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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1949

Page

2

Rent Action Thrown Out in Wisconsin Rent Case

A federal panel dismissed a CIO backed challenge over Wisconsin rent law records. The decision held the amount at issue fell below federal court jurisdiction and that the federal housing expediter could not be joined in U S district court. Gov Rennebohm met county clerks to discuss implementing the new law.

Milwaukee Pe Senter CIO Wisconsin Ray Milwaukee County Tighe E. Woods U. S. District Court District of Columbia F. Ryan Duffy Robert E. Tehan William H. Holley State Cio Max Raskin Raskin William A. Moran Woods Thomas Fairchild Rennebohm Madison John Boesel

Doctor injures himself while treating wound at home

Milwaukee eye specialist Dr. G W J Bard cut himself on a metal blind at his home Monday. He admitted the cut would hurt a little and then sewed a three-stitch gash above his eye using mirror and tools from cataract surgery.

Milwaukee G. W. J. Bard

Plot Charge Hurled At Tito Merges Balkan Tensions

Romanian Vice Premier Gheorghiu said Tito plotted to ignite the Balkan powder keg at a Bucharest rally before about 8 000 Romanian Reds. Voroshilov echoed Soviet lines, calling Tito a traitor and accusing him of fascist links and Western negotiations behind the Soviet Union.

London Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Russia Tito Gheorghe Gheorghiud ¢ J Bucharest Marshal Kelmenti Voroshilov Politburo Voroshilov

Democrats weigh open Washington office amid party rift

Democrats meet to discuss opening a Washington office to propagate an anti civil rights program and core Democratic values. The credentials committee will judge action against four States' Rights backers who supported Thurmond. Main interest centers on replacing J. Howard McGrath with William M Boyle Jr as national chairman.

Washington Congress National Committee Truman National Dixie Alabama Mississippi Louisiana South Carolina J. Strom Thurmond Credentials Committee J. Howard McGrath Rhode Island

Man Plagued by Bricklike Stomach Finds Fast Relief

A man claimed ten years of a lump in his stomach vanished after taking INNER-AID. He reports immediate improvement in digestion and elimination of gas headaches and weakness, noting regular bowels and renewed vigor.

Union censures editor for picket line violence in Madison

The Madison Education of Labor AFL adopted a resolution censuring Don Anderson publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal for allegedly using violence in crossing a picket line. The federation also criticized the Madison Capital Times for publishing an editorial it said condoned Anderson's actions. Anderson, free on $100 bail, faces trial Sept. 20 on an assault and battery charge from Laverne Strandlie of Stoughton, who said Anderson drove into him at an entry barrier. Anderson claims Strandlie moved into his path and he slowed, causing Strandlie to fall from a fender.

Madison Wis Don Anderson Wisconsin State Journal Madison Education of Labor AFL Madison Capital Times Anderson Laverne L. Strandlie Stoughton Kayser Motors, Inc Strandlie Strandlie T Seaes Iindersen

Polio Cases Rise to 1109 in Michigan Outbreak

Sev enty one new polio cases over the weekend raise Michigan total to 1 109 for the 1949 infantile paralysis season. The state health department also reports 65 deaths, four more than last week, noting several are old cases.

Lansing Mich Michigan State Health Department Department

Volunteers and Guardsmen Search For Missing Tot

In McGregor Minnesota a three year old boy, Larry Coleman, disappeared while gathering cones on his grandparents farm thirty miles north of town. More than 200 Minnesota National Guardsmen joined the search aided by two way radio gear, bivouacking at the Coleman farm. Sheriff Hul in Ajitkin County doubted the child could survive a third night in the woods. he is the son of Kenneth and Mrs Coleman of New Brighton, a St. Paul suburb.

Mcgregor Minn Minnesota National Guardsmen Larry Coleman Here Coleman Farm Hjalmar Hul Ajitkin County Kenneth Coleman New Brighton St. Paul

Wrecked Plane Found After Missing Flight Search

The Royal Canadian Air Force reported a search plane found the wreckage of a two engine plane missing in northern Manitoba with 21 persons aboard since Sunday. The announcement said there was no sign of life around the craft.

Winnipeg Man Royal Canadian Air Force Manitoba Sunor

Gardena Grandmother Faces Court Over Gambling Addiction

Sula Stimson 49 undergoes court ordered treatment for gambling craving after a move from housewife to addict. She faced charges of passing worthless checks to fund poker in Gardena, with the case continued. Doctor Marcus Crahan had claimed glutamic acid aided her recovery though she sought further court provisions.

Hang Calif Bell Stimson Gardena Stimson Marcus Crahan Crahan

Health fears delay key witness in hearings

Investigation and David Bennett have won committee certificates from physicians saying testifying would endanger their health. Bennett, president of the Albert Verley Perfume Co, funded freezers sent to Maj. Gen. Harry H Vaughan and friends of Vaughan. Doctor William P. Rogers noted Hunt's physician certified appearance could threaten Hunt's health. Hunt may submit a statement. Chairman Hoey said members are anxious Hunt testify if physically able and staff will review the matter thoroughly. Rogers also has a physician's certificate that Bennett's appearance would endanger his health.

David Bennett Bennett Albert Verley Perfume Co Harry H. Vaughan Truman Vaughan William P. Rogers Hunt Gers Hoey D-Nc

Wrenches Stolen From Boat Near Mississippi River

Lester Oestrich reports the theft of wrenches valued at about 30 dollars from a small box under his boat deck moored near Front and Division streets on the Mississippi River. Police were alerted Monday.

Lester Oestrich Market Street Mississippi River Front Division Streets

Justice Court Daily Records List Local Fines

Daily Records details fines in Justice Court for driving without due caution dog violations speeding and stop sign infractions plus preliminary hearings and marriage license actions across La Crosse Ettrick Onalaska and surrounding areas with multiple individuals named and amounts cited for fines and costs.

George Friese Eau Claire Paul Ziemer Onalaska L. Tourvilla Alford Nelson Ettrick Laverne Larson Alry Livingston Street la Crosse E. Schneider Hagar Street Roger Rein Soldiers Grove

Seek Missing Man Police Aid In Coulee Region

Police request Coulee Region residents help locate Raymond O. Anderson a 41 year old missing man from Waukesha since Aug 17. He may be in La Crosse or Minneapolis after traveling by taxi and plane. Anderson is 5'10" 145 pounds with light brown hair gray eyes a moustache and a limp. He has tattoo initials R O A and A L on his right arm and a scar on his right hip. If found he should report to Viroqua.

Coulee Region Waukesha la Crosse Raymond O. Anderson Minneapolis Minn Milwaukee A. L Anderson Viroqua

Dairy Workers End 81 Day Strike At Shawano Co op

About 300 AFL dairy workers return to work after 81 days of strike. New contract runs the rest of the year with pay from 1.10 to 1.25 per hour and no paid holidays, with demands for higher pay and six holidays left unresolved. Violence marked the strike near Shawano including tear gas and arrests at the plant and a gunfire incident targeting a milk truck.

Shawano Wis John Arnold Co-Op Iola Walter Baumann Wittenberg Martin Young Appleton George Rapple Young

Amateurish attempted burglary at Bump Pump Co office

Police report an amateurish break in at the Bump Pump Co office 1830 West avenue south. A safe was moved from its usual spot between 2 and 7 pm Sunday. rear door and a window were open. No marks on the safe, and caretakers frightened away when an employee entered.

Bump Pump Co West Avenue South

Transformer Struck By Lightning At Frozen Food Locker

An outdoor transformer at Polar Chest Frozen Food Locker Co on State Road 1920 was struck by lightning early Tuesday. A plant clock stopped at 3 45 a m, signaling the strike. Firefighters arrived after 7 36 a m, finding smoldering cork insulation around a switch box. No 3 and No 5 engines responded.

Polar Chest Frozen Food Locker Co State Road

Walking Scot Jock McMarold Tours City on World Marathon

Edin burgh born traveler Jock McMarold known as the Walking Scot walked into Tribune offices in La Crosse after a two year absence. He claims world walking champion status and showed his 364th pair of shoes while noting a fox terrier that wore out 114 pairs on prior trips. He plans four days in La Crosse before heading to Minneapolis. He has logged 665000 miles by land and 286000 by sea since 1921 visiting 39 of 65 nations and crossing the equator four times. He also recently completed a trip along the new Alcan highway and is writing a book about his travels.

Scotland Eer John Jock” McMarold Edinbur Tribune Jock la Crosse World Crosse Bo We O Minneapolis Alcan Highway United States Alaska Jack

Westby Kiwanis win district achievement award

The Racine Kiwanis club won the gold division achievement award at the Kiwanis International district convention. Other winners include Oshkosh in Silver, Oconomowoc in Orange, Westby in White, and Portage in Blue divisions.

Appleton Wis Racine Kiwanis Club Kiwanis International Oshkosh Oconomowoc Westby Portage

Fire Destroys Murphy Home. Six Children Among Sleepers

Firemen arrived as flames raged at the Murphy residence and extinguished the blaze in about 16 minutes after alarms from a neighbor. The Murphy family includes six children aged three to 16, five of whom stayed with Mrs. Murphy's mother for the night, while the oldest girl stayed with a friend. The couple slept briefly in their car. Louisiana is noted for leading fur production in the nation.

Murphy Murphys

Elroy Woman Hurt As Car Leaves Road

Mrs. Wilbur Klingbeil of Elroy was injured when a tire blew on highway 80 causing her car to leave the road during a three car picnic trip. Her husband escaped injury while Karol Ott eight suffered a lip cut. Mrs. Klingbeil was hospitalized in Hillsboro for treatment.

Hillsboro Wis Wilbur Klingbeil Elroy Necedah Klingbeil Karol Ott Joe Ott

Hotel Room Looted in Coulee Region Incident

Fred Kane reported a theft at his hotel room between 7 and 9 p m Monday in the Coulee Region. Missing items include an electric razor, several white shirts, and a canvas zipper bag. Fresh pry marks on the door and lock suggest forced entry by an ice pick.

Fred Kane Coulee Region Kane

Greek court martial orders execution of 51 for Macedonian plot

Greek press dispatches report a court martial has ordered the execution of 51 persons accused of conspiring to create a Communist Macedonian state.

Athens

Panama President Domingo Diaz Arose mena Dies at 74

Panama reports President Domingo Diaz Arosemena died in Panama City at age 74 after months of declining health. He had taken a six month leave on July 28, with vice president Daniel Chanis sworn in as acting chief executive. Diaz had been elected May 8, 1948 and assumed office in October. Chanis, a surgeon-politician, was Diaz's Liberal running mate.

Panama Domingo Diaz Arosemena Diaz Daniel Chanis, Jr Chanis Liberal Party Permanent Legislative Committee Supreme Court

Lewis Demand for Royalty Increase Sparks Ongoing Labor Standoff

Since late May Lewis has been absent intermittently with no sign of progress as operators of both PS call the three week period costly and illegal. No end in sight until Lewis signals. He demands a royalty rise from 20 to 40 cents per ton for each ton of coal mined to fund the union welfare fund.

Lewis Union Welfare Fund

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