Truman asks Congress for 350 million in relief aid
Truman urged Congress to provide 350 million dollars for relief to liberated nations as UNRRA winds down its operations. He called for future U.S. controlled relief direct to avoid delays, warning spring and summer shipments must be funded to avert hunger and shortages. The same period saw a historic eastern blizzard with heavy snow across the mid Atlantic and New England, causing closures and travel disruption.
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Los Angeles Explosion Kills Fifteen and Injures One Hundred Fifty Eight
Survivors recount a blast at the O'Connor electro plating plant that leveled the building and shook like an earthquake or atom bomb. Victims include Alice Lopez, 19, nearby workers, and Navy veteran Nogsman Scott. Rescue efforts recover injured, some with green skin from chemical exposure.
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India Faces Civil War Or Peace With Britain’s Exit
London reports Prime Minister Attlee plans a British withdrawal from India by June prompting fears of civil war or negotiated peace. Debate looms in the Lords and Commons as Temood-Sir Samuel warns of instability while Mahomed Ali Jinnah cautions on the Muslim League's response.
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Delegation Demands Russian Troop Withdrawal and Asset Return
A 400 member delegation from seven North China provinces urged the government to protest Russian presence in Manchuria. They pressed for immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Dairen and the return of industrial equipment removed from Manchuria.
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Weather Update for La Crosse Area Tonight and Saturday
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with occasional very light snow. Temperatures rise slowly on Saturday with a low of 10 to 12 and a high near 26 degrees.
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Public Buildings To Close On Saturday
The county court house and city hall will close Saturday to observe George Washington's birthday anniversary. All city banks will close all day, while other businesses may open. Police departments in the county and city, along with health departments in the city, will keep personnel on duty. The post office will operate with regular service.
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U S Changes Kidder Claim in Wisconsin Court
An amended claim is on file in La Crosse county courthouse against the estate of the late Mrs Dean Ladd Kidder. The claim filed by U S District Attorney Charles Cashin for Frank Kuhl cites 1939 income taxes due from Pyroil Company totaling 243 425 12. The government sought 272 875 but the amount was reduced in a complaint this week. a hearing is tentatively set near month end.
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Los Angeles Explosion Claims 15 Dead and Many Hurt
Police fixed the death toll at 15 after a massive blast at the J. J. O Connor electroplating plant. Of 158 hospitalized, several were feared dying. the cause was perchloric acid detonation with no clear ignition. Four nearby houses damaged and a downtown area rocked as crews battled fires.
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Finger Man Death Ends Chicago Terror By Police
Chicago's Elmer Pierce, believed to have terrorized a family for weeks, was killed by police after a late night ambush as he reached for a pistol. Niece Virginia Szemeret, 24, was among victims cited in the spree linked to Pierce, an ex convict.
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Pastor Charged with Arson in Milwaukee Fire
Dr. John Lewis 72 pastor of Calvary Presbyterian in Milwaukee faced arson charges after a church fire caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Bond set at 1000 dollars, case adjourned to March 10. investigators linked kerosene purchases to the incident.
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Approve Portal Suit Ban Moves Toward Floor Action
Washington reports the committee approved the portal suit ban by a large majority with no formal vote. The measure, tied to wage hours rules under the Walsh Healey and Bacon Davis acts, awaits floor action next Thursday. Senate judiciary panel debated its own portal pay ban but failed to finalize due to constitutional concerns.
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Yanks In Germany Dwindle Stork Busy
The U S army in Germany is dwindling as no room remains for 13 Gabens babies with storks noted as busy delivering. The fragmentary report hints at reduced forces and a whimsical note on births amid occupation.
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Circulation at All Time High For La Crosse Tribune
The La Crosse Tribune reports a new circulation peak of 26 707 on Wednesday February 19 exceeding last year by over 2000 copies. The gain shows strong reader demand and growth over the prior year's 24 625.
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Group Studies Building Here
The mayor's emergency housing committee studied large scale home building in La Crosse and appointed a three member subcommittee to explore procedures for projects. The group discussed non profit and cooperative housing, mutual developments, and using 150 Salzer airport area homes.
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Mild Weather and Snow Forecast Across Regions
Mild weather returns to La Crosse area with weekend warmth and snow forecast shifts. A Gulf of Mexico storm deepened and moved northeast bringing heavy precipitation to the southeast, mid Atlantic, and New England regions, with stormy conditions and snow from southern Pennsylvania onward.
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Frye Quits TWA as Hughes Takes Control
Trans World Airlines announced the resignation of president Jack Frye and outlined a full managerial overhaul placing Howard Hughes interests in complete control. The move signals a major leadership shift at the carrier in Kansas City.
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Former cop held on murder charge in Wisconsin
Omar Crabtree a 32 year old former Kentucky policeman was bound over to circuit court for trial on second degree murder in connection with the shooting of cab driver Robert Shanklin 55 near Waukesha. The passenger Ignatius Snyder 34 identified Crabtree as the shooter the hold followed a raid at a western district municipal court before Judge Alvin Brendemuehl. Bond set at 10000. Arraignment in circuit court expected next week. Snyder said Crabtree waited outside Mrs Avis Price 33 home from a date and fired as the taxi left. Shanklin died after the left temple shot and the cab skidded into a snowbank. Mrs Price formerly taught in Eau Claire. Snyder said Crabtree was married with two children and Price mother of four. Snyder is single.
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Eau Claire
Ten year old Mary Lynn Simon dies in driveway collision
In Manitowoc Wisconsin a ten year old girl Mary Lynn Simon was fatally injured Friday when she and a companion coasted down a driveway and crashed into the side of a passing car.
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Five Japs Condemned for Prisoner Deaths at Yokohama
An Eighth Army tribunal sentenced five Japanese to be hanged and two others to life imprisonment at hard labor for inhuman cruelties that caused the deaths of about 45 Allied prisoners. The three month trial convicted them of killing roughly 25 Americans and about 25 British and other Allied prisoners.
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Helicopter to Highlight La Crosse Airport Dedication
Task Force Frost will display a helicopter at the La Crosse municipal airport dedication on March 1. Col. Rudolph Breedhow and Capt. Anthony Kamp II confirm a demonstration over the city and airport, with at least 30 naval planes from Wold-Chamberlain aiding the program. An aerial parade will feature two flight groups at 1500 and 2500 feet, coordinated by the La Crosse Flyers association.
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Case Company Buys California Land for New Plant
The J L Case company announced on Thursday the purchase of a 16 acre tract in Stockton California for a new production and assembly plant. This move follows the companys decentralization program and the recent acquisition of two plants from the war assets administrator this month.
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Polar Flights Reach Southwest of Little America
Two silvery Douglas transports conducted long exploratory missions far southwest of Little America into Victoria land today. The flights lasted 10 hours for one plane and 11 hours for the other before landing late.
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