Senate OKs Truman labor bill amid clashes and revisions
The Senate passed a reshaped version of President Truman's emergency labor program 61 to 20 after a week of bitter debate, sending it back to the House. The measure, differing from the House version, could face adjustments and a potential presidential decision on the Case bill as lawmakers weigh seizure authority and no strike provisions.
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President Visits Eastern Show and College
The president journeyed by automobile and ferry to receive an honorary degree from Washington College and was greeted by Redcliffe and others at Sandy Point. Senator Tydings later joined the party, amid campaign chatter over an upcoming re election.
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Siamese Twins Born in New Haven Hospital
Siamese twin girls born Saturday at Stacl's hospital in New Haven to Mr and Mrs William Augur. A hospital spokesman said the twins are joined between the chest and abdomen by a thin strip of mesh and were delivered without complication.
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Sea lion in bathtub sparks Oakland animal drama
Harry Fish captured a half grown sea lion named Selmer from Bo limas bay and kept it in his daughter Lucy Ann’s bath. The animal later wandered to a neighbor’s driveway for a tree show before police and animal welfare were alerted and Selmer was placed in the pound.
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Italian King Umberto faces plebiscite amid Rome clashes
In Rome and Milan clashes between monarchists and republicans disrupted scenes around the Duomo and royal palaces as Umberto toured Italy. The king urged voters to decide monarchy in a national plebiscite tomorrow and proposed a new referendum after a new constitution by a 556 member constituent assembly.
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Passenger to be blown from jet in high speed test
An Irishman, 27, Bernard Lynch, will be catapulted from a jet plane traveling 500 to 600 mph in a test of a device meant to allow and shape flight. The test, planned for next week, will launch from Chal...
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Milk Prices In La Crosse Return To 13 Cents
Milk prices in La Crosse were adjusted back to 13 cents per quart on Sunday after a one cent rise announced May 29. The move followed guidance from the Milwaukee OPA office and related discussions to await official copies of the order, with June 10 cited for a potential continued adjustment.
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Ship Strike Pact Sought Amid Labor Tensions
A walkout by Pennsylvania 75,000 hard coal miners and a looming June 15 strike by about 200,000 longshoremen and seamen marked a tense national labor scene. Talks in Washington aimed to avert a shipping strike over wage and 40 hour week demands as Truman warned use of military if needed. Most soft coal miners are expected to return by Monday after government health and safety measures were established following the 59 day strike.
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Rescue 6 Marooned On Isle Near Duluth
Six persons marooned overnight on Spirit Island in the St. Louis River between Superior and Duluth were rescued by U S Coast Guard boats after attempts to return the final six were halted.
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Krug Plans Health Safety Drive in Nation’s Coal Mines
The government moves to fund a miners welfare program under the Krug Lewis contract with a 5 cent per ton coal tax. Rear Admiral Boone to lead a comprehensive survey of medical facilities and housing in soft coal regions. The effort aims to set a federal safety code and bolster health protections as the anthracite dispute lingers.
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A C Works Manager Denies Blocking Talks With CIO Union
La Crosse Allis-Chalmers manager Fred J. Papentuss denies refusing to meet CIO Local 1424 and the federal conciliation service. He cites April 25, 1946 as last negotiated date and says no meeting request has been made since. Picketing by 900 union members continues at the plant while government seizure threats loom.
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United Nations Panel Backs Refer Spain Question to General Assembly
A UN sub committee urging moral condemnation of Franco Spain recommended sending the Spanish question to the General Assembly for action and endorsing the March three power declaration. It advised the Security Council to transfer the issue and to support peaceful removal of the regime. The report notes the United States, Britain, and France signed the March declaration.
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GOP Has Full County Slate For Election
La Crosse county voters file nomination papers for a Republican primary with no Democratic filings. Four incumbents run unopposed, including county clerk Esther M. Domke and county treasurer Marvin Johnson, while Sheriff candidates number ten. Contests exist for district attorney coroner two county assembly seats and other offices.
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Walter S. Woods
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George D. Reay
Onalaska
Edward W. Madden
Market Street
Edward C. Krause
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Ernest F. Sterandt
West Salem
William F. Miller
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Canadian Sentenced For Spy Ring Work
Edward Mazerall, 30, former National Research Council engineer, receives four years in prison for conspiring to violate the Official Secrets Act of 1939 linked to a Soviet espionage ring in Canada. He is the third of 14 detainees sentenced in the case. Dawid Shugar was later discharged for insufficient evidence.
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Amateur Motorman Steals Trolley for Wild Two Trips
An unknown man entered Philadelphia Transportation car barns and drove off in a trolley, completing two record breaking round trips on a west Philadelphia route. He picked up a few passengers before a dramatic second trip ended with a squealing stop and a narrow escape from pursuing PTC supervisors. Total running time was 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Cool Weather Grips the Midwest On June First
Unseasonably cold conditions sweep the region with readings from the 30s to 40s. La Crosse reports 43 this morning and a June 1 all time low of 33 in 1897, while St Paul records snow and Duluth and Bemidji hit freezing. Clouds give way to a warmer high near 60 on Sunday.
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Truman advocates small business at Washington College
President Truman declared support for small business and warned against any single group gaining absolute control of government. In off the cuff remarks to 24 graduates at Washington College, he praised small business, small educational institutions, and small communities, saying he would rather see many small firms than a few giants. He praised the college as a small rural campus and did not discuss labor issues.
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Scientist Dies From Atomic Radiation at Los Alamos
Dr Louis Slotin of Winnipeg Manitoba died from radiation after an accident at the Los Alamos atomic bomb laboratory May 21. Eight physicists and technicians were exposed. seven others are reported recovering. Project director N E Bradbury credited Slotin with dispersing the material to limit injuries.
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Hole Said to Result From Meteor Strike Near Morrill Home
Geologists from the state school of mines inspected a 100 yard distant gap found by State's Attorney E. V. Morrill. Residents reported a bright flash with no sound as rocks were torn away leaving an 18 by 12 foot cavity.
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Flour Pinch May Close Chicago Bakeries
A Chicago area bakery official warned that about 400 of the 800 local bakeries could shut within 20 days if flour remains scarce. He noted one shop closed for 2,000 customers due to flour and sugar shortages and projected sugar runs out in 10 days. The Associated Retail Bakers of Greater Chicago planned a Monday meeting to address the crisis.
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Hunger Striker Denies Fast Order Amid Ill Prisoner
An Irish Republican Army leader held in prison denies a forced hunger strike. A prison bulletin reports no apparent change in his condition and that he remains dangerously ill after 70 days of not eating in 74 days.
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Five Die as U S Airliner Crashes Near Naples
Five persons were killed and 30 missing when an American four engine airliner crashed into the sea near Naples. Nine parachutes were observed. The craft was en route from India to the United States. military police reported four rescued and unclear if it was an army plane.
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Prize Winning Photos On Display Tonight
Inland Daily Press association awards winners show at The Tribune tonight from 6 30 to 10 o clock. Three Tribune photographers Larsson Burgess and Moriarity won eight awards total. Display on second floor with entry via north door.
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Weather Forecast for La Crosse Area
Cloudy and unseasonably cool tonight with a low around 39. Clearing Sunday will bring warmer conditions with a high near 60.
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