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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
2
The nation's car industry is poised to complete its largest production month, with output near 650000 vehicles for the month, surpassing the 621910 record set in April 1929. Through 1949, total production plus sales momentum hints at a new yearly sales peak.
The council discusses moving a property on Windsor Street between Copeland and Rose Streets with a assessed value of 3500. Relocation would allow serving Rose Street firms from the rear. The resolution places removal responsibility on the city with details to be decided later. A second recommendation directs water main plans on North Salem Road.
WKTV will air a one half hour broadcast of the U S Senate five percenter in vestigation hearing at 9 30 p m Wednesday. The program covers testimony by General Vaughn and recaps the proceedings for local viewers.
The Senate investigations subcommittee questioned presidential aide Vaughan about alleged improper influence in contracts. FBI interest followed claims he pressured agriculture on liquor grain. Vaughan denied any improper acts and said Hoover ordered review of bank records and ledgers. Mara later testified Vaughan was exonerated amid talks of a $10 000 income tax bribe and a broader campaign against him.
Gordon Edwards reported his 1940 car missing in Milwaukee. Police found it nearby but uncaring to start due to missing wiring. He returned with a mechanic about 20 minutes later to discover the car gone again and police searched for it on Wednesday.
The report notes Vaughan was investigated after a newspaper columnist alleged misconduct. Mara named Drew Pearson as the columnist amid FBI inquiry focusing on tax issues. Vaughan denies any fees from businessmen he aided and rejects accusations of pressuring an agriculture official over molasses during sugar rationing.
Trempealeau Wisconsin at an adjourned Healey Memorial school meeting chaired by James Robinson a budget of 65000 was adopted by a unanimous vote A resolution to borrow 70000 was approved with allocations 56000 for building a new addition 8000 for two school buses and 6000 for equipment A two story building will house agriculture training rooms laboratory home economics and band rooms Land owned by the district will be used for the project Robinson received thanks for his role.
Attorney says 2,500 plus petitions filed elsewhere in the state face suspended investigations and no rent adjustments. The suit claims damages over 3500 for overcharges by officials releasing records to the state. Sigal argues home rule section is illegal, while Reuther says more cases will follow to protect members nationwide.
Milwaukee report shows 48 year old Michael Roco struck by a hit and run Tuesday night. He suffered a broken leg and will be repaired with riveted artificial prosthetic support as doctors describe.
The first generating unit of the Petenwell hydro project began operations as Wisconsin River power production increases. The Wisconsin Valley Improvement Co started the 110000 kilowatt hour per day output with Petenwell lake at 31 feet, three more units planned in 30 day intervals to reach 102 million kilowatt hours yearly when the lake is 42 feet deep. Power is sent to Consolidated Water Power and Paper at Stevens Point and to Wisconsin Public Service. A Castle Rock dam plant is due next summer to serve Wisconsin Power and Light.
At the 31st national convention Commander Perry Brown of Beaumont Texas urged opposition to economy at veterans expense. Erle Cocke Jr of Dawson Georgia heads security committee backing no draft beyond June 30 while considering drafting women if needed. The Legion also backs continued aid to anti-Communist forces in China and pledges to keep atomic secrets out of foreign hands. The contest for national commander features four veterans of World War II with a vote at 1,670 required. the post carries $15 000 salary plus about $35 000 in expenses.
Wisconsin’s public assistance cost rose 21.6 percent from last year in July with 101,953 people aided at $3,705,498. Old age, blind and dependent children programs funded most aid. 18 of 100 seniors over 65 benefited directly.
In Hillsboro Wisconsin Tuesday morning a kitchen fire trapped Mrs Ross Bauman. Robert Sherman wrapped a scatter rug around her to smother flames and save her life as fire crews arrived. The blaze caused significant woodwork and kitchen damage with no loss estimate.
Marlin Smith of Sheboygan a political science student at Minnesota told the National Student Association session in Champaign Illinois that the NSA should set a time limit for fraternities and sororities to end discriminatory practices. He argued that progress would be shown by a final checkup and that time limits need not be uniform across campuses.
James C Capt former director of the census bureau died in Bethesda naval hospital after a long illness at age 61. A Texas native he retired last month after eight years in the post. Philip N Hauser of Chicago named acting director.
In Duluth Minnesota a bear family raids a farm drinking with stock and taking daily baths in the water tank. Mrs. John Adams complains about the bears leaving odor and needing the tank cleaned after their visits. The bears roam the pasture seeking food and water.
Six remaining GAR members aged 100 to 102 attend the final encampment in Grand Rapids. Outsiders confirm the last encampment designation on a commemorative stamp and a bronze tablet in Indianapolis. Registration in five auxiliary conventions exceeds 2000 as veterans ride in a televised parade around Monument Circle with allied groups and the Marine Band leading the march.
Albert P. Funk Jr expresses optimism about a cooperative Community Chest drive with labor groups across AFL CIO councils. He says the new Chest represents a true community effort with management and labor working together for welfare and shared goals.
Christian J. Dresen aged 60 formerly of La Crosse died in Kansas City on August 29. He is survived by two brothers George and John of La Crosse and four sisters Gertrude Hanlin of Long Beach California Elizabeth Bertossi of Wallingford Connecticut Marie Weil of Colorado Springs Colorado and Agnes Marhofer of Ransom Kansas. Funeral services will be held in La Crosse with arrangements to be announced later.
Christian C. Rogstad age 90 of 2253 South 14th Street died early Friday. Funeral arrangements are in complete.
Mrs Lula A Finn aged 64 of 239 South Eighth street dies at home Tuesday after a lingering illness. She leaves two sons Thomas of La Crosse and John of Minneapolis, a daughter Henrietta Clement Michalski of La Crosse, three brothers Freeborn Welch Dawson Burt Welch Winona and Charles Welch La Crosse, three sisters Maude Hahn Etta Taylor and Mae Streicher La Crosse, and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Local police report a string of ribbon thefts targeting wreaths at the Bungay cemetery. Residents urge vigilance as investigators review security footage and collect witness statements.
Milwaukee officials urge immediate state action to end a gasoline price war. Louis Faber of the Milwaukee Retail Dealers association warns small dealers face ruin as four stations were locked up and more closures loom if prices stay high. He accuses the State department of agriculture of slow investigation into alleged fair trade violations.
Monroe Wisconsin report notes Green County District Attorney Rodney Kittelsen said a 37 year old farmhand Robert Scharr failed lie detector tests to show any link to the disappearance of Georgia Jean Weckler. No further investigation planned in Scharr case.
The report notes Yugoslavia facing sanctions from Reds, pushing Tito to seek Western trade. It compares Yugoslavia unfavorably with Russia and satellites, who already traded more with the West before the Cominform split. It claims Yugoslavia pursues a straight Communist line and keeps western dealings on a limited 5 to 50 basis to meet its five year plan.
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