Brannan announces 12.9% corn planting cut in 1950
Secretary Brannan unveils a plan reducing corn plantings by 12.9 percent across 837 major producing counties mainly in the Midwest. The program targets a national corn output of 2.672 billion bushels for 1950, down from 3.377 billion this year, with acreage reductions totaling about 11 million acres.
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Otter
Taft urges U.S. action to keep Formosa from Reds
Senator Taft says the United States Navy should intervene if needed to prevent Chinese Communists from taking Formosa. He urged world powers to hold on to Formosa as a last stand and downplayed the need for American arms, suggesting intervention only if necessary.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
United States Navy
Formosa
U. S. Senate
China
Tanit
Truman
Washington
Taft
Quincy Names New City Administrator
In Quincy Massachusetts William J. Jr., 41, was sworn in as city administrator Saturday, marking the city’s first appointment under the new form of government.
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Mass
William J. — Jr
Superior
Wis
Defense Chiefs To Draft U S Asia Arms Policy Plan
Four top military leaders will visit Japan in February to discuss a possible no American policy blueprint for Asia, with Formosa off limits during the trip. Senators Connally and Taft urged stronger U S steps to check communism and defend Formosa if needed. The meeting coincides with broader moves on strategy to block expansion in the Far East and troop deployments in Asiatic waters.
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Japan
Ger
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Asia
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Taft
Ohio
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China
National Security Council
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Truman
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Omar N. Bradley
Army
J. Lawton Collins
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Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Adm
Forrest P.rman
Lucas Assures GOP Voice In Foreign Policy
Washington news analysis shows Senate and administration officials advocating greater bipartisanship in foreign policy making. Senator Lucas pledges cooperation with Republicans, urging cross party consultations between Congress and the State Department to sustain a united policy. Expect potential tax policy links and shifts on wartime excise levies as the new session begins.
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Georgia
George
No Editions On New Year s Day
Loses edition schedule for The La Crosse Tribune notes no Sunday issue on New Year s Day. Regular Sunday comics shift to Saturday edition with Monday distribution at usual time. Residents missing papers advised to call The Tribune between 4 and 6 p m Monday.
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la Crosse
Tribune
Lewis Faces New Challenge From Coal Operators
Northern and midwestern coal operators petition the National Labor Relations Board alleging unfair labor practices by John L. Lewis. They seek an injunction to end the three day work week and protest his refusal to bargain in good faith. NLRB Counsel Denham will decide by late next week on pursuing court action. Lewis has proposed reposing the contract and notes some small mines have signed a $15 daily wage and 35 cent per ton welfare royalty increase.
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John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
National Labor Relations Board
Lewis
NLRB
United Mine Workers
LRB
Robert N. Denham
UMW
Doctor in Mercy Killing Case Returns to Practice
Goffstown New Hampshire a country doctor resumed practice amid debate over his alleged mercy killing of Abbie Borreto a 59 year old Manchester woman with cancer. Dr Hermann N Sander 40 free on 25000 bond after one night in Hillsboro jail. The state plans grand jury action in January. Borreto’s husband supports the doctor while her brothers split with one saying it should be left to God and another calling the act wrong.
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N. H
Hillsboro
Hermann N. Sander
Dartmouth
Sander
John J. Wheeler
New Hampsire
Tired forties fade as new decade dawns worldwide
The 1940s end with reflection on war, upheaval, and rapid change. The Pacific and European scenes give way to optimism and fear as the United Nations and television emerge, economies grow, and cultures pivot toward the 1950s with renewed hope and questions. prosperity lingers in New York markets while religion strengthens nationwide.
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Associated Press
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Tishomingo
Oklo
Rio
Paris
West 52Nd Street
New York
New Displaced Family In La Crosse Settled In City
La Crosse welcomes a displaced family from Germany the Wohlfeilers, now living in an apartment at 1337 State Street owned by Frances Spangler. The young Sabina recovered from travel illness. the Jewish Welfare agency assists financially and logistically. After a short rest the Polish native will start work in La Crosse.
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la Crosse
Markus Wohlfeiler
Sabina
Frances Spangler
State Street
Germany
Jewish Welfare Agency
500 Toys Contributed At City Theater Parties
About 500 toys were collected Friday in La Crosse children’s theater showings at the Riviera and Rivoli as part of the American Legion post Tides of Toys drive for European tots. Officials said ~2,000 toys were gathered in the first week and expect city schoolchildren to boost the total on January 4. About 230 teachers will be asked to appeal for mops during school hours Tuesday.
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la Crosse
American Legion Post
Europe
Riviera
Rivoli
T. O. T. Drive
No Mail Delivery On Sunday and Monday
Postmaster Wenzel M. Dvorak announced there will be no mail delivery on Sunday and Monday with only mail collections occurring. The lobby will stay open for mailing letters and stamps available in lobby vending machines. Special delivery items and perishables will still be delivered as usual.
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Wenzel M. Dvorak
Jap Relatives Seek Information On Prisoners Held By Reds
Japanese from Nagano prefecture head to Tokyo to learn the fate of relatives captured four and a half years ago by Russians. Five or six from Nagano will arrive Sunday and wait outside the Russian embassy gates until they receive an audience or a reply.
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Tokyo
Japan
Nagano
Chinese Reds Hold American Pilot
Chinese Communists hold the liner forced down in Red territory. Pilot James McGovern of Asbury Park New Jersey and two Chinese crew members are reported safe and well, location of holding not specified. Airline seeks their release.
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Red Territory
Central Air Transport Corp
James McGovern
Asbury Park
N. J
McGovern
Three Snow Queen Candidates Named for La Crosse Event
Junior Chamber of Commerce announced three new Snow Queen candidates for La Crosse with sponsors Dutch Maid Dairyette, Shop for Women, and Pla-Mor Bowling Centre. Dale Waterman said more sponsor inquiries were still coming and a full candidate list would follow. Bog Hope will judge photos and announce the winner at the coronation on January 21 at the VFW hall.
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Chamber of Commerce
Marian Cermak
Dutch Maid Dairyette
Lorraine Rebhan
Zita Maher
Donna Sheridan
Pla-Mor
Dale Waterman
Waterman
Tell
Bog Hope
VFW
Grandad Fireworks Promise Weatherproof Bluff Show
Chief Skyrocker Bill Bona утверж promised that the Grandad Bluff fireworks display would proceed despite fog and rain. The Skyrockers departed early to set up the displays in the bluff crannies and the show will run for about 15 minutes.
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Bill Bonadurer
Grandad Bluff
The
Bluff
Grandad
Transit to Lagoon rink set on trial schedule
La Crosse Transit Co will run weekday and weekend service to the Lagoon skating rink starting Sunday January 1 on a trial basis. Buses depart Fourth and Main at 1 45 pm and every 30 minutes to 4 45 pm with return trips from Lagoon every 30 minutes from 2 pm. Evening runs 7 15 pm to 9 45 pm with Lagoon returns at 7 30 pm onward.
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Lagoon
Recreation Department
E. P. Hartl
Fourth and Main Streets
William A. Robertson
la Crosse
Hartl
Walter Hanson
Trempealeau REA To Build Wing
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative in Arcadia Wisconsin will add a new east wing to its headquarters after a $142000 REA loan, with $17500 allocated for the 30 foot square addition. The loan supports 60 miles of line built to serve 191 new members, and the coop serves 2870 members across Trempealeau county and parts of La Crosse Jackson Eau Claire and Buffalo counties.
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Wis
Trempealeau Electric Cooperative
Rural Electrification Administration
E. F. Thornton
Thornton
Trempealeau Cooperative
Trempealeau
la Crosse
Jackson
Eau Claire
Buffalo
REA
Local La Crosse Weather Outlook
Fair and colder tonight with lows around 28 in the city and 22 in the countryside. Sunday turns partly to mostly cloudy and cooler with a high near 32.
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City Officials Explain Parking Meter Policy On Off Street Lots
Mayor Henry Ahrens and J N Cribben head of the city parking committee outlined why parking meters will be placed on city developed off street lots. Associated Consultants backed the plan and stressed the meters must fund maintenance and taxes rather than city general funds.
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J. N. Cribben
Citizens’ Parking Committee
Associated Consultants
George W. Barton
A. H. Koert
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R. L. Bangsierg
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Barton
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