Espionage law tightening eyed as new Congress opens
Attorney General Clark said the administration will seek amendments to espionage statutes at the start of the new session. President Truman asked Clark to study tightening laws, with no details given. A Norden bombsight suspect, a ballistics expert, was reported questioned by agents amid spy hunt activity and Hiss case fallout continued on Capitol Hill.
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Demos Weigh Peace Moves After Jefferson Jackson Day
Washington report says Democrats may invite many Dixiecra’s to the Jefferson Jackson day dinner as a gesture toward party unity while shunning leaders of the States Rights revolt. Truman aims to patch rifts without provoking Southern lawmakers or demanding separate civil rights action now.
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Retail Sales Surge Above Year Ago
A Dun and Bradstreet report shows a moderate to large week of retail trade with total volume near last year’s level and four percent higher in year over year terms. Apparel, accessories, and small appliance clearances boosted activity while major appliances dipped. regional results varied across the country.
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Expect Rising Temperatures Show Forecast Inaccurate Snippets
Forecast notes rising temperatures after a frigid spell with Friday night near 10 above zero and a climb on Saturday. Meteorologist D Sanial notes Cloudy skies and a low of 13 with highs around 3 percent not credible based on garbled data. Nearby towns report temperatures between 19 and 230 below with unsettled conditions.
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Local Weather Summary for La Crosse and Surrounding Areas
For La Crosse and vicinity. Fair and dry conditions expected with lighter winds in rural areas. High Saturday around 30.
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Nationalist Withdrawal Shrinks Pengpu Front in China
Chiang Kai-shek's east China command began retreating from a threatened river defense line as Suchow fortress fell north. Nationalist 12th Army Group trapped northwest of Pengpu for 18 days reportedly annihilated, while Communist broadcasts signal a victory from the front.
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Queen of Roses named Pasadena rose parade head
Blue-eyed blonde Virginia Bower 18 a Pasadena City College coed was chosen yesterday to preside over the citys rose parade and Rose Bowl football game on New Years Day. The Arcadia Calif girl was selected from among 2 500 loveliest in the area.
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Air Force says Constellation not built for President Dewey
Air Force Secretary Symington refutes a New York story claiming a Lockheed Constellation was prepared for Gov. Thomas E. Dewey as a presidential aircraft and says the plane was upgraded as an executive transport not for a specific candidate. He notes Truman was informed of the arrangement and preferred the Independence DC-6.
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Teeth Thief Gets Six Months Term
Superior Wisconsin Municipal Judge Claude Cooper sentenced Ernest Smith to six months in jail after he admitted stealing his ex wife’s dental gold. He had sold the gold from the upper plate for 75 cents.
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Lufsky's Flute Plays At His Funeral
Lufsky, a former autist with John Philip Sousa and top concert orchestras, was killed last Saturday by a street car. His funeral featured flute performances and recordings titled Scenes That Are Best and Longing For 2. Pallbearers were six musicians from the local Music Under The Stars orchestra.
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Wright brothers plane welcomed home at Smithsonian
The Wright brothers' airplane, once in the British Museum, was formally accepted by the Smithsonian in a ceremony. President Truman sent a message praising the achievement as Milton Wright accepted the relic on behalf of the Wright estate. Orville Wright died in 1948, and the 600 pound plane was hoisted into display at the arts and industries building.
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Labor Drives Wave to Repeal Taft Hartley Act
Washington reports organized labor groups split over repealing Taft Hartley. The CIO seeks unity, but Republicans show support for replacing Taft Hartley with Wagner. Senator Morse of Oregon calls Taft Hartley a dead duck and says GOP liberals may back changes to protect union and employer rights while curbing excesses.
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La Crosse Transit Seeks State Ruling On Fares and Routes
City Attorney Fred Steele asks the Wisconsin Public Service Commission whether the La Crosse Transit Company may alter fares schedules or routes without a new application and hearing. The issue follows a Dec 14 1948 commission order issuing certificate CC 649 and delaying operation until rates are approved.
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Storms Hold Back Rescue Efforts for Airmen in Greenland
Rescue attempts bogged down by bad weather as nine U. S. airmen remain on a wind swept Greenland ice cap. They report they are okay and request food and fuel parachuted to them. Gliders and ski planes are stationed at Narsarssuaq 100 miles away with a helicopter ready for use.
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Christmas Concerts Hit High School and Viterbo College
Friday evening features a 70 member high school chorus directed by Alvin es 1 performing Handel arias and carols including The Glory of the Lord and Hallelujah Chorus. At 12 15 to 1 15 pm Viterbo college choir with 12 members directed by Sister Leota and the college string trio perform a selection of Christmas carols led by Joy to the World and Silent Night.
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Railroads urged to raise non operating workers seven cents
Presidential board proposes seven cent hourly rise for clerks and other non operating railroad workers and moving them to a 40 hour week starting September next year with no take home pay loss. Retroactive to Oct. 1, 1948. Cost to railroads estimated at 340 million in 1949.
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Raid Gambling Boat Silvery Nabs Two Operators
In Gulfport Illinois Sheriff officers raided the river gambling boat Silvery yesterday arresting its two alleged operators. Sheriff Vincent Carlson of Henderson County said the houseboat with an auxiliary power unit operated with slot machines and gambling activity.
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