Accidents Reported In La-12 Patrol Record Weekend
Police logged twelve accidents since 10 a m with icy pavements cited in many collisions. Notable events include a park area crash on Fifth Avenue, $100 damage at a Pettibone park turn, and multiple incidents on Sixth and Badger streets. No injuries and only one incident involved intoxicated driving.
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le Roy St. Witt
Dakota
Minn
Pettibone Park
Donald Women
Austin
Set
Thomas Fuchs
State Street
Bertelson
Fuchs
Park East Road
Thomas L. Scanlan
Tyler Street
Lee Arthur Johnson
South Eighth Street
10Th
Jackson Streets
Ted Garder
Land Street
Roland J. Purch
South Sixth Street
Sixth
Badger Streets
Fifth Avenue
Winnebago Street
Fourth
State Streets
West Avenue
Cass Street
Charles Crosse Street
Jackson Street
Sixth Streets
Highway 33
William the Conqueror Built the Tower of London
Historical note recounts William I commissioning and overseeing the erection of the Tower of London as a royal fortress and symbol of Norman power in medieval England.
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William the Conqueror
Tower of London
Future Of Stranded Italian Girl Up To Immigration Board
Marie Formicola, 21, an Italian woman who arrived to wed ex GI James McIntosh and found him dead, faced possible deportation after a New York hearing. If allowed to stay, Yonkers veteran Frank Alfidi emerged as the likely suitor amid hundreds offering help and proposals.
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E Tribune
Immigration Board
Philadelphia
Marie Formicola
United States
U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
New York
New York Immi— Board
Vulcania
James McIntosh
Guerrant
McIntosh
Italy
Maria
Frank Alfidi
Yonkers
N. Y
Alfidi
Evjue Case Postponed in Madison Capital Times Probe
Arguments in the state action against William T. Evjue editor of the Madison Capital Times for alleged publication of a rape victim's identity were adjourned to January 6 in superior court. Briefs were filed December 19 and the defense argues the law may be unconstitutional in connection with the Carlson case slaying and related abduction.
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Madison
Wis
William T. Evjue
Madison Capital Times
Superior Court
Atty. W
Dist
Edwin Wilkie
Boardman
Evjue
Carl L. Carlson
Carlson
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Eyes Six Month Price Freeze
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association executive board recommends a six month trial moratorium on price and wage increases in state restaurants. Secretary Elmer Conforti said the plan will be reviewed by about 1,500 members at a meeting around January 14. The proposal calls for freezing menu prices at current levels for six months if labor agrees to a wage freeze and food costs do not rise drastically.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Elmer Conforti
Conforti
Stamp Machine Stolen From Wakeen Store
A Victory stamp vending machine was stolen from a Wakeen store, police said Monday. The machine’s value and series number were not disclosed in the available text.
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Wakeen
Rookie Policeman On Honeymoon Captures Thief
New York reports rookie Emanuel Hauser 27 on his honeymoon made his first arrest a robbery suspect while strolling with his bride. Hauser, a 66 mission veteran, was commended by Police Commissioner Wallander for quick action on Broadway. Suspect Arthur W. Seymour Jr. 27 admitted stealing a handbag from Dorothy Schugard, a former New Jersey track champion.
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New York
Emanuel Hauser
Arthur W. Wallander
Hauser
Europe
Broadway
Mannie
New Jersey
Seymour
Understanding Hedging and Spreading in Grain Futures
The article explains hedging where processors sell futures to protect actual grain holdings from price drops. It notes a miller with 1,000 bushels hedges against loss, and shows how a futures gain can offset physical losses. It also covers spreading, a speculative trade involving positions on both sides of the market in different delivery months.
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Anderson
Bridges
Stalin Re Election Report From Moscow May Reflect Local Votes
Radio from London reported that Russian voters in five USSR publics chose local government representatives yesterday. Candidates included Prime Minister Stalin who marked his 68th birthday. The broadcast said in five hours 100 percent turnout in one district.
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Moscow
U.S.S.R
Stalin
London
Four Vehicles In Collision Onalaska Crash
A four car crash on highway 53 at Onalaska injured one driver with a cut nose and caused heavy damage to several vehicles. Leonard Baird of Onalaska sideswiped Ernest Tracey of Prospect Street while attempting to pass at an intersection. Baird was charged with reckless driving and posted a 25 dollar bond after failing to appear. A Clark Transport trailer truck fire on highway 16 near Duluth forced driver Howard Finch to exit before the vehicle rolled over. he sustained minor burns but escaped with load of new cars not badly damaged.
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Highway 53
Onalaska
Leonard Baird
Ernest Tracey
Prospect Street
Tracey
Baird
Leonard Gruen
Ray Rude
Clark Transport Company
Highway 16
Howard Finch
Duluth
Finch
New Tax Law Would Remove Low Income Aged From List
Washington reports a proposed Republican tax bill aims to give about 4 million elderly and blind taxpayers special exemptions. The measure, by Rep. Knutson, would grant $1200 exemptions for most, raise the blind exemption from 50 to 600, and cut overall income tax by 5.6 billion in 1948, removing 1.4 million low income elderly from the tax rolls.
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Washington
Rep. Knutson
R-Minn
Knutson
Wallet losses reported to local police
Oscar Tauscher of 2500 South 17th street reported a brown leather wallet lost at the Wisconsin theater containing identification cards one ten dollar bill one five dollar bill and several one dollar bills. Mrs W Christianson of 1510 South 19th street reported a brown leather wallet lost on Market square containing about 30 to 40 dollars plus change.
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Oscar Tauscher
South 17Th Street
Wisconsin Theater
W. Christianson
South 19Th Street
Market Square
Notable Philippine, American figures die Sunday
Death notices report the passing of Benigno S. Aquino former speaker and secretary of the interior in the Philippines and diplomat Meredith Nicholson 81 novelist and diplomat in Indianapolis Indiana and Thomas Kennedy 4 chief test pilot for B F Goodrich in Akron Ohio.
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Manila
Benigno 8. Aquino
Philippines
Commonwealth House
Interior
Manuel Quezon
Indianapolis, Ind
Meredith Nicholson
Akron, O
Thomas Kennedy
B. F. Goodrich Co
Birthday greetings travel through Oscar-Winona area
Lena Evenson of West Salem Wisconsin and Dolph Toepel of Bangor Wisconsin are listed in a local birthday notices section with cordial wishes and local ties to the Happy Birthday observance.
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Oscar
Winona
Minn
Lena Evenson
West Salem
Wis
Dolph Toepel
Bangor
Feller Takes Over As Nation's Top Dog
Washington reports the White House welcomes Feller, a five week old silver buff cocker spaniel gifted to President Truman. The pup appeared before reporters, posed for photos, and received a visit from the president, with press secretary Ross noting homesickness before cheering him up. Feller is registered as Marsden's Mr. Missouri.
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Washington
Feller
White House
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Peter J. Marsden
Galena
Ross
Marsden
Missouri
Gang Crashing Party Arrests Shocks City
Police arrest about a dozen of a 25 member gang after they crashed a Voigt Auto employee party, assaulting attendees, damaging property, and prompting medical aid. Most suspects aged 17 to 22, with more arrests planned as DA Coleman files three charges per man.
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Voigt Auto Company
John Coleman
Aaron Sanford
Sanford
Roy V. Ahlstrom
Hunt For Men Who Struck Farm Girl Held Her Captive
A 17-year-old Dane county farm girl told authorities that two or more men struck her on the head and dragged her into a car near Cambridge Wisconsin after she declined a ride. She said she was held captive in the car for about an hour before regaining consciousness. Authorities from Dane and Jefferson counties searched for the suspects as the investigation proceeded.
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Madison
Wis
Dane
Jefferson County
Dane County
William J. Coyne
Cambridge
Burglar Eats Then Cleans Up At Seattle Home
Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Dement reported an intruder entered their Seattle home while away. The burglar ate clam chowder pudding bread and milk, washed and dried dishes, folded a tea towel, and left a note reading Thanks for the mial.
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Seattle
C. E. Dement
Hellinger the Writer Dies at 44 in Hollywood
Mark Hellinger a prolific chronicler of New York life and later a film writer died of a heart attack at Cedars of Lebanon hospital He was 44 and had just completed The Naked City His wife Gladys Glad and two adopted children Mark and Gladys survived him The death followed chills at his Hollywood Hills home
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Hollywood
Mark Hellinger
Broadway
New York
Hellinger
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Hollywood Hills
Gladys Glad
Mark
Gladys
Jaycees Move Meeting to New VFW Hall in La Crosse
The La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce schedules its Tuesday meeting at the new VFW club room on Third and Division, shifting from the American Legion hall where meetings were usually held. A note mentions ongoing rain turning to sleet as air chills.
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la Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Legion Hall
Jaycee
VFW
Third
Division Street
le Po
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