Blaik To Keep West Point Job Amid Recruit Scrutiny
Army coach Earl Blaik announced he would remain head coach at the United States Military Academy despite a controversy over recruiting practices. He defended the program as proper and denied using high pressure to recruit cadets, noting about half of the implicated cadets were athletes. The flap involved reports of all-expense paid tours and special appointments linked to West Point and Annapolis.
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Reds Knew Of Pearl Harbor Before Attack
Washington testimony links Soviet spy ring in Japan to prewar alerts. Mitsusada Yoshikawa testifies Sorge group sent October 1941 message to Moscow predicting attack if talks failed. Maj. Gen. Willoughby recounts efforts to expose spies and wartime suppression by U S authorities and War Department officials.
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McCoy Soldier Dies In Wreck
A car truck crash on US 12 near Millston Wisconsin killed Pfc. Eugene R. Budd 22 and injured four others including Pfc. William C. Trinkle, Pvt. Martin Kolbe, Pvt. Bill D. Cadwallader, and Jack Greenwalt. All injured at Camp McCoy post hospital described as not serious. Greenwalt to be released Thursday. All are members of headquarters and headquarters battery 194th field artillery.
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Heavy Rainfall Strikes Southern Great Plains and Northeast
The Associated Press reports heavy rainfall across the southern Great Plains with Chanute Kansas at 2.63 inches Wichita 1.53 and Kansas City Missouri 1.20. Showers linger in Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and west central Illinois while New England also sees heavy showers Eastport Maine 2.10 Nantucket Massachusetts 1.06. Tornadoes near Bayard Nebraska and Akron Colorado with winds to 85 mph near Hutchinson Kansas.
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House panel May Cap Foreign Aid At Billions Under New Administrator
Washington reports say the House foreign affairs committee tentatively agreed to cap the Truman foreign aid program at over 1 billion dollars and place it under a new high level administrator. The plan would merge economic and military aid under a president approved appointee reporting to no one but coordinating with State and Defense. Senate battles loom over Formosa aid as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces remain central to debate.
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Coleman Quits GOP Finance Chairmanship
Thomas E. Coleman quits as finance chairman of Wisconsin Republican campaign committee. Wayne Hood announces C. O. Waring Sr. of Globe Union, Milwaukee, will succeed him. Coleman, president of Madison Kipp, notes long service and strong party fundraising efforts. He cites exacting duties and thanks supporters as he steps down.
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Judging Arrives At InterState Fair Open Classes
Crowds observe judging of draft horses cattle sheep and swine as 4-H members from La Crosse and nearby counties boost entries. Swine totals reach 204 in open class and 28 in 4-H, with 4-H showmanship contests planned. Ice vaudeville shows draw praise ahead of next week fairs.
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Contract Gets Union's Okay
Local 395 UAW-CIO voted 466 to 16 to accept the two year contract with Northern Engraving and Manufacturing Co ending a 27 day local strike. The company and union petitioned the wage stabilization board for approval. About 105 employees recalled Thursday. 300 more expected Monday. others may file unemployment.
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Drive Reaches Halfway Mark in Red Cross Flood Relief
La Crosse county reports $2,526.94 raised toward a new $5,350 county goal set by Midwest Red Cross after widespread flood damage. Officials urge all residents to contribute in any amount, 25 cents or more, by mail to the Red Cross office or via the Inter-State air booth.
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Delay Hearing On Youngdahl Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed indefinitely the hearing on President Truman’s nominee Luther W. Youngdahl to a federal judgeship. Chairman McCarran cited a number of protests received and did not set a new date.
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La Crosse Wins Flag City Award for Defense Bonds
La Crosse Wisconsin became the first city in the state to earn the treasury defense bond flag city honor since World War II. The award was presented at Inter-State fairground ceremonies with Mayor Henry Ahrens receiving the flag.
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Field Surrenders Records of CRC
New York left wing backer Frederick Vanderbilt Field surrendered fund records on Wednesday to the New York state banking department after refusing to disclose details about the Civil Rights Congress bail fund.
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Reds Threat US Sub and Air Power in UN Talks
Secret Kaesong cables reveal Communists warned of Russia’s submarine and air power over UN negotiators. General Nam II argued the truce line should be at the 38th parallel, while Admiral Joy noted U N sea and air control and warned that intervention would widen the war.
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Foe Accuses UN of Violating Neutral Zone
Washington officials expect rapid resumption of Korean truce talks after a message from Communist commanders. Ridgway seeks guarantees that Kaesong neutrality will be respected. Authorities downplay tone, await Ridgway decision on returning the UN truce team.
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Red China warns Ridgway on armistice talks at Kaesong
Tokyo reports a Communist message to General Ridgway says no new incidents will be tolerated unless false provocations are created. Talks remain suspended after Reds accused UN forces of violating the Kaesong neutral zone. Peiping radio claims strict adherence to neutrality while inviting Allies to return.
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McCarthy Names State Department Officials in Probe
Senator McCarthy announced in the senate a list of State Department officials and employees whose loyalty he questions. He said a loyalty board will review their cases after presenting letters of charges. The first named was John Carter Vincent, Tangiers consul general and former Swiss minister, followed by William T. Stone, information and editorial specialist.
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Local Weather for La Crosse Tonight to Friday
Partly cloudy tonight with increasing cloudiness Friday. Local thundershowers Friday forenoon. Lows around 50. Highs near 84 Friday.
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