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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1952
Page
3
In Los Angeles a probate filing seeks to probate a will leaving the entire Verneuil estate to Parisian actress Elvire Popesco. The 59 year old playwright Louis Verneuil died last November 3 by his own hand.
Seven University of Minnesota graduates have been selected to attend the United States Navy officer candidate school in Newport Rhode Island. The class began training November 3 and, upon successful completion, will be commissioned as ensigns in the U S Naval Reserve.
Mrs. Mark Clark wife of the Allied commander in the Far East concluded a Christmas gift drive in Tokyo. US supporters sent almost 7000 in cash and presents for 3000 Japanese orphans in 21 institutions. She sent 500 blankets and items including clothing socks and shoes.
In London the staff of Vice Admiral Jerauld Wright prepares a Christmas celebration for over 100 British underprivileged children. Cdr. Paul J. Vidani Jr. is mentioned as part of the Navy group. Tales include turkeys and toys shipped from the United States, American holiday customs, and shipboard services across faiths at the Navy chapel with carols and a Father Christmas visit.
Privates Walter Hagemo and Lowell Erickson of La Crosse Wisconsin have been picked for the 5th Armored Division Motor Maintenance School at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. The 10 week program covers motor mechanics theory shop safety vehicle repair and maintenance and hands on vehicle repairs. Hagemo a former farmer and Central High School graduate. Erickson a mechanic. The piece also notes the US YMCA counts 1688 associations with 1 840 272 members.
The American Jewish Congress denounces Roman Catholic bishops and the National Council of Churches for pushing direct religious instruction in public schools. It warns such actions threaten church state separation and cites tax funded parochial school funding as a concern.
A Russian built MIG was shot down as four Allied Sabres engaged eight Red planes at 45000 feet. Lt. John A. Inferrera of Watertown Massachusetts scored the downing on his 98th mission, his second MIG kill and a damaged foe.
Two gunmen robbed an American Airlines office at LaGuardia Field in daylight yesterday, holding five employees at gunpoint and escaping with 73,500. Police noted the robbers appeared familiar with the field but left nearly 10,000 untouched.
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