Charge Russians Passing Back On Atom Bomb
The United States charged that the Soviet program aims to abolish the atom bomb and place arms talks under a veto prone United Nations security council. Senator Connally rejected Soviet proposals as narrow and too circumscribed. President Britain said veto reform hopes stalled as the assembly and ministers seek peace pacts and reparations plans for Greece and Yugoslavia.
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United Nations Assembly
Council of Foreign Ministers
Britain
Assembly
Greece
Yugoslavia
Boy Bicycle Rider Injured in West Avenue Crash
Leroy Seidel aged nine escaped with a minor head injury after his bicycle and an automobile driven by Frank Misna collided at West Avenue and Winnebago Street Sunday morning. He was taken to a local hospital. injuries described as not serious.
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Leroy Seidel
Frank Misna
Chaseburg
West Avenue
Winnebago Street
George Street
Roy Fritz
Loomis Street
Kane Street
Stanley Hanson
Fritz
Nelson
Federal panel poised to approve 84 million gas pipeline
The Federal Power Commission was expected to announce an order authorizing an 84 million dollar natural gas pipeline project from Texas to Michigan and Wisconsin. The Michigan Wisconsin Pipe Line Co would build 1076 miles of main line with 892 miles of branches starting at Hugoton Texas. A third Wisconsin area may join via Mid-Continent Gas Transmission once a separate application is approved, including Falls La Crosse West Salem Onalaska Sparta and Tomah.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Texas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Company
Hugoton
Mid-Continent Gas Transmission Company
FPC
Mid-Continent
Falls
la Crosse
West Salem
Onalaska
Sparta
Tomah
Atom Power May Rival Coal By 1955
Dr. Arthur H. Compton said atomic power could become a serious coal competitor in the United States by about 1955 if difficulties do not intervene. The Nobel physicist and chancellor of Washington University spoke at a Sorbonne gathering marking four years since nuclear fission’s discovery in Chicago.
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Paris
United States
Arthur H. Compton
St. Louis
Washington University
Sorbonne
Chicago
Local Weather Forecast for La Crosse and Vicinity
Mostly cloudy with rising temperatures tonight. a low around the 20s. Occasional light showers possible as a cold front approaches, with winds from the west.
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la Crosse
Coal Walkout Halts Work Across Multiple States
The coal shortage idled 104000 people and 400000 miners as soft coal strikes hit steel and other industries. Utah gas heat cuts affect 1000 homes while Utah steel layoffs and Birmingham idle figures rise. Philip Murray forecasts a record steel year with wage boosts in 1947.
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Pittsburgh
Philip Murray
CIO
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Murray
Girl Helps Save Woman in Store Fire at 1811 State Street
Miss Peggy Lyons Aquinas high school student acted fast when smoke and flames erupted from the cold air chute at Streicher's store. She used a fire extinguisher and aided Mrs. Streicher and valuables, while clerks removed cash and postal funds. The store suffered damage though the building was saved.
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Peggy Lyons
Aquinas High School
Stephen Streicher
Streicher
State Street
Miss Lyons
Mrs. Streicher
Sparky” Gramsey
Gramley
George Hanson
Army Considers Resuming Draft Next January
Officials weigh whether to renew the draft in January after a two month pause. Advisors favor a selective service quota to bolster volunteer recruitment as recruiting shows a modest lift in late November.
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Washington
Patterson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
War Department
Selective Service
Wisconsin official still ill in Marinette hospital
Paul F. Neverman secretary of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association remained in satisfactory condition at Marinette General Hospital after several weeks of illness.
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Marinette
Wis
Paul F. Neverman
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
Marinette General Hospital
Refuses Parole From Prison At San Quentin
Antonio di Tardo a 72 year old lifer at San Quentin rejects parole for a second time. He tells Warden Clinton Duffy he prefers prison life saying he is treated well and wants to stay. He is serving time for shooting his wife during a quarrel and keeps a portable phonograph and classic records in his cell.
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San Quentin
California
Antonio di Tardo
San Quentin Prison
Clinton Duffy
di Tardo
Witness Reluctant Bilbo Fortifies Self With Legal Talent
Jackson Mississippi hearing on voter intimidation in the 1940s Mississippi primary. T. B. Wilson, Negro president of a senate panel, says he has reasons to believe intimidation targeted Black voters. Senator Ellender warns of subpoenas to compel witnesses and notes few volunteers have appeared. Bilbo contemplates testimony and legal representation as the inquiry proceeds.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
T. B. Wilson
Senate
Bilbo
Ellender
D-La
UAW Leader backs Allis Chalmers strike status
R J Thomas vice president of UAW International told about 1500 members that the international office would not honor any petition to unseat UAW CIO Local 248 leaders at Allis Chalmers. He said UAW and CIO were behind the strikers and local leaders. He urged a plant demonstration for Wednesday. Kenneth Wensen of Allis Chalmers and Haagensen accused the union of false propaganda and Red baiting.
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Milwaukee
R. J. Thomas
UAW International
International Office
Uaw-Cio
Allis- Chalmers
International Uaw
Local 248
Thomas
Allis-Chalmers
Kenneth Wensen
Haagensen
UAW
Record Marriages In 1946 Are Predicted
Washington reports that marriages and births are set for record levels in 1946. In the first nine months 1946 about 2,259,000 babies were born, slightly above 1943’s pace, and cities over 100,000 show 595,289 marriage licenses issued, more than 1942’s full year. September births reached 27.9 per 1000, the highest since 1918.
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Washington
National Office of Vital Statistics
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Sails From Norfolk
The Mt Olympus with Rear Admiral Byrd leads four ships from Norfolk bound for a four month Antarctic mission. Task Force 68 will split into three groups to establish a Ross Sea base and an airstrip for planes to map and photograph the region.
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U.S.S
MT. Olympus
Antarctica
Norfolk Naval Station
Navy
South Pole
Brownson
Northwind
Pine Island
Panama
Antarctic
Richard E. Byrd
Balboa
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Panama Canal
Liberty
San Diego
Port Hueneme
Calif
Richard H. Cruzen
Ross Sea
Ross Ice Shelf
Thundred
Paul Siple
Erie
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Rivehard E. Byrd, Jr
Boston
Petrillo Wins Dismissal Of Lea Act Charges
Judge Walter J. LaBay dismissed government charges against James C. Petrillo AFL president for violating the Lea Act, ruling it unconstitutional. Petrillo had led a strike at WAAF Chicago over hiring and argued the act targeted radio workers and protected station profits.
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Walter J. la Bay
James C. Petrillo
Petrillo
AFL American Federation of Musicians
Chicago
Truman
Senator Vandenberg
R-Mich
Interlochen
Mich
AFL
WAAF
Lea
Lawyers Air Eviction Issue at La Crosse Luncheon
La Crosse County Bar association members debated eviction questions during a Monday luncheon at Hotel Linker. They appointed a committee to report Tuesday on the issue and to study delaying eviction actions until May 1, 1947 at the mayor's emergency housing committee request.
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la Crosse County Bar Association
Hotel Linker
Otto M. Schlabach
Two Teachers Lost In Wilderness Found By Rescue Party
Harrisburg report states two teachers Miss Marion L. Forney of Paxtang and Miss Beatrice Watkins of Wiconisco were found early today after disappearing nine hours earlier while seeking evergreens for classroom decorations. A rescue party from Wiconisco located them huddled beside a fire in the densely wooded mountains north of Harrisburg.
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Here
Wiconisco
Marion L. Forney
Paxtang
Beatrice Watkins
Four-year-old Dorothy Carey Dies in Kenosha Auto Crash
Four-year-old Dorothy Carey of Kenosha died from injuries after being struck by a car Saturday. Authorities say she rolled down an embankment near her home while playing and into the vehicle's path yesterday.
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Kenosha
Dorothy Carey
Tiny Oil Burner On 1948 Cars To Assure Easy Winter Starts
Detroit reports 1948 car engines may start quickly in cold weather thanks to a toy-size oil burner built into the power plant. The device keeps the coolant warm in all conditions, ensuring instant gasoline vaporization, smooth oil flow, reduced bearing wear, and minimal battery drain even when parked outdoors in subzero temperatures.
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Detroit
Molotov Gains Public Praise As Stalin Succession Talks Grow
In Europe observers relay a Soviet press push praising Vyacheslav Molotov as Stalin's closest aide. The 56 year old is cited after becoming an honorary member of the Soviet academy of science, fueling speculation on a possible leadership transition as Stalin's health is reportedly waning.
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London
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Europe
Stalin
Molotov
Moscow Newpapers
Soviet Academy of Science
Ice breaks. Olaf Juberg drowns crossing Allouez Bay
Olaf A. Juberg aged 36 drowned yesterday when ice gave way under him while crossing Allouez Bay near Superior Wisconsin. Rescue attempts failed and the body was recovered shortly after the accident.
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Superior
Wis
Olaf A. Juberg
Allouez Bay
Speedy Use Urged for Big Inch Gas Lines
Secretary Krug said the government will move natural gas through the Big Inch and Little Inch pipelines within days to ease the coal shortage. By 45 days gas could reach 150 million cubic feet daily across 1,500 miles from the southwest to the eastern seaboard under a lease to Tennessee Gas and Transmission.
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Washington
Krug
Big Inch
Little Inch
Seaboard
Tennessee Gas and Transmission Company
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Thurman Arnold
Antitrust
Justice Department
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee Valley Authority
C. Girard Davidson
Testimony Set On U S Federal Case Over Coal Strike Contempt
The trial of John L. Lewis over a government contempt charge proceeds as 11 potential witnesses are listed. A news reel recording may be admitted in transcript form to show willfulness in terminating the coal contract that triggered the 400000 miner walkout.
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Washington
T. Alan Goldsborough
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Goldsborough
John F. Sennett
Krug
Collisson
Welly K. Hopkins
Hybrid Variety Indiana Farmer Wins Corn Prize At Livestock Show
Newton L Halterman of Rushville Indiana was named corn king of the United States and Canada at the 47th International Livestock Exposition. E W Doubet Hanna City Illinois won reserve grand championship with a Yellow Dent hybrid. Thomas E Fischer Shelbyville Indiana earned corn prince honors with Indiana 844. Eugene Montgomery Oskaloosa Iowa won junior reserve with Krisor K 1 type.
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Chicago
Newton L. Halterman
Rushville
Ind
United States
Canada
Halterman
Indiana
E. W. Doubet
Hanna City
Ill
Thomas E. Fischer
Shelbyville
Iowa
Eugene Montgomery
Oskaloosa
Secretary Zimmerman Returns to Office After Heat Illness
Secretary of State Fred R. Zimmerman 66, hospitalized since August 16 with heat prostration, returned to his duties today and will work two hours daily until fully recovered.
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Madison
Fred R. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
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