Senate expected to approve Dean Acheson as secretary of state
Washington forecast Senator Connally says Senate Foreign Relations Committee will schedule hearings for Dean Acheson and James E Webb. President Truman unexpectedly named Acheson and moved Webb, amid resignations of Marshall and Lovett, signaling possible further top posts shuffles and squad views vary among Republicans and some Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
Dean C. Acheson
Connally
Dtex
Connolly
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
James E. Webb
Capitol
Truman
Webb
Marshall
Robert M. Lovett
Congress
Smith
New Jersey
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Lodge
Massachusetts
George
Georgia
Court upholds dismissal of gambling raid suit against La Crosse
Federal Judge Patrick Stone dismissed a $65,000 lawsuit by Herod Gorsage and Helen McLean representing the late Capt. Ben Winters against La Crosse and its police over the Idlewild raid of August 17 1947. The ruling rests on a Wisconsin statute requiring claim presentation to the city council before action. The plaintiffs may refile after presenting a claim. if denied they may sue again. The decision does not rule on merits and costs were awarded to the city.
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la Crosse
Patrick Stone
Fred E. Steele
U. S. District Court
Herod Gorsage
Helen McLean
Capt
Ben Winters
Gorsage
Winters
Idlewild
Peintiffs
Wisconsin
Admiralty
Weather outlook for La Crosse area turns windy and cold
The forecast shows clouds and colder air with light flurries by Sunday morning and continuing into the forenoon. Strong north winds will make it feel brisk as temperatures range from a low near 1 tonight to a high about 25 on Sunday.
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la Crosse
Blizzard Braces for New Storm Across Western States
The western and mountain plains brace for another storm from central Canada racing into Montana Wyoming and North Dakota heading for Colorado Nebraska and South Dakota. Forecasters warn of sub zero temperatures and heavy drifting snow while rescuers free 71 stranded motorists near Wickesville South Dakota and highway crews clear routes as rail service nears normal.
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Canada
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Colorado
Nebraska
South Dakota
Plains
Federal Weather Bureau
Arly
Rapid City
S. D
Wickesville
Cold Wave Prompts Record Lows Across Upper Midwest
After unseasonal warmth a sharp cold snap moves in with temperatures dropping to about 18 tonight and near zero Sunday night. A blizzard has already struck North Dakota and Minnesota while La Crosse officials report a high of 48 on Jan 7 and 49 on Saturday with 40 at noon.
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Pal
D. Sanial
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Local Railroads Charged With Excessive Speeds
Harold Hassel, chief clerk of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, says his La Crosse office received complaints charging excessive speeds at grade crossings. Attorney General Thomas E Fairchild began action against four Wisconsin railroads, seeking 13000 in fines 1000 per offense. Hassel says he has no comment and questions meeting time schedules while speed rules apply in certain zones.
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Harold Hassel
Chicago, Burlington and Railroad
Wisconsin
Thomas E. Fairchild
Hassel
la Crosse
Nab Wife Of Accused Slayer Of George Polk
Greek police arrested Mrs. Adam Mouzenides in Athens as part of a roundup that included five other suspects. Her husband is charged with the slaying of CBS correspondent George Polk. Authorities did not release further details.
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George Polk
Athens
Adam Mouzenides
Columbia Broadcasting System
All Rinks Are Closed
Park department reports all skating rinks will be closed on Saturday causing a citywide disruption to recreational options for residents and visitors alike.
College Scientists Photograph Genes After 50 Year Quest
USC researchers reveal the first photographs of genes using electron microscopy ending decades of global work. Dr. Richard F. Baker and colleagues describe spindle shaped particles seen in sections magnified 120000 times, noting genes influence height weight hair and eye color.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Richard F. Baker
Britain Says Five RAF Planes Downed by Israeli Jets
Britain reports five Royal Air Force planes were shot down during reconnaissance over Egyptian territory near Rafa on the Palestine frontier. Jewish sources in Tel Aviv say four of the downed aircraft were British and one Egyptian, with disputes over whether Rafa lies in Egypt or Palestine. Britain sends troops to Aqaba at Jordan’s request as relations with Israel tense.
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Britain
Royal Air Force
Palestine
Air Ministry
Tel Aviv
Rafa
Foreign Office
Trans-Jordan
Red Sea
Aqaba
Ernest Bevin
Israel
RAF
Red Cross
Gaza
Egypt
National Geographic Society
Nab Town Board Head On Bribery Charge
Det Lt Charles Novakowski says John H Kowaleski town of Lake chairman and Wisconsin Towns association president was arrested and booked on a bribery charge after allegedly throwing 120 on the floor in Ray Bitker garage near the town of Lake. He claims the money was not a bribe. Kowaleski serves his fourth term. Wisconsin Towns association held its first state convention in Portage on December 11 12.
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Milwaukee
Charles Novakowski
John H. Kowaleski
Town of
Town of Lake
Wisconsin Towns Association
Portage
Reaches Goal Becomes Oldest Federal Judge
Salt Lake City reports U S District Judge Tillman D Johnson achieves a record as the oldest federal judge surpassing the late Oliver Wendell Holmes who retired from the Supreme Court in 1932 at age 90.
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Salt Lake City
U. S
Tillman D. Johnson
Oliver Wendell Holmes
U. S. Supreme Court
Club Postpones Sunday Fox Hunt
Sportmen's club announces postponement of the fox hunt planned for Sunday due to unforeseen reasons. Officials said the event would be rescheduled and will announce a new date at a later time.
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Laer
Sportmen's Club
Rescent
Villagers Flee Mauna Loa Lava Flow in Hawaii
Fleeing residents left Honauanau and Keokea as lava neared. Volcanologist Ray Finch predicted lava would not extend beyond 7,000 feet. Four deaths were suspected as indirect results. A red plane piloted by Frank Lee of Honolulu was seen near the eruption.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Honaunau
Keokea
Anthony Cambra
Kona
Ray H. Finch
Hawaii National Park
Mauna Loa's
Hookena
Alae
Frank Lee
Honolulu
James Redman
Bill Holloway
Committee to study multiple deck parking project
The Chamber of Commerce civic affairs committee voted to form a citizen parking panel from local groups to study a proposed multi deck parking structure. The plan assigns tasks to participating clubs and includes a bonding firm representative for financing guidance. A preliminary meeting is set for January 20 at 7 30 p m in the chamber conference room.
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Chamber of Commerce
J. N. Cribben
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions, Optimists
Junior Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
CIO
AFL
League of Women Voters
American Association of University Women
Business Men’s Club
Plugs
South Side Business Men's Club
Western Wisconsin Food Dealers and
the Tavern League
Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs Committee
Madison
Chicago
Q. H. Hale
la Crosse
la Crosse Tribune
Harry Newburg
Hamilton Tops Blair In First 1949 Quizdown
Hamilton school wins the La Crosse TribuneWKTY Quizdown opening 1949 round beating Blair public school 800 to 420. Players include Larson Pinker Isler Mullen Ruegg and Blair team members Skogstad Blaske Moen Valerie Mattson Sexe Beaty. Questions covered include the golden state and time zones. Next Saturday Catholic schools St Joseph Cathedral and St Thomas More will compete.
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la Crosse Tribune-Wkty
Hamilton
Blair Public School
Larson
Larry Pinker
Robert Isler
Karen Mullen
Fred Mullen
Donna Ruegg
Blair
Michael Skogstad
Monte Blaske
Lester Moen
Valerie
Mattson
Sonja Sexe
Karen Beaty
USA
Golden State
Tri-State Area
Betty Jernandez
Sharon Kaye Brothen
Delaine Nelson
Calvin Orum
Westby
Charles Michael Young
Marilyn Jean Mehlum
Viroqua
Mike Nelson
Coon Valley
Paul Longueville
Dresbach
Minn
Judith Ann Wood
Betty Olson
Hugh William Kohlmeyer
Galesville
Rita Ann Moen
Sharron Philpot
Arthur Rubinstein
Ruth Julie Hussa
Hogan
Mary Finanger
Jimmy Cline
Doris Monti
Joel Wittenberg
Dixie Lee Deyo
Billy Faas
Roosevelt
Dennis C. Johnson
Franklin
Billy Happ
Democrats Welcome Acheson as Secretary of State
Hong Kong report notes the Liberal Democratic Action Committee of China welcoming Dean Acheson as United States secretary of state. The item reflects early U S foreign policy news and regional reaction.
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Hong Kong
Liberal Democratic Action Committee of
China
Dean Acheson
Wisconsin airmen shine in national air news at Miami and beyond
Wisconsin aviators drew national attention with a high speed dash from Chicago to New York in 1 hour 21 minutes 8 seconds by Lt. Col. Bill Haviland and Lt. Harry Howell in Lockheed F-803C fighters. The duo reported flying within normal limits despite the record pace aided by ideal tailwinds, while others won heats in the Continental Trophy race at Miami with Steve Witman and Bill Brennand each taking $260. Brennand defends the championship with the race limited to engines under 190 cubic inches.
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Cage
New York
Miami
Fla
Salina
Kans
Bill Haviland
Janesville
Wis
Chicago
American Airlines
Haviland
Harry Howell
Jacksonville
159Th
Florida Air National Guard
Steve Witman
Bill Brennand
Oshkosh
Brennand
Witman
U S France and Britain Asked to Mediate Civil War
A usually reliable source says the Chinese government asked the United States France and Britain to mediate a negotiated peace with the Communists. Ambassadors were summoned to relay the request. No comments were offered by officials. The report notes possible consideration of a UN appeal and questions about Soviet involvement. The security council also discussed the Dutch Indonesian dispute but took no action.
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Nanking
United States
Foreign Office
United Nations
Moscow
Tientsin
Dean Acheson
U. S
China
George C. Marshall
United Nations Security Council
Bengka Island
Soekarno
Hatta
Sjahrir
Salim
Wartime OPA Is Out Democrats Promise No Return
Democrats in Congress pledge that wartime price controls will not return. A probe into middlemen is urged to curb cost of living while President Truman pushes an economic program for broad job growth and peak production. Senate leaders warn that price policy and farm price supports demand careful study and debate.
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Truman
Maybank
D-Sc
Senate Banking Committee
Congress
Senate
Saltonstall
Mass
GOP
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Wyo
Greeley
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Associated Press
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Nab Town Board
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B. F. Moomaw, Jr
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Russia
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Harold K. Milks
Fresen
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Warren Livestock Co
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