Governor Rennebohm calls for four year terms and ballot changes
Wisconsin Governor Rennebohm urged constitutional changes to grant four year terms for the governor and lieutenant and to remove the offices of secretary of state state treasurer and attorney general from the ballot. He spoke before a joint legislature session, arguing administrative duties are non policy making and that current two year terms hinder effective state administration. He suggested delaying gubernatorial elections to even years and pressed for a commission to redraw legislative districts if needed. He also urged action on veterans housing and warned of future state challenges, stressing cooperation between branches for public welfare.
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Wisconsin
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Senate moves to raise presidential pay and top official salaries
Administration leaders expect swift Senate passage of a bill boosting the president’s pay by 25000 and adding a 50000 expense allowance, with smaller raises for the vice president and speaker of the House. Lucas of Illinois favors limiting raises now, while Wherry notes House action hinges on procedure. President Truman urged quick action citing private industry bidding up officials.
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Senate Civil Service Committee
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Socratic
Wherry
R-Neb
Storms ease as mercury rises in many areas
Storm warnings lowered across the nation as temperatures moderated and conditions cleared. Snow remained in northern Michigan northern New England and New York while southern California saw some rain. Ice storms lingered in parts of the southwest and south central states. Power short areas in Idaho Washington and Oregon sought aid from neighboring states. Parsons Kansas still without electricity amid extensive ice damage.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
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New England
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Northwest
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Weather Outlook for La Crosse Area
Local forecast says fair tonight with increasing clouds Friday. Mild temperatures continue, with low around 25 and high near 37 degrees.
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Bank Elects Officer State Bank Elects Officer
Officers are J P Gohres president Harry Vince W J Lowry Sr cashier E Rice assistant cashier and W J Lowry Jr assistant cashier Directors are J P Gohres Harry Spence H G Ke Donald E Rice and W J Lowry Sr all re elected at the bank's annual election held at 800 Rose street Wednesday afternoon.
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W. J. Lowry
Harry Spence
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Donald E. Rice
Truman Makes Unheralded Trip To See Marshall
President Truman flew secretly to North Carolina to visit General George C. Marshall. He said the trip was personal with no new foreign policy aims, while aides described Marshall as startled by the surprise visit.
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Martha E. Tuman
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White House
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Pinehurst
Ross
Milwaukee plant worker killed by switch engine
Anton Koller, 68, was killed instantly Wednesday when struck by a switch engine at the Milwaukee plant where he worked. The accident occurred as the engine moved cars in the facility. Police and plant officials investigated the incident.
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Anton Koller
Father Delivers Own Child in San Francisco Tale
SAN FRANCISCO. Herb Hinkel delivered his wife's baby, a daughter, yesterday. He had previously witnessed three previous births, including his oldest son Jimmy, now six. The family notes he always wanted to be a doctor and that he would not call a plumber for small fixes, reflecting his practical outlook.
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Herb Hinkel
Hinkel
Milwaukee
Jimmy
Pfc. Frank W. Dikeman Rites Planned
Funeral services for Pfc. Frank W. Dikeman of French Island, killed in action in Germany on April 25, 1945, are set for Saturday at 8:30 AM at St James Catholic Church with Rev L B Keegan. Burial will follow in the French Island cemetery. Visitation Friday evening with rosary at 7:30. He is survived by wife Eva, son Frank Jr, daughter Linda, parents Mr and Mrs John Dikeman, four brothers John Clifford George and Richard, and four sisters Mrs Don Chesebro Mrs Leslie Scott Mrs Edward Kenetchy and Mrs Jay Eno.
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French Island
Germany
Ae James Catholic Church
L. B. Keegan
Nelson Funeral
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Frank, Jr
Linda
John Dikeman
John
Clifford
George
la Crosse
Richard
Hokah
Minn
Don Chesebro
Leslie Scott
Edward Kenetchy
Jay Eno
Val
Nicol Nicol Leads Wisconsin Assembly Speakership Rise
Nicol Nicol of Sparta becomes Wisconsin Assembly speaker after bypassing traditional chairman roles. sworn in at noon, 1949 session, Nicol cites real challenge before lawmakers and notes the legislature has many sincere workers. His career shows interest in education and agriculture and involvement with the joint finance committee.
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Wisconsin Assembly
Alex Nicol
Sparta
Wisconsin
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Mark Ilin Jr
Assembly
House
Hoover asks Congress for broad power to overhaul government
Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress on Thursday to give the president wider authority to reorganize the federal government, saying current disorder costs the nation heavily. He called for sweeping changes beyond the prior reorganization act and stressed simplicity, unity, and clear executive authority.
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Herbert Hoover
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Commission
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Britain outlines Palestine views to Truman at White House
Sir Oliver Franks told reporters the British government shared its Palestine stance with President Truman after a 30 minute White House talk. He reportedly conveyed London’s view that Jews are aggressors in this phase and warned that Jewish attacks on Aqaba or Trans-Jordan would draw British reaction under the defense treaty with King Abdullah.
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Truman
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Advance Deadline For Tugboat Strike In York Harbor
New York negotiators failed to agree on overtime pay rates, advancing the strike deadline to midnight Thursday. Talks continued until dawn after the 3,500 workers walked out, risking crippling York harbor operations.
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York Harbor
Acheson Denies Being An Appeaser In Hearing
Senate hearing on Dean Acheson’s nomination as secretary of state features Acheson denying claims of appeasement as unfounded. He stresses loyalty to the State Department, friendship with Alger Hiss, and seeks to reassure Republicans and Senators about safeguarding foreign affairs and UN planning contributions.
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Dean Acheson
Russia
Acheson
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Bev
Pelitiary
Vandenberg
Blican
State Department
Alger Hiss
Hiss
Er Hiss
Donald
Ward R. Stettinius
Truman
Stettinius
Roosevelt
United Nations
Odom Nears Light-Plane Distance Flight Record
San Francisco Captain Bill Odom pursues a new light-plane distance record of 5,285 miles from Honolulu to Teterboro. He had traveled over 1,450 miles by 10:30 a.m. CST, reporting he was under 850 miles southwest of Seattle. Flying a Beech Bonanza with a 185 horsepower engine, he averages about 120 mph. The non-stop, non-refueling flight is sponsored by the project referenced in PLIGHT.
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San Francisco
Bill Odom
Honolulu
Teterboro
N. J
Odom
Seattle
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Hirohito Escaped War Crimes Trial by U S Order
In January 1946 the United States joint chiefs of staff ordered no prosecution of Emperor Hirohito, part of MacArthur’s directive to try Tojo and 24 others. The top secret order, later downgraded for defense access, halted formal action against the emperor while evidence often traced to him.
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Frank L. White
Tokyo
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United States Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Hideki Tojo
Supreme Court of the United States
MacArthur
Hirohito
Japan
County order to dissolve two districts and attach to La Crosse
The Uity County school committee announced an order effective February 1 dissolving the Lower and Upper French Island districts and attaching them to La Crosse for school purposes. The La Crosse board of education and the city will discuss the plan, with City Attorney Fred E. Steele in attendance. Other districts No. 5 and No. 6 in Campbell are expected to hold meetings to comply, transferring assets and liabilities to the new district. The measure aims at equalized taxation, better transportation, and expanded educational opportunity for children in the created district.
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French Island
County School Committee
la Crosse
Go-Ahead Sought on Broad Health Bill Initiative
Senator Pepper with Senators Murray and Humphrey urge President Truman to back a single omnibus health bill. They propose combining universal health insurance with hospital construction aid medical research federal aid to medical schools nurses recruitment and expansion of the public health service among other provisions. Pepper notes gradual implementation and predicts strong Democratic support in the 81st Congress to advance health reform.
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Washington
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D-Flo
Truman
Florida
Murray
D-Mont
Humphrey
Dminn
Oscar R. Ewing
Ewing
U. S. Public Health Service
Congress
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