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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1948

Page

2

Four Year Plan for Japan Delayed by Global Struggles

Washington signals eight year timeline for Japan recovery amid Communist China pressure and Japan's internal issues. U S to request Congress next month for funds to accelerate trade and industry with MacArthur urging Japan to mobilize production under tighter controls. China crisis compounds US Japan policy friction and economic planning.

Washington America Japan China Congress Douglas MacArthur United States Tokyo

Cancer City cancels Wednesday information service

The cancer information service at the city health offices in City Hall has been cancelled for Wednesday December 22, as announced on Saturday.

Cancer Information Service

Weather Summary of Afternoon Car Incidents

A string of vehicle incidents in the afternoon caused various damages. A hit and run damaged Knutson Holmen’s car by Buschmann Latta's vehicle on North Fourth Street at 5 18 p m. Schmitz’s motorbike hit Miles Json’s parked truck on Jackson Street near West Avenue. A Hirshheimer and Brake collision occurred at Sixth and Main Streets. A Clark Transport van sideswiped Mrs Gundersen’s parked car on West Avenue South. Page received a ticket for leaving the scene.

Buschmann Tyler Street Robert Hirshheimer South Ith Street Norbert F. Brake Ward Avenue Sixth Main Streets Clark Transport Co Francis Page Sparta Alf Gundersen South 14Th Street West Avenue

Two Manitowoc Banks to Combine Operations

The Manitowoc National and State banks will merge effective Dec. 31. All operations and personnel will shift to Manitowoc Savings Bank, which will keep separate buildings for now. The State Bank, founded by John Schuette, Resources exceed $18.0 million with $17.0 million in deposits. the National Bank, led by Rahr, dates to 1934 and holds over $5.3 million in resources and more than $5.0 million in deposits.

Ge Manitowesational Bank Manitowoc Savings Bank Law Bank John Schuette Henry R. Schuette National Bank Rahr

Bond Set At $1500 In Assault With Intent To Rape

Tomah Wisconsin special report: Robert Van Haden, 30, an employee at the Veterans Hospital, is bound over to county court by Justice Ray E Reynolds on a charge of assault with attempt to rape. Bond fixed at 1500 dollars.

Tomah Wis Robert van Haden Veterans Hospital Justice of the Peace Ray E. Reynolds

Roman Mars statuette unearthed in Colchester England

A Roman Mars statuette was discovered during excavations in Colchester England. The find highlights ancient activity in the area and may shed light on local worship practices during the Roman era.

Colchester England

Anglican Archbishop's Son Weds Catholic Bride in London

The son of Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher marries a Catholic woman in London. The wedding unites Anglican and Catholic circles with a Catholic priest as best man. The groom, Arthur Pears Fisher, vows his future children will be raised in the Catholic faith, though he will not convert.

London Archbury Geoffrey Fisher Church of England Alphonso de Zulueta Rformer Arthur Pears Fisher

Dutch Plan Interim Indonesian Government After Jan 1

The Dutch announce an interim Indonesian regime with a sovereign United States of Indonesia to be formed by Indonesian bodies after January 1. They warn Republican leaders may try trouble in Dutch controlled areas and cite military estimates of about 300,000 Republicans and 125,000 Dutch and native troops. A U S delegation signals possible UN Security Council action.

Paris United States United Nations Security Council Indonesia United States of Indonesia

Accident continues at Tooele clinic as 25 injured admitted

At the Only hospital in Tooele 25 injured were admitted with undetermined injuries after a major bus crash near the town. Ambulances from Tooele and the ordnance depot aided at the scene as driver Charles Harris from Salt Lake City described smashing windows and pulling passengers to safety.

Tooele Charles Harris Salt Lake City

Hungary Faces Internal Strife and Church Clash

Prague dispatch reports Hungary under Rakosi threatening state force against the Catholic church amid government purges of the Smallholder party. Dinnyes resigns as premier as Csornoky is executed for treason and Mindszenty is attacked as Western imperialism figure by party critics.

Prague Czechoslovakia Hungary Matyas Rakosi Csornoky Tildy Szakasits Washington Cohen Budapest Dinnyes Istavan Dobi Eee Cardinal Senet Mindszenty Mindszenty

China War Update excerpt notes Communist gains and army setbacks

Descriptions show the Sixth army group failing to free the 12th and retreating, while Communist broadcasts claim encirclement and heavy damage to two government army groups. Dispatches place forces near Li-Ming, with about 250 000 troops in total and around 100 000 bound for action. Peiping reports mention proximity to Fengtel railway yards and Red hands holding key walls as the Peiping commander notes higher Communist casualties than expected.

Li-Ming Pei Fengtel Spencer Moosa Peiping Fu Tso-Yi

North Star Tavern Owner Pleads Innocent on Minor Access Charges

Nick Gchmitt owner of the North Star tavern pleads innocent to charges alleging he allowed minors in his establishment. The case centers on whether underage patrons were admitted to the bar, with authorities pursuing compliance violations and potential penalties.

Missing State Youth Found In California

Edward George Ochsner a 13 year old Milwaukee rail fan who vanished December 4 was found in Barstow California police report. He was taken into custody and his parents were notified his father travels from Rockford Illinois to Milwaukee. The boy showed strong railroad interest and was last seen asking a friend to join a trip to Oregon.

Milwaukee Railroad Barstow Calif Edward George Ochsner Karl Ochsner A. O. Smith Corp Ochsner Associated Press Floyd Milwaukee Rockford la Crosse E. J. Monahan Monahan Edward Oregon

Firefighters Battle Three Alarm Blaze at Ice Storage House

Nearly 100 firemen responded to a three alarm fire at an empty ice storage house at 1300 Locust Street. The building owned by Random Ice and Coal Co. sustained about 25000 in damage. Fifteen workers on scaffolds were repairing when the fire started. all escaped as flames smoldered in cork filled walls. Fire confined in 75 minutes.

Milwaukee Locust Street Wischer Random Ice and Coal Company

Two La Crosse youths plead guilty in Sparta robbery

Two youths, 16 and 17, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering for the Rick's Standard Oil station robbery in Sparta Wisconsin. They were remanded by Sheriff Hans Biegel and Sparta Police Chief Carl Lehman to Monroe County authorities.

Sparta Wis la Crosse Rick Hans Biegel Monroe County Carl Lehman

Amanda M. Johnson obituary notices private funeral held

Private funeral services for Amanda M. Johnson 75 of West La Crosse were conducted at Hellwig Morris chapel with Rev. R F Halberg officiating. Burial followed in Grove cemetery. Survived by husband Charles A two sons Roy F Parr Onalaska Anthony La Crosse two daughters Marguerite Bernice four sisters three brothers twelve other children and nine great grandchildren.

Amanda M. Johnson West la Crosse Hellwig-Morris R. F. Halberg Grove Cemetery Charles A Roy F. Parr Onalaska Anthony la Crosse Marguerite Bernice G. L. Stickney Isme, Mont H. B. French Baker, Mont Will Smith Hillsboro Wis James Gilbertson Sparta Arnold Mueskie Theodore Julius Luedtke

Mrs Mary Jane Lusk Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Mary Jane Lusk 55 died at 2609 Jackson Street Saturday after a lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Mary Jane Lusk Jackson Street

Bloom bound over to county court on delinquency charge

William Bloom Jr of Sparta was bound over to county court on a contributing to the delinquency of a minor charge. Judge J H L Beckman set bond at $1,000.

Sparta Wis William Bloom, Jr J H. L. Beckman

Costa Rica Reports Invasion Arms To OAS Commission

Costa Rica says invading Nicaraguan forces left rifles bearing the Nicaraguan coat of arms and a blanket marked G N with the National Guard initials. President Figueres showed the items to the OAS delegation after a session at the foreign ministry. troops reportedly withdrew from La Cruz toward Puerto Soley as part of the Dec 11 attack.

San Jose Costa Rica The Organization of American States Nicaragua Juan Figueres G. N Nicaraguan National Guard Figueres Foreign Ministry Washington la Cruz Puerto Soley Salinas Bay

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