Standby Chlorination Favored By Aldermen for City Water
Aldermen endorsed standby chlorination as a potential feature of the winter water supply. The plan would cost about 10 thousand dollars for equipment and 2 thousand for installation, with discussion on whether it would be used only in emergencies or as a permanent measure. Health officials supported the move as a safety step, while some members urged caution and expert consultation before a final decision.
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Quentinn
Garland Weldner
Ety
Laske
Nyston
Dr. Welter
Council
Board of Health
W. PE. Roellig
Public Utilities Committee
Weldner
Cold Weather Advances Into Coulee Region
A weather observer reports a cold wave advancing into the Coulee region with record low temperatures. The center of the cold air is expected to reach southern Minnesota and southwest Wisconsin by tomorrow, with highs near 10 and lows around five below in Minneapolis. Snow totals are forecast to be light, with some flurries and increasing northwest winds tonight.
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Tigri
Santi
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnexpolix
Lishweny Sanat
Bertin
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Cited as War Era Reminder
Report notes eight years after Pearl Harbor the emperor Hirohito seen as sacred to Japan, while a thief diverts funds from the imperial household account. The incident reflects ongoing wartime-era tensions and economic strain in Tokyo.
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Pearl Harbor
Tokyo
Hirohito
Test Pilot Breaks Sound Barrier In First Flight
Dayton area report details a U S Air Force pilot flying the X-1 rocket plane faster than the speed of sound during an earlier test. The achievement, disclosed in an exclusive Dayton Daily News interview, marks a historic milestone in aviation.
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Dayton
Chaylon Younger
Air Force
Joo Ralles
Flice
Fprce
Yerger
Boy Breaks Leg In Car Mishap In La Crosse Street Crash
Six year old Lawrence Hammond ran into Caledonia Street traffic near Windsor and was struck by a vehicle, suffering a broken leg and taken to hospital. Police noted multiple fender benders and a bus slight collision as one of several Tuesday incidents, with minor injuries reported for drivers and passengers.
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Lawrence Hammon
Caledonia Street
Windsor
Norman C. Nordstrom
Ward Avenue
Nordstrom
Everett Stultgmater
Onalaska
West Salem
Evelyn Gilbertson
la Crosse Street
Seventh
Richard Wrobel
South 13Th Street
Wrobel
Parys
Alex Johnson
South Seventh Street
South Third Street
Johnson
Driwen
John Whenseh
Farnam Street
Whenseh
Third
Cass Streets
Jerry Bornha
Melrose
Fillmore G. Millard
Mindoro
Bernitz
Owen Syendby
North 15Th Street
Bornitz
Millard Nacross
Svendby
Groves says Hopkins Wallace did not seek atomic secrets
General Groves testified before House investigators that Harry Hopkins and Henry A. Wallace did not press him for atomic secrets or materials for the Russians. He said he never met Hopkins or had correspondence with him and that Wallace did not pressure him on atomic matters. The hearings explored Russian shipments of atomic material via lend-lease and a note signed H. H. about taking materials from Groves.
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Washington
Leslie R. Groves
Harry Hopkins
Henry A. Wallace
Groves
House
Hopkins
Wallace
Russia
H. H
G. Racey Jordan
Air Force
American Activities Committee
Great Falls
Mont
Oak Ridge
Jordan
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Lewis Javer
Lewis
Rep
Walter
D-Pa
Lend-Lease Administration
Lend Lease
Roosevelt
Twisted Hulk of Ship Reminders of Attack
Pearl Harbor observances mark eight years since the Arizona's sinking by Japanese bombs on a fateful Sunday morning. The battle scarred hull protrudes from the water as ships glide by at Pearl Harbor while a small party gathers for a prayer and reflection.
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Pearl Harbor
Arizona
Sayal
Oahu
State Jobless Dollars Rise During November
Wisconsin unemployment benefit payments rose to 16.658 million in November from October by 1.073 million. The state Industrial Commission cited lay offs, steel shortages, and payments to jobless veterans as key factors. Many veterans claim benefits now without federal allowances during unemployment.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Local Weather for La Crosse Tonight and Tomorrow
Clearing and colder tonight with a bold wind. Low around 9 in the city and near zero in the countryside. Fair weather continues tomorrow with a high near 20 and brisk, chilly conditions.
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la Crosse
Runaway Teens Apprehended by County Police near Newburg’s Corners
Two St Paul runaways aged 15 and 16 were turned over to local probation authorities by county highway police late Tuesday night. The youths, who had stopped at a home on highway 33 in Newburg's Corners seeking a place to sleep, were taken into custody after a woman at the residence alerted officials.
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St. Paul
Twe
Newburg’s Corners
Highway 33
Beys
Lewis signs small mines amid coal contract push
John L. Lewis announced a subset of mine owners signed new terms including a 15 cent daily wage boost and a 35 cent per ton royalty for miners welfare benefits. Most operators stood firm, signaling no major breakthrough in the broader coal dispute as 3 day weeks continued in other sectors.
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Harold W. Ward
Washington
John L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
UMW
Cos
Li Wis
Ex-Cashier At Tomah VA Hospital Receives Probation
Lowell D. Corwin, 31, former cashier at the Tomah veterans hospital, was given three years probation for forgery. A two-year prison term was suspended. He admitted forging about $5,000 in veterans checks to finance a home, claiming costs nearly doubled and promising restitution.
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Tomah VA Hospital
Madison
Wis
Lowell
Corwin
Veterans’ Hospital
Termah
Patrick Stone
Air Force
State Rests Its Case In Larson Trial
The state rested its case in the Arnold O. Larson murder trial after seven days of witnesses amid defense objections. Mrs. Nola Larson testified about an alleged confession, the waiver of privilege, and rulings on admissibility. The courtroom was packed as Larson listened to his wife recount the night of the crime and related events in La Crosse. Tue.
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Arnold
Larson
la Crosse Tribune
Nola Larson
J. E. McLoone
Arnold O. Larson
James E. McLoone
Roland Steinle
la Crosse
States Act Slowly on Sex Crime Rise Survey Shows
An Associated Press survey of 48 states and the District finds fifteen states and the District have acted to crack down on sex crimes while thirty three states have taken no recent action. The report notes rising rape and sex murders, with police in cities from New York to Detroit addressing offenses. Congressman Chelt proposes a federal offense to molest a child and California leaders push mental health treatment for sex offenders.
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District of Columbia
FBI
Associated Press
New York
Pitts
Chelt
D-Ky
Defense Tries Building Up Of Its Foundation
Counsel for Arnold O. Larson in his murder trial did not refer Wednesday to a lie detector test taken in the county jail since arrest. Defense seeks to lay foundation before Judge Roland J. Siiile for proof. A attempt by the defense to impeach Larson’s wife Nola via sister Frances Campbell was ruled out by the judge. Prosecution objections to some defense questions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold O. Larson
James E. McLoone
Philip Arneson
Roland J. Siiile
Frances Campbell
Waukon
Larson
Nola
Robert Josef
Deiente Atty
A. E. Sheridan
Intter
Larson May Take Stand On Friday
Defense sources say Arnold Larson may testify Friday to help his case in the Dr. McLoone killing matter. Prosecutors seek to impeach Larson and examine him, while testimony recounts Mrs. Larson seeking help for his release and a later letter noting softened views after their August 1948 and November 14, 1947.
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Arne Old Larson
Larson
Ian
Mendota
McLoone
Donna
Campbell
Sheridan
Jimmie
Johns
J Larson
Mid
Dr. McLoane
Cass Street
Waterloo Park
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