Pope names 32 cardinals including four Americans
In a world broadcast Pope Pius XII named 32 new cardinals from the United States, Latin America, Canada, China and Australia. He urged statesmen to banish hate and dishonest competition and called for humane treatment of political prisoners. The four U S prelates are Archbishops Spellman Glennon Stritch Mooney.
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Pius XII
United States
Latin America
Canada
China
Australia
Sacred College of Cardinals
Community of Nations
Francis J. Spellman
New York
John J. Glennon
St. Louis
Samuel A. Stritch
Chicago
Edward Mooney
Detroit
Vatican
U. S
Dennis Cardinal Dougherty
Philadelphia
Sacred College
Holy Father
Christmas Peace Time Expects Big Armed Forces Holiday
The Army and Navy estimate about 3.2 million service members will spend Christmas abroad or at sea. War is over, allowing celebrations without enemy threats, and last year’s overseas totals show tangible improvement. Turkeys and trees were pre-shipped, and Christmas on ships remains traditional with USO shows. President Truman plans a White House Christmas Eve, lighting the national tree and delivering a nationwide address. The White House grounds open to the public before the ceremony, with security in place.
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Navy
USO
Truman
Missouri
White House
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Marine Band
Jeremy Jackson
Ann Miller
Escapee GI Pleads Guilty in Kidnapping Case
Robert Frederick Smith, 21, and companion Czajkowski confessed to a string of kidnapings and robberies after escaping Camp Robinson. FBI reports place Smith's capture in Blue Island and tie him to the killing of Ray Gordon Beh of Grosse Pointe. Prosecutors consider further charges.
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Robert Frederick Smith
Ray Gordon Beh
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Holland
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Ottawa County
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Blue Island
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Berrien County
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J. Edgar Hoover
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Blue Island Sataoe
Hoover
Ark
Czajkowski
St. Louis
Nation's Record Travel Jam Continues With Thousands Seeking Rides
The country endures a holiday travel jam with trains planes and buses overloaded. Milwaukee residents wait at depots as crowds surge and officials anticipate a midweek return rush. Transportation firms add equipment while many travel by car to escape lines and delays.
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Milwaukee
Count 11 Dead In Wisconsin
At least eleven people died in Wisconsin over the weekend from multiple accidents. A head on collision near Fennimore in Grant county killed Eva Mae Blake 17 Hartsell Conley 20 and Clyde Guyst 19. An accidental shooting killed Edward Rudnick 38 in Dodge county. Cab driver Charles A Price 29 was killed in a Milwaukee area crash with Agnes Huber 25 also killed. Others: Walter Rozak 29 seriously hurt, Morris Roemer 21 killed, Sandora Becker 18 seriously injured, Robert Starak 28 electrocuted, Ross Byle 20 shot, Samuel Cook 71 struck by car, Theodore Ostrowski 73 struck by car. Sheriff to hold inquest.
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Grant County
Eva Mae Blake
Hartsell Conley
Boscobel
Clyde Guyst
Gays Mills
Crawford County
A. M. Klaas
Lancaster
Edward Rudnick
Milwaukee
Dodge County
Highway 51
Mosinee
Price
Wausau
Agnes Huber
Walter Rozak
Knowlton
Wis
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Morris Roemer
Route 2
Rubicon
Hartford
Amond Roth
Washington
Sandora Becker
St Joseph’s Hospital
Hunter
Robert Starak
Appleton
Ross Byle
Manitowoc
Byle
Samuel Cook
Otter Creek
Eau Claire County
Augusta
Theodore Ostrowski
City ice rinks close tonight at 7 p m for Christmas Eve
The park department announced all ice skating rinks in the city will close tonight at 7 p m for Christmas Eve. Families are urged to plan visits accordingly.
Belgians and Dutch Plan Occupation Leap into Germany
Belgian War Minister Leo Mundeleer said Belgian and Dutch troops would occupy German territory in early spring. The specific area to be occupied has not yet been decided.
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Leo Mundeleer
Germany
Six Vets Ride Home by Cab After Christmas Discharge
Pvt. Clarence De Staercke of Green Bay and five fellow veterans, all recently discharged in Salinas, California, found no transport home. They hired a taxicab for 80 dollars each to travel the 2,700 miles to Chicago, completing the journey Monday.
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Clarence de Staercke
Salinas
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Chicago
Bethlehem Christmas Ceremonies Return With British Plans
British authorities arrange peaceful Christmas observances in Jerusalem and Bethlehem with service members witnessing the processions from Jaffa Gate to the Church of the Nativity. Masses will be held in the grotto at noon and every half hour through Christmas Day, culminating in a midnight nativity reenactment.
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Polio Victims Leave Kenny Institute Recovered for Christmas
Thirty six children stricken with infantile paralysis depart the Elizabeth Kenny Institute for homeward Christmas with crutches or braces no longer needed. The group, from ten states, walked out over the weekend marking their recovery.
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Minneapolis
Elizabeth Kenny Institute
Franc Devalued Reported in Paris Cabinet Meeting
Paris rumor mill cites government circles saying the franc was devalued to 120 to the dollar and 480 to the pound at Sundays cabinet session. The claim hinges on discussions during the cabinet meeting and reflects market reaction in the capital.
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Paris
Gesell Dies at 84 Prominent La Crosse Merchant
Charles B. Gesell, 84, longtime La Crosse merchant of 213 South Eighth Street, died Sunday in a Moorhead Minnesota hospital after a lingering illness. He had moved to Moorhead to live with his son Raymond, a Minnesota legislator and poultry fancier. Gesell ran a candy store in La Crosse before entering the ready to wear business and retired about 15 years ago. He was a charter member of the La Crosse Plugs and recently made an honorary member. He attended Plugs meetings and trips until his illness and was a member of the La Crosse Elks lodge. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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la Crosse
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Mississippi Valley sportsmen protest pool drawdown plan
Mississippi Valley sportsmen from Winona La Crosse area urge President Truman to halt the U S Army engineers nine foot channel drawdown. Led by William A Galewski the effort includes the Winona Red and Gun club Izaak Walton leagues and Badger State Sportsmen’s Club with at least 500 telegrams expected. Mayor J J Verdota joined the protest urging community action to protect recreational interests and unite conservation efforts in the valley.
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Washington, D. C
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Mississippi Valley
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William A. Galewski
Winona
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Butter Gift Helps Wisconsin Tree Dealer Boost Christmas Sales
A Waupaca, Wisconsin, Christmas tree dealer is boosting sales by giving a half pound of butter with each tree. He bought 700 pounds of butter from southern Minnesota creameries, noting there is no butter shortage there.
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Waupaca
Wis
Minnesota
Wisconsin Snow Totals Melt Into White Christmas
Wisconsin records a white Christmas as La Crosse meteorologist A. D. Sanal reports 22 inches of snow by noon, with five inches on the ground and more expected tonight and tomorrow. Howard J. Thompson notes four to eight inches possible in the south state as trains work to return to schedule within days. Temperatures ranged from 11 to 25 above, with several cities posting lows and highs across the day.
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la Crosse
A. D. Sanial
Samal
Mississippi Valley
Sanal
Howard J.thompson
U. S
Milwaukee
Thompson
Wausau
Park Falls
Madison
Green Bay
Big Three foreign ministers near end of Moscow talks
Informants say the Big Three conference will announce joint progress in Moscow London and Washington. Byrnes and Bevin remain in Moscow through Christmas morning while discussions on atomic energy control continue with Molotov.
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London
Washington
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Ernest Bevin
Russia
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Bevin
Truman
Attlee
Mackenzie King
United Nations Commission
V. M. Molotov
No Paper On Christmas Day La Crosse Tribune Schedule
The La Crosse Tribune will not publish an edition on Christmas Day. The notice informs readers of the holiday break and that normal publication resumes afterward.
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