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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

2

Crash Victim's Services Held After Night Collision

Ellingson dies after two car crash at the intersection of state trunk highway 30 and a county road nine miles north of Lanesboro. Harold Anderson and wife injured. Homer Brown and wife hurt but not seriously. two others thrown from vehicle. Madeline Ellingson with severe head and facial injuries hospitalized. sheriff investigation ongoing.

Root River Age Ellingson Lanesboro Harold Anderson Rushford Fillmore County Homer Brown Madeline Ruises Lanesboro Hospital Rochester, Minn Anderson Donald L. Cook Walt Williams Aoa Ag Williams Ela Are Rockford Edwin Darnell

Doris Day Marriage Off Ends Quiet Hollywood Romance

Doris Day and saxophonist George Weidler end their marriage. The blonde actress has returned home to her mother after the split, as Hollywood notes a sour note in the union.

Doris Day Hubby Hollywood George Weidler

War Policy and Europe Aid Under Truman Plan

Discussion notes a proposed U S foreign aid program for Europe totaling 6.5 billion dollars with hundreds of millions more likely and over a billion needed. It frames U S security as reliant on armed strength and outlines five global strategic power centers including the United States, Britain, the Ruhr area, and Japan.

Europe Truman Congress Te Marshall Bose United States British Isles Ruhr

Russian aims in Europe and resource power

The passage argues that Russia seeks control over Western Europe and aims to win access to the Ruhr region to merge it with the Urals and Volga area. This would create a vast resource base intended to challenge global powers with mass production and potential for modern war.

Ruhr Urals-Volga

Rescue crews pull survivors from Greenland ice crash

Report lists several U S airmen rescued from a Greenland ice cap crash and others involved in failed recovery efforts. Names include Lt James Prevost of Knoxville Tennessee Lt Robert McDonald of Bridgeport Wisconsin Lt Charles Forsturgeon Bay Wisconsin and Lt Louis Lane Willow New York with a B 17 crew. Also First Lt Alferd Hedvail Seattle and Lt James Buerke Tampa aboard a rescue glider and Lt Howard Halstead of Greenville on a second glider.

Page Bh Greenland James B. Prevost Knoxville Tenn Robert J. McDonald Bridgeport Charles L Sturgeon Bay Wis Louis A. Lane Willow N. Y Alferd M. Hedvail Seattle Wash James C. Buerke Tampa Fla Howard L. Halstead Greenville S. C

Leinfelder to Appear on Jaycee At Your Service Program

John Leinfelder, winner of La Crosse and state elimination in the I Speak For Democracy contest, will guest on the La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce Mr. Jaycee At Your Service program on WLCX at 7 p m tonight. He will be interviewed and his prize-winning speech read. The program aims to compete for national honors with the interview and speech presented.

John Leinfelder South 20Th Street la Crosse Generes

Skating Rinks Open for Evening Hours

Skating rinks will stay open until 10 p m today while Goose Green hosts sessions. West Avenue rink operates from 1 p m until night with extended hours.

Goose Green West Avenue

Galesville Man Struck By Car Near Beaver Creek Bridge

Milford Alseth 35 of near Galesville is hospitalized in La Crosse after being struck by a car driven by Bernice Mitchell on U S 53 near Beaver Creek. A rear tire blew as Mitchell approached the bridge, the car left the road and hit Alseth who was walking home from work. First aid at the scene by Dr H A Yegi saved him from fatal injuries. he is listed in serious condition.

Galesville Wis Milford Alseth la Crosse Bernice Mitchell Ricee Alseth H. A. Yegi Yegi la Cross

Santa Delivers Reassuring Visit To Sick Wisconsin Girl

In Eau Claire a Christmas fire at a tuberculosis sanatorium forced Betty Mae Syngenpeel to miss Santa. Police found her note asking Santa to share candy with children worldwide and left two chocolates plus a full candy box as a kind gesture. Betty Mae has survived polio and spinal tuberculosis and remains bedridden.

Eau Claire Wis Santa Betty Mae Syngenpeel Eau Claire County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Betty Betty Mae

Onalaska Men’s Club Charity Home Project Details

The Onalaska Men’s Club plans to build a home for a needy family with labor donated by carpenters and others. Wallace Massey, president, oversees contributions including lumber from Erickson Lumber Co and supervision from Cleo Mullock. Family details list three girls and four boys of various ages. total contributions reach $1,045.89. Clothing donations arrive from Harvey Hauser and Ben Nelson.

Onalaska Wallace Massey Cleo Mullock Erickson Lumber Company of Spaces Red Lumber Harvey Hauser George Street Ben Nelson

Fragmented Local Notice About Arterial Vigilance

A damaged OCR fragment lists names and addresses with scattered notes on arterial issues and street work. It mentions Kane street and a Berner Joseph, with unclear dates and measurements. The readable items suggest a local public notice or brief notices section.

Faye Emerson Slashes Wrist Reported in Personal Crisis

Poughkeepsie New York actress Faye Emerson Roosevelt was treated for a left wrist wound. Sheriff and Dr. Hirst cited a personal safety incident while family and Elliott Roosevelt disputed the cause. Mrs. Young in San Diego said it occurred while hunting aspirin in a bathroom.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Faye Emerson Roosevelt Elliott Roosevelt C. Fred Close H. Sherman Hirst

Truman Accuses Moscow Officials and Cites Russian Attitudes

President Truman condemns governing leaders in Moscow while noting Russia's politburo hold and broken agreements. He recalls remarks in Oregon praising Stalin and says Russian people would avoid conflict if they had a voice. he also addresses Zionist and Palestine concerns amid global tensions. He acts as installing officer at a Grand ceremony.

Moscow United States Ross Oer Secree Tines Oregon Joe Stalin Wan Eee Jaa Russia Palestine Indonesia China Truman

Tito threatens to deal with West over bloc

Belgrade premier Tito warned that Yugoslavia would sell its raw materials to capitalist nations if Cominform states refuse to buy. He said Yugoslavia could cut off supplies to the Soviet bloc and seek Western markets for Yugoslav goods.

Tito West Belgrade Vlava Europe Yugoslavia Cominform Communist International Information Bureau

No Meeting Of Barber Shop Chorus Announced

There will be no meeting of the barber shop chorus Tuesday night. The next meeting of the organization is planned for Tuesday January 4.

Barber Shop Organic

Peiping Soldiers Shop for Civvies at Open Air Market

Government troops in Peiping frequent the famous open air market buying civilian clothes. Soldiers mingle with civilians as they purchase ordinary garments at the bustling stalls.

Peiping

Quakes Rattle Reno City Hall Amid Brief Council Sits

Seven earthquakes shook Reno Nevada over about four and a half hours last night. The third tremor caused noticeable jiggling in the 42 year old city hall and led to a quick adjournment of a city council meeting. No damage was reported.

Reno Nev

Disagreement Over Labor Management Conference Proposed

Senator Evert Thomas opposes a labor management conference to set a non binding wage standard. Senator Morse supports broader scope including new labor law recommendations. CIO favors draft on jurisdiction disputes and emergency strikes. Chamber wary but will discuss council proposal at Jan 12 meeting.

Wasefington Evert Thomas Utah Morse R-Ore CIO Labor Organization War Labor Board Thomas Congress Council

Union threatens walkout at Dairyland plants across four states

Union bargaining officials discuss authority scope and mem ber approval while Dairyland workers at Genoa Bald win Chippewa Falls and Alma Wis. weigh a potential strike that might not halt power as private agreement could keep supply. Madgett cites 25 rural cooperatives totaling about 64 000 members across Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota served by the utility.

Dairyland Genoa Baldwin Chippewa Falls Alma Wis Elliott Madget

December Post Office Receipts Rise Over 1947 figure

Postmaster Wenzel M. Dvora reported December receipts to date total $3,649.88 for the first 28 days, topping the 1947 figure by that amount. The Monday receipts alone reached $1,074.78 as the month progresses.

Wenzel M. Dvora

Simple inexpensive naan remedy claim for rheumatic arthritis

An advertisement promotes a naan recipe and lemon juice as a home remedy for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis in pets. It boasts rapid pain relief, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to return empty packages for RU-EX to prove efficacy.

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