Winter storm packs Kansas City and plains region
A severe midwestern storm dumps eight inches of snow on the Kansas City area, closes schools, blocks highways, and traps hundreds in Kansas and Missouri. Winds reach 95 mph in southern Michigan and gusts top 82 mph in Flint. Montana to the Dakotas face blizzards and floods. at least one death in southern Michigan.
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Acheson Confirmed Secretary of State Amid Cold War Debate
The Senate approved Dean Acheson 83 to 6 after a tough discussion on Russia policy. Republicans warned against appeasement while acknowledging bi partisan support for Truman administration aims. Acheson promised no appeasement and will take office as secretary with Marshall and Lovett resignations effective soon.
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Russia Faces Warm Winter as Cold Weather Fades
Moscow records the warmest winter in years with unusually mild temperatures. Residents note a lack of the piercing cold that once forced heavy clothing and chest storage, signaling an unexpected shift in regional climate.
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Cold La Crosse Weather Forecast Sharpens Tonight
The forecast calls for clear to fair skies in La Crosse with a very cold night. Low temperatures dip to minus 10 in the city and minus 15 in rural areas. Thursday remains fair but continues cold with a high near 10 after daytime warmth.
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Winter Snowstorm Drops Bitter Cold Across the Region
January returns with heavy snow in Southwestern Wisconsin as a cold snap follows. Snow totals range from two to seven inches with 40 to 50 mph winds in Superior and a 16 below low at Superior. Roads are being plowed and state weather forecasts warn of further freezing tonight into Wednesday.
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Dairyland Power and Union Reach Bus Service Agreement
La Crosse council committee recommends a 90 day trial of consolidated North Side and 16th Street bus lines with a 15 minute headway and extension to North Salem road. Delivery of 36 passenger buses promised by Feb 1. trial to start when buses arrive. Ray M Fey cites equipment and routing changes to improve service and avoid fare increases.
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Settle Wage Questions At Meeting Here
Local officials convene to settle wage questions at a Tuesday meeting. Officials review pay scales and budgeting impacts while workers await clarifications and potential adjustments. The gathering aims to finalize compensation details for the upcoming period.
Dairyland Power Co op Workers Avoid Strike After Wage Pact
Dairyland Power Cooperative and its union members reached substantial progress on a wage program and other contract provisions after six meetings. A strike scheduled for January was withdrawn as wage classifications and arbitration processes were agreed, with signing expected in about two weeks. Dairyland serves 65,000 Wisconsinites across four plants.
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Blair Receives Jaycee Distinguished Service Award
Harry A. Blair former president of the La Crosse Jaycees and former vice president of the state Jaycee organization earned the annual distinguished service award for outstanding community service. The honor was presented Tuesday night at the Jaycee Bosses Night Banquet at the VFW club after a secret ballot by five judges.
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Moneybag with 88500 Found Under Park Culvert
Postal inspectors and police recovered 88500 in usable currency from two mail bags found buried near a culvert in Frame park WAUKESHA Wisconsin after an anonymous tip. The money remained intact though seals were broken. investigation ongoing to identify those responsible.
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Harold Owens
Frame Park
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Clarence Barrow
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Flee Building In Zero Weather In Madison
A two story apartment building in Madison Milwaukee area caught fire and exploded forcing residents to flee in subfreezing temperatures during a snowstorm Tuesday night. No injuries reported. Assistant Fire Chief Ratcliffe said the cause was not yet determined. Elmer Legrey, owner, estimated the damage.
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Ten Coast Guardsmen Die In Fog Crashed Cutter Eastwind
Ten coast guardsmen were killed and at least 19 injured when a coast guard cutter collided with a 504 foot tanker 60 miles southeast of Banegat light vessel in thick fog off the New Jersey coast. Seventy eight uninjured survivors were taken aboard another vessel. The Gunstream reported proceeding to New York with a 42 man crew and a damaged bow.
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Acheson Set to Become Secretary of State
Dean Acheson will be sworn in as secretary of state late Thursday or Friday after an 83 to 6 Senate confirmation. He succeeds General George C. Marshall and takes the post under President Truman. Congress, in recess, advances top bills including raising the minimum wage from 40 to 75 cents and opposing the Taft-Hartley act.
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