Mercy death debate spans Atlantic again
New talks on euthanasia and mercy death arise as doctors face murder indictments and rights groups press for legal safeguards. American and British organizations plan a United Nations petition to recognize the right to merciful death for incurable patients. A New Hampshire meeting seeks legislation to legalize euthanasia, sparking opposition amid evolving state plans.
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Floods Spur Guard Action as Midwest Citrus Hits
amid heavy rains floods force 4 000 people from homes in the Midwest and South. Soldiers depart Fort Knox to reinforce Vincennes levees while Illinois guards assist Lawrenceville and sheriffs. Citrus crop damage mounts in Riverside and San Bernardino as a California freeze sets record lows.
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Detectives Question UAW Worker in Reuther Attacks
Detroit police grilled William K. Thomas for hours about a campaign of violence targeting Walter and Victor Reuther of the United Auto Workers. After prolonged questioning Thomas admitted fabricating a torture kidnapping tale and offered no new light on the shootings or dynamite threats amid an FBI inquiry.
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Acheson Eyes Dollar Shortage Policy Shift
Secretary of State Acheson prioritizes a new approach to the postwar dollar shortage. He favors opening American markets to foreign goods and tariff cuts to secure dollars for buying U.S. products, signaling continued foreign aid beyond 1952.
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Second Atomic Blast In Russia Is Claimed
London telegraph says Kenneth De Courcy magazine editor announced a second atomic explosion in Soviet Siberia at midnight Siberian time. He claimed verification by an advanced detection method and said the news came from outside the Soviet Union, with no further details available.
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Moscow
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Water rate increases shown small for most users
The public service commission approved La Crosse water rate hikes that mainly affect large users. For 9,000 cubic feet with a five eighths inch meter the bill rises from 8.42 to 8.60, with standby charges up. larger uses incur a one cent per 100 cubic feet rise and higher rates above 79,000 cubic feet.
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Local Weather Forecast Sunday Fair and Cold
Sunday brings fair skies and a cold high near 15 degrees. Light winds add to the chill as temperatures dip overnight.
A Golden Treasure of Forgotten Wealth Lies at Home
Unused items in homes are worth cash as a stove sale shows. Ray Cepek of 1018 South Std St. sold a stove via a classified ad offering five room or burner pots and more. Sell dust gathering furnishings with a Tribune want ad. phone 3680. Four days now for the price of three.
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Ncogheed Tribune
Chinese Hold Onto Hopes
Formosa faces possible Communist conquest and end for Chiang Kai-shek if aid from the United States does not arrive. Nationalist leaders hope for material and moral support while awaiting a potential spring invasion, with several experts noting limited current capability but risk of Soviet-backed change.
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E Stoneman Dies Led Power Unit in Wisconsin
Eric J. Stoneman aged 59 a Democratic candidate for secretary of state in 1966 died Saturday in Platteville Wisconsin He led the Dewyland Power cooperative serving 65000 farmers in western Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota and Iowa Stoneman born in Menominee Michigan taught school in Manitowoc County West Allis and Platteville State Teachers College from 1918 to 1941 He is survived by his wife two daughters and a son
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Businessmen expect $2.25 billion tax cut this year
The Committee for Economic Development urged a $2.25 billion package of tax reductions and federal cost cuts arguing cash balances could balance the debt if business recovers to 1948 activity. It contrasted its plan with President Truman's moderate tax increase and anticipated fiscal 1951 terms.
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Mao in Moscow Signals China Russia Talks Near Breakthrough
Reports from Moscow indicate Mao Tze tung and Soviet leaders are close to an agreement on overall Chinese Russian relations. Informed circles expect an important announcement soon. Mao has stayed in Moscow for 21 days.
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Father Of Seven Killed In Wisconsin Truck Accident
Clinton Holmes 48 of Dodgeville was killed instantly when crushed between a truck and a tree in Cobb Wisconsin. Holmes, a truck driver for Iowa County, had stepped from the cab to attach a chain to the tree he planned to pull down. Another driver Walston Scott of Mifflin said the truck moved backward and trapped Holmes against the tree. Holmes leaves seven children.
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Democrats in Area Rally in Stoughton Wisconsin
Carl Thompson of Stoughton will deliver the keynote at the Democratic district conference at the Stoddard hotel on Sunday. The three hour program starts at 1 p.m with Thompson described as the party leader in Wisconsin and possible candidate for U.S. Senate or governor this year. Speakers at La Crosse meetings include Senator Gaylord Nelson and Orville Freeman with Frank Schneider overseeing arrangements.
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Minnesota
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Six Children Die In Blaze In Medway Maine
A rural Medway dwelling burned in a snowstorm killing six children five of them brothers and injuring five others. Mrs Grace Jones 51, and Bernard Jones 24 who spilled gasoline from a jug onto a parlor stove appear among the injured. Deputy George Daisey reported the jug toppled as Bernard slipped en route to fill a car tank. The surviving children tried to smother flames in the snow.
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George Daisey
Bernard Jones
Miner Defies Union Ban Over Gas Furnace at New Home
Collinsville Illinois coal miner Charles Waidekauskas says he is in the doghouse with Local 3 for installing a gas furnace instead of coal. Union leaders rejected his request to override the by law and his family plans to finish the house or sell if not allowed to live there.
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Truman Aims to Hold Farm Vote in 1952 Campaign
The Truman administration works to keep farmers voting Democratic amid declining prices and new production controls. Officials believe farm support helped the 1948 upset and fear losing it may threaten 1952 power. The campaign pushes an offensive farm aid program to rally farmers.
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Truman
Chief Gives View In Blaze Inquiry After 37 Perish
Davenport Iowa fire officials and state investigators reviewed Mercy hospital fire details after 37 bodies were recovered. Officials cited delays due to limited staff and noted prior sprinkler recommendations not acted on. Coroner said toll remained 37 pending identification while debris inspection paused.
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