of any inheritance tax. R V Ahlstrom judge. Schubert Stevenson Franzini attorneys 422 Hoeschier Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
George E. Hammes
la Crosse
Josephine C. Hammes
Barre
R. V. Anlstrom
Schubert & Franzini
Hoeschler Bidge la Crosse
Charlies H. Rawlinson
Jean O. Rawlinson
Charles H Rawlinson
R. V. Ahlstrom
Schubert, Stevenson & Franzini
Hoeschier Building
Wisconsin summons in La Crosse County case
The State of Wisconsin through La Crosse County Circuit Court issues a summons to Katharine H. Greenaway in the divorce action of Nicholas J. Greenaway Jr. The defendant must answer within twenty days of service or face a judgment by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
George P. Roediger
Exchange Building
la Crosse
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
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U.S
S&s Department OF Commerce
Bationwide
Bismarck
ZA Crosse Airport
Orleans
Rochester Dairy Cooperaive
Rochester Dairy
Cooperative
Graskamp
MES
James A. Sheridan
van Ant Products Company
Council Street
Raymond Gerke
William Fuchs, Jr
Board of Prisoners
Thomas F. McCaul
Monroe County
Pet
Cigar Store
Dick Turner
New York
Gt. Northern
St. Brands
Greyhound
St. Oil Cal
Air Rede
Homestake
St. Oil Ind
St. OU N. J
Toad Aie
Hudson Motor
Illinois Central
Stewart-Warn
Allis-Ch
Inland Steel
Studebaker
Car
C. C
Swift and Co
Harv
Texas Co
Nick Can
Timken
Union Carbide
United Air. L
Jewel Tea Pf
United Airc
Johns-Manville
U. S. Rubber
Kennecott
U. S. Steel Rbs Anaconda
Kimberly-Clark
West
UN. Tel
Armour and Co
Lib-O-Gil
Westing
Elec
Arch
Libby
Woolworth
Youngst
Aviation Corp. Liggett — Bendix Aviation
Marshall Field
Beth. Steel
Montgom
Ward
Grain Borden Co
Nash-Kelv
Ark Nat. Gas S
Borg-Warner
Nat
Bisc
Calumet and
Hec
Nat. Dairy Prod
Natl
Steel
Nyc
Cobecpe
Ches
Ohio
Chi
Amer. Co
Bafiger Meter
Chicago Maid
Owens-Ill
Penney
Crane Co
Penn
Curtiss-Wright
Pepsi-Cola
Paragon Pf
Douglas Aire
Phelps Dodge
Prentiss Walter
du Pont
Phillips Pet
Ray-o-Vac
Eastman Kodak
Solway Steel
Gisholr Ma. Co
el. Radio Corp
G. Heileman Co
Paris
Repub. Steel
Gen
Sears Roebuck
Gen. Foods
Shell Unoil
Gen. Motors
Simmons Co
Goodrich
Sinclair Oi
North
Bane
Gt. Nore
Southern Pac
Trane Co
Winona Livestock
Swift & Company
Winona, Mini
U. S
Idaho
Colorado
Chicago Grain Table
Swift & Co
la Crosse, Wis
Thoughtful Service
Edward W Madden Ray J. Schumacher
Market St
Lund
MacDonald
Modern Exterminator Co
E L. Kloss
Jackson
Rowley's
Tom
Thas
Leon Bagniepsky
Valentine Bros
Manke Hardware
Terrys
Yanzer Sanitarium
Singer Sewing Center
Lacrosse Laundry & Cleaning CO
North Third St
ICE Cream & Sordars
Ai and Sodas
Doerflinger’s
Larry's
Silver Grill
Rialto
Kate
Spencer
Elizabeth Griffith
la Crosse St
Front Street
Fantle’s Millinery
Tribune
Lacrosse Hotel
Copeland Avenue
Interstate
Milwaukee Depot
McCory
South 3Rd
Women & Girls
South 6Th Street
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