Engineer Kills Children in Virginia Family Tragedy
Police say an engineer shot and killed his three children in a Dammeronville, Virginia home. The father Jona Corer was uncooperative and gave no explanation as officers documented the scene at the Belmont public house.
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Ray Sereimling
Dammeron Ville
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Philip Sitton
Matton
Tad Stephane
Ars
Allen
Atomic policy clash on wartime materials and statements
A fragmentary report notes contention over export controls for sensitive materials tied to the wartime atomic program. Officials from the State Department and White House are cited regarding documents, approvals, and possible misstatements amid broader debates on project oversight and security.
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A La Crosse Tribune fragment discusses a probe into wartime atomic projects. Groves denies meetings or contact with Hopkins or others and asserts no subordinates or himself shared information or met impersonators. The inquiry mentions Wallace and Royal involvement allegations.
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Standby chlorination bid backed by La Crosse medical group
The La Crosse County Medical Society endorses standby chlorination for city water amid heated council debate. Aldermen seek safeguards and a permit system to prevent cross connections with private machinery feeding the city supply. Officials cite a single unfavorable sample among 280 recent tests and estimate 10 4000 dollars for equipment misfits.
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State Board of Health
State debates on sex crimes and policing across Midwest
Judges and officials in Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Illinois discuss existing laws and potential measures for sex offenders. Figures show rape counts rising with calls for psychiatric training, harsher penalties, or parole restrictions as lawmakers consider action in 1949.
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Senate
Department of Public Welfare
Michigan
Harry Prey
Detroit
Minnesota
Fred Memmer
Parole Board
Mlinois
Cook County
Chicago
John S. Boyle
Government aids Indian heiress in land squabble
In Madison Wisconsin an Indian heiress seeks federal assistance to reclaim 80 acres in Crawford county tied to a Winnebago land patent issued in 1869. Mrs Holt, ward of the government, claims 20 year nonalienation conditions were extended by presidential decree and aims to void a sheriff's deed and mortgage held by Lester Walker of Dubuque Iowa.
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Madison, Wis
William H. Hall
Emmon Beaver
Hoonch-Hut-To-Ne-Kah
Crawford County
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Charles Cashin
Holt
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Stolen 1949 Jeepster From Casey’s Car Sales Lot
Casey Gregorich owner of Casey's Car Sales reports a red 1949 Jeepster taken from the lot on Third and Jay streets between 8:45 and 11 p.m. The thief left no keys in the car and likely stole them from the office. The vehicle bears dealer license 368.
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Casey
Third
Jay Streets
Casey Gregorich
Gregorich
Riders Plan Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Osborne Naley
Coulee Region Riders club gathered at 1101 Losey boulevard in the hosts home recreational room. They planned a partly to be held at Campbell hall on Jan 7 and welcomed several new members with the A Mason family assisting in the refreshments.
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Osborne Naley
Losey Boulevard
Coulee Region
Riders Club
Campbell Hall
A. Mason
Missing Chicago nurse sought. $200 reward offered
Police have been notified of a 200 reward for information and the location of a missing 21 year old Chicago woman Veronica Wernecke. She is believed to be a victim of amnesia and may be in La Crosse. She is 5'5" 135 lbs with dark brown hair brown eyes and a full face. She is a registered nurse and described as a smart dresser.
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Chicago
Veronica Wernecke
la Crosse
Mangan Elected to Wisconsin Society of Engineers
John R. Mangan of La Crosse a registered professional engineer is elected a member of the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers. He serves as assistant superintendent of refrigeration at the Trane Co. Dock pay rises for New Zealand workers average 80 cents an hour, two cents more than other skilled labor.
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John R. Mangan
la Crosse
Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers
Mangan
Trane Co
New Zealand
Soup gives Mrs Stern divorce from Culver City restaurateur
Mrs Violet Stern 27 obtained a divorce from Max Stern 33 after she testified his passion for soup outweighed their marriage. Court ordered Max Stern to pay 1490 monthly child support for their two children and awarded Mrs Stern 12000 in assets. The couple married in Chicago in 1939 and separated 18 months ago.
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Los Angeles
Violet Stern
Max Stern
Culver City
Target Practice and Sighting Adjustments at 25 Yards
A 38 caliber pistol aimed at the bull at 25 yards actually strikes 14 inches low. Manufacturers adjust sights to compensate for the barrel rise during discharge.
McCarthy Would Back La Follette for AEC Post
Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin said Robert M. La Follette would be a good choice to head the atomic energy commission and would likely win Senate approval. He said he had not seen a formal indication of La Follette’s interest but would support him if nominated by President Truman. Lilienthal had resigned as AEC head effective December 1. A radio trade story notes a soap opera for sponsors.
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ABC Post
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Atomic Energy Commission
Joseph McCarthy
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David Lilienthal
AEC
Lilienthal
Attamtic Energy Commission
J. McCarthy
Truman
City debates water safety and chlorination measures
Officials discuss contamination risks and the need for chlorination in La Crosse. Mrs. Alf Gundersen testifies for stronger water treatment, arguing safety over taste, while experts warn about potential outbreaks without robust safeguards.
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Dry Weiner
Alf Gundersen
la Crosse
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