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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1948

Page

2

World mental health congress seeks cure for nations’ ills

Dr. Allen urged psychiatrists and professionals from 54 nations to pursue creative action over aggression. Dr. Rees of London led an 11 day gathering aiming to shift focus from individual cases to groups and nations, stressing parent and teacher roles and cultural factors in policy advice.

Dr. al Allen Congress J. R. Rees London Nina Ridenour New York International Committee For Mental Hygiene Ridenour Frank Fremont-Smith

Berlin Decision Hinted as Talks Continue in Moscow

AP reports diplomats in Moscow at a tough stage to ease the Berlin blockade. Frank Roberts signals a decision this week amid a fourth meeting in 10 days between Molotov and Western powers. No clear outcome yet, Berlin faces fuel and food shortages as air lifts and winter plans extend.

Associated Press Moscow Berlin Russia West Frank Roberts Molotov Mats U. S Britain France Neues Deutschland Gatow Germany

Polio Cases Rise Across Wisconsin County and State

Krumbiegel notes nurse shortages limit admissions as Milwaukee county reports 41 polio cases this season. Two new patients enter South View, five on Monday, with a nine year old from Lake Winnebago area and an 11 year old from Oshkosh dying yesterday. Wisconsin totals reach 65, Jefferson county records one new case, while state Red Cross reports 19 nurses sent to affected areas in other states including 18 to Arizona and one to New Mexico.

Oshkosh Fond du Lac Wisconsin General Madison State Board of Health Jefferson County Wisconsin Wisconsin Red Cross Astornia New Mexico

Probe on Communist Ties Expands as HearingsExtend

The committee plans a New York closed session with Michael Samarin and may send a one man inquiry to Canada to question Igor Gouzenko. A long list of names may be recalled as investigations focus on a $2000 payoff and alleged Red influence in wartime espionage.

Page Thomas Canada Igor Gouzenko Rep. McDowell R-Pa Moscow Justice Department J. Parnell Thomas R-Nj Elizabeth T. Bentley Reds FBI Cae Miss Bentley Vassar Supreme Soviet Council Washington Henry Collins Duncan Lee Office of Strategic Services Lee Rep. Hebert D-La Hebert Rep Mundt R-S Westion Michael Ivanovitch Marin New York

The Pigeon Breathes by Suction Among Birds

A brief note explains that pigeons uniquely drink by suction while other birds take water into the mouth and tilt the head back to swallow.

Plan Truman Barkley Club Organization Across Nation

Sponsors outlined plans to organize Truman Barkley clubs nationwide to back the Democratic ticket. A delegation calling on the Democratic National Committee then met with officials before a White House conference with President Truman and Senator Barkley. Clubs exist in 11 states including Indiana and Illinois.

Washington Democratic National Committee White House Truman Senator Barkley Kentucky J. Howard McGrath Leslie Biffle Senate Democratic Policy Committee Indiana Illinois

Wisconsin Deer Policy Sparks County and Club Opposition

Conservation groups and local officials in Marinette and Jackson counties press to close counties during antilerless deer shootings. Chairman Charles Smith of Wausau notes opposition to does and fawns under the plan. Senator Everett LaFond mocks the department’s shifting stance and cites petitions for a bucks only policy.

Marinette Jackson Charles Smith Wausau Wisconsin Everett LaFond Two Rivers Department

Divorce Granted After 32 Years of Marriage in Sparta

Mrs Melita Jewell of Sparta won a divorce from Arthur Jewell of Leon after 32 years of marriage on grounds of voluntary separation for five years and non support. Judge O W Sprecher presided. Four children, all of age, meant no alimony or support ordered.

Sparta Wis Melita Jewell Arthur Jewell Leon O. W. Sprecher

Huge Harvest May Be Cure For Inflation

Washington report forecasts a record corn crop of 3.506 billion bushels and near or above average yields for oats barley and sorghum. Aided by favorable weather the harvest is expected to raise feed supplies and lower prices on grain meats dairy and poultry, with benefits possibly felt by next spring.

Washington Agriculture Department Ernetcale

Government surplus risk grows as farm production climbs

The text warns of government trouble ahead as farmers expand live stock and poultry while seed demand lags. Grain oversupply looms with likely large offerings under price support. Analysts expect the crop surplus could exceed 1 billion dollars within a year, tying up funds in grains cotton tobacco and other commodities.

Local Ambulance Responds to Health Emergencies on Tuesday

A 77 year old man, Frank Witchcraft of 901% Fifth Avenue South, suffered a heart attack and was taken by police ambulance to a local hospital at 4 48 p m Tuesday. In another incident a Pearl A of 2821 Hamilton Street was rushed by an ice ambulance to a hospital with a hemorrhage.

Frank Witchcraft Fifth Avenue South Pearl A Hamilton Street

Mexico Sends Frozen Meat Aid To Salonica For Greek Army

Mexico ships 1000 tons of frozen meat to Salonica to feed Greek civilians and U S troops stationed in Greece amid relief and military support efforts.

Mexico Salonica U. S Greece

Report New Chemical Effective In Preventing Sunburn

New chemical compounds block sunburn rays while leaving tanning rays and visible light unaffected. They do not alter skin color and resist wear. The theory suggests hours of protection, but they are not yet available to the public and require clinical testing before sale. The compounds are related to a form of acid linked to B vitamins.

Mil waukee Rail Smoke Cases Deferred

A complaint against two Milwaukee railroad employees for violating the city smoke ordinance was heard by Police Justice George Reudiger. The issue arose from belching heavy black smoke near the north roundhouse around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Fireman Robert Ford and Albert Tuma argued the smoke was unavoidable. Ford suggested steam-based smoke control. The judge left the case open pending company measures to eliminate the nuisance.

Milwaukee Railroad George Reudiger North Side Round House Robert Ford Charles Street Albert Tuma Losey Boulevard Ford Ruediger

Farm payroll taps 11.287 million on June 1 1948

On June 1 1948 the United States recorded 11 287 000 persons employed on farms as part of agricultural labor data.

United States

Opening For Officer At Aberdeen Proving Ground

The army reserve office announced a 90 day opening at Aberdeen Proving Ground for a colonel or lieutenant colonel in the ordnance reserve. Qualifications include six months in combat operations on a theater or communications zone staff and knowledge of ordnance functions. Contact room 312 Federal Building.

Army Reserve Office Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen Mda Ordnance Reserve Federal Building

Witness Correction Ties Crash Witness to Onalaska Address

Beg Your Pardon Lyle Monti, a witness to the Sunday airplane crash that killed two La Crosse men, is from R7 Onalaska and not La Crescent Minn as stated in Monday editions of the La Crosse Tribune.

Lyle Monti la Crosse R. 7 Onalaska la Crescent Minn la Crosse Tribune

Platy Duck Hybrid Reproduces with Milk for Young

A creature with webbed feet and a duck bill exhibits ducklike features. It lays eggs yet provides milk to its offspring, suggesting an unusual mammal avian mix akin to a platypus.

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