Co Workers Raise Funds to Honor Veteran With British Military Cross
Richard Koeller, Electric Auto plant worker in La Crosse, is set to receive Britain’s Military Cross for gallantry in February 1945 in the Ruhr pocket. Co workers sponsor a plant drive to pay for his air trip to Washington and the medal presentation by Lord Inverchapel. Koeller, who rose from private to captain, served with the 35th division in France Germany Belgium Luxemburg and Holland. He earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart and holds five battle stars on his ETO ribbon.
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Etectrie
la Arter
Koeller
Veterans’ Council
Washington
Great Britain
Ampaseadir Lord
Camp Wolters
Tex
124Th Infantry
Fort Benning
Germany
France
Belgium
Luxemburg
Holland
States
City Clerk Sets Tax Bills From Council Budget
City Clerk Fred Kramer computes annual tax bills after the common council approves the budget. The 1947 real estate mill rate is 38 per 1000, with 11,877 parcels on the La Crosse tax roll. Taxes may be paid in full by March 1 or in two installments due February 1 and July 31.
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Fred Kramer
Yale
Kramer
Common Council
la Crosse City
John Roop
Unionizes Okinawa Civilian Workers for Army Engineers
The National Federation of Federal Employes reports a charter granted for a local on Okinawa to include civilian employees of the Army Engineers. The move coincides with Okinawa as a World War I battleground site.
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Washington
Okinawa
National Federation of Federal Employes
Army Engineers
Zionist Congress Opens In Basel With Worldwide Leaders
Jewish leaders from 43 countries gather in Basel for the 22nd World Zionist Congress as they begin deliberations to chart new policies toward Zionism and the creation of a national Jewish homeland in Palestine.
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Zionist Meet
Basel
Switzerland
World Zionist Organization
Palestine
Wisconsin deer season ends amid criticism of conservation commission
Hunters report a poor nine day season with few deer seen and many carcasses wasted. The Bayfield area notes heavy snow, limited buck sightings, and widespread violations while officials consider longer seasons and stricter enforcement to protect Wisconsin’s deer herd.
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Wisconsin Conservation Commission
Art
Wendell
Oscar
Junior
Elmer
Lawrence
Adolph
Wynn
Special Scents in Ancient GrecoRoman Perfume Use
The greatest users of perfume were the Greeks Romans and Egyptians centuries BC. They used scents on fingers furniture and clothes and had distinct fragrances for different body parts.
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B. C
Wisconsin hopes revived as reports say extinct animals may survive
Wisconsin state game managers report hopeful signs that Canadian lynx civet and fisher may still exist in the state. A lynx family is eyed for capture near Plain in Sauk county while a civet carcass found at Black River Falls and a fisher track sighting in Flambeau country suggest renewed evidence of life after presumed extinction.
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Wtll
North Country
Adolph
Wynn
Art
Cetidune
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Hias
Plain
Sauk County
W. F. Grimmer
Black River Falls
Trempealeau County
Flambeau
Barney Devine
Demand For More Highways Counter Segregation Repeal
Madison Wis state highway interests push for extending the state trunk highway system to head off repeal efforts of the segregated highway fund act. Petitions to add county roads to the trunk system flood the legislature as agricultural, commercial and other groups back expansion. Officials warn replication of revenue limits could block financing if funds are diverted to non highway uses. County officials urge certification of major routes as state highways to match rising vehicle use and registrations.
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Samucun
Madison
Wis
Highway Department
Timber Cutting Proposed on State Lands in Wisconsin
State land commissioners told Gov. Goodland that 59 000 acres of timberland hold mature trees suited for sale. Tester Bakken said cruisers and sealers are needed to mark cuttable timber, with funds sought for implementation. The commission must harvest per selective cutting laws.
Northern Legislators Push To Extend Predator Bounties
Madison Wisconsin leaders vow to continue state cash bounties for destroying red and gray fox coyotes wolves and wildcats into a new legislative session. Conservation officials note prior payouts exceeded 200000 and that fox depredations may ease, while farmers and sportsmen press for continued funding amid talks of broader damages from weasels.
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Badger State Sportsmen's Club
Walter Weigent
Richard Schnell
M. R. Birnbaum
Harry Packman
Jack Kable
Ray Havens
J.M. Spika
Ferdinand Klich
Alfred W. Rice
Carl Rochelt
William Schroeder
Myrl Turner
Crrinune
Madison
Oukeup
Wis
Wisconsin
State Conservation Commission
Goodland
Sta Department
Conservation Department
Start Special Fur Division Created in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin state conservation department created a special division to supervise the growing number of licensed wild animal fur farms. William Field, formerly of Iron River and Virgina, will lead the division and supervise about 800 licensed farms in Dodge county the Winnebago area and the Mississippi and St. Croix river regions. Field will oversee game and deer farms as well.
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Tribune
Madison Burr
Madison
Wis
State Conservation Department
William Field
Iron River
Viregua
Dodge County
A. J. Robinson
Field
Parasite Threat Hits Goldfish Imports From Japan
American breeders report a new parasitic pest in goldfish imported before the war from Japan. The parasite is a small worm that fastens itself into the fish’s body, complicating efforts to exterminate it.
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Japan
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