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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1947
Page
2
Auburn Alabama hosts a scientific conference on atomic farming as radioisotopes boost soil and plant chemistry. Researchers report copper nutrient studies from Florida cattle to improve health and weight with radioactive methods enhancing analysis.
The New York Sun displayed a bold eight column banner stating U. S. Weather Forecast No More Snow for readers in the metropolitan area. The front page cheered the outlook as springlike conditions were expected to prevail, ending a period of heavy snowfall.
Plans for a non profit organization to aid scientific education and medical research were announced in Madison. Incorporators include Drs James A Jackson Arnold S Jackson George Ewell Harry Steenbock Ora R Rice and H R Heverlein S W Orr. The foundation aims to study causes treatment and cure of illnesses and provide educational facilities for post graduate medical students.
Longview Typographical union president Jesse Wilson said members will not report for work at the Longview Daily News, locking out themselves over demands for a $2.10 per hour wage scale retroactive to Oct 1. The paper offered $2.10 starting April 1 and $2 hourly retroactive to Oct 1, rejected from a $1.65 scale. Management withheld comment.
At a news conference Richard son said the loyalty inquiry will be private with final findings to agency heads. He noted disloyalty charges carry stigma and the board may discharge workers without public hearings in time, while an elaborate review process will counter non-confrontation and protect informants.
Senate moves to restore government controls on consumer credit face likely setback as House leaders plan rent controls beyond February. House Banking Chair Wolcott says little chance for quick credit action whileWays and Means Chair Knutson readies a $5.6 billion annual income tax cut. House Appropriations Chair Taber to push new spending cuts. Taft notes Senate considering tax reform.
Glenn Tirkham of Marshfield became president of the American Legion Boys State board. The 1948 program is scheduled June 12 to 19 at Ripon College with a 600 participant cap. Tuition is 28 dollars per boy funded by Legion posts and service clubs. Albert Beyer of Wauwatosa was named vice president and Val W. Ove of Milwaukee is executive director. John F. Mann of Appleton will serve a three year term and Charles Curran of Mauston a two year term.
Police Chief Herman Rick urges motorists to drive sober and sensible on New Year’s Eve. He advises careful use of buses or taxis and walking precautions, including crossing at crosswalks and avoiding jaywalking, as officers plan to enforce traffic laws for public safety.
Auburn reporters describe the first conference on radioactive atoms in farm research at Auburn's Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Researchers outline using trace amounts of radioactive elements to follow chemical steps in plants and animals, from fertilizer uptake to human consumption, to improve crops and nutrition.
Beloit College anthropology chair Andrew Whiteford announced a scientific dig next summer at an Indian site near Diamond Bluffs twelve miles from Red Wing Minnesota on the Wisconsin Mississippi shore. The Hopewell burial mound complex will be studied with Wisconsin Archaeological Survey cooperation including Milwaukee Public Museum Lawrence College University of Wisconsin and Beloit College. David A Baerreis urged pooling resources to enable major yearly research.
The Payne brothers, Frederick 11 Leonard 8 and Skipper 7, from Acton plan to move to Lamarque Texas after a letter to a Texas cowboy went viral in the Mainland Times. Donation offers from ranch owner Glen Weber and others spark uproar of excitement as the family prepares for a new life and potential cow punching.
A massive blast at the Gulf Oil refinery on 30th Street near the Penrose ferry bridge in South Philadelphia caused a major emergency response. Fire crews from Gulf Oil and Atlantic Refining rushed to the scene as residents reported a powerful concussion and flames seen for minutes. No injuries were reported initially.
Caledonia Minnesota report says Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ernster traveled to St. Paul to visit their son Nicholas and family. They will then drive south to Cuero Texas to see their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Cle tus Ernster.
Mrs Magdalene Hall of Failball Glen visited Minneapolis and will travel to Des Moines and Kansas City before proceeding to Los Angeles to spend the winter, with stops in between.
A horse owned by P. F. Theron collapsed and died from fright as a newly arrived tractor passed by while it pulled a cart en route to a farm near Tulbagh, South Africa. The animal died immediately.
A comparison notes that one pound of cotton contains over 90 million fibers and states the English Walnut originated in Persia, highlighting origins and fiber density.
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