Frisco Warehouse Fire Destroys Safeway Complex
A spectacular blaze destroyed most of the Safeway Stores warehouse and offices in San Francisco, estimated damages around 1.5 million dollars. The 600 foot long brick building housed groceries for delivery and raged for nearly six hours with four firefighters overcome by smoke. Distribution had been blocked since early summer by CID warehousemen strikes.
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San Francisco
Block Square
Safeway Stores, Inc
Safeway
CID
Bay Area
Fire Department
Sesame Growers in Nicaragua Halted Interest After Price Drop
Sesame growers in Nicaragua have lost interest in the crop as prices fell sharply. They plan to raise only about one third as much revenue as they did last year.
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Nicaragua
Fair and cool conditions across Upper Midwest regions
The Department of Commerce reports fair and cooler weather across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Tonight and Wednesday will bring scattered frost in northern and central lowlands with cooler temperatures overall.
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Wisconsin
Tomic
Minnesota
Iowa
Flood risk eases as district pool levels steady
From Hastings to Guttenberg, pool elevations stay normal and nearly flat for days, with little change expected unless heavy rains resume.
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Hastings
Guttenberg
Weather shifts with tropical storm exit and cool high front
The tropical storm moved away from the sea leaving heavy rains in New England with reports over two inches in several stations and up to three inches. A narrow rain band stretched from eastern Colorado through Nebraska to Minnesota and Wisconsin with light totals along a shallow front. Oklahoma saw morning rain and thunderstorm activity while a large Canadian high pressure system advances into the northern plains bringing clear skies and cooler air. Temperatures shifted little yesterday and this morning with hot readings in most areas. Gila Bend Arizona reached 115 while Big Piney and Fraser reported 26.
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New England
Colorado
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Canadian
Plains States
Gila Bend
Aziz
India
Big Piney and
Fraser
Chicago Cash Grain and Livestock Quotations
Grain and livestock quotes from Chicago and South St. Paul list wheat corn oats field seed cattle calves hogs and poultry prices. Notable figures include No. 4 mixed corn around 1.28 to 1.36 per bushel, various wheat futures, cattle sales at South St. Paul with steers up to about 28.50 and hog prices near 21, with poultry and eggs unchanged.
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Chicago
Maerch
Aia
Chicago hog and cattle market report with varied weights
The market shows salable hogs around 9.5 thousand with lower bids for butchers and sows, and cattle and calves trading with steady to higher prices. Highlights include steer and heifer classes in broad demand, top loads at 30.25 for choice steers, and vealers around 27.00.
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Bel's
South ST. Paul
Minn
USDA
Chicago
Montana
Reds Threaten Canton in Communist Drive
Communist forces pressed toward Canton on Tuesday with Jucheng falling to Reds, as reports say they moved west to cut the Canton Hankow railroad and Nationalist supply lines. Beijing said a new push from Kiangsi aimed at Lungchuan inside Kwangtung, with border crossing unconfirmed.
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Canton
Jucheng
Canton-Hankow
Ministry of National Defense
Kiangsi
Lungchuan
Kwangtung
Michigan Bridge Carries Traffic Through Water
Lansing reports the state completed rehabilitation of a 292 foot eight span bridge on US 2 through the Manistique River in Manistique. The roadway lies below river water level and reinforced concrete railings act as dams, allowing traffic to pass under water.
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Lansing
Mich
State Highway Department
Manistique River
Manistique
Beg Your Pardon Address Correction in Sun Times
Oscar Erickson a blind rug weaver had an incorrect address published in Sundays La Crosse Tribune. The correct address is 913 Vine Street.
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Oscar Erickson
la Crosse Tribune
Vine Street
French Creek Co-Workers Club Meets in Aug.
Members of the French Creek Co-Workers club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Francis Solberg in Ettrick Wisconsin.
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Ettrick
Wis
French Creek
Chicago Potatoes Market Report Shows Mixed Movements
USDA notes 76 car arrivals and 235 on track with 417 total shipments. Supplies are moderate and demand fair. market slightly weaker on Russets, steady on Reds, firm on Whites. Prices include Colorado Bliss Triumphs at 2.50, Idaho Oregon Russet Burbanks 3.90, North Dakota Minnesota Bliss Triumphs 3.00, South Dakota Bliss and Red Warbas 3.00, Wisconsin Ts 2.10 2.20.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Colorado
Bliss
Idaho
MacArthur Sees Red Influence On Wane In Japan
Gen. MacArthur marked the fourth anniversary of Japan’s surrender with a claim that communism is no longer a major threat. He credited accelerated progress and said assaults by the small Communist minority were repulsed by public opinion rather than police power.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
County Court records from La Crosse detail theft and fines
Richard Campbell found guilty of stealing a blanket from 908 Vine street with suspended sentence and costs due. Several defendants plead guilty to offenses with suspended sentences or fines. Adjournments and dismissals noted. Marriage licenses listed for multiple couples in La Crosse area and surrounding towns.
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la Crosse
Richard Campbell
Vine Street
Roza Ambroz
Ambroz
Caledonia Street
Green Bay Reformatory
State Department of Public Welfare
Arthur Coady
Ralph Reese
Ralph Jurgens
Losey Boulevard
Plac
Elmer Swanson
Clinton Street
Richard Woodruff
Farwell Street
Edwin Prozywojski
Island Street
Wayne R. Orr
Onalaska
Justice Court
Whitehall
Wis
Everette M. Mahurga
Arcadia
P. M. Paulson
John Lamberson
Frank Lawrence Smith
Galesville
Lamberson
Florian Miek
Edward Rucunch
Minneapolis
Tilman Bergum
Willard Otto
West Avenue
Dorothy Schmeckpepper
South 15Th Street
Joseph Bonacio
Cold Springs
Laurene Grabinski
Parnam Street
Kenneth Olson
Adams Street
Marilyn Miedema
Holmen
George Hmackner
Cameron Avenue
Eleanore Murphy
Madison Street
Glen M. Olson
Helen Joyce Harnisch
John Lucey
Oakland Street
Vivian Josten
Paul Pfaff
South Lech Street
Irene Kolb
North 11Th Street
Robert M. Meier
Bangor
la Vonne Mae Steiner
Richard Melville Enstad
Pearline Lorraine Gunderson
Hale
Robert Marian Hamilton
Beatrice Florence
Everett Kampa
A. P. Vogel
Lawrence Albert Lessman
Dedee
Arvilla
Jane Haugen
Dover
Buffalo County
Caledonia
Minn
Edwin J. Heigerson
Mabel m. Albus
la Creess
Easy Way to Extra Pay and Job Opening at La Crosse Tribune
An ad offers a side opportunity selling Christmas cards and other items with commissions and imprint samples. The La Crosse Tribune advertises a speed typist position to learn Teletype work, requiring strong English grammar, a 40 hour week, good wages, and a permanent role for reliable workers. apply in person to E. L. Burgess at The La Crosse Tribune in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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Pilus
Adams
Elmira
N. Y
LA Crosse Tribune
E. L. Burgess
la Crosse
Avon
P. O
Wis
Empire
Jessica Beauty Shop
Tribune
Irvin Harris
la Crescent
Minn
Church groups sell imprinted goods for commissions
A classified item offers church groups a chance to earn commissions by selling imprinted stationery, Christmas cards, games and more. It promises prompt commissions and samples, with contact for Ray Advertising Service in Wisconsin. It also seeks crew managers and demonstrators for Defiance Plastic items with delivery and hostess gifts, in New Port Michigan offering strong commissions.
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State Bank
la Bh Cresse
Wisconsin
New Port
Michigan
Classified help wanted and opportunity ads from La Crosse item
Various job and sales notices from La Crosse Wisconsin include Avon representatives wanted in the neighborhood with mail in requests. opportunities in card sales, embossed Christmas cards, and sample requests. Employment ads seek operators, stenographers, housekeepers, and a part time salesman. several listings offer rooms, compensation, and contact numbers.
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Jacques Seed
Wisconsin State Employment Office
Tribune
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Crosse
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Root
Houston
WKTV
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Washington
Charlie Kearns
Guy Lombardo
America
G. Heileman Brewing Company
Stock Warker
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U. S&s
St. Brands
Cal. Oo
Hudson Mtr
Ind
Sterling Am
Car & Fdy
Ins
Con. Corp
Studebaker
Swift Am
Texas Co
Nick
O ‘Timken-Arie
Tat Esmerica
Union Carbide
Tobacco
Johns-Mann
Union Pacific
United Airlines
Kimberly-Clark
United Aircraft
Libby
Steel
F. Ee
Chi. & NW
Ohio
Gisholt Machine
RI & Pac
E Ovens Glass ST Heileman
Air 8
Edison Param
N. States
Penney
Ciev
Clift
Cent
Northwest Ban
Midwest Corp
Crane
Phillips Mor
Badger Meter
Curt
Wright Te Phillips
Douglas
Hamilton Mfg
Dupont
RCA
Cellacotton
James Mig
Repub
Gen. Poods
Shel Oil
Simmons
Chicago Livestock
Reds
Michigan Bridge
Wane
Waifet
Rose Street
F.D.I.C
Wendell McEldowney
Ben Brieske
la Crosse County
Charles Weigent
Mabel Weigent
Charlies Weigent
City of
Said
Ahlstrom
Carrol J. Wena
Rivoli
John Arnison
Mary Weber
E.S. B. Vail
Mississippi Street
Linker
Contact County Pension Department
Donald Liedschlag
Monroe
Robert Amundson
Richard Ford
R. J. Onalaska
Robert Page, Jr
Byron Anderson
George Street
L. W. Hamilton
Elmer Pat Clements
H. N. Stoffer
American Legion Post
Genoa
la Crosse American Legion
Nettie Clements
Brron
Herschel Clements
Otto Clements
G. M. Clements
Schumacher
Funeral Home
Market Street
Kienahs Flower Shop
Main
Fellows
Bob Burgess
14Th
Kitty Korcher
Pup
Dr. Hauser
Hauser
Rudolph Kaehler
Homedale Farms
St. Charles
Earl & Hill
East Mill Street
Austin
Travel
Astra
Eau Claire
Park
Finn Poam
Barron's
Mr. van Gunten
W. T. Grant Co
Lacrosse Rendering Works
Black River Falls
Fox Farm
Boyer'’s
Boyer's
Mac’s
Hillsboro
Woburn H. Kundy
Spencer
Elizabeth Griffith
la Crosse Street
Marion Phelps
Northwest 7Th St
Fairbault
Main St
Auto Service
McKenzie
Chevrolet Company
North Third Street
Chevrolet
Johnson Motors
Dodge
Plymouth
W.lad
Losey Bivd
Scott- Burgess, Inc
State St
Vicks Trailer Park
Lg mi
Mormon Coulee Road
Elm Grove School
Krause Kabin Kourt
Liberal Finance Plan
Saicy & Rahn
Onsilaska Rea
Cheney
Base
DE Soto
Ath and
Cass
W.la.d
FORD
North 24Th
X-71
Tripuue
Paul Bush
la Crosse Territory
Goodyear Service
Schilling Electric CO
Galesville, Wis
Mercury
GEO. J. Devine Inc
Copeland Ave
Causeway
Strike Motor CO
Pontiac
W.la
Hudson
Community Motors
Your Hudson Dealer
South Fourth
W.L.A.D
Geo. J. Devine
the Causeway
Weston St
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