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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1948

Page

2

Brothers May Get Unusual Bigamy Lesson

LAS VEGAS NEV. Two brothers Lorin Waters 27 and Alvin Waters 25 face a plan by the prosecutor to have three months in jail for each, with one serving while the other supports their two wives and four children, then swap. The case stems from alleged elopements with Utah girls on November 27.

Las Vegas Nev Lorin Waters Alvin Waters Yakima Wash Richfield Utah Bertha May Mary Rosecutor Jones Jones District Court Lasania Davis Pach le Ree Louder Hatch

Italian Auto Production Doubles in Last Year

Italy reports automotive vehicle production has doubled over the prior year, signaling a sharp expansion in manufacturing activity. Output rose across major plants, with several models contributing to the surge and exports supporting the growth.

Italy

Admiral Denfeld: Submarine Threat Well In Hand

Admiral Louis Denfeld told New York reporters the United States Navy is developing devices to detect and destroy the modern submarine. He assured the audience the situation is well in hand after missing a speech at the American Ordnance Association preparedness dinner.

New York Louis Denfeld United States Navy Denfeld Np Red American Ordnance Association

Churches Plan Special Rites for Feast Day Masses

Catholic churches in the city announce a special Dec 8 feast Mass schedule. St Joseph's Cathedral adds a noon service to its regular Sunday lineup. Holy Trinity, St Wenceslaus, St Marys, Holy Cross, St John, St James, St Johns, and Thomas More all list multiple masses through the evening with varying times and high mass offerings.

St. Joseph's Cathedral Holy Trinity St. Wenceslaus St. Mary's Holy Cross St Jot i . Aet. James St. John’s Thomas More’s

State traffic proposals deferred and rejected by committee

Discussion on traffic measures includes setting speed limits, restoring 1947 reckless driving statute, and establishing setback lines along highways. Some items deferred after conference with State Highway CommissionChairman James Law. others rejected include 45 mph truck limit and plate redesign plans. San Francisco began its cable car system in 1872.

I Way State Highway Commission James Law State Department of Public Safety Michigan San Francisco

Bookkeepers See Profits Picture In Business Study

Harvard economist Sumner Slichter told the Senate House Economic Committee that profits may be overstated by about 16.4 billion dollars over the past three years due to accounting methods slow to adapt to rising prices. He warned profits could be too high if industrial expansion fails, while Seymour Harris urged using tax and fiscal policy to curb inflation.

Washington Harvard Willow A. Paton American Institute of Accountants Senate-House Economic Committee Congress Sumner H. Slichter Slichter Seymour E. Harris

Dig Again At Lemay Home

Milwauke e deputy sheriffs resumed digging yesterday at the Lemay home yard as part of ongoing disappearance inquiries into Cecelia Lemay last June. Sheriff George Hanley again suggested possible foul play while Lemay, free on bond for forger his wife's school lunch check, maintains she is alive and has not reported her missing.

Milwaukee George Hanley Lemay Cecelia Sheriff's Department Selwaukee Han

Red Planes Active In Berlin Corridor

Soviet military planes flew in all three western air lift corridors to Berlin today with fighter types Yanks and PC-2S aloft from dawn to 3 p.m. Allied officers called the sorties a normal amount for a clear day and noted the Soviet command notified the air safety center in advance. Airlift planes continued their rate as usual during these displays.

Berlin Allied Air Safety Center

Post Office Faces Record Deficit and Rate Hikes Planned

Postmaster General Donaldson warned the U S Post Office will close the fiscal year with a record deficit near 550 million dollars. Congress approved some rate increases set for January but worker pay and higher transport costs may offset gains. He said first class rates are not due for an increase as they are considered paying their way. A separate agricultural report notes per capita meat consumption in the United States has shifted since 1909 from four fifths to one fifth pound annually.

Donaldson Post Office Department Congress

Court Continues Deliberations On Sentences From Tokyo

The court splits on hangings amid 18 prison terms. Doihara and Hirota appeal their convictions while Tojo and four others seek no intercession. Jackson releases a six page memorandum explaining his tie breaking aim to invite fuller argument and hearing to sway the justices.

Tokyo Douglas MacArthur Kenji Doihara China Manchuria Koki Hirota Pearl Harbor Hideki Tojo Jackson

Family Reunion Attended by Postmaster Paulson

Postmaster Oscar F. Paulson and his wife returned from a family reunion in Spokane Washington. They visited at the home of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Homer D Michels in Spokane. Ensign William naval SueSeee and So joined the com tar See.

Oscar F. Paulson Kingstreet Spokane Wash Paulson Homer D. Michels William Naval SueSeee & So

Belt Issue Triggers Erratic Ammeter Readings

A loose belt and a belt-driven generator cause unstable ammeter movement. Inspect tension and generator alignment to restore steady readings.

Wisconsin Faces Cold Wave With Light Snow Near North

The state experiences calmer gales but continued cold temperatures with winds around 20 mph. Lows reach single digits to mid teens across towns like Parkalls Land O Lakes La Crosse Green Bay Madison and Milwaukee while highs yesterday ranged from 21 to 38 degrees. Northern areas see light snow and tonight temperatures dip to 10 to 15 inches?

Associated Press Wisconsin H. J. Thompson Parkalls Land O'Lakes la Crosse Green Bay Madison Milwaukee Thompson

Plane ditch near Okinawa leaves four missing in shark infested sea

Capt James M Lane reports two men perished with the B 17 after engine failure forced a ditch 1200 miles southwest of Honolulu. Calhoun says one died Sunday night and another jumped Monday after 30 hours on a raft. Survivors were rescued and found well. Searchers abandon further efforts as per Lane and Calhoun.

Honolulu James M. Lane Rendova Calhoun Okinawa Allen H. Stotts Air Force Kwajalein Spokane Wash 98Th Lane

Marshall Tary Health and State Department Leadership

Marshall Tary, age 67, has served as secretary of state since January 1947 and led U S planning during World War II. In his absence Robert A Levett runs the state department as undersecretary. Last summer Tary underwent examinations at Walter Reed and had a minor back growth removed followed by a period of unclear health status before recent UN Paris talks.

Tary Marshall Levett Robert A. Levett State Department Walter Reed United Nations Paris Army Hospital

Errol Flynn Arrested After Alleged Kick to Cop

New York police report actor Errol Flynn 38 once known for boxing and fencing and a companion Robert Graham Wahn 38 were arrested after a taxi confrontation. Flynn charged with third degree assault and bail set. Wahn charged with disorderly conduct.

New York Errol Flynn Savoy Plaza Henri Schwab Flynn Robert Graham Wahn Joseph Bergeles Joseph Gardner Wahn Bergeles

Inquest Set Into Cheboygan Shooting Death

A coroner's inquest was scheduled in Cheboygan into the fatal shooting of 57 year old Alfred Peterson who died after exchanging shots with State Police Corp. John J. Mongiat. Prosecutor John A. Cain said the inquest verdict will guide further investigation. Dr. F C Mayne will conduct the inquest.

Cheboygan Mich Alfred Peterson State Police Corp John J. Mongiat John A. Cain F. C. Mayne

Quick Indictments Hoped in Chambers Hiss Espionage Case

Mundt said House investigators will get Chambers as soon as the grand jury allows. Chambers, a confessed Communist courier, testified on the second day of renewed espionage probes. Microfilms of key government documents were reportedly found on his Maryland farm hidden in a pumpkin. Alger Hiss stood with Chambers as the grand jury pressed the case.

Mundt House Chambers Grand Alger Hiss Ambers State Department Cubeecy Maryland Justice Department Chambers-Hiss

United Nations mediator Bunche sees peace near in Palestine

Dr. Ralph Bunche arriving from Paris said peace in Palestine is not far off. He noted the biggest hurdles have been taken after talks with Israel Premier David Ben Gurion and Dr. Chaim Weizmann, president of the state council, in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv Israel Palestine Ralph J. Bunche United Nations Paris Bunche David Gurion Chaim Weizmann State Council

Tojo and War Leaders Will Live Until Court Rules

Gen. Douglas MacArthur said Hideki Tojo and six other condemned leaders will remain alive while the U S Supreme Court considers appeals. A Dec. 16 hearing date was set for the men and five others sentenced to prison terms.

Tokyo Douglas MacArthur Hideki Tojo Supreme Court of the United States Japan U. S Associated Press MacArthur

Reds view Czech invasion as step toward world war

Riverside report quotes D Bohus Benes asserting Soviet leaders avoid open conflict yet see invasion of Czechoslovakia as a move toward a third world war. He notes Russian leaders view Western Europe as in decline and open to socialist upheaval.

Riverside Calif D. Bohus Benes Czechoslovakia Eduard Benes Institute of World Affairs Western Europe

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