Acheson Says Security Risks Not Dangerous
Secretary of State Dean Acheson testified that United Nations employment of Americans of questionable loyalty does not threaten national security. He called such workers a “black eye” but said U N personnel do not handle defense matters. He opposed sharing names of State Department employees tied to investigations and cited President Truman’s guidance to withhold the information.
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Grocer Waives Court Hearing in Beer Sales Case
Arthur Rogge owner of Art's Modern Market in La Crosse waived the preliminary hearing and will be bound over to Circuit Court after being charged for selling beer to a 15 year old. The youth required hospital treatment after intoxication. Assistant District Attorney Philip G. Arneson says the crackdown on teen alcohol sales will continue.
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Weather outlook for La Crosse area tonight and Thursday
Mostly cloudy conditions persist with no significant temperature change. Low tonight around 6, high Thursday near 33 degrees.
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McCarthy Seeks Six WWII Medals Based On Navy Review
The Navy says Senator Joseph McCarthy requested six World War II decorations in reply to a 1944 directive and is within his rights to seek the awards. He served as an air intelligence officer with a Marine squadron in the Pacific. during the war he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four gold stars. The White House normally approves only the Congressional Medal of Honor for presidentially named decorations, but the Navy notes current policy allows retroactive awards after records are checked and personnel are notified.
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Rubinstein Gets Stay From Court On Deportation Bid
Three federal judges granted Serge Rubinstein a temporary stay preventing his removal to Ellis Island while the Court of Appeals reviews the case. A surrender deadline set by the attorney general looms, but the ruling could delay or bar removal this afternoon. The hunt for Rubinstein was halted as proceedings continue.
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New Year Fireworks Welcome La Crosse 1953 Display
La Crosse plans a 15 minute New Year fireworks show atop Grandad Bluff at midnight. Bill Bonadurer Jr leads the event succeeding his father after 22 years. Warm weather and a full moon set the stage with light snow flurries possible.
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Weather Bureau
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Truman Sees Hope For World Peace Brightening
President Truman told reporters the outlook for world peace is better than a year ago noting no new plan for ending the Korean War has been submitted. He announced a radio television address January 15 and commented on import restrictions and the MacArthur and Vincent cases.
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Far East
Milwaukee Aldermen Override Zeidler Veto On Rent Decontrol
Milwaukee aldermen voted 22 5 to override Mayor Frank Zeidler and reaffirm the Dec 23 resolution backing rent decontrol. The six hour hearing followed a 25 2 council vote to end rent control, shifting the matter toward possible federal action.
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Lie Plans Subversive Panel At U N To Probe Disloyal Americans
UNITED NATIONS New York secretary general Trygve Lie will form a three man panel to review American employees suspected of disloyalty and will demand full proof from the State Department for firing them. Officials say 14 suspects remain employed while 29 Americans have already been dismissed for loyalty issues.
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Eisenhower Satisfies Taft on Appointments and Farm Policy
President-elect Eisenhower won a broad understanding with Senate Republicans on future appointments after a 24 hour meeting. Sen. Robert A. Taft voiced cautious support, while Sen. Milton R. Young said Benson would back 90 percent parity for farm price supports through 1954. Young noted an open mind after 1954.
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Aerial Pirate Shot Down By Nationalists Near Quemoy
An armed Filipino agent Hung Tsu Chun tried to hijack a PAL DC-3 flying from Laoag to Aparri. Nationalist Air Force fighters forced the plane to land on Quemoy Island near the mainland. Two crew members died, seven passengers survived. The gunman surrendered in Taipei after being escorted by guards.
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Bethel
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Eduardo Diago
Diago
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Perlas
Watch Night and New Year Rites at City Churches
Catholic churches observe regular Sunday masses on New Year’s Day with no special rites. St. Rose Convent hosts a midnight Mass inaugurating a diamond jubilee of Adoration led by Archbishop John Treacy. The bishop will be welcomed at 11:30 p.m. with a 60-voice choir performing Handel and Ladaumus Te in four parts.
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John P. Treacy
George Hammes
Joseph Robling C.pp.s
Victor Pax
C.pp.s
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John Rossiter
Robert Manson
James Finnean
M. Pierre
La Crosse Tribune Skips New Year's Day Editions
The La Crosse Tribune will not publish editions on Thursday January 1 marking New Year’s Day. No newspaper issue will be released that day.
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New Year Protestant Services Planned Across City
Several churches announce watch night and New Year observances. The Salvation Army hosts a 10 p.m. service with fellowship and a 11 15 p.m. program led by Envoy G Shafar. First Baptist Church holds 7 15 p.m. worship and Calvary Baptist plans a 9 p.m. three hour watch night.
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Sixth Street
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Logan
Charles Streets
Gustave Edwin Anderson
Harebo to chair council special investigating committee
Oscar Harebo named temporary chairman of the Common Council’s special investigating committee announced by Mayor Henry Ahrens. The panel, elected last week, will probe charges against Patrolman James Christie and may extend to all city departments. a permanent chair will be chosen at a meeting before the next council session. Members include Aldermen Walter Roth Hubert Schreiter Harry Blair Emil Schistz and R. M. Larkin. Christie faces a police hearing January 5 on gambling related charges.
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Walter Roth
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R. M. Larkin
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