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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1949
Page
1
Dispatches from Shanghai discuss rising internal troubles for the Communist forces as they push south and west. Analysts warn of looming economic and social unrest, peasant uprisings, urban discontent, and a large Red army straining China’s resources, with Western powers weighing future China policies.
The Atomic Energy Commission released first photos from spring 1948 tests at Eniwetok Marshall Islands. Three improved bombs show larger energy release with depictions focusing on night shots over water. Captions stay brief and hint at sunset-like clouds.
Washington reports an air of defeat ahead of the next month’s American British conference on Britain’s economic crisis. Officials expect proposals but little chance of a broad action plan. Canada will join as a third party. The talks, set for Sept. 6, may yield short term measures and a possible follow up in six months.
London reports a wave of American criticism provoking British pride and government anger. Emanuel Shinwell condemned U S sneering as Britain faces six years of war and a worsening dollar shortage. Washington talks on September 6 seek a cure for Britain’s money gap amid cross Atlantic tensions.
Hawaii attorney general seeks temporary and permanent injunctions to stop CIO longshoremen from picketing or interfering with Honolulu government stevedoring operations. Judge Towse set show cause hearings and the mayor appeals to federal mediator Cy rus Ching to help end the strike that began May 1 over a 32 cent wage rise from 1.40 per hour.
Milwaukee crowds flocked to the 98th Wisconsin state fair amid ideal weather. Attendance for the first weekend was projected at 185,000 with 60,000 on Saturday and 125,000 on Sunday. Lawrence C. Kingsland urged the broad industrial exhibitors from paper to machinery as a hedge against unemployment.
Tecumseh Nebraska reports Betsy Baker who is believed to be Nebraska born, England by birth, and a longtime resident. Family and friends honored her with five cakes and messages from President Truman Senator Wherry and Governor Val Peterson. Baker, who arrived in Nebraska 66 years ago, presided over a family dinner despite her age.
Fair Sunday with pleasant conditions expected. Light winds and mild temperatures bring comfortable outdoor weather for the area. Check later advisories for any changes.
In the Adriatic northeast, Italian scientists report ruins of a Roman town beneath shallow lagoon waters between Aquileia and Marano. The site is linked to Bibione, abandoned in the sixth century and submerged.
A warrant charging two Mazomanie food company executives with misrepresenting employment terms was issued by Superior Judge Roy Proctor. Joseph Racek and his brother Frank are named for allegedly influencing migratory workers to accept jobs in Wisconsin with false pay and conditions. The case grew from a strike by 40 workers. The warrants were not to be served until Monday.
Gusty winds whipped three fires across Payette National Forest near McCall Idaho Saturday night. Forest Supervisor John Mathews warned one blaze could grow large potentially rivaling a 5000 acre fire controlled earlier. The worst blaze was in Hell's Canyon on the Snake River, a 7400 foot gorge deeper than the Grand Canyon.
In Racine Wisconsin Lester Gullard 37 was killed when a car struck a barricade and veered into pedestrians near railroad tracks Friday. His companion escaped injury and the driver suffered no injuries. This marked Racine’s fourth traffic fatality of the week.
Finland's nationwide strike shows splits within the Central Trade Union Federation as Social Democratic Prime Minister Fagerholm's government keeps army and police on alert. Communists arrest leaders, warn of constitutional rights violations, and clashes erupt in Kemi with one dead and nine wounded.
REA data cited by U S Senator Paul H Douglas shows Illinois farms increasing electricity usage seven fold over 13 years. The remarks were delivered in STEVILE IL during a regional event highlighting rural electrification progress.
Moscow issued a stern note to Belgrade saying Russia will take effective measures to safeguard the rights of Russian citizens in Yugoslavia. It warned of consequences for anyone persecuting Soviets and marked Yugoslavia an enemy of the USSR.
In Washington a waitress, Sarah E. Whittaker, helped a stranger with a $1.35 meal promising repayment. The man later robbed her home of $11 and $56 worth of jewelry and clothing. Police arrested him, recovered the stolen items, and found the suspect wearing a shirt that belonged to her husband.
Senator Mundt said a full inquiry is under way into reports that Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan intervened at the agriculture department on behalf of alcohol makers. Vaughan, an army aide to President Truman, is linked to grain rationing affecting brewers and distillers, drawing supportive and critical comments from officials and lawmakers.
Rep. Judd released a top secret 1945 intelligence warning citing Russia’s potential dominance in Manchuria Korea and north China and labeling Chinese communism part of Moscow led aims. He criticized the State Department White Paper on China and said he possessed the papers for years without detailing how obtained.
Physical culturist Bernarr MacFadden made a parachute jump near Dansville airport. He landed in a field about two thousand feet up and walked away smiling. His wife, Mrs. MacFadden, arrived in a red convertible and cheered him as he declared the stunt showed aging is nonsense.
Firemen checked flames before they reached a Reichs company grain elevator stockpile of 250000 bushels in Milwaukee. No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze Saturday.
South Bend man Carl M. Hosand Jr. paid a parking fine without complaint after finding his stolen car via a mailed notice. The warning showed the license number, enabling police to locate the vehicle in nearby Bremen.
Polio case counts rise sharply nationwide with August nine day totals near 5 000. By the Associated Press more than 15 500 cases reported this year across the United States, surpassing half the 1916 peak. Regions show uneven patterns across cities and states.
A promotional warning notes a four day offer for the price of three for banquet events. The notice emphasizes limited time and encourages readers to act amid the special pricing.
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