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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1948

Page

2

City police offer free Scotchlite bike tape protection drive

The police traffic department urges all bicyclists to get Scotchlite tape applied. Since the program began two years ago only 4,500 of 6,837 bikes have been taped. A five day taping schedule runs Aug 23 to Aug 27 at multiple schools and locations, with free applications.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Franklin Wehod Jefferson School Lagin Washburn Toy Washington School Centro Lingota Junior High Ffarnisten Rlil Floyan School Longfellow

State Insurance Commissioner Dies in Madison

MADISON, -(7)- Maewin Mr. Pudl, 80, state insurance commissioner since 193?, died here today after serving the post for many years. A former state senator from Fond du Lac, he was born in Pildgence, La.

Madison Maewin Pudl Insi Cornmussioner Clive Fom Fond du Gee Duel

United States to Send Observers and Troops for Palestine Truce

Secretary Marshall announced that the United States France and Belgium will send observers and troops to support a Palestine truce. The US will provide 125 enlisted men with ships in the Mediterranean, France equal numbers, and Belgium 50. The UN mediator Bernadotte sought a larger force but the request was referred to the UN Security Council which had not acted yet.

Washington Marshall United States France Betalum Palestine U.S U. S Mediterranean Belgium Gount Polkce Bernadote United Nations Paris Hine

Soviet policy on children and hostage theory debated

Analysts weigh whether Moscow seeks to shield school age children from Western ideas or use wives and children as hostages to deter Western diplomacy. Officials discount war preparation and note Russia allows childless families and those with preschoolers to stay abroad while operating two schools for embassy and consulate staff in Washington and New York.

sContinus Moscow Washington New York

Farm Family Faces Mysterious Fires On Malcomb Farm

The Willey family reports a rash of small fires across their Malcomb area farm over 10 days, driving them from house to garage and now from a milk house dining room. A fly spray used on the property is a leading but unproven theory, with 100 to 200 tiny blazes cited. The pattern and origin remain unsettled as investigators weigh possibilities.

Charles Willey Malcomb Willey

Fires Ravage House and Barn in Wilsey Neighborhood

The Willey family, aided by neighbors, faced a string of fires that destroyed their house and later the barn. Investigators found no clear cause, noting wallpaper flames and later fires in wood plaster laths. Insurance was insufficient for replacement costs.

Willey

Bevier spouses seek asylum amid Kosenkina case at UN

The Bevier delegation to the United Nations discusses asylum for Mrs Kosenkina and the Sam arines in the United States amid the Russia exodus. State Department officials scrutinize Lomakin after he helped move Kosenkina from a White Russian farm near New York to the Soviet consulate. If Kosenkina’s confinement is proven, a court action could target the consul. Japan reports 2 978 newspapers with 38,319,000 subscribers.

Domakin

Aquinas High School Begins Student Registration

Aquinas High School started registering both old and new students on Wednesday. The process continues Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

Aquinas High School

New Labor Secretary Attacks Taft-Hartley Law

Maurice J. Tobin, new Secretary of Labor, denounces Taft Hartley as a "slower" force on unionism. He targets the outlawed closed shop and bans on union political spending, calls for repeal of the act, and backs regulation of collective bargaining with both unions and employers required to bargain in good faith. He also signals alignment with the Democratic platform on substitutes and handling communists in labor.

Washington Maurice J. Tobin Tobin

Hiss and Chambers Face Off in Senate Inquiry

The inquiry deepens as Whittaker Chambers links Hiss to a Communist underground. Hiss denies ever being a Communist, though he admits knowing Chambers in the past. Witnesses said Hiss positively identified Chambers, while Chambers claimed both were once party members in Washington.

Whittaker Chambers Chambers Pierre Hiss Chambers Actu Tally Carnegie Foundation For International Peace Time Magazine Underground New York Ixan R-Caliry Asper

Babe Ruth Death Night Line At Rest At Stadium

Thousands stood in line for hours to view Babe Ruth's casket at Yankee Stadium mourners included Jerry Clifford and William Gamble of Brooklyn and Bill Robinson of New York. Funeral services planned for St Patrick's Cathedral with burial at Gate of Heaven as Governor Dewey leads honorary pallbearers.

White St Joseph's Orphanage Poughkeepsie Babe R Jerry Clifford William Gamble Brooklyn Gerard Holste Rose Baltimore Ruth~ville Ruth Cla Yunker St. Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Avenue Gate of Heaven Cemetery Westchester County Thomas E. Dewey Rush

Wisconsin Harness Fairs Open with Casey Jones as Lone Qualifier

Wisconsin qualifiers feature Casey Jones of Waukesha as the lone male entrant in the dairy and cattle events. Driver Chuele Rumley dominates eight harness heats with three firsts and two seconds as Sheboygan and Waukesha host judging. Livestock results crown Hannibal from Avalon as grand and junior champion in Shorthorn classes, with Roseleaf V from Traynor FarmMilton Junction claimed top female milking Shorthorn awards.

Wisconsin Casey Jones Wau Hannibal of Avalon Wis Wachuset Lord Trixie George HB. Arnold Avalon Ion Bull Roseleafe V Traynor Farm Milton Junction Winming

Officials Hurt In Car Crash Near Dane County Exposition

In Dane County a caravan bound for the state centennial exposition was involved in a three car crash on highway 30 near Goerke's corners. Attorney General Grover L. Broadfoot suffered cuts and bruises and shattered glasses but pressed on. Dane County Board Chairman Paul E. Robinson, 57, endured a brain concussion. A. Sorenson and Mrs Sorenson sustained injuries including fractured ribs, and Probate Judge Fred A. Evans was shaken up. Gov. Guy Rennbohm and Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry were in a later car that halted without incident.

Waukesha Wis Grover L. Broadfoot Dane County Broadfoot Paul E. Robinson Sun Prairie Dane County Board A. Sorenson Madison Sorenson

UW Student Board Condemns Campus Picketing At Wallace Club

The University of Wisconsin student board denounces the Students for Wallace picketing of the Campus Soda Grill run by Herman Warner, calling the actions publicity seeking and harmful to campus unity. Dan Berman of Fraierson New Jersey said picketing would continue.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Jas Students For Wallace Herman Warner Dan Berman Fraierson N. J Wagner

Sign error changes hospital name to Dead Man's Hospital

Citizens of GIFU, Japan, noticed today that a brush stroke on a hospital sign altered the name to Dead Man's Hospital, casting a grim omen over the new inscription and prompting local chatter.

Gifu Japan Citizens

Spectator fires pistol injures rider at la Ciotat race

Nineteen young cyclists lined up for a bicycle race at La Ciotat. A spectator fired a pistol as the starter, delaying the start. Eighteen girls sped away while Marcelle Dagobert lay injured with a superficial shoulder wound. The starter shrugged and hid the unused pistol.

Korea to seek Soviet recognition after UN review

Seoul says the new Korean government will approach the Soviet Union for recognition but only after the United Nations General Assembly reviews and recognizes the new regime. The move signals a diplomatic effort to secure Soviet acknowledgment amid postwar tensions.

Korea Seoul Russia

Health program aims immunize city’s needy children before school

City health department plans a three clinic immunization drive starting Tuesday to vaccinate medically needy children entering school, including kindergartners, against smallpox diphtheria whooping cough and tetanus. The first session runs from 9 to 11 AM in city hall offices with subsequent clinics set for September 1 and September 7.

Health Department

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