Austrian Socialists Gain in Austrian Election Reform
Austrian voters returned the Socialists to prominence as they won 73 seats in the 165 seat lower chamber, while the Peoples party led by Chancellor Leopold Figl held 74 seats. A coalition government appears likely with the Socialists joining the cabinet to share power in postwar Austria.
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Figl
Oskar Helmer
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Korea peace challenge voiced at United Nations
United Nations New York United States strongly urged Soviet bloc delegates to back and search for a Korean peace, while warning Moscow may resist ending the Korea war. Lodge said Russians likely oppose a halt and pledged readiness to debate any question as the assembly reconvenes.
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Foreign Leaders to Visit Washington Amid Global Woes
Several foreign leaders head to Washington in coming weeks to meet President Eisenhower. Halvard Lange visits for a United Nations meeting and Washington February 28, followed by Eden and Butler March 4 to 6 for exploratory talks on economic issues and trade barriers. Lord Ismay arrives March 12 with NATO concerns, while West Berlin Mayor Reuter plans a March 10 New York conference on refugees.
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Britain
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France
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West Germany
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NATO
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Ernest Reuter
West Berlin
New York
Temple U Head Seen As New Voice Director
Washington within a report that Robert L. Johnson of Philadelphia president of Temple University is the Eisenhower administrations candidate to head the State Departments overseas information program now under Senate inquiry. A Congressional source said Dulles may ask Johnson to run the International Information Administration. The Voice of America operation is under scrutiny as Nathaniel Weyl testified behind closed doors. Alger Hiss is serving a jail term for perjury.
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Weyl
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Hiss
House Group Backs 4 Point Farm Program
The House Agriculture Committee endorsed a four point plan to bolster cattle prices. It calls for strengthening credit for cattlemen, increased military meat purchases, temporary curbs on foreign beef imports, and government meat purchases for school lunch programs.
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R-Kan
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Aiken
Court To Hear Action By City Injunction Dismissal
Two actions in the case of Patrolman James Christie are set for Circuit Court Tuesday. At 9 a.m. a hearing on an order show cause why the injunction against the city should not be vacated will be held. At 1 p.m. an adverse examination of city officials in the injunction action is scheduled to begin.
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Thomas Skemp
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George Long
Retired Commission
Ee Court
No Reply From Reds on Gen Clark Prisoner Exchange
General Mark Clark proposed a sick and wounded prisoner exchange with the Communists on Sunday, but no response has been received and Red broadcasts have ignored the offer.
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Mark Clark
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Ike Seeks Senate Funds to Save Council of Economic Advisers
President Eisenhower urged the Senate to appropriate funds to retain the three member Council of Economic Advisers, after the House cut its budget and dismissed staff. Senate and House leaders debated the broader budget as defense spending and a push to trim waste dominated discussions.
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Three U S F-84 jets crash near Goose Bay Labrador
Three F-84 jets crash near Goose Bay Air Base in Labrador during a flight to Europe. One pilot reported dead, another missing over the Atlantic south of Greenland, two survivors rescued after ground radar approach. Rescues aided by Airman Millett who sheltered the remaining pilot in freezing conditions.
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Next of
Bohlen Named Ambassador To Russia
The White House announced President Eisenhower will nominate Charles Bohlen as ambassador to Russia and Francis White as ambassador to Mexico. Bohlen would succeed George Kennan in Moscow, while White would replace William O Dwyer in Mexico City.
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Charles Bohlen
Russia
Francis White
Mexico
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White
Mexico City
William O'Dwyer
New York
State Department
George F. Kennan
Moscow
Kennan
Soviet Union
Yugo Slavia
Study Finds Newspaper Best Campaign Medium
A psychology professor from the University of Southern California says door to door campaigning is outdated in large populations. He reports that daily newspaper columns are the most effective information medium for voters in selecting candidates and issues in the upcoming November election.
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Los Angeles
Daily
Floyd Ruch
University of Southern California
Psychological Services, Inc
Crisis Has Come To Stay Defines New U S Economic Policy
The article outlines the Eisenhower administration’s broad economic plan built on the belief that crisis has become permanent. It emphasizes cooperation with Congress, joint study, and a coherent program across tax, budget, monetary, debt, and regulatory policies, with emphasis on gradual adoption through dialogue. The piece notes two conflicts with Congress over farm prices and tax cuts.
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Broeshower's
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Marion Folsom
W. Randolph Burgess
Dan Throop Smith
Capitol Hill
William Mc
Flood Aid totals rise to 209.50 dollars
Monday's mail to the Holland Relief Fund brings the total to 209.50 dollars, with 36 dollars added to last week's 173.50. Donors include Mrs. John Larkin 5 dollars Miss Dora Marshall 20 dollars Kenneth Heal Readstown 1 dollar Mr. and Mrs. Archie Sorenson 10 dollars. The Tribune will accept donations through Saturday.
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Kenneth Heal
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Durkin Sees Taft Hartley Changes Favor Labor This Year
Milwaukee Labor Secretary Martin Durkin announced that some Taft Hartley amendments favorable to labor are expected to pass in Congress this year. He noted a reorganization to drop AFL CIO split recognition and said the Truman budget of 268 million dollars for the Labor Department would be revised downward with sizable savings. Durkin spoke at a banquet honoring Peter Schoemann, new AFL Plumbers Union head in Milwaukee.
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Peter Schoemann
AFL Plumbers Union
Durkin Optimistic After Taft Hartley Panel Session
Secretary of Labor Durkin presided over a 90 minute advisory committee meeting on Taft Hartley amendments. He said a compromise is possible and the group plans to forward proposals to the Senate and House committees next month. The panel includes five members from public industry and labor.
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58 Mexicans Die In Crash Of Two Trolleys
In Mexico City a brake failure and overloading sparked a head-on trolley collision on a one way suburban track. At least 58 people were killed and 82 injured as two antiquated cars collided and cars rolled down a mountain grade with passengers trapped and a fire ignited.
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Haywood CIO Leader Allan Haywood Dies on Platform
Allan M Haywood 64 longtime CIO organizer collapsed while addressing union leaders in Wilkes Barre Pa and died soon after He had just been re elected vice president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations His death follows the deaths of CIO president Philip Murray and AFL head William Green in recent months Surviving are his widow a son Albert and a daughter Kathleen Lusk Information on his home is given as Taylorville Ill.
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William Green
AFL
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Kohler Workers Accept Offer Strike Off
About 2,800 CIO United Auto Workers at Kohler Co in Sheboygan accepted a 12 cent hourly raise retroactive to Jan 1, ending a strike. The deal came after federal conciliators failed to avert the walkout and six members voted against the agreement.
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Harvey Kitzman
Racine
Thomson Makes No Decision On Federal Justice Post
Wisconsin Attorney General Vernon W. Thomson weighs a high U S appointment offered by Herbert Brownell. If he believes a gubernatorial path is open, he will decline. otherwise a Washington post signals a shift from 20 years in state politics. Decision not yet made.
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Herbert Brownell
Wisconsin
Vernon W. Thomson
Department of Justice
Thomson
Republican Party
Walter J. Kohler
Washington
Brownell
Eisenhower
China nullifies 1945 Soviet treaty over Manchuria ports
Chiang Kai-shek's government declares the 1945 Soviet Chinese-Russian treaty void amid Cold War tension. The pact gave Moscow rights to Dairen and Port Arthur, with Outer Mongolia to be largely under Soviet influence. Beijing says Russia violated the accord and seeks approval by its Legislature.
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Free China
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Port Arthur
George Yeh
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Wang Shih- Chieh
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Stalin
T. F. Tsiang
United Nations
Deadline Set for March 10 Primary Registration
Wednesday is the final registration deadline for voters in the March 10 primary. City Clerk Alice Dickson said the office stays open until 5 PM for registrants. The race for the State Senate seat, vacated by Rudolph Schlafach to join the Board of Tax Appeals, features Republicans Raymond Rice and Robert Schaller and Democrat Harold Havenor. The elected senator will represent the 32nd District including La Crosse Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.
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State Senate
Rudolph Schlabach
Board of Tax Appeals
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la Crosse
Senate
Raymond Rice
Robert Schaller
Alaska
Hare Old Havenor
Eleva
Trempealeau
Jackson
Boy 17 killed during rifle game in McPherson
In McPherson Kansas a 17 year old boy died after a .22 rifle shot to the head during a game with three companions. Undersheriff Lyle Dickinson said the youths tried to shoot at each other without hitting. The other boys were unnamed.
Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Fair skies tonight with a slight rise in temperature. Clouds increase Tuesday with no significant temperature change. Low Monday night 15. High Tuesday 40.
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