Democratic Push To Expand Public Housing Legislation
In Washington, Sen Taft and Sen Flanders criticized President Truman’s plan for 1,000,000 low rent homes in seven years as too large while seven Democratic senators introduced an administration housing bill. The measure includes slum clearance, 300,000 farm homes in 10 years, and cost estimates around 18 billion dollars over 40 years to fund public housing through long term financing with local authorities operating units.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Congress
President Truman
Flanders
Truman
Illender
D-La
Ing
Senate
House
National Science Foundation
NLRB
Abe Murdock
Utah
Trouble Looms For Truman s Tax Demands
President Truman seeks 4 billion in new taxes and standby price controls to curb inflation. Rep. Coughton calls for spending first and says taxes should follow only after government efficiency is shown. A 41.9 billion budget is proposed to cover current expenses and debt payments.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Truman
Rep
Coughton
Congress
Freezing Weather Hits California and Storms Sweep Nation
Distress signals spread across the nation as blizzards hit the Rocky Mountains and plains, while four southern states face floods. California and Arizona report citrus losses around 20000 dollars as sub freezing temperatures persist in the West. Red Cross aids flood victims in Mississippi and Alabama, with Columbus isolated by rising rivers.
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California
Rocky Mountain
Plains
Arizona
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
California-Arizona
Carolinas
Atlantic
New England
Dakotas
Nebraska
Utah
Nevada
Milfard
Ely
Nev
Utah- Nevada
Mercury
Phoenix
Ariz
Fresno
Calif
Los Angeles
Red Cross
Columbus
Miss
North
Birmingham
Gadsen
Ala
Blizzard Survivors Rescued as 8000 Marooned Abroad
Rescue efforts continued in Colorado and Wyoming as ground and air units aided about 8,000 marooned residents. A Red Cross train evacuated 600 refugees from Rockport Nunn and Lone Tree to Denver, with 400 aboard and two pregnant women in serious condition. Wind gusts to 70 mph hindered plow crews and road access while planes drop food and blankets.
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Denver
Red Cross
Rockport
Nunn
Lone Tree
Colorado
Greeley
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Edward Heintzelman
Loveland
Colo
Far Eastern Air Forces
Heintzelman
Greyhound
Safeway
Soviet Army Hints At Troop Withdrawal
A Taegliche Rundschau front page editorial suggests the Soviet Union may withdraw its occupation forces from Germany ahead of the western allies, claiming Korea shows the Soviet stance while dismissing previous hints. The article labels prior notices as propaganda.
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Berlin
Russia
Germany
Korea
Taegliche Rundschau
Soviet Union
Massacre Reported of 200 in Burma Churches
The Karen Nationalist union says 200 Karen men and women were massacred during Christmas Eve church services. Militants claim police attacked nine villages as part of a push for an independent Karen state outside the Burman union. Karen region described as Burma's granary in the delta.
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Rangoon
Burma
Karen Nationalist Union
Saw Thra Hto
Karen National Union
Burman Union
Karen
Weather outlook for La Crosse area: warmer Friday
For La Crosse and vicinity. Fair and warmer tonight and Friday. Low tonight 24, high Friday 36.
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la Crosse
Court declines La Crosse assault suit in admiralty dispute
Federal Judge Patrick Stone dismissed a $65,000 suit against La Crosse city and police after ruling the filing failed under state procedure and the incident on the Idlewood did not fall under admiralty law since it occurred in Wisconsin territorial waters.
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Wausau
Wis
Patrick Stone
la Crosse
U. S&s. District Court
Herod Gorsage
Helen McLean
Ben Winters
Gorsage
Winters
Idlewood
Riverside Park
Stone
Wisconsin
Israeli Army Fortifies Inside Egyptian Territory
A foreign office spokesman said the Israeli army has established a fortified strongpoint five miles inside Egypt. Three anti tank guns are said to be deployed at the site, which is encircled by barbed wire. The disclosure cites British sources in Egypt.
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London
Foreign Office
Egypt
Woman Hurt In Fall In Avon Neighborhood
Mrs. Charles Tooley of 1530 Avon was injured in a fall Wednesday afternoon and taken by police ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
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Charles Tooley
Avon
All Rinks Open Except Lagoon Park
The park department reports all skating rinks are open Thursday with Lagoon closed. West Avenue rink will operate only until 5 p.m.
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the Park Department
Lagoon
West Avenue
Wisconsin moves against four railroads over speeding
Madison Wis Atty Gen E Fairchild filed legal action against the Milwaukee Road Chicago and North Western Green Bay and Western and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads charging excessive speeds at grade crossings seeking 13000 in fines 1000 per offense Complaints will be filed in Dane County Circuit Court and served at each railroad main office The case follows public service commission guidance on speed limits at crossings with 30 mph at gated or watchman crossings and 15 mph at other crossings.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
E. Fairchild
Fairchild
Milwaukee Road
Chicago and North Western Railway
Green Bay and Western
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Dane County
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Fire Destroys Feed Store in Winona. 40 000 in losses
A Wednesday night blaze gutted the 50 year old Farmers Exchange Feed and Seed building on Winona Main street. Owner Edward Heim says 15 000 in building and equipment and 25 000 in stock were lost, mostly seed, with insurance covering most. Firefighters fought subzero conditions, keeping flames from nearby structures as they salvage the adjoining warehouse.
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Winona
Minn
Farmers Exchange Feed and Seed
Edward F. Heim
Heim
Iona
H. G. Putnam
Wimona
Man shoots wife after 25th wedding anniversary
Cleveland police report 43 year old Andrew Shot 39 year old Helen Ites after their anniversary celebration. Helen shot in both legs, in good condition at St Johns hospital. The incident followed an argument about SHoltes falling asleep with guests present. husband held in custody with no immediate charges.
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Cleveland
Helen Ites
Andrew
Shortes
St. John’s Hospital
Sholtes
Pedestrian Dies in Racine Traffic Crash
Arthur Carlson, 54, a retired North Western railway employee, was struck and killed last night at a street intersection in Racine. It is the second traffic fatality in Racine this year.
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Racine
Wis
Arthur Carlson
Carlson
North Western Railway
Milwaukee Bus Trolley Drivers Back On Jobs
Milwaukee streetcars and buses resumed service as drivers reported back to work after a day idle. A 10 am meeting between Transport Company officials and union representatives followed a cancelled strike and a Wiscon sin anti strike law appointment of conciliator Nathan Feinsinger.
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Milwaukee
Transport Company
Nathan Feinsinger
University of Wisconsin Law School
State Employment Relations Board
Wisconsin
George Koechel
Division 308
AFL
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Feinsinger
L. E. Gooding
WERB
Koeche
Rennebohm Proclaims Jaycee Week
The city declares Jaycee Week January 14 to 21 observing the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and its member organizations in their 28th year.
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Rennebohm
Uni States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Predict Fight On Health Bill
Washington dispatch reports mixed congressional reactions to President Truman's health care and welfare proposals. Senators and representatives disagree on prepaid medical insurance, old age expansion, and federal education aid, with the House speaker noting division on domestic issues. The American Medical Association opposes the health program, while Republicans attack it as a step toward state involvement.
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William F. Arbogast
Washington
Truman
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Texas
American Medical Association
Inaugural Housing Bureau Seeks Lodging near Capitol
The Inaugural Housing Bureau says it will help visitors find lodging at a nominal price during inauguration week. Several thousand Washington residents have agreed to rent spare rooms to guests. Interested parties should write wire or telephone the bureau at 509 14th street N W Washington.
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Washington
Inaugural Housing Bureau
14Th Street
N. W
Girl Killed En Route To Get Well Card in Detroit
Detroit twelve year old Clara Ann Jodoin left to buy a get well card for a relative when she was struck and killed by an automobile. The accident occurred last night as she walked along a street to the drug store.
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Detroit
Clara Ann Jodoin
Airborne Stratovision Aims to Link Coast-To-Coast TV
Westinghouse announced a practical airborne television method using high flying airplanes to provide coast to coast coverage. The plan, based on three years of tests, would deliver FM quality signals and enable theater simultaneous broadcasts while addressing rural reception and military use. Cooperating with Martin Aircraft, a B 29 relay test reached about 250 miles from 25 000 feet. Commercial development hinges on public demand and radio industry channel planning.
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Baltimore
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Aecuee Broadcasting Range
Westinghouse
Stratovision
Martin Company
Glenn L. Martin Airplane Manufacturing Company
Walter Evans
Televiewers
Rolange
Repeal Bill In Congress Aims to Undo Taft Hartley
In Congress today Senator Elbert Thomas introduced a measure to repeal the Taft Hartley act and restore the Wagner act with limited changes. The plan envisions possible new labor legislation and tied proposals for higher wages and education funding.
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Washington
Senate
Elbert Thomas
Dutah
Senate Labor Committee
Thomas
National Labor Relations Board
Truman
Uta
Organized Labor
Rep
Lesinski
Michigan
House Labor Committee
House
Ground Breaking Set For Krajewski Home Friday
Ground for the Krajewski family’s new Onalaska home will begin Friday with construction to follow next week. Wallace Massey notes local drive led by the Onalaska Men’s Club La Crosse Tribune and Salvation Army since December 22 to rehouse Marion Krajewski and her seven children after a fire. District contractor Cleo Mullock drawn plans and supervision offered. Donations of money goods and labor total 1 771 64 with gifts from Gateway City Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen John Steegstra Mary Knorst and others.
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Krajewski
Onalaska
Wallace Massey
la Crosse Tribune
Salvation Army
Marion Krajewski
Cleo Mullock
the Tribune
Gateway City Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
Wall’s
Holmen
Dr. R. H. Lehman
John Steegstra
Mary Knorst
Reward Fund In McLoone Murder Returned By Chamber
The La Crosse County Chamber of Commerce says contributions to the McLoone murder reward fund are being returned this week after board action. The fund totaled 1296 dollars, raised from 46 persons.
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la Crosse County
Chamber of Commerce Mcloone
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
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