Plan Hearing On Rent Fees In La Crosse Defense Area
A public hearing on changes to rents in La Crosse defense area is set for December 15 at 7 30 p m in the federal building court room. Howard Dahl announces witnesses may present facts to guide the rent advisory board in applying the 1947 Housing and Rent Act. The board will assess operating costs and conditions to decide on general increases or targeted adjustments.
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Call For 3 Day General Strike In Holy Land
In Jerusalem the Arab higher executive urged a three day general strike across the Holy Land starting tomorrow to protest the UN partition vote. They also called for intensified boycotts of Jewish goods and labeled any contact with Jews treason. Police increased patrols as violence spreads with deadly bus attacks and shootings in Jaffa Tel Aviv Haifa and Jerusalem.
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Deer Season Ends with 11 Hunters Dead in Wisconsin
Wisconsin nine day deer season ends sundown with 11 hunter fatalities nine from bullet wounds and heart attacks. Names include Alfred Lopatka 20 Abrams and Iranian 46 Onalaska. Conservation department awaited preliminary figures suggesting deer killed near 52 000 last year.
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Mondovi
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Racine
Guy S. Meckley
Lima
Ohio
Frank J. Kopecky
Labeno
Emmett Meyer
Bangor
Alfred Ren
Probers Question Mrs Lamarre In Meyers Case Grand Jury
Mrs Mildred LaMarre testified before a grand jury probing Maj Gen Bennett Meyers wartime business deals. Her husband Bleriot LaMarre and Thomas Readnover also testified as claims about the Aviation Electric Co. were discussed. Authorities consider perjury, income tax evasion, and war fraud charges. President Truman calls for a clean house over pensions for officers.
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Navy
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Plane crashes into car. seven killed in Seattle area
A four engine Airlines transport overshot a runway at Seattle Tacoma airport and smashed into a passing car, killing seven aboard and injuring 10 more. The plane's stewardess Miss Reba Monk led many to safety before dying. Mrs. Pearl Stella Jones, 43, Seattle, died in the car crash.
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May Freeze Prices and Wages Debated by Harriman
Harriman urges selective price and wage controls and rationing power to curb inflation. Oscar Chapman, ill, was to testify before a Senate House committee on the 10 point program as lawmakers consider coal oil and gasoline controls amid a New England energy shortage. Senator White plans a sub committee to study oil and coal shortages in New England.
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Five Wisconsin Farm Youths Win Honors At Stock Show
Five young Wisconsin farmers earned top placings at a Chicago livestock show linked to the 48th annual International Livestock Exposition. Winners include Gilbert Graber Mineral Point first in summer yearling Hereford and second in junior Hereford, George Graber first in senior Hereford and reserve junior steer, Wayne Disch Evendale second with a lamb pen and third with another, Ben Disch third with range lambs, plus Clifford Jurgens Sun Prairie first in dairy at the 4-H congress.
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Herman Nett
Jumet
Unseasonable Cold Snap Sweeps Midwest and Northeast
A deep cold spell broke as southerly winds ahead of a trough from Hudson Bay eased temperatures. Milwaukee hit minus four, the coldest November since records began, while La Crosse saw days of frigid weather. Wisconsin and Minnesota forecasts call for snow in the north and light rain in the south as milder air returns.
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Ernst Lubitsch Dies in Hollywood
Hollywood mourns producer Ernst Lubitsch known for The Lubitsch Touch shaping film industry sophistication. His death marks end of an era in cinema as colleagues recall his deft handling of delicate situations and witty direction.
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Local Weather Outlook for La Crosse Area
Local weather for La Crosse and vicinity calls for mild tonight with a low near 28. Tuesday turns cloudy with rain or snow developing in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be colder with an expected low around the upper 20s and a mild Tuesday afternoon high.
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Truman May Get Aid Program By Next Week
Speaker Martin said emergency foreign aid legislation should reach President Truman's desk by the end of next week. He noted House debate could start this week with action by midweek, and referenced voting on a roughly $489 million relief package for France Italy and Austria while withholding aid for China. In the Senate a vote on about $597 million was anticipated.
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Hungry Winter Threatens Britain Food Supply
London reports rising British worry of possible hunger before next summer as drought delays fields and freezing weather halts crop work. The Medical Association convenes a special committee to study how reduced diet may affect health and worker efficiency.
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British Medical Association
Voice Of America Reaches Siberia From Washington
Voice of America has begun broadcasting to Siberia from Washington, delivering a program of news and features to Russian audiences.
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Washington
Russia
Wisconsin Girl Beheaded On Hitler's Order
Wisconsin Alumni Magazine reports the 1943 beheading of Mildred Fish Har nack in Brandenberg Germany on Hitler's orders. The 1925 UW graduate left Milwaukee and Madison with husband Arvid Harnack, joined the German underground, and was executed after her dossier prompted a reopened trial. Her cremated remains were secretly disposed of. urn now at her sister-in-law’s Berlin home.
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Democratic chief blasts GOP policy in Bangor speech
U S Senator J Howard McGrath of Rhode Island, head of the Democratic National Committee, charges the Republican stance is to do nothing and take its chances during a Bangor Maine address.
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Murder Case Tips Continue as Investigation Drifts
Investigation into the November 14 murder of Dr. James E. McLoone continued with routine tipling today. Police Chief Herman F. Rick reported no developments of consequence over the weekend.
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Herman F. Rick
Hydraulic brake failure blamed for SAS 2 crash at Seattle airport
Captain James E. Farris, 37, of Seattle, said the SAS 2 DC-4 failed to slow after landing at about 100 mph at Seattle-Tacoma. The plane rolled on a "bed of ball-bearings" and vaulted a 60-foot embankment at the runway end before bursting into flames.
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Seattle Times
U S Legation in Damascus Targeted as Palestine Action Escalates
United Nations Palestine partition triggers violence across the eastern Mediterranean. Arabs clash in Damascus and Cairo with calls for holy war while Jews mobilize in Palestine. Hagana massing 50 000 to 70 000. three day Arab strike planned. King Ibn Saud offers oil revenues to back Arab resistance. Britain may relinquish mandate before August 1.
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Snow Queens Meet Tuesday for La Crosse Contest Plans
All merchants and civic sponsors of the La Crosse snow queen contest will meet in the La Crosse Tribune second floor conference room at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Harold Ellickson will brief candidates on photo setups and Curtis Lambert is entry chairman. The queen and court will be crowned January 21 and will attend events including the Local ice skating championship January 25 and a trip to the St Paul winter carnival January 29 to February 4.
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Army and Navy Disability Retirements Probed by Committee
The House Armed Services Committee will investigate disability retirements of army and navy officers and review military oil supply. Chairman Andrews says the retirement subcommittee will scrutinize policies and may advise the legal sub committee on action.
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Armed Services Committee
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Navy
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Dr James S Healy Retires After 39 Years in Madison
Dr James S Healy inspector in charge of the Madison office of the U S department of agriculture bureau of animal industry retired Saturday after 39 years of service in Madison.
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Wis
James S. Healy
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
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