Parade Of A Century Sparks Weekend Political Clash
Washington reports Republicans sharpened knives to block Truman’s Turnip Day recall while hinting at investigations if a special session yields any harvest. Truman urges nine priority measures inflation housing education health civil rights minimum wage social security public power and misplaced persons.
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Washington
Truman
House
Republican Stearing Committee
GOP
Congress
Missouri
Thomas E. Dewey
W On
Capitol Hill
Birmingham
Mr. Man
Alabama
Mississippi
Philadelphia
U S Steel Raises Wages and Prices Across Subsidiaries
U S Steel Corp and CIO United Steelworkers approve a wage increase averaging 13 cents per hour for about 170000 workers across U S Steel subsidiaries. Raises range 9 to 25 cents by job class. prices will rise to cover higher labor costs. President Benjamin Fairless notes forthcoming price increases from steel-using subsidiaries.
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Pittsburgh
U S. Steel Corp
Cio-United Steelworkers
U. S. Steel
Steel Union
CIO
Philip Murray
United Sestunarians of America
Benjamin Fairless
U. S. Steel Corp
STEEL
War Or Retaliation To Break Berlin Blockade
Berlin wartime analysis argues only two options can end the Soviet siege. Western force to crush the blockade or retaliatory action elsewhere to force Moscow to lift control. The piece contends diplomacy has failed and calls for drastic measures possibly leading to war.
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Berlin
Europe
Munich
Soviet Union
Germany
Yalta
Allied Control Council
Rebel Democrats Plan to Hold Independent Convention
In Birmingham Alabama angry southern Democrats pressed ahead with plans to field their own ticket in November elections. A leading figure acknowledged the move has little chance of success amid internal divisions and calls for party unity.
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Birmingham
Ala
Cme Dee de
States' rights Democrats rally behind South in 1948 race
Mississippi Governor Fielding Wright calls the meeting the start of a regional electoral fight to save the South as a Dixie candidate bloc hopes to deliver 127 electoral votes. Wright dismisses southern hopes, while party leaders aim to defeat Truman and reclaim control from urban machines. The conference opens as a Dixie coalition contends with possible House contingency.
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Russell Id-Ga
Philadelphia
Birmingham
Truman
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Henry A. Wallace
New York
Congress
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Ala
Dixie
Truman-Barkley
Mississippi
Fielding Wright
South
W. W. Wright
White House
Wright
Big City
Jackson, Miss
States’ Rights Committee
Ben Laney
Arkansas
States’ Rights Movement
House of Representatives
Thomas E. Dewey
UN Security Council orders halt to Palestine war
The council ordered a three day ceasefire for Jews and Arabs and an unconditional Jerusalem ceasefire with demilitarization. It backed the plan with potential force and outlined possible diplomatic sanctions and an international force if needed. Count Bernadotte to lead observers as talks continue.
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Security Council
Palestine
United Nations
Jerusalem
Holy
Syria
Russia
Ukraine
Argentina
United States
Britain
France
Alexander Cadogan
Brittan
Folke Bernadotte
Israel
Council
Bernadotte
Middle East
Rhodes
America
Centennial Parade Signals Start Of La Crosse Events
Columns will move at 3 P M with about 150 entries and eight bands in a parade from Fifth and Hood through downtown. Parade route listed, entries may still be registered via Chamber of Commerce. Events include labor management program at 7 P M and final kaleidoscope pageant at 8 30 P M at the fairgrounds. Sunday mass and golf finals at Country Club with Old Settlers awards at 3 P M YMCA.
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la Crosse County
Fifth
Hood
Jay
Pearl
Main
West Avenue
William Bonadurer
Chamber of Commerce
Fairgrounds
Wil
George Haberman
State Federation of Labor
Robert Jordan
State Cio Council
Frank Sisson
la Crosse
Burns Park
Riverside Park
St. Mary's
YMCA
la Crosse Federation of Churches
Give Up Hope For World Atom Control
The council of the atomic scientists association announced it has given up hope of international control of the atom as the cold war persists between Russia and the West. The group, formed in early 1946, includes Britain's leading nuclear physicists such as Professor M. E. Oliphant. The council voiced its views in a formal statement.
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London
Council of the Atomic Scientists Association
Russia
West
Arly
Britain
M. E. Oliphant
Chinese Plane Crashes Near Peiping
A Chinese air force plane crashed about 15 miles west of Peiping today killing all five people aboard.
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Peiping
Local Weather For La Crosse and Vicinity
The forecast for La Crosse and surrounding area calls for a high near 85 degrees on Saturday. Partly sunny skies and mild winds expected, with temperatures reaching the mid 80s.
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la Crosse
Ford Raises Salaries for 25,500 Ford Staff in Wage Move
Ford Motor Co. boosts monthly salaries for 25,500 salaried employees by 20 to 50 dollars an average of about nine percent, effective immediately for those earning up to 625 dollars. Merit raises possible for higher earners while wage talks with the CIO UAW head toward a potential nationwide strike.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
CIO
United Auto Workers
Henry Ford II
Uaw-Cio
Ford Company
Ford
Ford National Council
La Crosse Tribune Editions To Press At Noon Saturday
Due to the La Crosse county centennial parade at 3 p m Saturday the Tribune will go to press at noon Saturday to accommodate the event.
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la Crosse County
la Crosse Tribune
Education Council Weighs UW and Teachers College Cooperation
Madison educators discuss five cooperative fields to align state teachers colleges and the University of Wisconsin. The council aims to identify educational needs, sharpen goals, coordinate curricula, plan programs, and use education funds efficiently. Dr. O Newlun urges addressing 1947 legislative overlap claims between institutions.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University
Normal School Board
Pres. E. B. Fred
E. P. McPhee
Normal Board
Teltowen
Cil
Dc. O. Newlun
Platteville State Teachers College
Teachers College
General Strike In Italy Ends
Rome reports the general strike failing as 14 died and 206 were wounded after 36 hours of unrest sparked by the attempted assassination of Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti. Togliatti weakened and ill, while Premier De Gasperi vowed to use force to quell insurrection.
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Palmiro Togliatti
Italy
Togliatti
Confederation of Labor
Chamber of Deputies
Alcide de Gasperi
United Nations
Palestine
Britain
France
United States
Simmons Strike Averted at Kenosha Plant
Union workers at the Simmons Co. plant in Kenosha Wisconsin voted to accept a company offer that includes a wage increase and recognition of the union shop. About 3000 members of AFL Local 18456 met at Lake Front stadium to approve the settlement reached after lengthy talks.
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Kenosha
Wis
Simmons Co
Federal Labor Union Local 18456
AFL
Lake Front Stadium
Mother Saves Baby From Crazed Father
In Mineola New York a mother revived her 22 month old daughter after the father Samuel G Lockwood 35 a Lakeview letter carrier choked the child when awakened by cries He is held without bail for grand jury action on assault with intent to kill The mother and sister restrained him and a neighbor helped The baby was rushed to Meadowbrook Hospital for care
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Mineola
N. Y
Samuel G. Lockwood
Lakeview
Lockwood
Caroline
Old Settlers Register At Y Title
All old settlers and descendants are asked to register at the YMCA booth. The booth stays open through 9 p.m. Friday. Eligibility requires living in La Crosse County 50 years ago or more. Registrants receive an Old Settlers ribbon and refreshments are provided.
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Old Settlers
YMCA
la Crosse County
Mayor Beranek Seeks Early Closures for Centennial Parade
Mayor C A Beranek requests many local businesses close Saturday by 1 3 p m for the centennial parade. Members of the merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce have voted to close their establishments at that time.
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C. A. Beranek
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Plan Great Tribute For Gen Pershing
Washington plans a vast funeral procession for General John J. Pershing. Thousands of infantry and armored troops navy and marine units and air force personnel will participate with a farewell air salute over Arlington National Cemetery. President Truman and the cabinet are to attend along with military leaders.
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Washington
John J. Pershing
Air Force
Walter Reed Hospital
Truman
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington and
Post
Fort Myer
Pershing
Permanent Appointment For Officers In Naval Reserve
The navy authorizes permanent appointments for officers in the naval reserve effective August 1. About 292000 reserve officers are affected, aligning reserve rank with the regular navy and enabling promotion eligibility. Estimated 20000 reserve ensigns may reach lieutenant (j.g.) this year.
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Naval Reserve
Washington
Navy Reserve
Navy
Centennial horse show tickets go on sale Saturday
Tickets for the Sunday evening centennial horse show will go on sale Saturday morning at the S and H, Bodega and Wittenberg's.
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S and H
Bodega An Wittenberg’s
Centennial celebration crowds fill La Crosse events weekend
Sunday evening program features Rev Homer Yinger as main speaker at 7 p.m. Junior and senior horse shows run at 7 30 and 8 30 p.m. Displays of old objects in La Crosse store windows continue through Sunday. Friday sports day ends with County All Stars vs City All Stars at Copeland Park at 8 p.m. Horse shoe matches at Houska Park at 5 p.m. plus midget airplane races, marathon swimming, water skiing, and archery at Riverside and other venues.
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Homer Yinger
la Crosse
Fairgrounds
County All-Stars
City All-Stars
Copeland Park
Houska Park
Riverside
Iverside
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