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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1948

Page

2

Three Injured In Three Car Local Crash

Three persons were injured in a three car collision at 18th and Market streets as vehicles driven by Dr A Kohnn J cians Silver Springs Lloyd Twesme Arcadia and F Burr collided. Damages were estimated at 100 to 150 dollars.

Twesme Maloney Burr 18Th Market Streets Erwin Himytzke South 21St Street A. J Heusner Frankfort Ill Heusner Himytzke

Northern Ireland to Reform Youth Protection and Care Law

The government announces reform of youth protection and care legislation in Northern Ireland. Officials outline new safeguards, oversight, and duties aimed at improving welfare services for children and at risk youths across the region.

Northern Ireland

Air Force Association Plans V J Day Event Aug 14

Milwaukee announces a free V J Day observance at the Wisconsin centennial exposition on August 14 led by Air Force Association Wisconsin wing commander L A Larson. The program features 250 planes, a 100 formation, P 80 jet fighters B 29 bombers and B 25 bombers, aerial salutes by the Air National Guard, baton twirlers, a mile long parade with 57 bands, and a helicopter exhibit plus circus acts, all free at the grandstand. Capt Don Gentile and Col Joseph Foss headlining generals.

Milwaukee Wis L. A. Larson Air Force Association of Wisconsin Wisconsin Exposition Grounds Air Force Association Air Force Reserve Ers Air National Guard Midwest Don Gentile Joseph Foss

Farmer recalls aiding Samarine family in escape

Schibanoff describes driving to New York with Samarine and the twins after loading furniture from a farm at night. He denies using force and says he helped the refugees out of compassion for their plight, not as part of any armed group.

New York City Samarine Samarines Freehold Schibanoff America

Teacher’s Leap Heightens U S Russian Espionage Tensions

A teacher leapt from the East 61st Street consulate amid rising espionage fears. The incident followed a Russian-linked hospital transfer of a red figure, with a Russian-trained nurse present and the vice-consul escorted by aides. Chepurnykh left the building and returned to the consulate as Mrs. Spain sustained critical injuries and fractures.

Michael Ivanovitch Samarin Karl Mundt R-Sd House American Activities Committee Samarin Washington New York Page Rt Lomakin Chepurnykh S Pawn Mystery Hospital

Outstanding Rural Family To Be Chosen

The National Catholic Rural Life Conference selects five rural Catholic families from the La Crosse diocese for a national award. Local parish committees judge eligibility, then a five member diocesan panel narrows to five for the national committee led by Monsignor Rudolph B. Schuller. A civic reception on Oct. 17 announces the first choice. An originate trophy will honor the final winner from La Crosse host diocese.

National Catholic Life Conference la Crosse National Committee Rudolph B. Schuller Archdiocese of St. Louis NCRLC

Obituaries List Emil Bentzen August Pralle and Jo hanna Sneller

Emil O Bentzen 64 dies in local hospital at 411 South Sixth Street leaving four sons two sisters two brothers and seven grandchildren Funeral services by Rev Iva M Gjellstad with burial in Woodlawn cemetery. August Pralle Sr 83 pioneer La Crosse County resident dies at farm in Campbell town following long illness with extensive survivors and large extended family. Funeral set near Onalaska with burial in Onalaska cemetery. Mrs Joanna Weber Sneller dies Aug 4 in San Diego California services at English Lutheran church Monday at 2 PM.

Emil O. Bentzen South Sixth Street Willard LaVerne Clayton Harold la Crosse Kermit Doris) Pederson Chris Cora) Wendt Austin Minn Clarence Oran Onalaska Iva M. Gjellstad Woodlawn August Pralie la Crosse County Campbell Netsi Germany James Lena) Johnson Henry Emma) Borcherding Hampton, Ja William West Salem Fred Harry August Johanna Weber Sneller San Diego Calif English Lutheran Church

Death of Mrs. John Rickert at 72 in Raymond Washington

Word arrives of the death of Mrs. John Rickert 72 at her son Lloyds home in Raymond Washington. She leaves a son a daughter Mrs Frankie Sonam Hollywood two sisters Seaa La Crosse Mrs Los Angeles William Hokah and Thomas La Crosse. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

John Rickert Lloyd Raymond Wash Frankie Sonam Hollywood Seaa la Crosse Los Angeles William Hokah Thomas

Pan Am Cuts Trans Atlantic Round Trip Fares

Pan American World Airways will reduce round trip trans Atlantic fares 25 percent starting 1. The cut lowers the New York London round trip from 630 dollars to 472.50 dollars, a saving of 157.50 dollars. One way fares remain unchanged. Bank officials in Eire to receive overtime pay.

New York Pan American World Airways T. Trippe Pan-Am Presit London Eire

Perjury probe looms in Soviet secret police dispute

U S Senate committee studies witness testimony to determine perjury by previous witnesses amid claims of lying under oath. Elizabeth Bentley testified she supplied a tip about a hidden Russian code and implicated U.S. officials in aiding Soviet operatives.

Molotov Ambassador Smith Lamarine Theate-General New York Thomas Committee

Weekend warmth continues with bright sun across state

Forecasters say warm days and cool nights will persist through the weekend. Prairie du Chien led state highs at 90 while Land O Lakes dipped to 66 with a 39 low. No rain statewide. Sunrise 5 07, sunset 7 13. Gila Bend Arizona hit 108, Big Piney Wyoming low temperatures noted.

Prairie du Chien Land O’lakes Gila Bend Ariz Big Piney Wyom

Parents Seek Court Decision In Fight Over Child Illness

In Chicago a mother Irene Lamphere and father Fred Lamphere seek a court ruling over whether their 22 month old daughter Pamela Frances should undergo an operation to save her life. The divorce suit by Irene cites cruelty as grounds and custody rests with the mother. Judge Walter O Malley ordered four leading medical schools to appoint specialists to examine the child and report quickly.

Chicago Fred W. Lamphere Walter R. O'Malley Aurora Irene Pamela Frances Pamela Charles Co. Cooley O'Malley Northwestern University University of Chicago Loyola University University of Illinois

Kidnaping Charge Sparks Soviet Outcry in Izvestia

Izvestia accuses the United States of kidnapping Soviet citizens and vows no harm will come to them. The commentary cites Tass and follows Pravda in alleging American officials abducted a 52 year old Soviet woman, Oksana Stepano Kosenkina, from a New York consulate window.

London Izvestia United States Tass Oksana Stepano Kosenkina New York

County approves contract for La Crosse project

Gov. Oscar Rennebohm signs a contract for a county trunk M bituminous surfacing job spanning 3 291 miles west of Mindoro in La Crosse County. The county will perform the work for 41080 dollars.

Oscar Rennebohmene la Crosse County Mindoro

Centennial livestock winners listed across multiple breeds

The article itemizes grand and reserve champions in swine and a crop of sheep winners. Notables include David Lang of Beloit with a Poland China grand boar, Nancy Rasmussen as reserve in swine, and winners such as Aaron Evenson Galesville in Poland China senior gilt, Marvin Drull Lake Mills with a senior Hampshire boar, Vernon Bell Galesville with senior Berkshire boar, Esther Rummage Beloit with Hampshire senior boar, and several others across spotted Poland China and various sheep breeds with names and towns tied to Pewaukee Fond du Lac Sun Prairie Markesan and more.

Nancy Rasmussen David Lang Beloit Poland China Aavid Evenson Galesville Duroc Jersey Marvin Drull Lake Mills William Sultre Berkshire Vernon Bell Miss O’brien Hampshire Esther Rummage Donald Lambert Trempea Miss Rummage Shropshire Helen McKerrow Pewaukee Southdown Wayne Disch John Renk Sun Prairie Oxford Florence McKerrow Wayne Batterman Fond du Lac Corriedale Miriam Eckert Markesan Cheviot Ewe Delmar le Long Clinn

World War II Diamonds Under UN Control Reach Vast Share

During World War II the United Nations controlled 99.9 percent of global diamond production, shaping the market and supply chain in wartime. The statistic highlights the bloc’s economic influence and strategic resources in a period of global conflict.

United Nations

GOP State Treasurer Candidate Visits Here

Warren R. Smith the Republican candidate for state treasurer visited La Crosse with his wife on Thursday as they tour the state to meet supporters. Smith, a Milwaukee resident, is a former teacher turned real estate broker with accounting experience and twenty five years in the Republican Party.

Warren R. Smith Milwaukee la Crosse

Primitive man used stones as ornaments and tools

Primitive man used stones as ornaments munitions tools currency household equipment and some of his objects of worship.

Ettrick Closer: First Caucus in New Village Hall

Ettrick Wisconsin held its first caucus in the new community hall as residents prepare to vote on September 2 for city offices. Unopposed candidates were named for president clerk and treasurer with multiple nominations for six trustees. Election inspectors and trustees will oversee the local vote.

Ettrick Wis Ole Nustad Fred M Maurice Casey Albert Gunderson Constable Charles Hewitt S. J. Johnson Ben Erickson Erick Remus Erna Olsen Walter Bourn Erwin Walter Raymond Erickson James Cantlon, Sr Stanley Nelsestuen Axel Larson Henry Solberg Tyr Evenson T. H. Enger James Wall Leonard P. Sheehy A. C. Hagestad

Bird feather counts vary by species season and age

The number of feathers on a bird changes with the species season and age of the bird, reflecting natural variation.

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