New York CIO condemns Wallace third party bid
The New York state CIO executive board called Henry A Wallace third party action irresponsible and urged affiliated unions to quit the American Labor party if it persists siding with Wallace. Analysts say the move weakens Wallace, boosts Dewey’s chances, and signals less disruption to Truman in New York. Governor Dewey characterized opinions on the Wallace candidacy as obvious and his own.
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North Western Names Waterman To Head Wisconsin Division
N. L. Waterman, superintendent of freight terminals for the Chicago and North Western railway, was named head of the Wisconsin division. He succeeds H. A. Parish, who retired December 31 after fifty years with the railroad. Waterman has worked for the company since 1908.
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Lie Detector In McLoone Case Returns To La Crosse
The lie detector was to be used again as Charles M Wilson superintendent of the Wisconsin state crime laboratory returned to La Crosse to continue the investigation of the November 14 murder of Dr James E McLoone. Wilson flew in late Monday night and Roy Lapitz a special agent in the case was to return that afternoon. District Attorney John S Coleman hinted that detector operations will focus on those who can provide threads of information to establish a motive and perhaps identify the killer.
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Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
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John S. Cole-man
Weather Preview For La Crosse Tonight Through Wednesday
Generally fair tonight with increasing cloudiness. Light snow likely by Wednesday night. Low tonight around 16 and high Wednesday near 37 degrees.
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British Yank Amazing Saga Of Briton Forced Into U S Army
The New York Daily News reports the extraordinary saga of Alistair Nicholson a Glasgow native who was hustled into the U S Army in England endured a court martial and imprisonment and later received about 2497 in benefits after being shipped back to the United States. He claimed to be an American sergeant at one point and used the alias Fred P Bast during questioning. He was deported as an alien in 1946 then discharged from the army before resettling in the U S.
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Do Not Install Oil Heat Now Warns Madler
Wisconsin fuel administrator Anthony Madler urged installers and buyers to delay new oil burning space heaters and furnaces until the fuel oil emergency ends. He cited a central Wisconsin dealer installing seven burners in two weeks and warned supply shortages could deprive other families.
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A Son For Van Johnson
HOLLYWOOD reports Van Johnson has welcomed an eight pound six ounce daughter. The actor’s family announces the birth as part of entertainment news from the area.
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A L Schroeder Dies Tuesday Foreman in Tribune
Arthur L. Schroeder former composing room foreman of the La Crosse Tribune from 1919 to 1942 died at his home. He joined the staff in 1917 after work at La Crosse Leader Press. Survived by his wife Irene Scheible and Fern Grant and sisters Mrs Cole and Mrs Albrechtsen. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Irene) Scheible
Milwaukee
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Fern) Grant
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Milwaukee man dies from fall at tanning plant elevator pit
William Frei, 59, died yesterday from injuries after Friday fall of about 14 feet into an elevator pit at Greenebaum Tanning Co. where he worked as a janitor.
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Tojo Defends War Role at Trial Amid Laughter
Former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo told the international war crimes tribunal he committed no wrong and said Emperor Hirohito was a peace loving figure who reluctantly approved war. He described Manchukuo’s ruler Pu Yi as entertaining Japan royally yet betraying confidence, while a translation error later altered his remark to lack of insight.
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AFL leaders plan 1948 labor league drive to fund politics
A 30 member AFL committee will run an educational and political league in the 1948 election aiming to beat all who voted for the Taft Hartley act and to elect labor supporters. The group seeks at least one dollar from every AFL member, with William Green predicting over eight million dollars. Former senators La Follette and Mead were asked to lead but declined. La Follette has been tied to Marshall Plan talks.
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Wisconsin
James M. Mead
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Civic Center Group Plans Referendum Petition Meeting
The La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce Civic Center Committee will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Hotel Stoddard to discuss circulating petitions for a referendum on building a municipal auditorium and fair grounds. President Raymond Plamadore urges attendance by civic and fraternal groups.
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1700 Bodies Return Home From Cherbourg
The U S transport Eric Gibson sailed for home bearing the bodies of 1700 American service men killed in the Normandy campaign. A brief ceremony was held at sailing time.
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Truman Personal Pilot to Take Airline Job
Lt Col Henry T Myers longtime White House and ATC pilot will leave presidential service for American Airlines in the spring. He flew for Roosevelt and Truman on the Sacred Cow and Independence DC planes carrying leaders like Churchill Marshall Byrnes and Aleman. A replacement ATC pilot will take his place while Myers joins American Airlines.
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Hank) Myers
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Administration Revises Marshall Plan Cost Estimate
The administration trimmed the proposed long range economic aid to Europe from 17 billion to a lower figure, removing a major hurdle to approving a four-year recovery program. Senator Vandenberg suggested the revision, and Congress welcomed the easing of opposition.
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Bigelow Re-elected La Crosse School Board President
Walter H. Bigelow and officers of the La Crosse board of education were unanimously re elected at Washburn school. Becker resigns from the vocational and adult education board and George Hall named as Becker's successor. Board approves recreation department study and a $300 recreation booklet.
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Boy Seized After Taking La Crosse Truck Ride
A 14 year old boy took a La Crosse pickup from a roller rink without permission and drove into Minnesota late Sunday. Officers Sig B Jaszewski and Vernon Herbert halted the car on highway 61 near LaMoute and handed the youth to Winona police who planned to return him to La Crosse authorities.
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Vernon Herbert
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Fox enters race for 11th circuit judge post
Will make race for judge’s post Harry S Fox Rock county judge for 11 years announced yesterday his candidacy for judge of the 11th circuit The incumbent Judge Jesse Earle announced last week he would retire at the end of his present term The circuit includes Rock Green and Jefferson counties
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Greece to Increase Army Strength to 132000
Premier Sophoulis announced with US consent that Greece will raise its army from 120000 to 132000 and boost the national guard from 20000 to 50000, part of a battle against Communist rebels and to free troops from guard duties. The move follows talks with Dwight Griswold of the American aid mission. Britain is empowered to transfer lend lease equipment to Greece, and US aid may extend to weapons and mountain artillery.
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Wilson says object in Waushara County not a bomb
Charles E. Wilson director of the state crime laboratory said a handmade object found on a Waushara County highway was not a bomb but a discarded fireworks device. After X rays and expert review the item was found to have two cardboard tubes with a fuse and no detonating mechanism designed to explode in the air with red and white lights.
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Charles E. Wilson
State Crime Laboratory
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Wilson
University of Wisconsin
Rescue at Icy Point Saves 13 From Alaska Strait
Thirteen people including a mother and six children were plucked from an icebound point near Kodiak after five days stranded. Ten survivors were aboard the wrecked Spencer cannery tender wrecked near Kodiak island New Year's Eve. three rescuers from the Mataco navy tug were rescued after their boat overturned during the attempt. Weather delayed the operation for days with 60 mile per hour winds and heavy seas before a lull allowed completion yesterday.
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Truman to Deliver State of the Union Amid Budget Battles
Congress convened in a businesslike mood as President Truman prepares to address the nation at 12 30 p m CST. The split with a Republican majority shapes expected tax cuts, foreign aid, and spending fights ahead of the 1946 elections.
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