Weather turns severe as Arctic air grips Midwest
A cold wave swept the Midwest with 10 to 20 below zero expected in Minnesota and Chicago near 0 to 5 above by Wednesday morning. Snow totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches central plains and 3 to 7 inches in the northern plains while rain fell in parts of the northeast.
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Midwest
Weather Bureau
Chicago
North Central States
Minnesota
Ohio River Valley
Mississippi River
Great Plains
Northern Plains
Albany
N. Y
Burlington
Midwest Prairie
Pension Head Dies Tuesday in La Crosse
John Arntson, 64, longtime La Crosse county pension department director, died Monday night in a local hospital. Survived by wife Julia and several siblings, he helped establish the department in 1935 and later became administrator. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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John Arntson
Market Street
la Crosse County Pension Department
Julia
Andrew
Arlington
Harold
Wino
William and
Otto
la Crosse
Agnes Arntson
Chicago
Arntson
Galva
County Pension Department
Social Security
Arnison
R. V. Ahlstrom
Board of Supervisors
State Bureau
Nations Coal Stocks Cut By Heavy Storms
The blizzard of 1950 reduced coal stocks earlier than usual. Production may average 10 million tons weekly, with 504 million tons projected for the year and a 34 million ton stockpile. Demand abroad rises as Europe seeks coal and freight car shortages hinder output.
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Washington
America
Europe
National Coal Association
England
Chinese Army Enters Burning Pyongyang City
Chinese Communist troops reportedly entered Pyongyang as UN forces withdrew south after heavy air bombardment left about 2000 enemy dead. Allied forces had pulled out of the capital amid fires and refugees, while Chinese forces crossed the Taedong river and pressed toward the south and Manchurian border.
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Pyongyang
Fifth Air Force
Taedong
United Nations
Red Korea
Red Capital
Red
Red Return
U. S. 25Th Division
King
Korea
Eighth Army
Manchurian
MacArthur
Changjin Reservoir
10Th Corps
Hamhung
Sinkung
Cold Wave Grips North Central States With Subzero Temps
A cold wave advances across the north central states pushing temperatures below zero by Wednesday night. Meteorologist A D Sanial predicts eight below in the city and 14 below in the countryside with a high of five Wednesday. Snow began Tuesday morning, totaling just over half an inch by noon, then clearing later as winds shift. Roadways in several counties are icy and travel cautious with Highway 16 14 33 and 61 reported very slippery but passable in parts.
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Ohio River
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York
Tennessee
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Mont
Minot
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Rapid City
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California
San Joaquin River
San Joaquin Valley
Vernalis
Maryland
New York City
New England
Ohio
Liverpool- Steubenville
Wheeling
W. Va
Steubenville
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Marietta
North Central States
Coulee
A. D. Sanial
Samal
Madison
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Vernon
Winona
Minneapolis
Black River Falls
Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity Tonight and Wednesday
Clearing and much colder tonight with a cold wave. Low temperatures forecast around minus 8 in the city and minus 14 in the countryside. Wednesday will be fair but very cold with a high near 5 above zero.
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la Crosse
Family Doctor Of The Year Named For Canton Doctor
Dr Dean Sherwood Luce of Canton Massachusetts was named family doctor of the year by the American Medical Association. The 74 year old native of Holliston has practiced in Canton since 1905 delivering three generations of Canton families. Selection came after a national competition with county listings and state nominees pared to three by AMA trustees.
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Cleveland
Dean Sherwood Luce
Canton
Mass
American Medical Association
House of Delegates
Holliston
Luce
The
AMA
Dr. Luce
Active Duty Call Faces Naval Reservists in April
MILWAUKEE— Enlisted naval reservists will be called to active duty starting April 1, Lieut. Cmdr. William R. Kneisler said Tuesday. He heads the local naval reservists and has received lists of 34 ratings to be called in the Ninth naval district. About half are seamen and seaman apprentices with at least six months prior service as seamen, hospital men and stewardsmen.
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Milwaukee
William R. Kneisler
Cmdr
Kneisler
U S Burden and Allied Roles in Korea War Effort
An analysis shows the United States bears the heaviest burden in Korea with about 100,000 ground troops and roughly 31,784 total casualties across all services. Allies total around 17,900 in action with 349 casualties, while no central casualty clearing agency exists and reports vary by nation. Britain has sent about 10,000 troops and contributed naval air resources amid ongoing regional conflicts.
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United States
United Nations
Korea
ROK
Republic of Korea
Syngman Rhee
Britain
Malaya
U.S
Seoul Defense Seen Possible Against Hordes
A military observer argues the Seoul Inchon area can be held even against a large Chinese Communist force. U N and allied personnel may be removed if needed while talks at ECA and Korean civil departments discuss staff reductions and relocation of some civilian workers to Japan or Pusan. About 200 civilian foreigners remain in Seoul.
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Korea
Pyongyang
Seoul
Changjin Reservoir
Hamhung
Hungnam
U. S
Hyesanjin
Colums
C. H. P. King
Seoul- Inchon
United Nations
Seoul-Inchon
United States Economic Co-Operation Administration
ECA
Japan
Pusan
Fans back TC Cigar Bowl fund for La Crosse Teachers College
Local football fans rallied to support La Crosse Teachers College's bid to reach the Shrine sponsored Cigar Bowl in Tampa. By Tuesday afternoon donations exceeded 400 dollars and continued rising. Support poured in from groups and individuals including the La Crosse Tribune, Jaycees, Coca Cola and Montgomery Ward, with contributions solicited at The Tribune office or by telephone.
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la Crosse Teachers College
Tampa
Fla
Crippled Children’s Hospital
la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune
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la Crosse Jaycees
Bill’s
Bob Carroll
Caledonia Street Merchants
Coca Cola Company
R. J. Weibel, $5; and Anonymous, $5; la Crosse
Montgomery Ward
Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital
Tribune
Tribune Sports Department
WLCX To Broadcast Cigar Bowl In Tampa
Milo Knutson, manager of radio station WLCX, announced the station will broadcast the Cigar Bowl game in Tampa on New Year’s Day. Stan Torgerson, WLCX program and sports director, will handle play by play. Sponsors include Northern Engraving Co, Standard Oil Co, and G Heileman Brewing Co.
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Milo Knutson
WLCX
Tampa
Fla
Knutson
State Teachers College
Stan Torgerson
Northern Engraving Co
The
Standard Oil Co
G. Heileman Brewing Co
Bloodmobile Plans City Visit Allis-Chalmers Days
The Red Cross bloodmobile visits the Avalon for two days designated Allis-Chalmers days under La Crosse county chapter. The drive seeks 135 pints daily plus 44 pints extra to meet last visit shortfall, with 270 volunteers needed as about 20 percent are rejected due to colds. Transportation and signup details are provided by the blood program center in the Federal Building.
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Red Cross
Avalon
Allis-Chalmers
la Crosse County
William O. Hanson
Room
Federal Building
la Cross
Truman Hints At Possible War Disaster
President Truman warned Tuesday of grave risks in Korea and the possibility of a Dunkerque like evacuation if UN forces face total defeat. He told a White House children and youth conference that troops fight tremendous odds but the nation will persist for freedom despite the crisis.
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Washington
United Nations
Korea
Omar Bradley
Truman
Attlee
Britain
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
Conference On Children and Youth
Six Nations Urge UN Action Against China in Korea
Six countries led by the United States Britain and France plus Ecuador Cuba and Norway filed a formal memorandum with UN Secretary General Trygve Lie urging immediate UN action to address Chinese intervention in Korea. The document argues China’s involvement and cites a Soviet veto in the Security Council as blocking measures. It seeks an urgent assembly discussion via the 14 nation steering committee to consider appropriate recommendations.
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United Nations Assembly
China
Korea
Trygve Lie
United States
Britain
France
Ecuador
Cuba
Norway
Assembly
Security Council
Russia
United Kingdom
People’s Government
People’s Republic of China
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Associated Press
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Prete
SOS
Association
North Korea
South Korea
Clement Attlee
TC Cigar Bowl Fund
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