Europe recovery talks falter as three powers drift apart
In Paris the big three foreign ministers Bevin Bidault and Molotov prepare for a fourth session as hopes fade for European recovery talks with Soviet participation. Bevin warned Britain would proceed without Russia if needed while Molotov proposed a committee to outline needs and U S funding sparking debate over a blank check.
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Paris
Ponteott
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
V. M. Molotov
Foreign Ministry
Molotov
George C. Marshall
United States
Bevin
Bidault
Marshall
Russia
U. S
Pioneer Limited Strikes Truck Trailer in Tomah Intersection
The Pioneer Limited of 14 cars struck a large truck trailer at the Tomah Superior avenue crossing at 3 18 a m. The truck driver escaped as the trailer was demolished and shingles scattered along a half mile path. Engineer and crew sustained facial cuts with the train delayed to 6 10 a m. Traffic signal failure blamed for the crash.
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Tomah
Wis
Pioneer Limited
Milwaukee
Murrills
la Crosse
Chicago
Superior Avenue
Midwest Trailer Company of
Tomah Cab Company
Floyd Allen, Wyeville
R. Rost
Leaders Clash Over Truman Rent Inquiry Message
President Truman urged Congress to probe real estate lobbyists amid his push against the rent control extension bill and housing aids. Senators Bricker and Taft attacked the move. Sparkman called for a sweeping lobbying investigation as factions debated 15 percent rent increases and the Wagner Ellender Taft housing bill.
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Truman
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Congress
Senator Bricker
Ohio
Taft
Bricker
Arthur W. Binns
National Home and Property Owners Foundation
Binns
Herbert A. Nelson
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Nelson
Sparkman
D-Ala
House
Halleck
Ind
Henry A. Wallace
Senate
Black Maquis Leader Claims 25000 Ready for Paris March
A self described Black Maquis leader says 25000 armed men await to lead a march on Paris to form an anti Communist government. Interior ministry disclosed the group and leaders arrested for plotting a military dictatorship as Depreux pushes the six month investigation to a conclusion.
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Paris
Interior Ministry
Champs Elysees
Cafe Triomphe
Maquis
Edouard Depreux
Rick Appointed TolACP Group
Herman F. Rick, chief of the La Crosse police since 1939, is named to the IACP international relations committee. The appointment was announced by T. P. Sullivan, IACP president. Other members include Lieut. Col. Leon Lambert and Brig. Gen. D. C. Draper. Rick will attend the IACP convention in Duluth and the state convention in Superior.
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Herman F. Rick
la Crosse
International Association of Chiefs of Police
T. P. Sullivan
Springfield
IACP
Leon Lambert
Quebec
Canada
D. C. Draper
Ontario
Kwang Shee Chu
Chungking
China
Oscar J. Brewer
Duluth
Rick
Superior
Retired Hamilton Principal Hannah McConville Dies at 84
Miss Hannah C. McConville died at 916 Ferry street after a long illness. A Hamilton school teacher and principal for 50 years, she led charitable work and helped the Catholic Benevolent Society since its 1902 founding. Funeral services set at Dwyer Funeral Home and St Marys Catholic Church with rosary the prior evening.
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Hannah C. McConville
Hamilton School
Ferry Street
Dwyer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Robert E. Condon
Levees Break Force Thousands From Flooded Towns
The Mississippi River rose to a 103 year high as 90 miles of levees failed. Evacuations hit Dupo East Carondelet Grand Tower Gorham Neunert and Venice Nameoki and surrounding areas as Army engineers abandoned key barriers and pursued downstream defense.
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ST. Louis
Dupo
Here
Illinois Central Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Cupo
East Carondelet
Ert, Ll
Grand Tower
Popes
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Army
Gordoon
Neunert
Sourh Pacific Railroad
Rupo
Nameoki
Venice
bigegognia-Fountain Bluff
Soch
Chester
Ill
R. E. Smyser
Ilinois Central
Gorham
N i
Illinois
Britain Moves to Buy Food From Hungary Yugoslavia and Russia
Britain says it is negotiating with Hungary Yugoslavia and Russia for large food imports and aims to reach three year export deals covering bacon eggs poultry and lard. The move aligns with U S Europe aid proposals as Prime Minister Marshall outlines self help before aid.
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London —i
John Strachey
Great Britain
Hungary
Yugo- Slavia
Russia
U. S
State Marshall
Sta. Europe
Marshall
Europe
Strachey
House of Commons
Sean
Britain
Yugoslavia
Weather for La Crosse Tonight and Wednesday
Fair conditions in La Crosse and vicinity. Tonight will be cool with a low of 57. Wednesday brings slightly warmer weather with a high of 60.
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la Crosse
Deny Lifting Of Quarantine
Health department refuses requests to end quarantines for families wanting Fourth of July outings. Measles and chickenpox quarantines kept in place as officials say lifting early would endanger frail children and others. Health Officer A M Murphy notes one exception cannot be granted without harming many others.
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Health Department
A. M. Murphy
Murphy
Naval bill approves billions for shore bases and next year work
Washington The House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday approved a bill authorizing 255 million dollars for naval construction on shore bases and 127.8 million dollars for work in the new fiscal year.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Gelatt Nominated Youngest UW Regent Confirmed
The Wisconsin state senate unanimously confirmed Charles D. Gelatt of La Crosse as a University of Wisconsin regent, the youngest ever nominated at 30. Governor Rennebohm chose him to replace A T Holmes. the position has no salary. The vote was 28 to 0 with praise for Gelatt's intellect and ambition.
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Senate
Gelatt
Rudolph M. Schlabach
la Crosse
Schlabach
Truman Likely to Skip News Conference This Week
Washington reports President Truman probably will not hold his weekly news conference. Secretary Charles G. Ross said the President plans to speak in Charlottesville, Virginia, on July 4 and is unlikely to meet with reporters on Thursday.
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Gnage
Gene Sone Gecoming
Fairless
U. S. Steelee
George M. Humphreys
Putsation Coal Company
Lewis
Schwellenbach
Schwellenbeach
Labor Department
Washington
Truman
Charles G. Ross
Charlottesville
Atlantic Coast Shipyards Threatened by Nationwide Walkout
A CIO led walkout expands from 42,000 to about 120,000 unionists across 10 plants in Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey and New York signaling potential shutdowns of major Atlantic coast shipbuilding and repair work. The strike seeks a 13 cent hourly wage increase six paid holidays a year and three weeks paid vacations after 20 years. Negotiations yesterday with two companies failed.
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New York
CIO
Gulf Coast
Atlantic
Camden
N. J
Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Early Passage Of Tax Cut Measure
Speaker Martin indicated the House is likely to pass a new four billion dollar tax cut quickly. The plan would take effect January first instead of July first as in the vetoed measure. He noted a two thirds House veto override and left Senate support uncertain.
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Washington
Martin
House
Truman
Senate
Marshall Denies Russ Imperialism Charges
Secretary of State Marshall denounces as malicious distortions the Russian sourced claims that the United States pursues imperialist aims in foreign aid. He tells the National Press Club that Americans act generously to relieve distress while stating the U S will make demands on how contributions aid world recovery. Pacific?
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Washington
Marshall
United States
Women’s National Press Club
Soviet Union
Milwaukee man dies after ladder fall at gas company
Ernest Shaw, 34, of Milwaukee, died Monday night from injuries after falling from a ladder while replacing an electric light bulb at the Milwaukee Gas Light Co.
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Milwaukee
Ernest Shaw
Milwaukee Gas Light Co
Diesel Boat Blaske Lims Diesels in La Crosse Dock
The Frank L. Blaske, a twin screw diesel towboat of Blaske Lines, limped into La Crosse at 1 30 a m Tuesday with a hole in the stern after likely striking a sunken wing dam near Trempealeau dam. Pumps struggled to remove water until 7 a m, and Captain A Maple planned repairs in Dubuque. A new 20 000 gallon per hour pump was added to curb leakage.
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Frank L. Blaske
Trempealeau
Blaske Lines, Inc
la Crosse
Trempealeau Dam
A. Maple
Capt. Maple
St. Paul
Alton
Ill
Northern States Power Company
French Island
Maple
Dubuque
Storm debris cleared as Western Wisconsin rivers stabilize
Creeks near normal levels in western Wisconsin after weekend rains with debris mostly cleared except in the La Farge Viroqua area. Roads closed on Highway 12 Vernon County for bridge work with detours via Highways 131 and 56. Weather outlook fair with mild temperatures, while damage reports accumulate from Saturday night storms including a tornado near Stoddard in 1906 history.
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la Farge
Viroqua
Vernon County
Crosse Division
State Highway Commission
Viola
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