Plan Hearing On Bus Fare Increase In La Crosse
A public hearing is scheduled at 9 a m in the courthouse before the Taennnsin public service commission on a La Crosse Transit Co fare request. The company seeks three tokens for 25 cents, up from seven tokens for 50 cents, while cash and student tokens stay unchanged. The firm cites rising operating costs since 1946, with gasoline, repairs, and labor up sharply.
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la Crosse Transit Co
Court House
Tiennsin Public Service Commission
Commission
the Transit Co
Edward G. Dohlby
Dohlby
Wisconsin Court Rules on La Crosse School Authority Transfer
A Milwaukee judge rules on three questions from Steele regarding the La Crosse county school committee order. The court upholds the order as valid and effective immediately, allows bond charges on district 5 and 6 property after city take over, and sanctions city school taxes for the general fund. The decision notes potential loss of French Island voters' voice if the order proceeds.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee
Steele
la Crosse County
City of la Crosse
Campbell
French Island Schoal
Chambers Admits Perjury In Hiss Case As Trial Opens
Former courier for a Communist spy ring testifies he lied to a grand jury about espionage and about knowing of covert activities. He says he left the party in 1938 and had a youthful dispute with a Columbia play. The hearing focuses on his loyalty to communism and alleged government data transfers to Hiss.
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New York
Whittaker Chambers
Alger Hiss
State Department
Lloyd Paul Stryker
Hiss
Chambers
Stryker
Columbia University
Christ
New York Public Library
Priscilla
Communist Party
Muel H. Kaufman
Chamber
Communist Party In
America
Senate Pushes Pollution Bill Amid Threats of Retaliation
In a tense session the Wisconsin Senate debated a comprehensive anti pollution measure amid cries of sabotage and political retribution if the legislature fails to act. Sen. Schlabach defended a moderate compromise as Sen. Robinson urged trimming funding from 85 000 to 20 000 for the water pollution committee. Senator Kaftan urged stronger protections and cited public demand while opponents pressed get tough bills and warned of political consequences for the Republican administration.
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Robinson
Assembly
Senate
Sen. Buchen
Sheboygan
R. M. Schlabach
la Crosse
K Home
Schlabach
Committee On State and Local Government
Robert P. Robinson
Beloit
State Committee On
Jess Miller
Richland Center
Fred Kaftan
Green Bay
Fox River Valley
Wisconsin Senate Advances Housing Bill and Water Pollution Bill
The Wisconsin senate moved a housing bill toward final passage with a 60 day eviction notice provision and broader eviction for cause. A water pollution bill was advanced but amended to curb authority, preserving a five member commission with an $80 000 annual director and higher fines, amid concerns over attracting new industry.
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Senate
Wisconsin
Nelson
Madison
John Olson
Menomonie
Belenski
Pendzierski
Schmidt
Milwaukee
Gettelman
la Fond
Two Rivers
Assembly
Fred F. Kaftan
Green Bay
Board of Health
Man dives for thief pulls back two wallets
Milwaukee man Florian Back, 71, grabbed for a thief’s pocket and clung to two wallets after the robber tried to flee. The thief escaped with Back’s wallet, which contained $100, leaving the two wallets empty.
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Milwaukee
Florian Back
Back
Daily Worker Editor Fined For Contempt
New York. John W. Gates editor of the Communist Daily Worker was found in contempt of court and jailed for 30 days unless he purges himself. Judge Harold R. Medina ordered Gates jailed after he refused to name aides in preparing the Communist party publication.
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New York
Harold R. Medina
John W. Gates
Communist Daily Worker
Communist Party
Henry Winston
Gus Hall
Guerrillas Claim Three Nations Settling War
A Greek guerrilla radio in Trieste quoted by Astra said the United States Britain and Russia have begun work to pacify the Greek situation. No details were provided and it was unclear if the report referred to last month’s Russian settlement proposals or new talks.
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Rome
United States
Britain
Russia
Trieste
Astra
Giannini Vision Spurs Branch Banking Growth
The article outlines Amadeo Giannini's strategy to build a banking empire by promoting branch banking. He advised entrepreneurs to start a business they love, save and invest, own a home, and plan for the next year. His push against single‑bank risk helped convince skeptics during the 1933 downturn that branch networks support town growth.
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Giannini
A. P
Wisconsin Assembly Hits Opposition to Election Bills
In Madison the Wisconsin Assembly rejected two Democrat election bills. A 60 to 12 vote killed one proposal to cap political expenditures and require reporting 10 days before elections, while a 62 to 18 vote defeated a plan to print and distribute candidate pamphlets.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly
Decontrol Moves Across States and a Beetle Plague Cure
Nebraska will end rent ceilings by November 1 after a veto override, with one Omaha landlord planning a 73 percent hike as an extreme case. Boise officials say rent increases are not out of line under decontrol. In Queensland, Australia, an unusual import of turds aims to curb a beetle plague.
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Ernor
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Omaha
Boise
Idaho
Rent Advisory Board
Frank Sekins
Queensland
Australia
Wisconsin faces 21 million deficit in proposed budget
The joint finance committee warned that passing the executive budget plus key bills would create a deficit of 21,601,711. With revenue for 1949 51 at 135,935,423 and a 48,654,247 surplus, operating revenue would be 184,649,670 while appropriations total 208,251,381. After lapses of about 2,000,000, the gap leaves 206,251,381 to be raised.
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Madison
Wis
Joint Finance Committee
Wisconsin General Hospital
Veterans’ Housing
United States Industries Run 2000 Branch Factories in Canada
A report notes more than two thousand branch facilities of US industries operate in Canada. The figure highlights cross border economic reach and industrial presence across Canadian provinces. The data underscores the scale of US corporate footprint in North America.
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United States
Canada
East West talks drift over Berlin control and elections
The report notes Russia ready to hand over to German civil authority some Kommandatura functions while Western diplomats foresee bargaining. Ache on calls four power supervision of elections. Both sides clash over free and fair elections and access to Berlin transit.
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Russia
Kommandatura
Acheson
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Works Progress Administration
Deagton
Daily Worker
Gates
Gop
Steffens
R-Menasha
Sen. Knowles
Rnew Richmond
Veterans
Knowles
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Thomson
R-Richland Center
Ae Senate
Langlade
Forest
Highway Fund
Berlin
Ruebe
FOX Deluxe Brewing CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
Anderson Bros. Proprietors
Pearl ST
Meat Department
Ring Bologna
Oscar Mayer
Siet
Breeze
Lever Brothers Company
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