Allis Chalmers Union Leaders Quit Hearing
Milwaukee representatives of local 248, United Auto Workers walked out of a Wisconsin state employment relations board hearing as petitions sought a new election at the West Allis Allis Chalmers plant and limits on picket numbers.
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Milwaukee
United Auto Workers (Cio
State Employment Relations Board
Allis Chalmers
West All Allis
Chalmers
WERB
Lawrence E
Independent Workers of Allis-Chalmers
J. Walter E. Petersen
Gooding
Sobel
A. W. Richter
Pulten
Richter
Pullen
Local 248
Sobelbel
Local 248 Lege
Unions In Politics Propose Campaign Expense Rules
The house campaign investigating committee agreed to recommend that labor union spending to publicize congressional voting records be treated as campaign expenses. Unions would have to reveal the candidate on whose behalf the information was published. Rep Curtice of Nebraska cited this as a substitute for an earlier, misunderstood proposal.
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Washington
House Campaign Investigating Committee
Rep
Curtlhe
R-Neb
Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
The forecast calls for cloudy skies tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight with lows 16 to 20 below zero and highs Friday of 32 to 34.
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la Crosse
Truman offers 500 million China peace loan commitment
President Truman outlined a potential 500 million Export-Import Bank loan to China as a peace incentive. He stressed unity and a democratic China is vital to world peace and indicated funds could be withheld based on China stability. Marshall will remain as envoy until results are achieved.
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Washington
United States
China
Truman
Mr. Truman
Oae
George C. Marshall
Labor Government Moves to Nationalize Railways in Britain
The Labour government proposes to take over Britain's 20 000 mile rail system as a nationalized enterprise and extend farming supervision with price guarantees. The plan includes dispossessing noncompliant farmers and creating a nationwide agricultural advisory service, with tribunals to hear appeals. The measure passed in the Commons by 362 to 204 amid three days of debate, drawing strong opposition from Conservatives led by Anthony Eden who warned of a national disaster.
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London
Britain
Labor Party
Anthony Eden
Johns Hopkins researchers uncover radio reception by frozen metal strip
Johns Hopkins University scientists announce a new radio reception method using a tiny frozen metal strip without power sources or tubes. Dr. Donald H. Andrews notes reception rivaling a household radio at 435 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, with potential for long-distance transmission.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins University
Donald H. Andrews
Hundreds reported killed as Soviet troops enter Azerbaijan
Moscow says Iranian government troops killed hundreds in Azerbaijan province and attacked Soviet institutions in Tabriz with hundreds detained. The claim comes as central Iran allows troops to supervise elections after a short civil war. Premier Qavam aims to start parliamentary polls and discusses oil concessions to Russia.
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Tass
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
Soviet Union
Hashemi
Iran
Qavam
Tehran
Russia
Azerbayan
Sloan Raps Wage Claim in Boston Chamber Talk
Alfred P. Sloan chairman of General Motors argued wages cannot rise without price increases. He warned 1946 brought economic confusion and outlined a 10 point Wagner act revision plan including employer talk rights, banning industry bargaining, court review of agency decisions, banning strikes during contracts, legal recognition of foremen, outlawing closed shops, union financial disclosures, no political contributions, and outlawing violence with penalties.
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Boston
Alfred P. Sloan
General Motors Corp
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Sloan
Christmas Mail Deluge Strains La Crosse Post Office
Post office crews in La Crosse face heavy Christmas mail volumes with hundreds of sacks. Postmaster Wenzel M. Dvorak plans extended parcel post service and extra windows to handle record receipts. The week’s totals neared the 1945 peak, with Wednesday and Tuesday figures close to the old mark while Thursday’s activity lagged.
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la Crosse
Super Wem
Wwe
Wenzel M. Dvorak
Dvorak
No Break In Case Reported
Supervisor Louis G Nelson proposed a 500 appropriation for information leading to the killer of Mrs Bessie Moore, shot Tuesday at Webs tavern near Medary. Sheriff Olson and District Attorney Crosby said no progress disclosed as six statements taken and questioning continued.
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Louis G. Nelson
County Board
Bessie Moore
Web
Old Highway No. 16
Medary
Thess
Stanley Olson
Frederic Crosby
Crosby
Ivan Wright
Wright
Cashton Wednesay
John S. Coleman
Coleman
Mild Weather Forecast Moves Into Midwest
A mild spell ends a three day cold snap as La Crosse and surrounding areas expect warmer Thursday night with low teens to 20s and Friday high in the 30s to 40s. Meteorologist A. D. Sanial notes the season's first extended cold wave is shifting east, with federal forecasters predicting another cold air outbreak in the north central states by weekend.
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Midwest
la Crosse
A. D. Sanial
Associated Press
North Central States
Extra Day Off for State Employees Declared
Governor Goodland announced on Thursday that state employees will receive an additional day off during the holiday season. The decision aims to extend seasonal breaks and provide more time for rest and travel.
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Madison
Goodland
Bilbo Denies Receiving Money From War Contractor
Senator Theodore Bilbo testified he did not receive any money from war contractor E. T. Newton, though four checks totaling 25000 were presented. He accused Senator Ferguson of pressuring for details and labeled former secretary Terry a traitor as the probe into war contractor gifts continues.
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Washington
Theodore G. Bilbo
D-Miss
Bilbo
Senate
E. T. Newton
Mississippi
Ferguson
Newton
Wall Doxey
Senate Sergeant At Arms
Doxey
Judas Iscariot
Terry
Michael T. Morrissey
Spectacular Grain Elevator Fire Shocks Minneapolis Area
A massive blaze destroyed the union grain elevator near Minneapolis, burning at least 3,000,000 bushels of grain and sending flames over 150 feet high. Loss could exceed $3.6 million, with barley among the stored grain. The Froedtert Grain and Malting Co. of Milwaukee owned the building. pilots reported seeing the fire from Fargo and La Crosse.
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Minn
Union
Froedtert Grain and Malting Co
Milwaukee
Fargo
N. C
la Crosse
Wis
Brice Prairie
Northwest Airlines
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