Identification Efforts After Northwest Airline Crash
Buffalo County coroner confirms nine of ten unidentified victims from the Northwest airliner crash near Fountain City. authorities and relatives gather at a temporary morgue as families identify bodies. investigators note no mechanical failure but order inspections of similar Martin 202 aircraft.
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New York
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Fleury FL Stohr, Baroner
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County youths register here in La Crosse county drive
Registration at the La Crosse county vocational headquarters ran efficiently with many veterans among the 135 registrants on Monday. Men born in 1922 were urged to return Tuesday as the draft board projected about 240 eligible in the 18 to 26 bracket. Registration for those born in 1923 continues Wednesday, with 1924 births Thursday and Friday. Hours run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jerome Host of the American Legion criticized arrangements as confusing and troublesome at times. Page 3.
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Chicago
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SRAPT
Local Weather Forecast for La Crosse and Vicinity
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate warmth. Low around 62 and a high near 88 on Wednesday.
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Storm Threat Diminishing Off North Carolina Coast
The weather bureau said the tropical hurricane offshore near the Carolina coast is weakening and moving northeastward. Despite this, winds and seas remain dangerous as the storm edges nearer the coast, with gale-force winds expected to develop along the North Carolina shoreline.
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U.S
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Girl Firebug Sent For Mental Examination In Chicago
A 13 year old girl named Wenet McNeil, sister to Arthur McNeil, admitted setting about 200 fires on her uncle Charles Willey Farms. She traveled to Chicago for psychiatric testing at the Institute of Juvenile Research with her father and a neighbor couple. Officials expect possible court action but no charges have been filed yet. The fires destroyed the Willey farmhouse and two barns, with other structures scorched. The case drew nationwide attention and speculation about causes.
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Arthur McNeil
Wonet
Institute of Juvenile Research
Maois Research Hospital
Chicago
Keith Scott
McDonough County
Chicago Hospital
John Craig
McDonough
Buryard
Walter Stoneking
Sophie Schroeder-Sloman
Mes
Illinois Research Hospital
Here
Close City's Bathing Beaches and Pool Closed Over Polio Fear
La Crosse officials closed Pettibone Island Beach Black River Beach and the municipal pool at the fairgrounds to guard against polio. Lifeguards will stay on to protect children under 12. Health officer Dr J Burris Perrin reported two local cases, eight years old, one with slight paralysis, amid about 100 polio cases in the area including Houston Hokah and northern Iowa.
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Truman Calls Wallace Treatment Un-American On Campaign Swing
President Truman urged fair play for Henry Wallace amid heckling on a North Carolina tour. He promised a Sept 18 campaign stop near Dexter Iowa as the farm speech opens his bid, while Wallace presses on with a Southern drive and broader northern support.
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Henry A. Wallace
Progressive Party
North Carolina
Charles Ross
Wallace
White House
Dexter
Iowa
West
Detroit
American Labor Party
Charlotte
Asheville
Frank N. Littlejohn
Berlin four power talks weigh lifting Berlin blockade
Russian and western military governors of Germany held a one hour session in Berlin on East West problems in the blockaded city. An American official said the meeting could be amicable, with further talks on financial questions and restoration of communications. Western powers linked currency talks to lifting the blockade, insisting Moscow must move first.
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Berlin
Germany
Brian Robertson
Brithegate
Tae Kremlin
Michael MecDermott
McDermott
Moscow
Egg Spattered Wallace Receives Protests in North Carolina
Henry Wallace faced egg and tomato projectiles as he spoke before about 2,500 at Mecklenburg courthouse in Charlotte. Three men were arrested and later released on $100 bond each. Wallace vowed to continue, amid ongoing protests across Burlington Greensboro and High Point. National coverage noted ALP nomination in New York and varied Democratic and Republican campaigns nationwide.
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Senate
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Thomas E. Dewey
Chicago
U.S
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Cardinal McGavick Funeral Ends Bishop McGavick Buried
Cardinal McGavick is buried after a requiem mass at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Archbishop Stritch presided with Monsignors and bishops in attendance as hundreds fill the church and surrounding area for the episcopal funeral rites.
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Sgain
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Samuel Cardinal Switch
Certer
Chicago
Moses E. Kulevright
Willam G O'Brien
Doin P. Treacy
la Crosse
Cardinal Stritch
United States
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Moses E. Kiley
James Kelly
Louisiana Democrats Ballot Today in Historic Primary
New Orleans voters face a pivotal Democratic primary pitting Russell Long against Judge Robert Renner for the unfinished Senate term of Overton amid Earl K. Long era influence. Edward Hebert challenges Murray on remand. fear of retaliation cited. Ellender seeks a third term as anti Long forces oppose Domengeaux and Gerty. Registration nears one million as tax and program changes reshape state government.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
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Robert F. Renner
State Court of Appeal
Jol Overton
William E. Murras
House Committee On Cqnpaign
Edward Hebert
New @ans
Murray
Washington
Murr
Senate
Keignon
Ure Legissole
Otter
Allen J. Ellenger
Aucksomingqen
James Domengeaux
Charles G. Gerty
Young Long
Baron Haugh
Dr Sours
Intense Heat Wave Breaks Across Great Lakes Region
The heat wave that swept the Midwest and eastern seaboard relented as temperatures cooled. In La Crosse highs hovered in the 80s with a night drop to around 62, while Milwaukee forecaster A D Samal warned of a modest rebound the next day. After a week of record heat, August closed cooler and September was forecast for partly cloudy skies and scattered storms in the northwest with no major temperature rise.
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Vicar
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New England
Eastern Seaboard
Associated Press
la Crosse
A.D. Samal
H. J. Thompson
Nhiwaukee
Midlands Democrats Converge on 2 Day Campaign Conference
Democratic candidates from eight central states gathered in Midland for a two day meeting. They urged slum clearance housing under Taft Ellender Wagner style measures, price rollbacks, and expanded farm price supports, plus continued support for the European recovery program. They endorsed humane credit controls and selective debt retirement during prosperity and urged school lunch and food aid programs with flexible price supports. The statement represented candidates from Minnesota South Dakota Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Key Figure Refuses to Answer at House Red Spy Hearing
New York report says Peters, claimed head of underground Communist network, refused to answer questions about Communist affiliations and activities. Witness Whittaker Chambers named Peters as the top organizer, prompting contempt charges and possible jail if he persists. The hearing shifted to immigration matters as Peters faced deportation proceedings in New York.
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
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Communist Party National Comeittes
United States
House un-American Activities Subcommittee
Tie House
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House Committee
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Uaftwene Chamber
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Comaituiest Anerlere Kround
Rulroad Refatment
Hesrd
State Faces Higher Utility Tax Revenue In Wisconsin
Wisconsin expects about 700000 more in 1948 from centrally assessed utilities taxes. Taxes apply to street railways light heat and power firms conservation land regulation entities and air carriers. Total due 9798000 with distributions 65 percent to localities 20 percent to counties and 15 percent to the state. Leading payments include Wisconsin Electric Power 2284235 Wisconsin Power and Light 1465940 Wisconsin Public Services 1269408 Northern States Power 785025.
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Wisconsin
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