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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1949
Page
1
Inflation warnings echo in Washington as economists flag potential rise from government spending and new wage and pension increases. Officials doubt a major price surge soon, but disinflation lingers in key industries while 1950 may mirror 1949 in income and output.
Mrs Nola Larson wife of Arnold O Larson testified as a state witness amid objections while Capt Boma and Chief Wright related interviews with Larson about the murder of Dr James E McLoone on Nov 14 1947. The defense argued communications between spouses are privileged and the judge ruled the officers testimony admissible. The crowded courtroom heard details of Larson delaying for a 9 am appearance and a prior jailhouse remark about presenting his case.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the 480,000 United Mine Workers resumed work Monday under a three day week after a brief strike. Wage details include a $15.50 daily rate and a $139.50 weekly earnings figure, as negotiations with operators continue over welfare funds and pensions.
In Catania Sicily natives resume work as Mt Etna's three day eruption wanes. Lava from newly opened craters on Mount Etna slows to a snail’s pace as farmhands and shepherds return to pastures and fields.
Weekend disasters in Wisconsin claim eight lives. A duplex fire in Oshkosh killed William Dolley and Bertha Dolley with their daughter Viola from burns and chemical asphyxia. Other fatalities include Walter Bartlet in a Nashota crash and Madison student Thomas Postel from a Sunday collision.
Fair tonight with a low of 25 in the city and 20 in rural areas. Tuesday brings increasing clouds and a higher temperature with a chance of snow or rain Tuesday evening. Highs reach 48 Tuesday afternoon.
The Wisconsin CIO council closed its 12th annual convention in Milwaukee with a push for more political action. The program urged repeal of Taft Hartley and enactment of Wagner, a $1 minimum wage in Wisconsin, shorter work weeks, higher unemployment pay, national health insurance, and federal subsidies for housing and education. It called for stronger government planning, tax reform, and a reorganization of the Wisconsin public service commission to curb private monopolies.
A Michigan Legion conference heard Earl Cocke Jr a national security official warn war with Russia is almost inevitable and the U S vulnerable to attack. He cited planned Soviet strikes on highways bridges the Soo locks and industrial cities in southern Michigan and Ohio and said the U S must outpace the Soviets to deter conflict. He noted America had only one tactical division ready to fight and urged stronger National Guard funding. The conference adopted a resolution urging civilian defense setup in Michigan by Governor Williams.
Oran Gilbertson, 30, of Decorah, carried a 70 pound bag of wheat along a 92 mile route from Conover to Decorah in 1 hour 36 minutes 20 seconds to win the second annual Bunion Derby. Seven Elsbernd placed second, Orville Gilbertson third, with Truman Engen and Gerald Gilbertson fifth completing the top five. about 1,500 spectators watched along the Milwaukee tracks.
Congress member Martin Gorski, age 63, a staunch ally of Democratic policy measures and labor approved legislation, died unexpectedly Sunday in Chicago.
Twelve year old LeRoy Finnegan riding to Lincoln junior high from Pettibone island was struck by a red damp truck near the bridge approach at 8 15 a m. The driver Sylvester J Roth of La Crescent said he drove over the bike and stopped. Finnegan was treated at school for abrasions while another rider Phillip Wanfork corroborated the incident. Vehicle details and witness accounts were recorded by city police.
Former Kentucky congressman Andrew J. May 74, enters federal prison near Ashland to serve an eight to 24 month term for wartime bribery and conspiracy. He arrived with U. S. Marshal John M. Moore after appeals to the Supreme Court were denied.
Mrs. Ann Sikorski of 1110 South 17th street wins the third La Crosse Tribune community ad survey and plans to use the award for Christmas shopping for a motor for her husband’s woodworking hobby. Runner up in first week, Mrs. Sikorski enjoys descriptive ads with few items shown. Second place goes to Mrs. Edward J. Hilbert, 2102 South 19th street, for a $15 check. Ten runners up receive one dollar checks.
The La Crosse Tribune starts its annual Christmastime serial Santa and The Magician. The tale unfolds chapter by chapter through December 24 with new installments each day.
Sheriff William Huffman and County Attorney William Shafer traveled to Beloit Wisconsin after Verne Kennethy 42 and Herman Baunges 26 were arrested. Police said the men had stolen items from Lansing and Harpers Ferry businesses and possessed robbery gear nitroglycerine and firearms.
Senior investigator Louis J. Russell testified that the House Un American Activities Committee has evidence of three shipments of atom bomb materials to Russia in 1943. He denied any known connection of the late Harry Hopkins and noted G Racey Jordan will testify. Russell avoided naming others in public session.
La Crosse County Medical Society passed a resolution favoring permanent chlorination of the city's water supply. Dr. P W Hulick secretary announced the action at a Monday meeting stating the measure received majority support at a recent gathering.
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