NMU Strike Overconversion Program Sparks Lake Seamen Dispute
The LaCro blames carriers for the walkout while noting unions worked with the labor department in Washington for eight days to resolve core issues. He accuses operators of interfering with a conversion program and says the union remains ready to meet. The NMU had initially targeted 11 cargo firms and six tanker companies, later widening the order to all lake seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
NMU
Deputy Fails Garage Theft At Richfield
Richfield Wisconsin Deputy Sheriff Robert Laubenheimer thwarted a garage burglary early today by shooting a gunman in a three shot exchange. The wounded man fled toward Milwaukee after a chest wound sent him into his car. An accomplice was later held without charge while a second man hitchhiking was picked up by police.
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Richfield
Wis
Robert Laubenheimer
Milwaukee
Joseph Becker
Becker
Milwaukee County
Laubenheimer
Here
Wisconsin Ports Idle as National Maritime Union Strike Paralyzes Great Lakes
The CIO National Maritime Union strike shut down most Great Lakes shipping. Ferries such as Pere Marquette Grand Trunk and Ann Arbor halted or headed home, leaving only the Milwaukee Clipper in regular operation. At Manitowoc the coal carrier Maryland’s crew walked off after partial unloading. Green Bay saw two ships unloading as they prepared to depart for home ports.
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Milwaukee —i
Wisconsin
CIO National Maritime Union
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Pere Marquette
Grand Trunk
Ann Arbor
Wisconsin-Michigan Steamship Lines
Manitowoc
Maryland
Bethlehem Transportation Co
Green Bay
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Striking NMU Crewmen Tie Up 11 Lake Boats Chicago Gary
At least 11 crewless boats idle on Lake Michigan between Chicago and Gary as the CIO National Maritime Union presses for higher wages and a shorter work week. NMU officials say 400 to 500 workers have registered for picket duty and up to 35 vessels may be tied up by week’s end. Unorganized crews join the stoppage, with dockside tactics used to solicit support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Gary
Ind
CIO National Maritime Union
Ralph Mosher
NMU
Mosher
G. A. Tomlinson
Inland Steel Company
East Chicago
U S Wheat Acreage Goals Set Despite Conservation Concerns
The Agriculture Department announced 1947 wheat planting acreage goals totaling 71,700,000 acres, slightly higher than this year’s 71,896,000 planted. The goal serves as a guide while farmers decide actual plantings amid low world food stocks and a forecast record 1.16 billion bushels.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Kansas
Expect Less Better Beef This Fall
The agriculture department reported that the supply of higher grade beef will be smaller this fall. Cattle on feed for slaughter in 11 principal midwestern states on Aug. 1 were 45 percent below the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mid-Western
Florence Nightingale Known as the Angle of the Crimea
Florence Nightingale earned the nickname angle of the Crimea for her care of wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Her work helped transform nursing and hospital sanitation practices worldwide.
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Florence Nightingale
Crimea
Burlington Railroad Reschedules Train No 45 for La Crosse
Burlington announces schedule change for west bound local No 45 serving St Paul and Minneapolis. Train 45 will depart La Crosse at 4 49 P M on Sunday August 18, replacing the previous 5 09 P M departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
la Crosse
La Crosse Couple Fined For Drunken Driving Crash
A La Crosse couple was fined in Winona municipal court after pleading guilty to drunken driving and intoxication charges. The wife faced a $100 fine plus costs, the husband $10, with jail terms of 60 days and two days if fines were not paid. They were involved in a 2:15 a.m. crash on highway 61 near Homer, striking the left rear of a semi driven by Francis Dunnigan of Manston, Wisconsin.
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Winona
Minn
la Crosse
E. D. Libera
Clarence George
Homer
George
Francis Dunnigan
Manston
Wis
George Fort
Dunnigan
Legion Post Distances Itself From Smith Centennial Program
The American Legion William Jacobson Errett B. Olson Post 138 resolves not to condone Gerald L. K. Smith's appearance at the centennial program on August 18. Police report 50 auxiliary officers deputized for the event with about 100 more expected due to Wednesday night disturbances in Chicago. Smith arrives Friday and stays with Keith Lucas. a steak fry is planned at Oscar Thureen’s cottage in Mapledale with Smith as honor guest.
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Mittee
Gerald L. K. Smith
William Jacobson-Errett B. Olson
American Legion
Smith
Chicago
Viroqua
Keith Lucas
Oscar Thureen
Mapledale
La Follette Defeats Chicago Endorsement Fallout
Gerald L. K. Smith reacted after La Follette’s primary loss, saying Wisconsinites believed his word. Smith, America First director, noted La Follette repudiated his support and Smith’s stance, while La Follette reiterated he repudiates hate and intolerance and has long fought racial and religious intolerance.
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Chicago
Gerald L. K. Smith
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Progressive
la Follette
Smith
America First Party
Senator la Follette
Senate
Polio Experts Urge Immunization and Precautions
Health officials discuss polio spread and cleanliness measures. They warn against fatigue and chills, advise keeping children rested, and suggest delaying tonsil removal until later. They express hope for an effective immunizing serum soon to protect children.
Black market butter threat if dairy price ceilings return
Charles W. Holman, secretary of the National Cooperative Milk Producers federation, warned the decontrol board that restoring price ceilings would spur black market butter and choke fluid milk supplies. He noted the federation's 75 farmer owned cooperatives in 46 states and criticized the OPA's capacity to adjust dairy prices across hundreds of markets. He testified among 31 witnesses as hearings wrapped, with a decision due by Aug. 20 on reimposing controls for dairy, grains, meats, livestock, cottonseed and soybeans.
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Washington
Charles W. Holman
Decontrol Board
Holman
National Cooperative Milk Producers Federation
OPA
Filming Eire for Educational Screenings in U S
An American company plans a technicolor film depicting life in Ireland for use in U S schools and colleges. The project aims to provide educational insights through color documentary footage.
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Eire
United States
Obituary: Herbert J Flug 52 Dies in Albert Lea Minn
Herbert J Flug 52 of 620 North 15th Place died suddenly of a heart attack early Thursday in Albert Lea Minnesota. He was a sales man for a mineral company. Survived by wife one daughter Judith Ann one brother Leslie Flug of La Crosse one sister Miss Lillian Flug of Chippewa Falls. A World War I veteran and member of the La Crosse Elks. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Herbert J. Flug
North 15Th Place
Albert Lea
Minn
Judith Ann
Leslie Flug
la Crosse
Lillian Flug
Chippewa Falls
la Crosse Elks
Iron Mountain Man Sentenced in Wisconsin Slashing Case
Enoch W. Nelson of Iron Mountain Michigan was sentenced to one to five years in the Waupun state prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill for slashing his wife Alma on June 19 with a razor blade in Manitowoc Wisconsin.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Enoch W. Nelson
Iron Mountain
Mich
Waupun State Prison
Alma
Madison to Get 500-Bed TB Hospital on 24 Acres
The Veterans Administration announced the acquisition of 24 acres on Madison Wisconsin city limits for a new 500-bed tuberculosis hospital. A note mentions a banana plant reaching 30 feet in height.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Madison
Wis
Petrillo Attacks Lea Act as One Sided in Court
James C. Petrillo president of the AFL American Federation of Musicians says the Lea act is discriminatory and biased against radio station workers to protect station profits. He filed a 109 page memorandum in federal court seeking dismissal of Lea act charges against him.
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Chicago
James C. Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Somene
Durant Trial Delayed Over Witness Tardiness in Germany
In Frankfort Germany the trial of Vac Captain Kathleen B Nash Durant on charges of stealing the 1 5 million dollar Hesse family jewels was postponed until at least Monday due to late witnesses.
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Frankfort
Germany
Vac
Kathleen B. Nash Durant
Timothy Grass Named for Hanson in Carolinas Introduction
Timothy Grass honors Timothy Hanson for introducing the grass into the Carolinas. The connection notes his role in spreading the species and its regional adoption.
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Timothy Grass
Timothy Hanson
The
Carolinas
Large turnout at La Crosse chest clinic
Helen Hanson county nurse reports 57 people attended the Wednesday chest clinic at the Vocational school. Thirty five adults and twenty two children were examined, with fifteen adult teachers from La Crosse county schools. Dr Mary Borad bent of Milwaukee represented the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association. The September clinic will be run by the city health department.
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Helen Hanson
la Crosse County
Board of Supervisors
Mary Boradbent
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
City Health Department
Governor appoints Dethmers to state supreme court
Gov Kelly named Attorney General John R. Dethmers to the state supreme court, and immediately appointed Fox O. Eldred of Ionia as attorney general for the remainder of the year.
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Lansing
Mich
Kelly
John R. Dethmers
State Supreme Court
Fox O. Eldred
Ionia
Dethmers
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Powers
Salem Markos
SE Tribune
U. S
Lecie
Petrillo
Lea
Toledo
L. G. Kistler
S. Front St. la Crosse
Boyville JR
Virgin Wool
Mackinaw
Boyville
Vienna
Coupon Books
Sears
Fraternity Prep
Klondike Jr
Fifth Avenue South
Terry
D.D.T
Cenol Company
Chicaze
Prescription Pharmacy
5Th Avenue
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