Status Quo Upheld in CIO UAW Local 248 Dispute Trial Pending
A Milwaukee circuit judge ruled the status quo must remain in the Local 248 UAW CIO dispute with the international UAW while a trial is set next week on the legality of the international appointing an administrator for the local. The order bars elections and requires the local leaders to account for finances and records amid tensions over non-Communist affidavits.
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Local 248 Uawcio
International Uaw
International
Otto H. Breidenbach
International Local 248
International Union
Max Raskin
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Dan Sobel
Sobel
Milwaukee County Bank of
West Allis
Breidenbach
the International
Rct
Robert Buse
Joseph Dombek
Local 248
Violence Devastates Palestine Amid Arab-Jew clashes
The death toll rose to 35 as a three day Arab strike against partition provoked widespread turmoil across the region. Cairo saw a 15,000 strong anti partition demonstration while Baghdad saw attacks on the US information office. Uncertified Jewish immigrants evaded the British blockade and entered Palestine, aiding Jewish settlements near Tel Aviv.
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Haifa
Lebanon
Haj Amin el Husseini
Mufti
Jerusalem
Hagana
Tel Aviv
Soviet Economy In Trouble Sparks Ruble Devaluation Rumors
Reports from Moscow quoted by Voice of America describe bank runs and a rush to cash as rumors spread that the ruble would be devalued with higher prices to follow. Shuttered stores and empty shelves appeared in major shops like Mostorg as residents fear economic upheaval and seek durable goods before further price changes.
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Kremlin
China
Russia
Mostorg
Plans Outlined for Auditorium Recreation Center Master Plan
Civic leaders outlined proposals for a municipal auditorium recreation center and master plan at a city planning commission meeting. State board representatives will conduct a preliminary survey Thursday and Friday using chamber, recreation, and marsh fill data to guide recommendations. Citizens urged a 10 000 seat arena a 3 000 seat theater and ample parking plus a large foyer for families waiting while cars park.
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Ning Board
State Board
Henry M. Ford
George Simmons, Jr
Chamber Commerce
Everett Woehrmann
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E. P. Hartl
John Barth
John Ward
Civic Progress Committee
Quincy H. Hale
Hale
Teachers College
Planning Commission
Ford
Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity Rain or Snow Tonight
Local forecast for La Crosse and nearby areas calls for precipitation tonight with rain or snow likely. Moist air and low temperatures may produce light accumulations, especially in rural and higher elevation zones. Travelers should prepare for slick road conditions and reduced visibility tonight.
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la Crosse
Vicinity
Tired Truman Heads For Rest In Florida
President Truman arrives at Key West to rest during a five day stay at the naval base. He slept over two hours after arriving from Washington and seeks about 48 hours of sleep with sunbathing and swimming planned at Fort Taylor area. He will deliver a speech at Everglades City on Saturday for the new Everglades National bank dedication.
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Key West
Fla
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White House
A . Ross
Wallace H. Grae
Everglades City
Everglades National Bank
Fort Taylor Club
Japs Beat Wermuth Soldier Testimony At War Crimes Trial
S/Sgt. Jack H. Bell testified at a war crimes hearing in Yokohama that Maj. Arthur Wermuth known as the one man army of Bataan was beaten for protesting abuse of POWs. Bell named Mo Ei Chin as the principal abuser and described a heavy fertilizer-litter assignment that led to Wermuth being kicked and kicked again with hobnail boots. Wermuth, from Traverse City Michigan, previously lived in Lake Geneva Wisconsin and operated a Hill City South Dakota service station this year.
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Arthur Wermuth
Bataan
Jack H. Bell
Lakewood
Ohio
Eighth Army
Wermuth
Hitoshi Okamoto
Cabanatuan
Philippines
Bell
Mo Ei Chin
Smiley
Laughing Boy
Lt Nelson Named To National Guard
Madison Wisconsin announces addition of 34 officers to the Wisconsin National Guard. Among those commissioned is Lieut H L Nelson of La Crosse, with Major General We Mullen providing the notice. The action expands the guard and honors the officer’s service.
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National Guard
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin National Guard
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H. L. Nelson
la Crosse
New York Schools Eye Evening Beer Brewing Course
A proposed program would train beer brewing apprentices in New York City's evening vocational schools. Approved by a committee of school officials, the curriculum will be submitted to the board of education for adoption at today’s meeting.
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New York
New York City
Board of Education
Roundup On Economic Front
Reports from multiple cities describe serious trouble in Russia’s tightly managed economy due to bank runs and panic buying in Moscow and other locales. Agriculture Secretary Anderson warns meat price controls may come unless demand eases, while criticizing some individuals for tax avoidance via futures trading methods. The U S Supreme Court’s view on rent control law is anticipated as a rent director notes, and railroads seek a further three percent freight hike. A Department of Commerce economist links Europe aid to price controls and inflationary pressure, and France faces a government crackdown on strikes amid a wider sabotage wave. In Jerusalem, Arabs’ 72 hour general strike nears end with fears of civil war.
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Cleveland — District
Karl Duldner
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Hollywood
Fla
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Investment Bankers Association of America
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U. S
Paris
Schuman
France
Jerusalem
Iron Cross Society to Be Reactivated at Wisconsin
Iron Cross, senior men's honorary society at the University of Wisconsin, dormant since 1943 due to war, will be reactivated. G. W. Heller, society president and Madison graduate student, announced the decision.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
G. W. Heller
Molotov Proposal Clouds London German Peace Talks
The Second Moscow style round of the Four Powers talks in London left Western diplomats doubtful as Molotov urged submitting fundamentals of a German peace treaty to the foreign ministers within two months. Bidault rejected the plan, arguing it would end the meeting, while Marshall and Attlee showed no commitment to withdraw. The ministers then adjourned after tea with King George, with eight sessions producing no major accords and the issue sent back to deputies after about 24 hours of debate.
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V. M. Molotov
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France
Britain
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Germany
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Georges Bidault
U. S
State C. Marshall
King George
George
Buckingham Palace
Delivery of 590 War Dead for Midwest Reburial
The army begins delivering 590 European war dead to relatives for reburial at a Midwest center. The center expects 90 percent to be delivered before Christmas. Most casualties hail from the Battle of the Bulge, with arrivals on a special funeral train. The bodies were moved from Henri Chapelle Belgium and Saint Laurent France cemeteries.
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Chicago
Army
America
Robert Burns
Henri Chapelle
Belgium
Saint Laurent
France
Prince Philip Returns to Naval Duty Near Home
Prince Philip will pursue his naval career in a chair job near home, the admiralty announced. The former Lieutenant Mountbatten will return to duty December 15 as an officer in the admiral's operations division in territorial waters. He and Princess Elizabeth are currently honeymooning in Scotland.
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London
Prince Philip
Admiralty
Philip Mountbatten
Iteriall
Princess Elizabeth
Scotland
McLoone Murder Probe Seeks Two Suspects Involved
Police report a strong public response with many tips in the McLoone murder case. Special Agent Roy Lapitz says new information is being received as authorities describe two men, tall and swarthy, as possible suspects. Lapitz and Ivan Wright plan to check leads in Chicago, weather delays flight.
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James McLoone
Roy Lapitz
Lapitz
Ivan Wright
Chicago
Snow Hits La Crosse With Four Inch Accumulation Forecast
Snow fell steadily in La Crosse at noon as Meteorologist A. D. Sanial predicted four inches by evening. The temperature will rise later, turning snow to sleet or rain and making travel hazardous Thursday night and Friday. Zero or subzero readings were not forecast for the Coulee Region, though North Dakota and Minnesota reported below zero. The coldest statewide was 17 below in Pembina, with St. Cloud at one below.
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A. D. Sanial
Sanial
Coulee
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Minnesota
Pembina
St. Cloud
Chamber Committee Revises Publication
City county publicity committee is revising the city and county booklets distributed by the Chamber. T. P. Dalzell H. J. Marcotte and Eugene Newburg named to suggest candidates for the President's award. Raymond E. Plamadore praised Junior Chamber members for their fine Christmas parade.
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City County Publicity Committee
Chamber
T. P. Dalzell
H. J. Marcotte
Eugene Newburg
N. J. Longfellow
R. L Bangsberg
Raymond E. Plamadore
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Santa Claus busy postmistress of Christmas Florida
Mrs Juanita Tucker the Santa Claus of Christmas has a busy daily routine as cards arrive to be opened stamped and mailed on sender chosen dates to bear the postmark Christmas Florida Her long service since 1932 makes the tiny post office notable like Santa Claus Indiana and Bethlehem Pennsylvania for holiday mail.
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Fla
Juanita Tucker
Santa Claus
Reward totals rise in Dr J E Mc Loone killer case
Rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Dr. J. E. McLoone's killer now total 2450 dollars. The Chamber of Commerce had offered one thousand dollars and that amount was over subscribed to reach twelve hundred. La Crosse County Medical Society added one thousand dollars and the Tavern League contributed two hundred fifty. The Tavern League also put up two hundred fifty in connection with the year old Bessie Moore tavern slaying.
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J. E. McLoone
Chamber of Commerce
la Crosse County Medical Society
Tavern League
Bessie Moore
Witnesses Describe Suspected Men With Dr McLoone On Highway 16 Case
Observers saw the two men with Dr McLoone in October and November, including near Main street hours before his bullet punctured body was found on Highway 16 on November 14. Authorities requested information from anyone who saw McLoone with what they called tough characters in the days before his death. No new weapons were found. two weapons turned in earlier have been cleared by District Attorney John S Coleman.
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Main Stret
Highway 16
Dr. McLoone
John S. Coleman
Rabbi Predicts American Generals to Lead Palestine Army
Boston report says Rabbi Baruch Korff announced plans for a 250000 man Palestine expeditionary force to be led by American generals. He claimed the army would be formed in a few months under sponsorship of the American political action committee for a free Palestine.
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Baruch Korff
Paris
London
Political Action Committee For A
Allen Leads Opposition to Emergency Aid Bill
Rep Leo Allen of Illinois opened House debate opposing a 590 million emergency aid bill for Europe and China. He urged defeating the measure and urged scrutiny of future foreign aid to prevent funds from aiding Russia, as heated debate and amendments followed.
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Washington
Europe
China
Leo Allen
Russia
Allen
Security Measure Rep Cox Defends Foreign Aid as National Security
Representative Cox of Georgia argued that Russia is waging everything but a shooting war and urged quick approval of a $590 million emergency aid package for Austria France Italy and China, saying the aid is an investment in national security to curb the spread of Communism.
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Russia
Cox D-Ga
House
Austria
France
Italy
China
Allen Warns Against Foreign Aid Bill and Europe Policy
Allen argues the United States cannot sustain large scale foreign spending and urges defeating the bill. He cites risks of super governmentalism, rising prices, and possible use of aid in France Italy and Austria against the U.S. He cites Russia could seize Western Europe in 24 hours per army estimates and warns Moscow seeks to block Western Europe from strengthening with U S help.
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Allen
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Italy
Austria
Russia
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R-Nj
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