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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
2
Chicago special report on the 1940 edition of Accident Facts shows total accident costs in 1947 reaching 7.1 billion dollars with 4.1 billion in wages and medical costs, 1.1 billion in property damage, 0.48 billion in fire losses, and 1.3 billion in other occupational costs. The average cost per injury rose to 453.55 dollars, up 54.04 dollars from the prior year.
Democratic senators Paul H. Douglas Aliens John A. Engel Hubert Humphrey Frank E. Hook and Guy M. Gillette back a continental strategy. The manifesto says conquering Europe by imperialism is a danger and supports the Marshall plan to secure economic and political freedom in Europe and aid free nations.
A storm lashed Pacific off the Southwestern Alaska coast as searchers scanned for the crew of the fishing boat Rustler which sank overnight. The number of men forced to abandon ship is not known.
The record lists multiple county court actions including drunk driving charges against Neanaud and Chlodania Minn with bonds set and fines proposed. It also notes preliminary hearings, vagrancy adjournments, and driver’s license actions. Public notices cover transfers of engines Gordie Heluvegia to Homers and Giron Holbrede and several property transfers in towns such as Campbell and Willam and Olen Mover.
Obituaries list Ben Johnson of La Mffoilte Minnesota formerly Onalaska and others dying in local hospitals. Survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents with funeral plans at Cedar Valley church Nelson funeral home Oak Grove cemetery and St Joseph Cathedral. Multiple services noted with dates and burial locations.
Cominform resumes its ongoing clash with Marshal Tito's Yugoslav regime and assails Wall Street war talk and the U.S. presidential race. The Sept 1 bulletin argues Tito’s communists feel emboldened as they expect continued Soviet backing for Yugoslavia. It also features an article by Stefan Boicu of the Romanian Journalists' Union challenging rumors of Romania being absorbed by the Soviet Union.
The nation recorded 16,390 traffic deaths in the first seven months, 4 percent below the 17,073 for the same period in 1947, according to the National Safety Council. July fatalities were 2,700, down from 2,780 in July 1947, a drop of three percent.
The crowd boos Wallace at Winston-Salem rally while he denounces the Marshall Plan and calls for understanding with Russia. He faces protest over segregation in Birmingham and Little Rock and continues a six state tour with appearances at Negro clubs and private homes. Gov. Gregg Cherry condemns violence, and Mary Price introduces Wallace amid the uproar. The crowd, about 2,500 strong, included many African Americans who chanted for Wallace’s opponents.
A morning crash investigation continues as workers identify victims and clear the auditorium of chaos. Curious crowds clog the highway to the wreck site, hindering travel while Chicago realty director H Shebat seeks police help to restrain onlookers. Full inquiry set to begin Tuesday morning.
Shortage of registration workers forces seven Chicago draft boards to close as peacetime draft enters its second day. Young men born after 1923 register, answer 15 questions, and await inclusion in the first 10 000 men called in November. Officials foresee future drafts rising to 30 000 monthly. Navy and Air Force rely on volunteers to meet quotas.
A weather advisory describes a hurricane centered about 140 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras moving at 8 to 10 mph. Winds near the storm's center are estimated at 115 mph, with hurricane force expected late morning or this afternoon.
A hurricane was reported forming in the Atlantic about 450 miles east northeast of Martinique. The storm warning service urged the lesser Antilles to brace for impact as gales extend about 149 miles. Red Cross set up shelters in Morehead City and Beaufort, while hundreds of armed forces planes were flown inland from Carolinas, Virginia, and Washington to avoid the danger.
The Rev J Kelly Cosgrove has received an appointment as first lieutenant in the army reserve captains' corps. The article notes his new post at St Mary's church and mentions buy savings bonds.
In Berlin, 14 year old Helena Korelenko, crippled from infantile paralysis, remains in Catholic hospital in the American sector as custody tussle between the United States and Soviet Union continues. The girl, Ukrainian by parentage, requires surgery to restore walking. Russians push for custody and offer to fund treatment, while American authorities withhold release without refugee organization consent.
Athens Ga 14 year old Annie Ree freed 50 imprisoned school bus passengers after a crash near Madison County. Eleven were injured. Sheriff Relph Baird reported the bus overturned in an automobile collision. Annie Ree heard cries, seized an ax, and chopped the door open. Bus driver Major Martin praised the girl for her actions.
Dorothy Buren aged 70 of 217 Rivoli building sustained a dislocated shoulder and multiple bruises after colliding with the side of a car at the Fourth and Main intersection at 10 am Tuesday. She was rushed by police ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Wisconsin draft director releases new names for eight local boards. In La Crosse area additions include Pepin Oakley Olund. Vernon J T Hauge Scott Johns Wirggay Joseph Osborne. La Crosse Clinton D Griswold Horace K NoNey Jr Charles A Leveland Harvey E Boyle. Pierce John W Davison. Trempealeau Leonard Larson Russell D Sayles Martin A Wirmer Gerald A Gleason. Jackson Charles M Olson Ernest A Pelzke James A Ristow Carl A Rydberg.
The report notes a collision with a car driven by John Vok of 1514 La Crosse Street as he swerved to avoid an accident while headed west on Main. Vok said he attempted to avoid the crash by veering, then moved south across the street. A separate estimate puts Wyoming's total deer population at about 65,000.
The Sovir union released another 12,520 Japanese for repatriation from Siberia the Kuriles and other areas during the week ended Aug 26 Far East command headquarters announced today.
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