Manufacturing Employment Reaches New High in 1946
October 1946 sees La Crosse area manufacturing employ 6 560 workers in plants, with average weekly payrolls at 286 400 and earnings per worker ranging from 38.47 to 438.97 for January to October. Wisconsin statewide production workers reach 317 000 in October, payrolls total 15 288 000, with earnings 43.18 to 48.23 and hours 40.7 to 42.9. Wholesale trade employs 27 700 with payrolls 1 166 000 and earnings 40.12 to 45.07. retail trade shows 129 500 workers and payrolls 4 219 000. The commission notes 650 accidents in La Crosse in 1945, up 200 from 1945 nine months. Disability cases: 517 in La Crosse County in 1945, 504 in 1944, 414 in 1943. 593 cases settled in 1945 in La Crosse County. Compile La Crosse Data.
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la Crosse County
Ward Installed as Kiwanis Club President at Hotel Stoddard
John D. Ward was installed by Judge R V Ahlstrom as Kiwanis president at Tuesday noon meetings in the Hotel Stoddard Ward succeeds Otto W Muenster and joins other members honored for 25 years of service G M Wiley Leithold Dr F A Douglas J Johnson and Arthur Swan were feted for long membership Otto Sands becomes vice president and Johnson secretary treasurer New directors are Norman Bakkum R L Bangsberg and Jean F Rolfe The 1947 term begins next Tuesday at the Hotel Stoddard
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Kiwanis Club
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Ward
Otto W. Muenster
Kiwanis
G. M. Wiley
Leithold
F. A. Douglas
J. Johnson
Arthur Swan
Judge Ahistrom
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Johnson
Norman Bakkum
R. L. Bangsberg
Jean F Rolfe
Sands
Judge Ahlstrom
Kiwanians
Hotel Stoddard
Otto Muenster
J. R. Johnson
Firemen Trapped As Building Collapses Near Wanamaker Store
Four firefighters were trapped when a building near the Wanamaker department store in New York collapsed after a fire. Rescue crews used searchlights to reach comrades buried under twisted steel and concrete as the floors buckled late last night.
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New York
Wanamaker
Greenwich
British rural experts warn of pepper shortage years ahead
Rural experts in Britain predict a pepper shortage lasting three to four years as supply disruptions and weather impacts constrain crops. The forecast signals extended prices and potential regional shortages for households and farms.
County Plans Full Bonded Indebtedness Elimination
County clerk Esther M. Domke reports that the county will wipe out its bonded indebtedness next December. In 1946 the county paid $20,000 toward principal with $950 in interest. $20,000 remains to be cleared in 1947. Bonded debt at end of 1945 stood at $40,000 with $20,000 due to be paid in 1946. interest paid that year was $1,900 on the remaining bonds. The bonds were $300,000 issued in 1934 for public relief and assistance.
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Esther M. Domke
Britain and United States Agree in Principle on Arms Standardization
London confirms that Britain and the United States have agreed in principle to standardize certain military equipment items. Officials note not all embracing decisions have been made and joint army and naval training programs have not yet started, while air force cooperation will continue.
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United States
Woman Shot in Times Square Using Camouflaged Camera Gun
In Times Square a woman was wounded when a suspect using a camouflaged gun disguised as a camera shot her. Olga Rocco, 30, was injured in the left hip and taken to Roosevelt Hospital in serious condition. Pearl Laakeam was held for questioning as investigators pursue motive linked to an insurance case.
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Eue Year Station
Olga Rocco
Roosevelt Hospital
Mae Lee
Pearl Laakeam
Rocco P “Ape
Brooklyn
Mrs. Lusk
Senate inquiry on Negro vote fails to grow solid case
The campaign investigation committee chairman Ellender quashed prospects for unity on the issue saying the inquiry had not developed sufficient facts for an ouster proceeding. He declined to state support for sea Bilbo and proclaimed he has done no wrong and fears nothing.
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Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Ellender
Despondent Singer Near New Year Gas Attempt
Rita Keene a 38 year old night club singer attempted death by gas in her Milner hotel room on New Year's Eve. Ammons and Ray Saunders smelled gas and found her seated before a lit stove. Firemen revived her and she was hospitalized with no lasting injuries before police took her into custody for investigation.
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Happy Hour
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Ema Ongly Ammons
Ray Saunders
Touring Economy Tips for Fuel Save
Touring vacationists should guard against accelerating with a wide open throttle to keep fuel costs low. Slow steady driving helps conserve fuel and extend vehicle range on long trips.
Five Die As DC-3 Freighter Crashes Near Charleston
Charleston police reported five killed when an International Airlines DC-3 freighter from Newark to Miami crashed in drizzle near Midland Park, three miles northwest of Charleston Municipal Airport. The crew aboard were pilot Amos Austin co pilot Elmer Kortman Capt James McNeal and stewardess Alga Bodmer along with Mrs Doris Wynn. The plane carried no passengers and was an unscheduled flight.
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Newark
N. J
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Amos Austin
San Fernando
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Doris Wynn
Elwood Fennell
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Home occupancy in 1945 rises above 1944 figures
About 33,500 persons remained in homes or on home premises nationwide in 1945, up three percent from 1944, reflecting postwar living patterns and housing conditions.
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United States
Weather Summary for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Regions
Weather report from the US Department of Commerce notes snow flurries and very cold tonight across Wisconsin with partly cloudy and cold conditions Thursday. Minnesota shows partly cloudy to night and Thursday, with colder north and west portions. Iowa foresees partly cloudy tonight, snow in the south and east on Thursday, and colder northwest. Temperatures range from 6 to 12 degrees above in various zones with a 10 degree drop Friday morning.
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Mises of la Crosse
River Readings Forecast for Hastings to Guttenberg Iowa
River readings show no material change in stages from Hastings to Guttenberg over the next 36 hours. Authorities cautions readers to monitor updates as conditions remain steady.
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Hastings
Guttenberg
Iowa
Parks Chosen Over Burlington For Airport Service Route
The CAB selected Parks over Burlington to operate the air service route, noting Parks has equipment presently available and more experienced personnel. Burlington argued for slower service with landings in urban areas to save time, but the commission emphasized that new aircraft would not be ready for passenger service quickly.
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Parks
New Peanut Harvesters Boost Speed For Farms
New mechanical peanut harvesters can pick up to two acres per hour, a dramatic improvement over the 32 man hours required per acre for hand harvesting. The advance promises faster harvests and reduced labor costs for growers.
Northern Ireland launches campaign against rising road deaths
Northern Ireland has begun a public awareness drive to curb a growing toll of road fatalities. Officials cite increased traffic risks and call for sharper measures to improve safety and reduce collisions.
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Northern Ireland
Dr Barnard 72 U S Science Aide Dies
Dr. Barnard a prominent scientist and former state and federal official died at his home. He helped select scientists for government work during World War II and later served as chemistry specialist for the war manpower commission. He was a Dunbarton New Hampshire native who lived in Indianapolis since 1905. He left a widow a son a daughter and three grandchildren.
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Scientific Roster Commission
Washington
Indianapolis
Federal Economic Administration
Indiana
Barnard
White House
Dunbarton, N. H
Dewey Begins Second Four Year Term As Governor
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey took the oath for a second four year term in Albany calling for better international understanding as the suprême task before all governments. The 1944 Republican presidential nominee and potential 1948 candidate was sworn in in a ceremony in the New York Assembly chamber attended by state officials judges congressional members and guests.
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N. Y
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Assembly
Winant Receives Royal Honor From King George VI
Former U S ambassador John G Winant was named in the New Year honors list by King George VI. He received an honorary order of merit, the only American cited, while two new viscounts and eight barons were among many titles created.
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London
John G. Winant
U. S
Britain
George VI
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SEEK OIL FIELDS IN MEXICO FOR NEW PETROLEUM
Twenty nine explorations move into Mexican terrain seeking new petroleum fields. Oil firms and geologists coordinate surveys across multiple regions to assess potential reserves and future production prospects.
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Mexico
Fire department log from La Crosse with multiple calls
On December 31 and January 1 La Crosse engines and trucks responded to a series of emergencies including smoke at George Lepke 717 Perry Street a sprinkler alarm at Yahr Lange Drug Milner hotel gas exposure Rita Keene car fire at Fifth Avenue theater Lunds flower truck fire chimney fires at Joseph Craig Ida Boma John Coogan Ben Olson and Robert Fritz explosions at Fritz home and oil burner incident at Ida Boma report notes multiple units dispatched to each location.
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John Mickschl
West Avenue
Jackson Street
Lund
1618
Pine Street
Robert J. Fritz
Joseph Craig
Cass Street
Ida Boma
Pourth Street
John Coogan
Oakland Street
Ben Olson
Fire saves five children and birth of sixth follows
Mrs H R Roye, 33, saved her five children from a blaze at their Idalou area farm home in 18 degree weather early Monday. She then gave birth to her sixth child a few hours later. The family, now 16 people, is staying with relatives as neighbors raise relief funds. The husband was sent for a doctor as the stove toppled and fire spread.
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Roye
No Absenteeism Enables Homebound Iowa Students to Learn
About five hundred Iowa youths confined at home attend school daily through a two way wire system with loudspeakers at both ends so classroom discussions are audible and homebound students can participate in recitations.
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