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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1944

Page

12

AFL seeks unity of federal labor agencies in Washington

John P. Frey urged the AFL executive council in Miami to push for consolidation of 25 federal labor agencies under a single department of labor. He argued multiple agencies hinder clear bargaining and cited bodies such as the War Labor Board and the National Labor Relations Board as examples of fragmented authority. President Green linked the wage veto contention to broader concerns about centralized power in labor disputes.

Miami Fla American Federation of Labor Executive Council Labor Unity Washington CIO Department of Labor John P. Frey AFL Metal Trades Department Emergency Labor Relations Units Army, Navy, Maritime Commission The War Labor Board National Labor Relations Boards National Mediation Board U. S. Conciliation Service Fair Employment Practices Committee Frey Executive Council Roosevelt Stabilization Fred M. Vinson War Mobilization James F. Brynes William Green Representatives of Labor and Industry

Plan Emergency Funds For Vets Education Plan

Madison officials report the veterans recognition board adopted a $250 emergency education aid for needy war veterans. The aid is deducted from any future state grant. The board barred external medical or economic aid when suitable Wisconsin facilities exist. Veterans must enroll in Wisconsin institutions unless unavailable. A five-man committee will advise on agricultural rehabilitation grants. Next meeting set for 10 a.m. February 18.

Madison Wis Veterans Recognition Board Wisconsin

Republican Becomes New Jersey Governor

Walter E. Edge returns as New Jersey governor becoming the first Republican in six years. He previously led the state during World War I and resigning to serve as U.S. senator. He says the governorship is the only job he envisions for the next three years and dismisses vice presidential talks. Edison will resume his Edison Industries presidency.

Trenton N. J Walter E. Edge New Jersey Edge U. S Charles Edison Thomas A. Edison The Edison Industries

Native nun Xavier dies at 90 in Basuto land Roma

South Africa's first native girl to become a nun, Sister Xavier, dies at age 90 in Roma Basuto land. She joined the church in 1870 and after aging out of missions turned to spinning, continuing daily work until her last day.

South Africa Roma Basutoland Xavier Earth

Weather Record Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Update

For Wisconsin mostly cloudy to night with light snow in the north diminishing Wednesday. For Iowa partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with colder temperatures and winds 20 mph diminishing tonight. For Minnesota cloudy with occasional light snow in the north and central, becoming partly cloudy Wednesday and colder with north and east portions tonight.

Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota

River Stations Flood Stage and Ice Conditions Report

River forecast from Hastings to Genoa indicates a gradual fall in stream flow with daily decreases around 0.1 foot. Ice conditions show all pools frozen except Pool 4 below Lake Pepin and Pool 2 above South St. Paul, with ice thickness up to 16 inches. Readings cover Dam Nos 4 through 10 and cities including La Crosse Davenport Dubuque St Louis.

Tegay Ci'ge Skh Winona C. P T. W Dakota Pool Lacrosse Lansing Dubuque Davenport St. Louis Hastings Genoa Lake Pepin South St. Paul Sahai la Crosse Dam No. 7

Roosevelt Budget Message Highlights War Funding Plans

President Roosevelt outlines a 1945 budget with about 70 billion in new appropriations and 60 billion for war. The total 100 billion request includes 10.5 billion in new taxes to accompany the 40.769 billion regular revenue forecast for fiscal 1945. Estimates assume war continues through the year starting July 1.

Roosevelt Congress

Bolivia seizes Japanese firms amid wartime power grab

In La Paz the ministry of economy announced it has assumed control of all Japanese firms in Bolivia on orders of the economic defense board. Economy Minister Gustavo Chacon called the move a duty of a nation at war and questioned why the previous government did not intervene.

LA Paz Bolivia Ministry of Economy Economic Defense Board Gustavo Chacon Chacon Enrique Penaranda United Nations

Strike Spreads Among Chrysler Foremen Across Plants

Detroit reports foremen from the Independent Foreman’s Association of America walked out at 91 workers leaving the Detroit tank arsenal. The walkout began in the DeSoto unit on Wyoming Avenue and spread to the DeSoto Warren plant the Dodge truck division and the Dodge main plant. Production of bomber assemblies tanks guns tank destroyers and army trucks was affected as FAA bargaining rights dispute continued.

Detroit Mich Chrysler Detroit Tank Arsenal Independent Foreman’s Association of America Chrysler DeSoto Wyoming Avenue DeSoto Warren Dodge Truck Dodge Robert H. Keys Association FAA

MacArthur Hailed As Leading Bond Buyer

New York report says Gen Douglas MacArthur was named Bond Buyer No 1 by the financial district team leading the fourth war loan drive. Percy H Johnson of Chemical Bank and Trust said MacArthur sent a cablegram pledging a substantial amount, matching prior war loan solicitations.

New York Douglas MacArthur Financial District Percy H. Johnson Chemical Bank and Trust Company MacArthur

Wartime ration guide details valid through early 1940s

The notice lists AP ration stamps for meats fats and processed foods with expiration dates in January and February. It covers gasolines 9 A to 10 A with quantities, fuel oil periods two and three, shoes stamps, and airplane stamps, noting values and validity periods for each category and stamp group.

STGAR

Archbishop Enthroned with Pallium Missing in London

The Rt. Rev. Bernard Griffin was enthroned today as Archbishop of Westminster in a ceremony marked by the absence of the pallium. The garment did not arrive from the Vatican due to the war, a first for such a rite. Griffin, 44, is the second youngest to hold Westminster's highest post, only after Cardinal Bourne.

London Bernard Griffin Westminister Vatican England Archbishopric of Francis Cardinal Bourne

Clem E. Styer Dies at 70 Former County Official

Clem E. Styer 70 former Houston county register of deeds 1899 1905 died at his South Minneapolis home Saturday Funeral services were held Monday at St Marys cemetery Winona Rev R E Jennings officiating Survivors include wife Katherine Regan daughter Jane and son Jack all of Minneapolis

Caledonia Minn Clem E. Styer Houston County Register of Deeds South Minneapolis St. Mary’s Cemetery Winona R. E. Jennings Katherine Regan Jane Jack Minneapolis

Infant Carole Jean Thies Dies of Pneumonia

Carole Jean Thies six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Thies Beaver Ridge near Caledonia died Sunday morning of pneumonia. She was born June 25 1943 and is survived by her parents a brother Joel grandparents Otto Thies and a grandmother Anna Alstad. Funeral services were at home Tuesday 1:30 pm and Emmanuel Lutheran church Caledonia 2:30 pm with Rev Clarence L. Lee officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery.

Caledonia Minn Carole Jean Thies Howard Thies Beaver Ridge Carole Jean Joel Otto Thies Anna Alstad Emmanuel Lutheran Church Evergreen Cemetery Clarence L. Lee

County Court Hears Sentence for Donald Steele

Donald Steele of Green Island, already convicted on prior charges, was sentenced by the La Crosse County Court to one year in Waupun for assault and battery.

Justice Court cases in Whitehall and Blair Wisconsin

Whitehall justice court hears Kyle Berg charged with tavern entry while blacklisted after an Independence tavern arrest and he is jailed awaiting further action. Blair adjourned case for Lawrence Brekke drunken driving results in a $506 fine and costs. he remains in jail. Fire report notes Plymouth chimney blaze at Walter Ender home. Real estate transfers show D N Barclay and Mary Barclay transferring properties to Henry West in Oska and Farmington towns.

Justice Court Whitehall Wis Kyle Berg Eleva P. M. Paulson Berg Independence E. A. Sorenson Bere Lawrence Brekke Blair Pauls Brekke Co. E. Heath la Crosse Plymouth Mississippi Street Walter Ender D. N Mary Barclay Henry West Oska Farmington

Daniel Hoan quits Progressive party in Milwaukee

Daniel W. Hoan long time Milwaukee mayor and Socialist leader says he resigned from the Progressive party. He faulted the local organization for not uniting liberal factions and named no one but cited Herbert Mount as the candidate he opposed. Hoan will work as a free agent to unite liberal voters.

Milwaukee Daniel W. Hoan Progressive Party George Hampel Milwaukee Progressive Party Hoan Herbert L. Mount

Argentina Mourns Earthquake Victims in San Juan

Rescue workers feared up to 3000 dead as bodies were found in San Juan after the weekend quake. At least 1200 dead and over 5000 injured, with 400 million pesos in damages. The nation observed a day of mourning as U S aid offers arrived.

Buenos Aires San Juan Argentina Cordell Hull U. S Norman Armour Red Cross

Falling Tree Injures Man on Ridge Farm

Edwin Zietlow of Chipmun Ridge, Rhode Island, was seriously hurt when a tree toppled onto him while chopping wood at the Elmer Zietlow farm. He was transported to a local hospital by a county police emergency unit.

Edwin Zietlow R. I Elmer Zietlow Chipmunk Ridge

Almanac Arrival Delayed In La Crosse

The new World Almanac will not be available in La Crosse until about January 24. Editions have been printed but distribution is delayed.

la Crosse

Tax Clinic in La Crosse Seeks Reservations by Wednesday

Organizations planning to be represented at the tax clinic on Jan 21 must file reservations with the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce by noon Wednesday. The event runs 9 am to 5 pm at the La Crosse Vocational and Adult School with lunch at the Stoddard Hotel. Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce instructors will teach income tax report preparation including state returns. private counsel may be available if reservations are timely.

la Crosse U. S. Department of Taxation

$10 Goes To Church For Each Safe Return

Lieut. Marvin D. Anderson navigator of the Flying Fortress Spirit of 44 has sent $110 to his home church in recent weeks and plans to give $10 for every raid from which he returns. Writing from England to his father he says he hopes to increase the amount and that his monthly remittance is $100. His latest church gift was $30 on Sunday.

Kansas City Marvin D. Anderson Flying Fortress Spirit of “44 England

Illinois Judge Allows Inquiry Into Reno Divorce

Chicago Superior Court Judge Joseph Sabath ruled the Illinois courts may question the validity of a Reno divorce if the decree was fraudulently obtained or based on false residence claims. He said recognizing such decrees would be improper and noted other similar decrees found unworthy of recognition. The ruling came in Mrs. Della Tilton's challenge to her former husband Earle Tilton's Reno divorce.

Chicago Joseph Sabath Illinois United States Supreme Court Nevada Sabath Della L. Tilton Earle B. Tilton Milwaukee Reno

Infant Cheryl Jean Wagoner Rites Held

Cheryl Jean Wagoner infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Wagoner of 2205 La Crosse street died last Friday evening at a local hospital Interment was at Oak Grove cemetery Saturday afternoon with Rev H N Stoffel officiating

Cheryl Jean James G. Wagoner la Crosse Street Oak Grove Cemetery H. N. Stoffel

Peter O Winge 85 Dies at Local Hospital

Peter O Winge 85 of 1410 Moore street died Monday afternoon at a local hospital Born December 4 1858 in Leksvik Norway he is survived by two nephews Henry and Ole Molledahl of La Crosse and a brother in Norway Funeral services are set for Thursday with private rites at 2 pm at the residence and 230 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church Reverend O S Paulson to officiate Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Friends may call at Sletten McKee north chapel Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm

Peter O. Winge Moore Street Leksvik Norway Henry Ole Molledahl la Crosse Bethel Lutheran Church O. S. Paulson Oak Grove Cemetery Sletten-McKee Company

Funeral for Mrs Re diske Held With Private Service

The funeral for Mrs. Carl Re diske aged 77 of 509 North 12th Street is set for Wednesday with private services at 2 p.m. at Dahl funeral home and 2 30 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Walter A. Schumann officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn cemetery. Friends may call this evening at the funeral home.

Carl Rediske North 12Th Street Dahl First Evangelical Lutheran Church Walter A. Schumann Woodlawn Cemetery

Obituaries for Ella Doud and Clellan Swennes

Mrs. Ella Doud 71 of 1725 Prospect Street dies after a short illness in a local hospital. Survived by family in La Crosse St Paul and La Crosse. funeral Thursday at 8 p m and 8 30 p m at St James Church. Rosary Wednesday evening. interment West La Crosse Cemetery. Mrs. Clellan Swennes 73 of 1501 Kane Street dies after a short illness. Husband died 1942. survivors include two sons one daughter three brothers two sisters and three others. Funeral Thursday 2 p m at Nelson Funeral Home. interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.

Ella Doud Prospect Street M. W. McPherson la Crosse John Earl Boshau St. Paul Harold Boshau John Pierce Claude Brown Tacoma Wash Charles Asslin Winona Elrick Asslin Aitken Clellan Swennes Clellan Julia) Swennes Kane Street Myron Beardstown Ill Adolph Sparta Joseph Loftus Iowa City Martin John Otto Caulum Lena Peterson West Salem Lena Johnson Los Angeles Nelson Funeral Home Carl O. Pederson Oak Grove Cemetery Nelson Home

Colleges Unite to Offer Courses for Enlisted Men

More than 80 colleges and universities cooperate to provide correspondence courses for enlisted personnel in the U S armed forces.

U. S

Three Agencies Deliver Letter In Quiet Charlotte Incident

A postal carrier in uniform delivered a special letter to a timid Charlotte woman. After repeated doorbell rings she hesitated then a policeman and a fireman arrived to assist. The woman learned the letter was from the post office and thanked the trio.

Charlotte N. C Post Office Department Fire Department

Navy Sends Farout To Monmouth College

Navy transfers Coach Don Faurot from the Iowa navy preflight team to Monmouth College Ill to head physical training at the Monmouth preflight school. His Seahawks won nine of ten games last season and only lost to Notre Dame 14 to 13. Faurot, once at Missouri, was appointed Seahawk coach last August 9.

Washington Don Faurot Iowa Navy Monmouth Ill Navy Iowa Lieut. Faurot Seahawks Notre Dame University of Missouri

Indians Face Fines For Illegal Muskrat Skins

Four Wisconsin Indians How ard White Thunder Sr James Joseph Decorah Samuel Lone Tree and Allen Carriman were fined 75 each or 60 days in county court for illegal possession of muskrat skins. Warden Elmer Lange ordered confiscation of their gear and the car belongings were turned over to the warden after arrests at 3rd and Main on state conservation commission orders.

Wisconsin

6000 On Strike In Northwest Foundries

Seattle reports 6000 Oregon and Washington molders and foundry workers walk out in a region wide strike against a wage ruling by the war labor board. Picket lines formed at nearly 80 plants with additional 4000 workers from shops expected to join idle output. Union secretary Neil Pardo indicated further shop picketing.

Seattle Wash Pacific Northwest Oregon Washington Moulders and Foundry Workers Union AFL War Labor Board Neil Pardo

December Inductees Leave For Service

Selective Service boards Nos. 1 and 2 reported the December inductees departed La Crosse Tuesday to report for active duty after a three week furlough. They left on the Milwaukee railroad at 3 12 p m and arrive Milwaukee at 6 10 p m. After dinner they continued on the North Shore line at 7 p m and reached Fort Sheridan at 8 36 p m.

Selective Service Boards la Crosse Milwaukee Railroad Milwaukee Ilwaukee North Shore Line Fort Sheridan

Dolly Madison Dairies Win Judgment Over Milk Bottles

The Dolly Madison Dairies obtained a court order restraining Krause Dairy Company of Onalaska from acquiring filling buying selling or disposing of bottles owned by Dolly Madison Dairies. Dolly Madison also established ownership marks on its milk bottles cans and cases.

Dolly Madison Dairies Krause Dairy Company Onalaska Dolly Madison

Custody Granted to Father After Divorce

Virgil Blaine Van Wormer receives custody of his child after a divorce from Evelyn Wolfe Van Wormer. The child, stationed at Camp Barkley in Texas, now lives with the mother, Pearl Van Wormer, who is believed to be in Oklahoma.

Tribune Sparta Burean Sparta Wis Virgil Blaine van Wormer Camp Barkley Tex Pearl van Wormer Evelyn Wolfe van Wormer Oklahoma

Swedish industrialists meet in Philadelphia on postwar trade

Six Swedish industrialists arrived in Philadelphia to confer with American importers and exporters on resuming business after the war.

Philadelphia

Hypoxia at Altitude Warns of Pilot Limits

A discussion notes a pilot cannot stay conscious at 47 000 feet even with oxygen and blood would boil at 67 000 feet unless cabin pressure is adjusted, highlighting extreme high altitude risks.

Winona Livestock Reported By SWIFT AND COMPANY

Winona Minnesota livestock market report shows buying hours from morning to 4 pm with after hours care. Market steady with top at 13.30. Prices listed for Good to Choice cattle by weight class and hogs with discounts for unfinished and underweight hogs amid high receipts.

Swift and Company Winona, Minn

Chicago hog and cattle market summary with price ranges

Salable hogs 23 000 total 32 000 slow but steady across weights sows strong good and choice 200 300 lbs top 13 75 179 190 lbs 12 40 13 25 scarce 150 170 lbs 11 50 12 60 310 350 Ib heavies 12 50 90 good and choice 390 550 Ib sows 11 85 12 00 a few 12 10 unsold 25 000. Salable cattle 500 calves 1 000 fed steers and yearlings up to 25 cents higher. Best 16 65 with occasional 16 50 16 60. Bulk 13 75 16 00. Heifers to 16 00. best 16 15 with loads 15 50 16 00. Short supply in heifers. Beef cows 15 25 higher. cutters 7 50 down. strictly good cows to 12 50. bulls unsteady. Top heavy sausage offerings 11 50. Dealers unchanged at 15 00 down. Demand meagre. stock cattle dull at 10 00 12 25 mostly. Salable sheep 6 000. lambs active steady to higher some up 25 cents. woolly western lambs 105 lbs packers 15 85 down some good natives 15 50 14 00 15 25. Seen native slaughter owes 7 00.

Chicago Milwaukee Belka

Chicago Butter and Eye Receipts Steady in Market

Chicago market reports show butter receipts at 653,163 remaining unchanged while eye receipts at 12,977 stay steady, indicating no change in market levels.

Chicago

Chicago Poultry Market Steady With Unchanged Prices

Chicago poultry market remains steady as 2 cars and 19 trucks report unchanged prices and supply during the day.

Chicago

DRAINS RESOURCES through lotteries by military authorities

A wartime report accuses Japanese military administrations of draining Indies finances by organizing lotteries to absorb the population’s purchasing power. The piece frames the lotteries as a deliberate policy to divert consumer spending and reduce local liquidity.

Japan Indies

Chicago cash grain prices and sample lot notes

Chicago cash grain market reports rough figures for wheat oats barley field seed and feeds with nominal percentages and prices including white wheat 80 percent, red top and clover feeds, and sweet clover values.

Chicago

Open and close prices for grains and oats across months

The document lists monthly open high low and close percentages for wheat, rye, barley, and oats, with figures such as rye May open 1.28 1.29 low 1.27 percent, barley July open 1.19 percent high 2.199 low 1.19 percent, and Dec open 1.23 high 1.26 low 1.26 percent, reflecting commodity price moves.

LE Dec

Potato market report from Chicago with mixed U S shipments

Chicago market note shows shipments moderate and demand light while overall market is steady. Prices listed for Russet varieties and other spud types with modest activity and gains for top stocks amid dullness for others.

Meat market report from Milwaukee beef, cattle and calves

Milwaukee market notes show steady cattle with steers and yearlings at about 148 to 160 in prime to good ranges. Cows and bulls quoted around 3 to 14 dollars, vealers from 11 to 16 dollars with fancy veal up to 15 dollars. Calf totals reach 3000 head with varied prices and weaker lots discarded.

Mississippi inaugurates first postwar governor in horse drawn parade

Jackson Mississippi moved to a 1940s style inauguration as Gov elect Thomas L Bailey arrived in a parade of horse drawn vehicles. Bailey announced plans to use horse drawn conveyances to conserve gasoline and rubber, marking the 48th governorship in state history with a reflective revival of earlier eras.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Pearl Harbor Thomas L. Bailey Bailey

Couple Ordered to Appear in Court After Accident

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hambleton of 1315 Cass Street were ordered to appear in police court Thursday after entering not guilty pleas Tuesday. Hambleton faced charges of driving while intoxicated and driving a Chevrolet truck that struck a parked car on 14th and Mal Streets. Hambleton was charged with being drunk on a public street.

Ralph H. Hambleton Cass Street Ater 14Th Mal Streets Ms Hambleton Hambleton

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