Truman pledges full aid to Britain in world recovery
President Truman told the American Legion that the United States will cooperate with Britain to stabilize a fragile world economy. He opposed trick solutions and urged four guiding principles for postwar recovery, stressing prosperity as essential to peace and mutual concession in talks with Britain.
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Truman
Britain
Philadelphia
Russia
Washington
American Legion
United States
Mr. Truman
Judge to sentence three Winona County officials for bribery
Judge Ver non Gates will sentence two resigned Winona County commissioners and one former member who pleaded guilty to bribery charges. A 36 page state report by Richard A. Golling described the incidents. Gensmer Preston and Robertson faced sentencing in Winona court with hearings and possible prison terms.
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Winona
Minn
Vernon Gates
Winona County District Court
W. K. Beach
Dakota
Frank Preston
Mount Vernon
F. J. Roberton
Lewiston
Gates
Richard A. Golling
August H. Gensmer
Bethany
Legion Convention Faces Communism Threat In China
The American Legion open its 31st annual convention in Philadelphia with a focus on U S china policy and anti Communist aid. Delegates from 3 000 000 Legionnaires consider about 1 000 resolutions as President Truman attends to receive the distinguished service medal.
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Philadelphia
American Legion
China
Legion
Truman
Missouri
U. S.-China
U. S
Far East
National Executive Committee
Perry Brown
Beaumont
Tex
Brown
Frank N. Belgrano, Jr
Portland
Ore
Belgrano
Yugoslavia Faces Rumors of Soviet Threats and Denials
Belgrade reports Little panic over possible war with Soviet dominated neighbors as government denies widespread rumors of troop moves and sabotage. Tito remains at Brioni. Kare delj and Milovan Dujlas attend a track meet as Cominform nations press Tito.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Balkans
Russia
Marshal Tito
Cominform
Communist International Information Bureau
Tito
Tanjug
Ministry of Information
Adriatic
Brioni
Edvard Karedelj
Milo van Dulas
Mundt Seeks Answer On Vaughan Authority In White House
Senator Mundt demands close questioning of Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan about the scope of his authority at the White House as Vaughan prepares a full statement amid the five percenter investigation. The probe centers on influence peddling ties and a 1945 Europe trip for John Maragon tied to the Albert Verley Co.
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Washington
Mundt
R-Sd
Harry H. Vaughan
White House
Truman
Vaughan
Army
Mame
Chicago
Mr. Truman
Europe
John Maragon
Maragon
Senate
Albert Verley Co
Justice Department
Hunt
Gen. Vaughan
Local Weather for La Crosse Tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with no significant temperature change. Low tonight about 55 and high Tuesday around unspecified.
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la Crosse
Hunt's Picture Gallery Eyed in Senate Hearings
Washington reporters toured the Hunt gallery in James W Hunt's office to view autographed portraits including President Truman and 30 lawmakers. Roger Q White said the photos are public memorabilia, not stolen, with a 104-picture collection found in Hunt's private office and other rooms.
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Washington
Hunt
James Wunt
Truman
House
Senate
Roger Q. White
Manufacturers’ Counsel
Senate Investigations
Senate Subcommittee
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wis
McCarthy
Joe McCary
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
James V. Hunt
Robert M. la Follete
Army Quartermaster Corp
War Assets Administration
White
Robeson Group Seeks Probe Into Peekskill Riot
The Civil Rights congress said President Truman may be urged to initiate an investigation of the Peekskill riot that disrupted a Paul Robeson concert in New York. A delegation could be named at a Tuesday rally to present the protest to authorities.
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New York
Civil Rights Congress
Truman
Peekskill
N. Y
Paul Robeson
Lawrence
Congress
Justice Department
Wisconsin Democrats Seek Candidates Ahead of 1950 Campaign
Oshkosh reports the Wisconsin Democratic party initiates a statewide drive to recruit candidates for state county and legislative offices. Gaylord Nelson will head the new organization with Jerome Fox as co chair, aiming to field full tickets in more counties and strengthen the party before the 1950 elections.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Democratic Oranizin Committee
Tentativey
Gaylord Nelson
Madison
Dane County
DOC
James Doyle
Cochairman
Jerome P. Fox
Chilton
Fox
W. Thompson
Stoughton
Rty
Thompson
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Democrats
Big Hurricane Blows Self Out
A powerful hurricane weakened as it moved north east through North Carolina and southern Virginia after ripping Florida's east coast. The storm, now a heavy windstorm, caused limb damage and knocked out power and communications while bringing heavy rains that flooded low-lying areas.
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Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
Virginia
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Gold Coast
Carolina
Piedmont
Carolinas
Veterans Begin 2.8 Billion GI Insurance Dividend
The Veterans Administration opens applications Monday for a $2.8 billion national service life insurance dividend to 16 million veterans. Forms available at post offices VA offices and veterans organizations. overseas veterans can obtain them through US foreign service posts.
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Veterans Administration
National Service
Veterans Organization
United States
U. S. Foreign Service
Armed Services
Polio cases in 1949 near 19,600 with easing new infections
AP tally shows 19,591 polio cases reported in the United States through August 27 1949. Rates of new infections appear to slacken with declines in several states led by Illinois and Arkansas while others show leveling off or rising rates in parts of the Northeast and West.
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U.S
Associated Press
Alabama
Arkansas
Illinois
Kansas
Maine
North Dakota
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Washington, York
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Nebraska
North Carolina
Uth Carolina
Virginia
Arizona
Montana
Wyoming
District of Columbia
Six Civil War Vets Start Last Convention
Indianapolis report on six 100 plus veterans leading the final Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Notables include 102 year old Charles L. Chappel of Long Beach and Robert Barrett of Princeton both aiming to savor Indianapolis while plans mark the last encampment amid ceremonies, stamps and memorials.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles L. Chappel
Long Beach
Calif
Chappel
Robert Barrett
Princeton
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Minn
James A. Hard
GAR
Rochester
N. Y
Gannett
Claypool
Veterans Administration
Joseph Cloves
Pontiac
Mich
Congress
Barrett
Robert E. Fellers
Sons of Union Veterans
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Sifk
Henry F. Schricker
Céra E. Gillis
Supreme Court
Stores To Continue Summer Schedule This Winter
Ray Wrobel chairman of the chamber merchants committee said on Monday that men’s clothing department stores variety stores furniture and jewelers will keep the summer hours of 9 am to 5 pm through the winter months, with some stores extending to wear.
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Ray Wrobel
Chamber of Commerce Merchants’ Committee
Four New Polio Cases Reported In Wisconsin County Area
Four new polio cases Monday raise the La Crosse area total to 106 admitted to local hospitals. Names and ages include Dean Nordstrom 12 Tomah Dale Simonson 13 Wilton Jacqueline Devorschak 13 Arcadia Ellen Berra 8 Genoa. County totals: Monroe 36 Vernon 14 Trempealeau 5. Robert O Hanson 27 near Pigeon Falls was hospitalized in Eau Claire. case reported to county nurse Betty Godward.
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la Crosse
City Health Department
Dean Nordstrom
Tomah
Dale Simonson
Wilton
Jaqueline Devorschak
Arcadia
Ellen Berra
Genoa
Health Department
Monroe County
Vernon
Trempealeau
Trempealeau County
Eau Claire
Robert O. Hanson
Pigeon Falls
Land O’lakes Dairy Co
Whitehall
Betty Godward
Retired Insurance Agent Harry H. Long Dies
Harry H. Long 79 of 920 Jackson Street died in a local hospital Sunday. Born October 30 1869 in Coffeyville Kansas he came to La Crosse as a youth. He worked in Gund Brewing advertising then as a Mutual Life Insurance agent and long served Frontier Lodge No 45 F and A M Smith Chapter Smith Council La Crosse Commandery. He is survived by his wife.
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Harry H. Long
Jackson Street
Coffeyville
Kans
la Crosse
The
Gund Brewing Co
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Frontier Lodge No
A. M
Smith Chapter
Smith Council
Long
Ring finger beliefs and Tribune Want Ads impact
In old belief the left fourth finger was linked to the heart but the idea is false yet the ring finger custom remains. Tribune Want Ads are praised for convenience and profit with Mrs. L. J. Radtke reporting a sale after placing an estate heatrola ad on Badger Street and promising easy access to money by phone.
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Tribune
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