Rail parley hoped to avert nationwide steel rail strike
The White House called a Saturday meeting between unions and carriers as a last bid to avert a nationwide rail strike. Two big unions plan five day token walkouts starting Monday and Tuesday over wages, with 3,000 workers at Cleveland St Paul and Louisville terminals and 5,000 at Elgin Joliet and Eastern and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
John R. Steelman
Nietthank
Steelman
Cleveland
St. Paul
Louisvile
Elgin
Joliet
Eastern
U. S. Steel Corp
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie
New York Central
Chicago
Pittsburgh
International Harvester Company
General Electric Company
Syracuse
N. Y
Birmingham
Ala
CIO United Steelworkers Union
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Co
Bessemer
Federal
Seattle
AFL
Alaska
Marriage Licenses in Sparta Wisconsin Area
A list of couples from Wisconsin and nearby states receiving or announcing marriage licenses. Names include Jack R. Ramey and Betty R. Bergstrom, Harold T. Gerke and Leona Hoag, Richard Sharp and Mary Ebert, and others with locations such as Sparta Mondovi Lincoln Decorah Festina Black River Falls Trempealeau Proph etstown and Sumner. Several pairings note planned wedding dates in August and September. NAMES show diverse cities including Oakland West Union Trempealeau Proph etstown Arcadia Cashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Jack R. Ramey
Oakland
Calif
Betty R. Bergstrom
Harold T. Gerke
Leona Hoag
Lincoln
Richard Sharp
Mary Ebert
la Fayette
Robert Nienast
Mary Blount
Grant
Walter F. Rockwell
Mondovi
Gwendolyn M. Kins
Durand
Gerald Louis Borgstahl
Geraldine Louise Kuhn
Decorah
Eugene Francis McNulty
West Union
Loretta A. Moellers
Festina
Whitehall
James M. de Mott
Flint
Mich
Esther Draeger
Arcadia
Norman O. Olson
Preston
Elsie Helen Olson
Black River Falls
Walter Morris Olson
Cashton
Elizabeth Sarah Anderson
Rye of
Unity
Chicago and South St Paul Livestock Market Roundup
USDA quotes from Chicago and South St Paul show cattle and hog prices with week-on-week changes. Highlights include salable hogs totaling about 2,000 head in Chicago and varied beef steer and heifer prices, with sows, bulls, and feeders also listed alongside cash grain values and wheat corn oats rye soybeans for delivery timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
Man pleads innocent on license and careless driving charges
Jerry McCann of 1474 Redfield Street pleads innocent to driving without an operator license and driving in a careless manner and guilty to taking a vehicle without the owner's consent. Trial set for Wednesday August 23 at 2 p m. sentencing on the third count deferred. Also noted a short in wiring of a car belonging to Edith Thompson on George Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Jerry McCann
Redfield Street
George Street
Edith Thompson
Avon Street
La Crosse Tribune Masthead and circulation rates
The La Crosse Tribune lists staff by department including publisher editor and department heads. It notes home delivery and mail subscription rates with weekly and monthly pricing and carrier payment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Burgess
R. Lt. Bangsbere
J. E. Lienlekken
Alfred W Rice
Gerald G. Moriarity
Ed. Keefe
Howard Colvin
A. E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
E. L. Burgess
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th
Cass Streets
la Crosse
Wis
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
AP News
Kuy Mail
Police Arrest 8 City Youths
Eight boys were arrested Friday by police. Three admitted stealing $6 from a teacher at Washburn school, with $3.12 recovered. Five admitted taking 15 watermelons and damaging 45 more in a car at A. J. Sweet Co. on 14th and Green Bay streets, and all were turned over to the probation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
A. J. Sweet Co
Green Bay
Sweet Co
Girl, 6, Hospitalized After Street Accident
Six year old Marylin Hoyer of 2231 Johnson Street was hit by a westbound car at Johnson near 22nd Street while crossing with two brothers. She suffered a deep forehead cut and was taken by squad to the hospital where X rays were planned. The driver’s identity was not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylin Hoyer
Johnson Street
Johnson
22Nd Street
Hand Sander Stolen From Montgomery Ward Store
Police report theft of an electric hand sander valued at 62 dollars 45 cents from Montgomery Ward and Co with the incident occurring in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward and Co
Senate backs off on releasing service members with three dependents
Senate leaders retreat from a plan to discharge all enlisted personnel with more than three dependents amid fears of losing up to 25,000 seasoned NCOs. The bill now states it is the sense of Congress that affected men should not be drafted if their families face hardship, with actual discharges left to military secretaries or commanding officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armed Services
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Committee
Congress
National Guardsmen
Army
Navy
Air Force
24 Traffic Violators Bond In City Drive
Police traffic bureau crowds filled after a two shift operation from 2 to 5 pm Friday arrested 24 violators across the city for speeding and running signals. No parking violations were charged. Chief George Long says more drives will be held on announced days and hours. A month ago a similar effort detained 18 violators who paid fines or lost licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Geroge Long
North Koreans Warned To Flee Major Cities
Tokyo reports leaflets dropped Friday night urge civilians in ten cities including Pyongyang to move away from military targets. Warned to evacuate Chongjin Chinnampo Hungnam Songjin Sariwon Wonsan Hamhung Sinanju Haeju Pyongyang near ammo plants rail yards and depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
North Korea
Pyongyang
Chongjin
Chinnampo
Hungnam
Songjin
Sariwon
Wosan
Hamhung
Sinanju
Haeju
Two Buses Operate To Eau Claire Daily
Whitehall Wisconsin special reports Greyhound restores two daily round trips between Eau Claire and La Crosse via Whitehall starting August 19. Morning and afternoon departures set from Eau Claire at 10 45 a m and 5 20 p m with La Crosse arrivals at 1 25 p m and 8 00 p m. Whitehall adds departures to La Crosse at 11 52 a m and 5 37 p m and return to Eau Claire at 12 29 p m and 6 49 p m along U S highway 53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Wis
Greyhound Bus Lines
Eau Claire
la Crosse
Battle reports show heavy fighting near Taegu Kumwha and Naktong
U S and South Korean forces pressed north of Taegu with gains toward Kumwha while the 27th regiment executed a rapid redeployment. North Korean divisions 3rd 15th 13th held positions between Kunwi Waegwan as Marines and air power pounded retreating units. Ninety B 29s bombed Chongjin and Hamhung as Red forces suffered heavy losses across the perimeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Aktong
Changnyong
Taegu
Kumwha
Twen
John H. Michaelis
Fire Brigade
MacArthur
Kunwi
Waegwan
United Nations
Fourth Division
Naktong Line
Caledonia Reports First Polio Case Of Year
Caledonia Minn Special report says seven year old Clifford Veenhius son of Mr and Mrs George Veenhius is receiving treatment at a La Crosse hospital for polio. No serious paralysis reported in the youth's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia, Minn
Caledonia
Clifford Veenhius
George Veenhius
la Crosse
Move To Curb Bank Credit
The government acts to curb bank credit in a monetary tightening. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee approved raising the discount rate at the New York Fed from 1% to 1 1/4 percent to slow lending. The move follows a $1.5 billion rise in loans and securities held by reserve member banks in six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve Board
Federal Open Market Committee
CIA And OSS History Recalled In U S Intelligence
Former director Hillenkoetter disputes cloak and dagger myths about foreign intelligence. He says today’s agent is a researcher examining foreign newspapers magazines and reference works to build a factual outline of global activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSS
CIA
Hillenkoetter
Mata Hari
Stolen Motorcycle Report At Electric Auto-Lite Plant
A 1948 Harley Davidson motorcycle owned by Bud Krause of Mtd. R. 42 La Crosse was taken from the Electric Auto-Lite Company between 4 p m Friday and 12 20 a m Saturday. The black bike bore Wisconsin license 1178 1950 with a green windshield two spotlights saddle bags chrome carrier and two red lights under the rear seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Auto-Lite Co
Bud Krause
la Crosse
Harley Davidson
Wisconsin
Car Report Stolen Aug Finds Recovered in Medary
An automobile reported stolen on Aug 8 from Harry F. L. Albert Lea Minnesota has been recovered by La Crosse County highway police. The car was found near Medary in apparently good running order. The Minnesota State Highway Patrol has been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. L. Albert Lea. Minn
la Crosse
Medary
Minnesota State Highway Patrol
Heart Attack Narrows Life of Local Man at Bakery Scene
Clair F. Latsenaw, 41, of 814 Logan Street, was taken by police ambulance from Harvey's Bakery at 7 03 a m Saturday after suffering a heart attack. He was hospitalized. Meanwhile bicycle production in Japan rose to 2,099,451 units in 1949, up 78 percent from 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair F. Latsenaw
Logan Street
Harvey's Bakery
Rose Street
Japan
Link Between Politicians and Gangsters Targets Senate Probe
Sen. Wiley announced a Senate crime investigation will probe ties between national politicians and gangsters through intermediary financial contributions And the 10 000 word report notes organized criminals control gambling and related illegal activities While they move into legitimate business sectors including hotels restaurants night clubs and transportation firms the committee says evidence supports strong criminal networks with wealth and power and calls for tightened immigration laws stiffer sentences and anti trust enforcement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Wiley
Wis
Senate
Congress
Legislative Branch
Special Crime Investigating Committee
Florida
Kefauver
D-Tenn
O’conor
D-Md
Hunt
Dwye
Tobey
R-Nh
R-Wis
Othr
Navy Develops 6 Inch Shaped-Charge Rocket Fast
The Navy said its new 6 inch aerial rocket with a shaped charge to pierce heavy armor was developed and shipped to Korea in 22 days. Admiral Forrest Sherman directed the ordnance bureau on July 6 to speed the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Korea
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Ordnance Bureau
Fires Rage Across California Escalating Blaze Destruction
Two massive fires spread from San Diego to Modoc County fanned by strong winds. The 50 000 acre east of San Diego mountain fire destroyed seven homes and 12 cabins while 6 000 acres burned in Modoc forests forcing evacuations at Hackamore and blocking traffic between Klamath Falls and Alturas. Timber losses exceed 75000 dollars with over 250 firefighters on rugged terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
San Diego
Cleveland National Forest
California-Oregon Line
Modoc
Hackamore
Klamath Falls
Ore
Alturas
Calif
Ernest L. Gaxter
U. S. Forest Service
Modoc National Forest
White Pine Lumber Co
Cuyamaca State Park
Descanso Park
Hurricane Near Cape Hatteras Triggers Coastal Alert
North Carolina coast placed on alert as Atlantic hurricane moves 350 miles northeast of Brunswick Georgia with 140 mile per hour winds. Forecasters expect a broad turn with strongest winds offshore. small boats urged to seek harbors and ships to avoid the storm as the Russell R Jones fights a cargo fire under escort toward Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Brunswick
Russell R. Jones
Jacksonville
Tulane
Russel R. Jones
Hoffferek Appointed Patrol Sergeant In City Police
Charles R Hofferek 26 of 411 Loomis street was named patrol sergeant by Police Chief George ng on Saturday. He succeeds Lawrence Brown who resigned due to health. Hofferek will work the 11 pm to 7 am shift. He was born July 3 1924 in Gainesville Texas and served as staff sergeant in the Second division 1941 to 1945. He is married to a La Crosse woman and previously worked for Strand Beverage Co before joining January 1947. He has served as a patrolman in the northern city sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Hofferek
Loomis Street
George Ng
Hofferek
Lawrence Brown
Gainesville
Tex
la Crosse
Strand Beverage Co
Obituary of Mrs Oline Lonbakken Oium Westby Wis
Mrs. Oline Lonbakken Oium aged 63 died Friday in Westby Wisconsin. She was born October 12 1881 near Westby. Funeral services will be held Monday at 130 PM at her daughter Nor dah Lee's home and at 2 PM at North Coon Prairie church conducted by Rev N R Hjelmstad with burial beside the church. Survived by two sons Melvin and Oscar of Viroqua and five daughters Mrs Martin Schumaker Mrs Blaine Hall Mrs Noland Prior all of La Crosse Mrs Lee and Mrs Morris Proctor of Viroqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westby
Wis
Oline Lonbakken Oium
Nordah] Lee
North Coon Prairie Church
N. R. Hjelmstad
Death of Three Year Old Jeffrey A Lawrence
Jeffrey Arthur Lawrence of South Wayne Wisconsin died in a La Crosse hospital Friday night at age three. He was born August 7 1947 and is survived by his parents three sisters and four grandparents and a great grandmother. Burial will be in South Wayne. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferryville
Wis
Jeffrey Arthur Lawrence
Paul Lawrence
South Wayne
la Crosse
Jeffrey
Jacqueline
Roxy
Sandra
Byron Lawrence
Frank Linscum
C. H. Lawrence
Funeral services for Mrs William Reynolds 85
Funeral services were held Saturday at Martin's funeral home for Mrs William Reynolds 85 of Waukon Iowa following an extended illness She was born Celia Daulton May 24 1865 in Ludlow township and married William Reynolds March 22 1892 They farmed until 1908 then moved to Waukon She is survived by two daughters Mrs Henry Kosbau and Mrs William Sevatson both of Waukon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
William Reynolds
Martin
Henry Kosbau
William Sevatson
Minister George A. Scott Dies in West Hokah Crash
The Rev. George A. Scott about 75 of Bloomington Illinois is believed killed by a heart attack while driving west on U S highway 16 five miles west of Hokah Minnesota Friday at 4 pm. His car left the road and plunged into a ditch after crossing a corn field. Mrs Scott suffered rib fractures and lacerations and was treated at a La Crosse hospital in serious but not critical condition. The body remained at Potter Funeral Home Caledonia pending word from a Memphis Tennessee daughter. Investigating officials included Coroner John W. Potter Oscar Krenze state patrolman Deputy Ralph Happel and Raymond O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokah
Minn
George A. Scott
Boomington
U. S. Highway 16
Scott
la Crosse Hospital
Potter Funeral
Caledonia
Memphis
Tenn
Maynard
John W. Potter
Oscar Krenze
Preston
Ralph Happel
Raymond O'Connor
Houston
50 Cents a Pound Paid For Baby Beef Champion
Chicago's Union Stock Yard paid 50 cents a pound for the grand champion baby beef from the Jones county fair. The pure bred Angus weighed 940 pounds and set a record price for the show known as the Iowa international with entries from 17 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Chicago
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company
Jones County
Iowa
Probate of Will Sought in Gesche Bedessem Estate
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the court will hear Marvel T. Bedessem's petition for probate of Gesche Bedessem's will and appointment of executrix or administrator. Creditors must file claims by November 17 1950. hearings set for November 21 1950 at 10 oclock. Dated August 17 1950 Judge R V Ahlstrom. Attorney Clarence J Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesche Bedessem
City of
la Crosse
Wisconsin
R. V. Ahlstrom
Clarence J. Weber
Notice of Final Settlement Hearing in Gallagher Estate
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hear on September 5 1950 at 10 am the final account of John B Coleman administrator of Katherine Gallagher deceased of Sleepy Eye Minnesota. The hearing considers debts claims and residue distribution and inheritance tax determination. Register Lucille M Scherdin. Attys Johns Aporaff and Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staate
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Katherine Gallagher
Katharine Gallagher
le Crosse
John 8. Coleman
Sleepy Eye
Minnesota
Lucille M. Scherdin
Probat
Inheritance Tax Hearing for George W. Lueck Estate
The Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hear Flora E. Lueck as executrix of the George W. Lueck estate on September day at 19 o'clock. The proceeding seeks final account allowance, debt claims, residue distribution, and determination of any inheritance tax and heirs. Crosby and Esch, attorneys, 202 Van De Steeg Building, La Crosse, Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
George W. Lueck
City of
la Crosse
Flora E. Lueck
Dat
Crosby
Ecuwsipen ‘& Esch
van de Steeg
Zoning Ordinance Approved for Town of Shelby Wisconsin
Public notice states the Town Board of Shelby La Crosse County has passed a zoning ordinance effective from the date of notice. A copy and map are on file at the Town Clerk’s office, Ernest Roesier, 2915 Losey Blvd South, for viewing by any person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
Ernest Roesier
Losey Blvd
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Sumner
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Gloria Jean Sacia
Town Gale
Winona Livestock
Swift & Company
Chicago Livestock
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Rye
la Crosse Tribune
Young Han Choo
Republic of Korea
Elmer Robinson
Sander
By Edwin B. Harkinson
Naktong
Bulge
U. S. First Marine Brigade
24Th Division
United Press
Agency
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Hoffferek
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Jeffrey Lawrence
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