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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
2
Milwaukee reports intense response to a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling on evictions and federal rules. Tenants gain a grace period beyond prior limits as Civil Judge Jennings orders sheriff delays for families not yet moved.
Whittaker Chambers testified that Alger Hiss allegedly provided secret state department documents for transfer to Russian agents. Hiss denies all charges and pled not guilty at arraignment, with trial date tentatively set after fingerprinting and photographing.
Atlanta city council police committee recommends the city pay for medical treatment of Major the dog after a fall during arrest. Major had a broken foreleg and an injured limb amputated, with three weeks of hospitalization.
Rep. Nixon says the indictment vindicates the committee’s long months of work despite criticism from the president. He adds the panel will continue probing facts raised by Chambers who testified he had other government sources. Attorney General Clark expects Hiss to face trial in January.
A Saint Paul chartered by the Lutheran mission landed at Peiping and then returned with passengers. The Peiping action followed two trips by the same plane. Shanghai papers banner the “fall of Peiping” as talks begin in north China and report martial law threats from Fu, with rumors running wild about executions for violations.
A columnist quotes Wiley urging stability in world affairs and warns against loose thinking. He argues the U.S. needs two strong parties and that the election reflected economic fears and widespread misunderstanding of the facts.
At a Wisconsin extension conference State Director W Clark announced a 1949 target of 40 000 boys and girls in 4 H club work. The meeting reported 36 201 participants and noted visiting agriculturists and extension workers gathered for a week long school to plan the coming year programs.
Archie Haight of Wausau was fined 200 dollars in county court after pleading guilty to possession of gambling equipment. The case was heard in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Berlin reports that the demolition of towers on the Soviet controlled side disrupted Radio Berlin programing. Officials said the Deutschland sender remained on the air while the Soviets offered no comment and German experts warned of a hard blow to Soviet propaganda if Radio Berlin goes off air.
The committee revealed flaws in wartime intelligence planning. It cited a 1948 miscalculation prepared by an intelligence agency that could have caused serious consequences if followed, but noted CIA and other groups correctly assessed the information in time. The involved agency and incident were not named.
Lincoln school Service League held its annual Christmas party at the school auditorium on Wednesday night with a business session. Officers reelected: Carrol Wel president Mrs er secretary Ella Bleakley treasurer. Read Christmas story with slides. program included carols, solos, and sextet performances.
Hawthorne Calif. Northrop's X-4, among the smallest and fastest aircraft, has completed a successful test at the Muroc testing base. The Air Force aims to learn more about near son ic flight through this research aircraft.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told the final session of the American Municipal Association that there is no peril of recession despite price hesitation. He warned the economy would be buoyed by pent up demand for goods and services, new products entering markets, and continued national growth and population shifts.
Construction of dwellings in Switzerland shows an increase of more than 80 percent from the previous year. The report highlights a surge in home building activity across the country, reflecting a strong housing demand and related industry momentum.
U S ambassador to Greece Henry F Grady said the president favors sustaining the full aid program for Greece. He cited about 400 million dollars needed for anti communist efforts next fiscal year compared with 350 million this year.
Meteorologist A. D. Sanal reports rapid cold air from Canada moved into the central states, hitting southwestern Wisconsin around midnight and accelerating Tuesday's storm. Friday's forecast calls for fair but colder weather with a city low near 12, rural areas 8 to 10, and savings bonds promotion noted for tomorrow.
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