Adkins to Speak at La Crosse Sales Clinic
H W Tommy Adkins renowned sales psychologist will headline the salesman's clinic at 8 p m Thursday at the Vocational school sponsored by the La Crosse county Chamber of Commerce merchants committee. Adkins is executive vice president of Yahr Lange Inc Milwaukee and a former Gillette Safety Razor sales manager in New York City.
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H. W
Tommy’ Adkins
Merchants’ Committee
la Crosse County
Yahr-Lange, Inc
Milwaukee
New York City
Gillet Sill
Gi Safety Razor
Adkins
la Crosse
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Western Union Telegraph Workers Vote to Strike
The national labor relations board announced Saturday that a majority of Western Union Telegraph Company employees voted to strike. The strike vote was conducted under the Smith-Connally Act.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bus Employee Strike Enters Second Month
In Chicago the 27 state Greyhound bus employee strike reached its second month. A union spokesman said a system wide conference of union leaders would be held here Monday.
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Chicago
Greyhound
Tribune editor room returns to prewar regime
In La Crosse the Tribune resumes prewar norms as two former reporters resume roles while female staffers step back. The column notes clutter on Jack’s desk, upcoming wrestling bouts, a winter aquacade, Navy veterans reconnecting, light snowfall, fashion curios, and early basketball results plus an industrial league setup by E P Hartl.
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Tribune
Jacks
Scholler
Moser
Jack
la Crosse
the Avalon
Ann Laverne
Evelyn Wall
Bronko Nagurski
Minnesota
Teachers College
F. L. Erickson
Lucky
Sam Francis
Navy
Evans Warehouse
What of Europe’s Powder Keg lecture by Robert St John
War correspondent Robert St. John speaks on Europe’s powder keg at the La Crosse Civic Forum. He recounts Balkans assignments, WWII fronts, and his human-focused view of the little people amid upheaval. Chairman Raymond Plamadore heads the program.
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Europe
St. John
Robert St. John
la Crosse
Messerschmitt
Balkans
Carol
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Greece
NBC
News of the World
Raymond Plamadore
Chicago Fat Stock Show trims 900 steers from judging
Chicago market fat stock show faced with a record entry trimmed about 900 steers to bring the exhibit to roughly 750. The junior contest weeded out inferior cattle as buyers paid 18 to 30 dollars per hundredweight. Ceiling prices on cattle were lifted for this show, with 69 carloads reduced to 49 for the three beef breeds.
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Chicago
OPA
Farmers of America
Week-Old Ward Strike Comes To End
Leonard Levy of CIO says the week-old Montgomery Ward strike by workers nationwide has ended as scheduled. Pickets were removed at 6 p.m. Saturday. Levy insists the dispute with Wards continues and vows further victories and arbitration of grievances.
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Chicago
Leonard Levy
CIO
Montgomery Ward
Levy
United Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Employee of America
Wards
Wisconsin Federation Rejects Special Convention Demand
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor executive board voted down calls for a special state convention and ordered the suspension of machinist union groups. Secretary William Nagorsne said the action followed a referendum showing no majority in 1,746 votes in favor.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
William Nagorsne
Federation
First Shipload Of Veterans From China Enroute Home
The USS General A. W. Greely will carry 3097 veterans and support personnel from Calcutta via the Suez Canal to New York arriving Dec 5. The ship, manned by Coast Guard, traveled 75000 miles in eight months and circumnavigated the globe during its maiden voyage.
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Suez Canal
China Theater
New York
Pearl Harbor
Navy
General A. W. Greely
Greely
Calcutta
Orient
Lloyd M. Dennison
George Street
la Crosse
Wis
China
Coast Guard
U. S. Coast Guard
George W. Steadman, Jr
Donovan Kirk
Pittsburgh
Calif
16Th
Red Horse Squadron
14Th Air Force
American Volunteer Group
C. L. Chennault
Flying Tigers
338Th Air Service Squadron
Sealed Insurance Packages Not Match For Your Needs
L. V. Weisensel argues against off the shelf policies and urges tailored contracts. He stresses insurance must be personalized, drawn to fit individual needs, and prepared by a trained specialist rather than a well meaning friend. He notes current rates include professional service charges not always delivered.
Local Defense Force Marshals Training Ride to Ballsbridge
In full uniforms 4000 local defense force men gathered at arranged centers in Eire and cycled to a military training camp at Ballsbridge, showcasing organized readiness and mass mobilization for civilian defense.
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Eire
Ballsbridge
Model village for Iraq state railways officials
A model village including a mosque, church, school, movie theater, swimming pool and hospital will be built for officials of the Iraq state railways.
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Iraq State Railways
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