Sewage survey contract eyed as council weighs plant expansion
The common council on Tuesday advanced plans to enlarge the city sewage disposal plant by hiring a firm to survey sewage and industrial wastes, focusing on chrome and copper. J Donohue Engineering Co of Sheboygan won the $3,600 bid with a 6 percent engineering-fee option, edging rivals including Pfeiffer and Schultz of Minneapolis. The panel also urged city action on removing Burlington tracks on Rose street when state highway plans extend highways 35 53 north, with relocation costs estimated at about 17400 plus possible track use changes.
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Common Council
J. Donohue Engineering Co
Sheboygan
Public Utilities Committee
Donohue Co
Pfeiffer and Schultz
Minneapolis
W. P. Roellig
la Crosse
Burlington
Rose Street
State Highway Commission
Commission
Sik
Paul Streets
Henry J. Ahrens
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Ahrens
Council
Western Powers May Ease Arms Sale to Tito
Diplomatic officials say the United States and Britain may ease restrictions on selling military equipment to Yugoslavia. A decision could come after talks between Ernest Bevin and Dean Acheson in Washington. Western powers weigh supporting Tito against Russia while fearing arms could reach Moscow loyalists.
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London
Yugoslavia
U. S
Britain
Ernest Bevin
Dean Acheson
Washington
Slavia
Vaughan Cleared by FBI in Tax Fix Charge
Maj. Gen. Harry M. Vaughan testified before senators that the FBI investigated a report of a $10,000 bribe to fix an income tax case and found no grounds for the charge. He also disclosed a Democratic campaign contribution and a pardon-seeking case linked to a liquor dealer. McCarthy pressed for details, but Vaughan asserted no personal profit or connection to the parole.
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Washington
Harry M. Vaughan
FBI
White House
McCarthy
R-Wis
Vaughan
Morris Cavanaugh
Spring Green
Wis
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Robert Gould
Cincinnati
Gould
Nebbett
Neblett
Justice Department
Col. C. J. Mara
Drew Pearson
Mara
Peyton Ford
Ford
Senate pushes vote on 75 cent wage bill amid amendments
The Senate met early to vote on a bill raising the minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents per hour, with Ellender proposing a 65 cent until end of 1950, then tied to living costs. Holland's amendment would exempt many small retailers, aiming to ease doubts for tens of thousands of small businesses. Newsboys were exempted from the act.
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Washington
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
House
Ellender
D-La
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ebiender
Pepper
D-Fla
Holland
Congress
Elbert Thomas
Dwtah
Senate Labor Committee
Cripps and Bevin Headed for Dollar Talks in Washington
Sir Stafford Cripps and Foreign Secretary Bevin sail from Southampton aboard the Mauretania to lead Britain’s dollar talks in Washington starting Sept 7. The pair carry a 20 000 word brief backing a plan to cut spending and boost output while seeking American tariff relief and a dollar market for raw materials and goods.
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Southampton
Eng
Stafford Cripps
Bevin
Mauretania
Washington
Cripps
U. S
Attlee
Britain
America
Sterling
Rumors Of Red Troops At Slav Border Stir Yugoslavia
Belgrade reports spread about Soviet army concentrations near Yugoslavia's frontier as controversy grows over Russia denouncing Premier Marshal Tito. Officials note possible easing of Western arms restrictions to support Tito, with no confirmed troop movements or UN intervention.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
London
U. S
Tito
United Nations
Russia
Ugoslav
Cyclist 14 Killed After Bicycle Collision Near Superior
Superior Wisconsin reports the death of 14 year old cyclist Howard McNaughton son of Mr and Mrs Leslie McNaughton after his bicycle was struck by a car Tuesday night near the city.
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Superior, Wis
Howard McNaughton
Leslie McNaughton
Here
Centenarian GAR Members End Convention Era
Centenarian Army of the GAR leaders Chappel age 102 and Penland age 100 preserve offices for life as the group agrees to end future encampments. Chappel seeks one last gavelling moment before formal adjournment while Woolson advances from chief of staff to junior vice commander.
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GAR
Swedland
Charles L. Chappel
Long Beach
Galit
Chappel
Theodore A. Penland
Vanver
Wash
Kappel
Penland
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Minn
Miss Gillis
Indianapolis
CIO Rent Fight Moves to Washington Over Federal Rent Rules
The CIO seeks to halt administrator Tighe E. Woods from turning over rental records to state authorities and to require continued enforcement of federal rent acts in Wisconsin. Mrs. Shimek’s suit mirrors earlier Wisconsin actions challenging a section of the federal rent control act.
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Washington
CIO
Wisconkee
Tighe E. Woods
Wisconsin
Shimek
National Housing Committee
Bri
Milwaukee
Woods
District of Columbia
Benjamin Sigal
Sigel
Labor Groups Plan Active Help for La Crosse Chest Campaign
AFL and CIO labor groups in La Crosse announced plans to support the Community Chest drive. A CIO Industrial Council meeting was set for 7 30 pm at Pioneer Labor hall to educate locals about the Chest while a semi monthly AFL Trades and Labor council session will focus on union roles in the campaign. Leaders Oscar Harebo George W Hall John B Coleman lead the effort to solicit employee gifts under management supervision and to foster a favorable atmosphere among members.
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AFL
CIO Central Labor
la Crosse
Community Chest of
la Crosse County
Labor Temple
Community Chest
George W. Hall
Harebo
Hall
John B. Coleman
Coleman
Community Chest Board of Directors
Srship
Bee Labor
Concert Band Plays In Riverside Tonight
The La Crosse concert band under D R Wartinbee will perform a program in Riverside Park at 8 p m on Wednesday Miss Kathryn Clark soprano is the featured soloist The program is listed on page 12.
Fact Finders Seek Solution For Steel Strikes
New York presidential fact-finders shifted to a non binding plan after abandoning mediation. A three man board will weigh evidence and draft settlement proposals between steel companies and the CIO United Steel Workers. Recommendations due to President Truman by September 10.
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New York
Carroll Daugherty
CIO
United Steel Workers
Truman
Weather Allows La Crosse Tourney Quarterfinals Tonight
Quarter final games in the La Crosse Merchants Invitational Baseball tournament proceed tonight as forecasted with overcast skies clearing by evening. VFW of La Crosse meets Spring Grove at 7 00 and La Crosse AFL plays Pigeon Falls at 9 00 under stadium lights.
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la Crosse Merchant's
Weather Bureau
VFW
la Crosse
Spring Grove
la Crosse Afl
Pigeon Falls
Rails Follow New Program Affects Milwaukee Depots
Milwaukee Burlington and North Western railroads announce Saturday closures of freight depots under new regulations effective this week. The plan frees 80 to 100 depot clerks and workers from Saturday shifts and shifts to a 40-hour week for employees outside operating brotherhoods.
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Milwaukee, Burlington and North Western
United States
John A Stevenson dies as Penn Mutual president
Philadelphia report states John A. Stevenson aged 63 died at the University of Pennsylvania hospital after two months illness. Stevenson led Penn Mutual Life Insurance for ten years and served as president during a 21 year tenure. He was a noted business and civic leader.
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Philadelphia
John A. Stevenson
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Stevenson
Penn Mutual
Learn To Play Canasta Card Game Nationwide Craze
The new Canasta card game is described as the country’s wildest pastime with wide appeal for all ages. Learn rules and play tips from the first article by William E. on America’s card scene.
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Canasta
William E. E
America
la Grosse
Typhoon Hits Tokyo and Surrounding Areas
The second half of a severe typhoon slammed Tokyo and Yokohama area causing multiple deaths and injuries. Debris and fires disrupted streets while ships, boats, and a U S cavalry barracks suffered damage. Power failures and washed-out rail lines were reported as the center moved inland.
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Tokyo
Yokosuka
China
Tokyo Bay
Sagami Bay
Odawara
U. S. Fifth Cavalry Regiment
Sagami
Tokyo Bays
Yokohama
Douglas MacArthur
Dreaming of Money Promises and Classified Ads Call
Dream books say dream of being broke hints at easy dough but steadier cash comes from Tribune classified ads. For tenants buyers jobs or a car buyer a want ad will reach La Crosse readers. Phone 3680 for low rates.
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Tribune
la Crosse
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Ae Ray
Vaughan Fix
Committee
Communist International Information Bureau
Cominform
Moscow
Harry H. Vaughan
James W. Hunt
John Maragon
Col
Carl Ristine
Press
Hoover
By Oliver W. DE Wolf
John Chadwick
Tracy S. Voorhees
Haneda
Voorhees
Japan
Slav
Riverside
Albert Woolsen
Joseph Robert Bennett
James A. Heed
AP Wireghoto
Legion
By Lee Linder
American Legion
Veterans Organization
Pacific
Far Eastern
Rails
Insurance Company
Frank White
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