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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
2
About 15 000 dock workers voted to return to their jobs after talks with union leaders. The stoppage had tied up British export cargoes for days, affecting 13 000 to 15 000 dockers idle and prompting government caution on emergency measures as of Monday.
A Moscow radio broadcast accuses Catholic clergy of exploiting religious feelings to weaken resolve against a new war while praising unity between workers and faithful. It claims the Vatican backs peace movements and refuses to excommunicate voices calling for renewed conflict.
A purse was left behind in an office location named Aeneil Gosk. Authorities are reviewing security footage and requesting witnesses to come forward. No injuries reported. The event remains under investigation.
In Arauca river valley near the Colombia Venezuela border Brave Tiger son of the Chiricoas abducted Moon's Reflection daughter of the Regilias chief. The act shattered a truce and sparked fighting with Regilias allies forcing Chiricoas to take refuge in the San Camilo mountains.
A Wisconsin woman, Miss Agnese Dunne of Manitowoc, was among over a hundred American teachers who met Queen Elizabeth at Lambeth Palace. Flustered she bowed instead of curtsying, after which the group posed with tea and handshakes during a British American teachers exchange.
The Atomic Energy commission says it can beat its atomic sword into a plowshare when world peace is assured. Commissioner Sumner T. Pike spoke at Bowdoin College about stockpiles of fissionable materials for weapons and outlined plans for two atomic reactor plants, with two more to start within two to three years, starting near Arco, Idaho.
Mayor Erwin said he authorized a Klansmen gathering in city hall. A Klansman reportedly said the meeting would air some conditions tied to recent mob violence in the area.
Milwaukee report says two 16 year old boys Joseph A. Miller and Hugh Edwards of West Allis were killed when their motor scooter struck the side of the Milwaukee road Hiawatha line in Oak Creek. Engineer George Kramer described the scooter as skidding into the first car after crossing.
Funeral services for James Sweeney, a former Caledonia resident who died in Miles City, Montana, will be held Saturday morning at Blaschke Funeral Home in Caledonia and St. Peter's Church. Burial will follow in Caledonia Cemetery. Rosary is set for Friday evening at the funeral home.
In Montebello California a heroic Union Pacific City of Los Angeles engineer H E Byers 55 Las Vegas Nev stayed at the controls to steer the burning streamliner through a wall of flames saving about 150 passengers before he was critically burned. The truck driver Harry C Heaton of Bell California died Thursday night and Ed M Dennis Las Vegas was burned less seriously. The truck's drive shaft reportedly broke as it crossed the tracks.
Nash Motors division of Nash Kelvinator plans additions to the Milwaukee and Kenosha plants costing about 2 million dollars. The Milwaukee expansion adds a two story facility 122 by 648 feet at roughly 1.5 million with work starting Monday and completion aimed for February 1950. The Kenosha project will adjoin the current assembly building, measuring 250 by 362 feet, costing about 600 thousand with completion around December 15.
A bold armed holdup at Fidelity Industrial bank in New Britain Connecticut nets between 10 000 and 12 000 dollars. The bandit aged about 30 followed credit manager Thomas J Higgins into the bank and forced him to the vault with a gun, directing him to fill a white canvas bag.
The state traffic authorities noted 17 violators in county court Friday. Richard Meinerz led the list with four charges. Fines totaled with varying amounts for hauling for hire, overloads, and license issues. Several named defendants from La Crosse, Arcadia, Onalaska, and surrounding areas paid fines plus costs, including multiple $15 and $20 marks.
The Railroad Retirement Board reported about 3,000 more laid off workers in Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Iowa and Upper Michigan in the first 20 days of July. Applicants for railroad retirement compensation grew from 9 000 on July 1 to 12 000 on July 20 while totals last year stood at 3 100. Beneficiaries receive 25 dollars weekly.
The Taft-Wherry-Watkins reservations seek to limit U.S. obligations including arms, securing 74 to 21 against. Vandenberg counters the pact arms must be returned by independent judgment. Taft warns of an armaments race while Connally defends the treaty as protecting U.S. rights and global peace.
A 1938 blue deluxe Ford was discovered abandoned in woods about 1 1/4 miles east of Bangor on county highway police report. The car had no identifiable marks and was found by Arthur Stelloh who alerted authorities at 8 a.m. Friday.
Milwaukee officials report the State Human Rights Commission denounces the American Bowling Congress for racial discrimination and urges the Milwaukee auditorium board not to host the ABC tournament. Rev. Franklyn Kennedy and Bruno Bitker state the Caucasian-only rule is unjust and should not be applied in Wisconsin.
Silvis, II-( )-Mayor Mulcahy plans to compel aldermen attendance after two absences blocked a council meeting. He proposed an ordinance giving the mayor power to fine nonattending aldermen, seeking a quorum to pass it. Aldermen Ed Freberg and W O Jacobson were named.
A diary by Management Counselor James V. Hunt, about 1000 pages long and listing government officials and subordinates, is being used to chase leads in the senate expenditures subcommittee investigation of five percenters. Massachusetts manufacturer paid Hunt $1000 for help in securing contracts, prompting inquiries. Top army generals have been suspended. Harry H. Vaughan may be called to testify. The diary and copies are reviewed by the Senate group and agencies. President Truman signaled no objection to Vaughan testifying.
Gov Thomas E Dewey in Albany formed a seven member watch dog committee to combat the business recession in New York state. The panel will report on the fiscal picture and likely suggest steps to head off further decline, signaling continuous vigilance over business and employment conditions.
Fire destroyed a Rockton grist mill in Rockton Illinois last Tuesday. Investigators declared on Friday the blaze was set by a gang of hoodlums. The mill owned by Charles C Gayton burned to the ground with losses around 13000 dollars. Deputy Dick Odson of Winnebago County said there was definite proof of arson but declined to name suspects. He noted recent vandalism including tipping over 67 tombstones in the local cemetery.
The body of U. S. Supreme Court Justice Frank Murphy was brought home to Harbor Beach Michigan for a quiet funeral. Murphy born in Harbor Beach rose to Detroit mayor Philippine Islands high commissioner Michigan governor U S attorney general and finally member of the Supreme Court in a life of public service.
Seoul police director Lee Ho lashed at Communist violence saying an average of 10 South Korean policemen are killed daily. He warned but added that police are also killing Communists, though he did not reveal any rate.
Medical associations opposed to Truman’s proposed department of welfare urge an independent health agency led by a doctor. Witnesses warn the plan could spur compulsory health insurance and threaten an independent health department.
Milan urged lawmakers to override Governor Rennebohm’s veto of a proposed annual car inspection bill. He warned the veto showed flagrant abuse and called for continued action after an unprejudiced analysis of facts. The measure had been supported by traffic and highway safety experts and by dealers and garage men for years.
The Aluminum Company of America and the CIO United Steelworkers extend their contract with no wage increase. The pact cannot be terminated before Sept. 16 and requires 10 days notice after that date, affecting nine Alcoa plants in nine states. The union had warned of termination as of July 31, but the new agreement cancels that notice.
Wausau Wis August meeting urged to combat a swarm of walking sticks insects attacking trees in Rib Mountain and Reid area. County Ranger warns as oak forest declines these pests shift to other trees and crops while residents report infestations in homes and barns. The bite is described as poisonous and can cause illness.
The League of Women Voters in Waupun protests a Fond du Lac county pool ban on children of migrant workers from Texas. Park custodian Seymour Patrick says neither children nor parents are welcome, while the league and local churches have brought kids to the city program. County officials plan to discuss the ruling at the August board meeting.
Russell Taft aged 23, a Milwaukee electric company lineman, was electrocuted Thursday after brushing a live wire while working on north side city lines.
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