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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1949
Page
3
Poison rain and dust add risks after atomic blasts with evacuation possible for days to weeks depending on cleanup methods. Radioactive particles can reach livestock and crops, while contamination of dust and soil may persist for years in affected areas.
James C. Petrillo president of the AFL Musicians Union says the group will likely reject Wilhelm Furtwaengler’s planned Chicago summer appearance due to Nazi conduct controversy. Menuhin had telegraphed Petrillo on Furtwaengler’s behalf while defenders claim the conductor was not involved with Nazi politics.
Fred W. Ramsey of Cleveland has been named administrative head of Church World Service in New York, succeeding Carson Pepper on leave. Ramsey will serve as executive vice president after confirmation by the board, succeeding Pepper who returns to Episcopal church duties.
SAM DAWSON reports that US businessmen see women as key drivers of sales from perfume to cosmetics to hair care. A table setting designer Carole Stupell urges yearly changes in dinnerware to boost demand, while firms eye lower prices and newer looks to revitalize a stagnating industry.
The ancient Romans used oyster shells to prepare medicines and a form of cement. The practice shows early use of marine biowaste in pharmacology and construction materials.
Robert Mitchum sues Laurel Canyon cottage owner Annette Bordeaux after his arrest on marijuana charges and a trespass suit she filed for damages. He seeks $10,000 for invasion of privacy related to an ad to sell cottage furnishings. The case follows Mitchum and three others being convicted on narcotics conspiracy charges.
In Los Angeles a municipal court heard final arguments in a domestic dispute case. Radio announcer Jimmy Lennon testified that his former wife Isabel Lennon and his fiancée Doris Link were struck with a riding crop during a November melee in front of Lennon's home. Lennon and Link corroborated the claim, while Lennon’s wife denied the charge and said Link did the whipping with a stick. Lennon is charged with battery and disturbing the peace.
An inactive Needham military band dating to 1917 funded by a $500 gift found unclaimed in a local bank. Seven of the 28 charter members agreed to give the money to help finance Needham's 300th anniversary celebration in 2011, with the organization long gone for 32 years.
Asbury Park New Jersey police will impound dogs that howl outside schools while pupils attend classes. City Manager J Oliver Armstrong said residents complained the barking nuisance has grown as dogs wait at the curb for students. The dog pound will accept dogs not kept at home during school hours.
Boston City hospital interns receive a new salary scale from 300 to 900 dollars, covering younger interns for the first time. Previously only fourth and fifth year interns were paid, prompting complaints they had to sell blood to buy shoes.
Film actress Arlene Judge wed Tuesday night for the sixth time. Her groom, George Ross of New York, an insurance executive, announced in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
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