Nation's Holiday Deaths Reach 404 in Three‑Day Span
The Associated Press reports more than 400 people died violently during the Memorial Day weekend, with 404 violent deaths and 200 plus traffic fatalities. Pennsylvania led with 33 total deaths, including 14 from traffic accidents, while Illinois and New York followed. In the Coulee region three lives were lost to drowning or traffic incidents, including Miles Dwayne Scafe and cyclist Miles Dwayne Scafe and Thomas Daniel Isaacson. James Van Kirk faces negligent homicide charges after a crash involving Miles Dwayne Scafe.
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Lewis seeks dismissal of injunction in coal bargaining dispute
John L. Lewis argues the government backed Taft-Hartley injunction should not force the United Mine Workers to bargain with the South ern Coal Producers association. He says he will negotiate with individual southern producers and local groups that signed the 1947 wage contract, but not with the hostiles. The motion to dismiss was before Judge Alan Goldsborough as the case follows past contempt rulings and stalled soft coal talks.
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Martin State Justice Named to Wisconsin Supreme Court
Madison Wis. Attorney General John E Martin aged 56 was named to Wisconsin’s Supreme Court by Gov Ren gaebohm to fill the vacancy left by the late Chester A Fowler who died April 8 Assemblyman Grover Broadfoot of Monday was named to succeed Martin as attorney general Broadfoot 55 has served as Buffalo Pepin counties district attorney and was a former Mondovi mayor a UW Law School graduate Born Independence Wis.
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Santa Fe Passenger Train Wrecks After Washout Near Carlsbad
A Santa Fe railway passenger train toppled into a washout near Lake Avalon north of Carlsbad New Mexico after a cloud burst. The engineer was killed and five new members were injured along with one other person. Damaged track and washout caused the collapse miles north of the city.
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Local Weather For La Crosse and vicinity Fair
La Crosse area forecast calls for fair conditions with no precipitation. Temperatures expected to be mild with light winds and clear skies through the period. Local surroundings may experience pleasant weekend weather for outdoor activities.
Milk price up one cent in La Crosse by Dolly Madison
Dolly Madison Dairies raised retail milk prices in La Crosse by one cent per quart, to 19 cents, effective Monday. It is the first increase since November, when the price was 18 cents, as higher operating costs prompted the move.
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Wisconsin Idea Theater Conference Planned for June
Madison Wisconsin officials announced the University of Wisconsin will host its third annual Wisconsin idea theater conference from June 10 to June 12. The event gathers regional theater groups and scholars to explore collaborative works and community arts initiatives.
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Memorial Day Tribute Honored City War Dead In La Crosse
Thousands joined an hour long parade and cemetery ceremonies honoring veterans from four wars. Members of veterans groups, schools, and city officials, along with bands and floats, marched from Market Square to Oak Grove and Catholic cemeteries.
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Taft Pushes Detailed GOP Platform For election
Senator Taft of Ohio urged a specific Republican platform to force Democrats to spell out pledges. He said Republicans should present a readable document outlining detailed party principles and record in Congress for the November campaign.
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Steelman Renewed Rail Talks Amid Deadlock
Presidential Assistant John R Steelman renewed the government search for a rail dispute solution calling back negotiators from railroads and three unions. Unions with about 190 000 members left the White House after an 11 30 p m meeting with no definite plan to resume talks. The case involves government seizure of rails and a restraint order extended to June 11 with hearings set for June 10 on a union motion.
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Planes strike Amman as Arab push eyes Tel Aviv
Israeli airmen bomb Amman, Jordan, in a first strike as Arab leaders hint at a four week truce. Reports say Egyptian forces mass on a 40 mile front while Jewish troops push behind an Egyptian spearhead near Yibna.
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Navy Liberty Boat Swamped. 22 Dead Off Norfolk
Hampton Roads tragedy leaves 22 dead when a 50 foot navy launch capsized in wind and rain while returning 96 Liberty party members to the carrier Kearsarge two miles off Norfolk. Rear Admiral Sprague says casualties include nine Marines and 13 Navy personnel with search ongoing.
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Crest Nears Rich Portland Farm Section
Portland reports the Columbia river flood threatening a 120 mile lower basin section with at least 20 deaths and over 37 million dollars in damage. Vanport housing suffered 27 million in losses. Kelso Woodland Kalama area about 10 million. Evacuations proceed as the crest nears Portland.
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Robeson Opposes Mundt Nixon Communist Control Bill
Paul Robeson refused to reveal membership in the American Communist party before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He said he would go to jail rather than answer, as he and other witnesses opposed the Mundt Nixon bill on Communist control.
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