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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1946
Page
2
President Truman releases plans to sustain housing for veterans and boost private housing for rent. Key points include keeping priority for industrial and commercial construction, limiting rents to about 80 dollars per unit, and using federal mortgage insurance to finance rental homes.
Six midwestern men won Rhodes scholarships to Oxford, with three armed forces officers among them. Recipients include Lieut. Cmdr. Charles Merdinger of Milwaukee and Capt. George Reich of Dearborn, both active duty, plus Ensign Stansfield Turner of Highland Park. Other scholars include Frank Barnett of Peoria, Franklin Worland of Aurora, and Robert Taylor of Elmira. District narrowed from eight to six due to Oxford crowding. 18 candidates were narrowed to six winners and 16 interviewed.
Joseph J. Smith 22, a Navy civilian guard, was found dead with a gunshot wound at his harbor post in San Pedro three hours after rehearsing his wedding with fiancée Sue Harrigan who reported no known motive. The police described the act as self-inflicted.
Clarence S. Irvine a 47 year old pilot of the Pacusap Dreamboat and Ruth Ann Saltzman a 36 year old woman obtained a marriage license on Saturday. They will be married Monday in New York.
A court dismissed the charge by Columbians Inc against Prof. James H. Sheldon after testimony that the anti Nazi league official should be honored for trying to break up the internal organization. Columbian President Emory Burke faces grand jury indictment for usurping police authority in a warrant against Sheldon.
Dense fog swirled over Southern California delaying land and air transport and halting shipping in harbors. Two people died and three were seriously injured in head on automobile crashes near Camp Pendleton, while hundreds of accidents produced minor injuries as drivers slowed down. French cars find eager buyers in Chile.
CANYON Texas December 15 1846 West Texas State College closed indefinitely after a student strike over housing conditions. About 1300 students stayed away from classes after business manager Virgil Henson refused to resign a mass meeting blamed him for inadequate housing. President A J Hill said the situation was bad but average for others.
James David Nontelle infant son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Nontelle Green Acres died in a local hospital Saturday. He is survived by three sisters Mary Ellen Deanna and Judith and brother Donald along with grandparents Stanley Berlik Scofield Wis and Joseph Nontelle Bark River Mich. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rt Rev Msgr Victor Plecity presiding. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery.
J G John J Stringer of 1113 Vine Street died at home Friday night after a lingering illness. He worked 25 years for Allis Chalmers Mfg Co. Funeral services are set for Tuesday 8:30 a.m. at Dwyer funeral home and 9 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Msgr Robert B Condon officiating. Burial follows at Catholic cemetery. Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. at Dwyer.
Richard Case, 18, of Bronson, Michigan, arrived at a Los Angeles General Hospital after X rays revealed metallic clips in his stomach from spring clips and a thermometer. Doctors found surgery unnecessary to remove the 144 inch clips and he was placed on a mattress at the hospital. Authorities said he was detained at a nearby Lancaster youth camp and sought release.
Three-year old Patsy Lollar of Big Creek Mississippi swallowed a two inch sewing needle over six weeks ago. Doctors at Children's Memorial hospital removed the needle Friday using a bronchoscope with a magnet. The child will return to her farm home Sunday or Monday after the procedure.
Pineapple growers in British Malaya will spend $75,000 to repair wartime damage to their canneries.
A group of cats and dogs gathered under a Christmas tree Saturday for the Humane Society of New York annual pet party. The event celebrated pets and they reflected on the existence of Santa Claus.
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