Flood Control Project Viewed in Lower Mississippi Valley
An inspection tour by U S Army engineers and the Mississippi River Commission highlights the lower valley flood control program begun after 1928. The tour covers floodways dams levees revetments and works from Cairo to New Orleans and notes the project aims to protect 30 million people and manage floodwaters across 28 states and Canada.
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Cairo
War Department
U. S. Army Engineers
Mississippi River Commission
New Orleans
Army
Birds Point
New Madrid
Missouri
Memphis
Tenn
Greenville
Miss
U. S. Waterways Experiment Station
Vicksburg
Bonnet Carre
Mississippi River Committee
Army Engineers
Representaive
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Million Dollar Uranium Source In Mine Of Josie Bishop
Josie Bishop, a Mojave desert prospector, wins a contract for a million dollars paid monthly after engineers confirm radium ore in her Red Rock mine. She seeks both wealth and vindication after earlier claims of salted ore publicized in San Francisco and New York.
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Josie Bishop
San Francisco
Mojave Desert
Red Rock
Curie Institute
Paris
Canada
Belgian Congo
New York
Radium and Uranium Corp
Doughty Desert Rat
State appeals decision on tavern ruling
Deputy Attorney General J. Ward Rector announced an appeal to the Wisconsin Supreme Court after Circuit Judge Henry Greene dismissed the attorney general's petition to invalidate licenses for nine Green Bay taverns. The state argued the licenses violated the state tavern quota law, which caps licenses at one per 500 residents in a community.
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Madison
Wis
J. Ward Rector
Supreme Court
Henry Greene
Green Bay
Sweat Box Commander Sentenced in War Crimes Case
Col. Erich Killinger 52 receives five years in prison from a British military court for torturing RAF airmen in hot asbestos lined cells. Aids Maj. Heinz Junge and Lieut. Henrich Eberhardt receive five and three years respectively. Acquittals for Maj. Otto Boehringer and Lieut. Gustav Bauer-Schlichtegroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuppertal
Germany
Erich Killinger
Killinger
Heinz Junge
Henrich Eberhardt
Junge
Eberhardt
Otto Boehringer
Gustav Bauer-Schlichtegroll
Call Truman's Plan Socialized Medicine
Chicago reports the endorsement by state medical society officers of voluntary non profit health care systems in every state on a statewide basis. They condemn President Truman's health program as socialized medicine and urge immediate establishment of statewide plans with free choice of providers. Delegates from 37 states attended the first annual conference. The government should encourage, not compete with, reputable voluntary health insurance plans.
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Chicago
Truman
Blackout Over Tyler Kent Return Sparks Secrecy
Tyler Kent the former American embassy clerk linked to coded Roosevelt Churchill messages faced a secrecy blackout as his ship the Silver Oak3411 sailed from London. officials disclosed no arrival report and Kerr Steamship acknowledged a government information clamp.
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New York
Tyler Kent
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
London
Silver Oak
Harry Durning
U. S. Customs
Kerr Steamship Line
Children On Stand At Mother's Murder Trial
San Francisco case features Irene Mansfeldt age 15 John 14 and Terry 12 to testify as mother Annie Irene Mansfeldt faces trial for allegedly shooting Mrs Vada Martin. Attorneys secured permission for the children to appear in court marking a dramatic courtroom moment.
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San Francisco
Annie Irene Mansfeldt
Irene
John
Terry Mansfeldt
Vada Martin
Nationwide wage policy shapes telecommunication labor talks
A conference opened in Milwaukee by the National Federation of Telephone Workers independent group advancing a nationwide wage policy and a joint action program for future labor disputes. Sessions run through Friday with discussions planned on workers’ pay and coordinated responses.
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Milwaukee
National Federation of Telephone Workers
Independent
More hostels aim to expand SYHA network
The Scottish Youth Hostels Association, 14 years old, seeks 400000 dollars to extend its activities. Since its founding the number of hostels has grown from nine to ninety, with plans for further sites to serve travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish Youth Hostels Association
Edinburgh
SYHA
$5 Ceiling Increase on Newsprint Seen
An OPA plan to raise newsprint ceiling prices by at least five dollars per ton was learned Monday. An unnamed official said the increase might be a little more than five dollars.
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Washington
OPA
Theft of 12 Bags of Corn at Jacques Feed Plant
William Jacques reports a burglary at the Jacques Feed company building with a window pried open on the south side. Twelve bags of corn valued at 182 dollars were stolen. No suspects named in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jacques
Jacques Feed Company
County Court records recount numerous traffic pleas and fines
Daily Records lists individuals in La Crosse county pleadings and fines for traffic offenses. Names include Lawrence Dammon, Edmore Norby, Arthur Gibson, Hoxie Allen, Douglas Herman, Vincent Strube, William Kaenmpfer, Vernon Nienast, Frederick Wagner, Bradley, Joe Woods, Harlan Houghtering, and others with charges ranging from improper brakes and lights to drunken driving. Real estate transfers involve John and Marthe McMehan and Elizabeth Yarrington among others.
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Hoxie Allen
Rose Street
Douglas Herman
Onalaska
Wis
Vincent B. Strube
Dorchester II
Dart
William G. Kaenmpfer
St. Paul Minn
Vernon Nienast
West Salem
le Crosse
Frederick Wagner
South 17Th Street
Roid Bradley
Decorah
Joe Woods
Pettibone Isand
Harlan Houghtering
West la Crosse
Badman Kimes Is Hit By Truck In Little Rock
In north Little Rock Mat Kimes a 39 year old Oklahoma fugitive wanted for a Texas bank robbery was struck by a poultry truck driven by Joe Chamblee 23 of North Little Rock. He suffered a broken leg and head and back injuries. A pistol found at the scene raised suspicions and he was later taken to Baptist State Hospital with $1635 on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Mat Kimes
Oklahoma
Baptist State Hospital
Kimes
Texas
Joe Chamblee
North Little Rock
A M A Leaders Say Doctors Can Solve Problems
Dr. Herman L. Kretschmer of Chicago, president of the American Medical Association, told the house of delegates that physicians will not be regimented and that the AMA with other groups can solve medical care problems if given the opportunity. He warned regulation of patients and physicians could harm all people.
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Chicago
Herman L. Kretschmer
American Medical Association
Kretchmer
House of Delegates
Ladino Clover Gains Ground In Wisconsin Farms
Emil J. Schiesser reports from the Wisconsin College of Agriculture that about 1000 acres of Ladino clover are on state farms. The white legume adapts to low wet soils and provides good pasture and yields where red and Alsike struggle, with several plots proven in La Crosse County.
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Emil J. Schiesser
Extension Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Schiesser
la Crosse
National PTA Fall Meeting Opens in Kansas City
The board of managers of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers begins its fall session in Kansas City on Tuesday, running through December 6. National president Mrs. William A. Hastings of Madison, Wisconsin, will lead the meeting and previously served as a consultant to the state department at the San Francisco United Nations conference.
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Kansas City
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
William A. Hastings
Madison
Wis
Hastings
State Department
San Francisco
Winona Plans Second Concert On Wednesday
The La Crosse Community Concert Association announces Winona Minnesota hosts its second concert of the season at 8:30 p.m. in the Winona State Teachers college auditorium featuring Vera Appleton and Michael Field. No reserved seats. Winona members seated first and La Crosse patrons told not to mingle at the door.
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J. G. Felton
la Crosse
Igor Gorin
Winona
Foxhole Ballet
Mary van Kirk
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Must Learn To Live Together Officers Warn
The National Institute of Municipal Law officers warn during a three day conference that unless Americans learn to live together on the earth’s surface all will perish, despite plans to scatter cities or place them underground. The warning appears in a report by Barnet Hodes Chicago corporation counsel and institute committee chair.
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Washington
National Institute of Municipal Law
Barnet Hodes
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
Institute
France Foresees Nationalization of Electrical Industry
Paris reports the constituent assembly moved to nationalize the electrical sector as part of a sweeping financial reform package approved at a special session. The measure aims to place control under state authority as France reorganizes key utilities.
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Paris
France
Constituent Assembly
Council Groups Meet To Discuss Building Code
A meeting of the common council is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the council chambers to consider the proposed building code. The judiciary committee and all others except the mayor s special committee are invited along with all contractors and architects. Buy Victory Bonds.
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Common Council
Judiciary
Mayors
Chinese Prepare For Return To Manchuria Capital
A Chinese delegation prepares to return to Changchun to assume control of Manchuria from Russian forces. Premier Soong arrives to finalize instructions as nationalist troops advance toward Mukden and air forces lease back to the United States.
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Manchuria
Peiping
Changchun
T. V. Soong
Supreme Economic Council
Chungking
Russia
Mukden
Chiang Kai-shek
Central
Shanghai
George Stratemeyer
United States Air Forces
China
10Th
14Th
Delays In Return Of Troops Sparked White House Phone Protests
The White House reported several telephone protests over delays in bringing American troops home from overseas. Press secretary Charles G. Ross said Brig. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, the president’s military aide, confirmed there were several calls during a news conference.
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Washington
White House
Charles G. Ross
Harry H. Vaughan
Claim Training Would Lead To War
Washington educators urged the House military committee that universal peacetime military training would lead to war. Dr. Ralph McDonald of the National Education Association cited a 733,409 member body while Dr. H. S. Bender of the Mennonite Central Committee urged exemptions or civilian non military training for conscientious objectors.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Ralph McDonald
National Education Association
H. S. Bender
Mennonite Central Committee
Nappanee
Ind
Balkans unrest eyed by Byrnes observer Mark Ethridge
Special observer Mark Ethridge, sent by Secretary of State Byrnes, was due in the United States late today to file notes on the turbulent Balkan politics. Britain plans to enforce beerproof suits.
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Rome
Mark Ethridge
Byrnes
United States
Balkan
Trade league attendees from La Crosse return from Chicago meeting
C E Tanke, G Heileman Brewing company, J A Madden, La Crosse traffic bureau, and G H Hoel of Trane company attended the National Industrial Traffic league annual meeting in Chicago. About 850 industrial traffic managers from across the nation participated. Transportation concerns were discussed and recommendations prepared for regulatory bodies. Hoel and Madden also conferred with railroad officials on iron and steel carload rate readjustments.
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C. E. Tanke
G Heileman Brewing Company
J. A Madden
la Crosse
Hoel and Madden
Young Farmers Parade Stock at Chicago Fat Stock Show
Boys and girls from American farms showcased 714 steers 116 hogs and 60 lambs at the Chicago fat stock show final eliminations. 4 H and Future Farmers of America owners nurtured their entries through months of care. Ben Grove and T Richard Lacy Jr return as former grand champions seeking new titles in the fourth annual event.
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Chicago
Ben Grove
Bryant
Iowa
T. Richard Lacy, Jr
Kansas
Three Youths Admit 23 Racine Burglaries
Three teenage suspects aged 13 to 15 confessed to 23 burglaries in three weeks in Racine Wisconsin. They entered stores through doors and basement windows, stealing about $145 in cash and $4 in merchandise. Police credits a downtown alley detail for the tip that led to their arrest. The youths will be processed by juvenile authorities.
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Racine
Wis
Arthur J. Muhlke
Muhlke
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Mojave
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The
Leverett Corporation
Minneapolis
Mina
ED. Phillips & Sons Distr. Corp
Minter Hotel
North Second Strseet
Badman Kimes
Head
Terry
Friendly Dealings
Freimark Sales CO
Main Street
Arenz Shoe CO
Ethridge Returning
Britain
Traffic League
Batavia
Java
Bandoeng
Dr Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Hartford
Connecticut
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Exchange
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Pearl ST. Motors
Robert St. John
Heileman
Crosse
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