Pengra Brothers Open House Showcases White 3000 Truck
Pengra Brothers Inc in La Crosse hosts an open house at 500 South Third Street to unveil the White 3000 a new motor truck with a power lift cab over engine cab and 30 second cab tilt. A traveling model and a 34 foot White Caravan sleeper tractor trailer will be shown along with films of the 3000 in action. The firm has sold White trucks in La Crosse since 1939 and the White factory in Cleveland marks its 50th year.
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Pengra Brothers, Inc
South Third Street
la Crosse
Paul Pengra
Lester Pengra
Pengra
Jimmie Lynch
Cleveland
White Motor Co
Pengra Bros., Inc
Tribene
Pengra Brothers
Paul
Lester
Baidee Cee
500 South Third
Say- Paul
Concern
Ferrer balances fame and everyday life with thrift style
New York actor Jose Ferrer, midway through 27th week in The Silver Whistle, embraces frugal costume elements from second hand sources as he reflects on his career. He is born in Puerto Rico in 1912 and will receive an honorary degree before heading to Hollywood for a Gene Tierney film.
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New York
Spee
Jose Ferrer
Parsee
Boston
Guthrie McClintic
Ferrer
Iogo
Paul Robeson
the Dauphin
Ingrid Bergman
Joan of Arc
Puerto Rico
Broadway
University of Puerto Rico
Hollywood
Gene Tierney
Reorganization Plans Are Ready for Capitol Action
President Truman has six or more reorganization laws prepared to send to Congress once Senate House differences in the legislation are resolved. Administration leaders expect action early next month to proceed with the president's proposals.
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Washington
Truman
Capitol
Congress
Doan’s Pills Offered For Kidney Disorder Warning
An old health advisory warns that kidney trouble can cause backache leg pain loss of energy and swelling with nighttime urination. It urges readers to consult a druggist for Doan’s and seek help promptly.
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Doan
VA Insurance Will Continue Despite VA Collections Unit Closing
The La Crosse VA office will not suspend insurance services after June 17. Cash premium payments must be mailed to the Chicago district office. most veterans will follow this, while WWII and certain life insurance holders use Washington DC for premiums. Non Wisconsin Illinois Indiana residents should mail to their state VA district office.
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la Crosse
Veterans Administration
Leslie Y. Dix
Ete
la Crosse VA
Dix
Chicago
Ill
National Service Life Insurance
Veterans Ada
Washington
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Stock Brokers May Cut Commissions to Boost Trading
A New York security booster report says commissions on short term in and out trading may be reduced next. A stock exchange committee is studying the idea and well informed sources indicate tacit SEC approval for the move to spur securities activity.
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New York
Stock Exchange Committee
Wall Streets
Securities and Exchange Commission
Story Teller Feels Banquet Buzzard Fatigue on Stage
English-born Peter Donald, famed teller on Fred Allen and other shows, complains of indigestion from too many banquets. He counts about 3,000 appearances in six years and quips that a sheep might help change his diet as audiences rival each other with tall tales.
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New York
Peter Donald
Donald
Yale
Ajax Cassidy
Fred Allen
Esse
Fire Department
La Crosse Home for Children Lawn Party Set for Sunday
The La Crosse Home for Children prepares for its annual lawn party Sunday from 3 to 6 p m. The event features refreshments entertainment and a chance to tour building improvements. Mrs Kenneth Dahl chairs the effort with volunteers and Central High School musicians directed by William Baker providing music.
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Kenneth Dahl
Caroline Keller
Helen Hale
Sally Frey
Marcia Spiegel
Bonnie Erickson
Central High
William Baker
Bulgaria Declares Gambling a Penal Offense
Sofia reports the Bulgarian government classifies gambling as a penal offense with one year imprisonment and fines up to 700 dollars. Casinos and other gambling houses largely disappeared from the country about 25 years ago.
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Sofia
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Lee
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Bulgaria
Whitebreast Coal Co
Sahara
Saharas New Coats
Sahara Coal Company
St.Louis
Minneapolis
Axminster
Dinette
Famous Factory
Tangy Others
Aes
GuneBride
Kroehler
Davenport
Royal-Haeger
Simmons
Howell
Knowles
Iafiaal SA
Walnut
Mahogany
Fifth Avenue
Frieze
Rose, Grey
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