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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1950
Page
8
La Crosse County Taxpayers Association directors urge residents to vote no on the public housing referendum. They argue the project is not a slum clearance plan and would raise local taxes while relying on perceived free federal funds. They call for stricter safety code enforcement and clearer occupancy and cost details.
Countess Estelle Bernadotte arrived in St Peter Minnesota to take part in ceremonies honoring her late husband Folke Bernadotte. Gustavus Adolphus College will name its new library the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library and launch the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Foundation during commencement. Dr. Ralph Bunche and Gov Luther Youngdahl are scheduled to attend the Sunday events.
The report outlines housing relief efforts for crowded dwellings in multiple forms. St Louis under Mayor Darst advances 12,000 low rent units and a $751,000 loan for a five year plan aiming to build 5,800 units in two years. Gary operates three public housing projects including 317 and 165 dwelling white family sites and 305 Negroes’ units. By August 1949 Gary demolished 254 slum units and rehabilitated 489. The Gary housing authority also pays in lieu of taxes to the city equal to the expected tax yield on project valuations.
In Kenosha Wisconsin AFL restaurant workers at eleven establishments ended an eleven day walkout on Saturday. Union members voted to accept a Wisconsin Restaurant Association offer. The deal includes a three month probationary period for new hires after which they receive 72 cents an hour pay. The current probation period is six months.
Alex Ross a Butlerville Indiana farmer and Battle of the Bulge veteran was sentenced to one year for the 1948 jewel store robbery but the sentence was suspended. Federal Judge William E Steckler cited unusual circumstances and Ross's wartime service and postwar troubles.
A red haired woman and two men escaped a Georgia Tennessee dragnet after a 52 hour manhunt. Troopers ordered back to stations around 8 p.m. with alerts posted in Georgia Tennessee and North Carolina. The FBI also issued an interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle charge against the trio in Knoxville filings.
Mauna Loa's eruption nears its third day with lava rivers reaching the sea on Hawaii's Kona coast. Coast guard craft rescue residents trapped in lava flows as towns like Upper Hookena suffer complete destruction and communications are severed. no casualties reported.
Puerto Rico is the smallest and easternmost island among the Greater Antilles, part of the Caribbean region and a U.S. territory. It lies east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands, with a diverse landscape and vibrant cultural heritage.
Ahn Won-yu, 32, gave birth to a son named Ee-sun in a Chechon voting booth during South Korea's second election. She walked six miles to reach the polling place, showing extraordinary resolve to vote.
Nicholas Noll 23 was found innocent by Circuit Judge Clarence Rinehard of causing severe burns to his stepson Mark two by standing him on an oil heater in Seymour. Noll had pleaded guilty in county court to mistreatment and was sentenced to four months in jail. The court cited reasonable doubt about willful harm.
Detroit delegates rejected Norman Thomas's plan to stay out of the 1952 presidential race by about two to one. With Thomas stepping aside, Darlington Hoopes of Reading, Pennsylvania, is favored for the Socialist presidential nomination as the convention nears its close. Thomas had said he would not run again and warned that wider political activity strained the party.
Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes U S high commissioner for Germany John J. McCloy in Frankfurt saying a coalition government between East German Communists and West Germans cannot be ruled out. He notes Allies aim to strengthen West Germany for reunification bargaining with the East and suggests Communists could be limited to economic ministries.
In a campaign statement, Schilling argues government should promote the general welfare of the majority, not special interests. He says he will devote full time to legislative matters if re elected and notes past service on agriculture, state affairs, highways, and municipalities committees.
Capt John G Crommelin formerly sidelined for criticizing Pentagon policy was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list Navy Secretary Matthews announced the advancement after reviewing his Pacific war record He had been furloughed at half pay for defying orders to stop criticizing unification He plans a Senate bid as an independent against Lister Hill of Alabama
Seventeen year old David Prelesnik of 1729 Adams Street was taken to a local hospital by ambulance after breaking his left leg while playing ball. Police said the call came at 3 17 p.m. Friday from an area near 16th and Farnam streets.
Peter A. Eitland 90 of Viroqua died Saturday at his home after a long illness. He was the oldest living member and longtime secretary of North Springville Bethel Lutheran church. Survived by three daughters Mrs L Packey Long Island NY Mrs Nolan Harmon Ind Pearl at home and four sons Augustine Victor Blaine and Leon all of Viroqua. Funeral services Tuesday at 1 p m Qualy Funeral Home and 2 p m Bethel Lutheran church North Springville with Rev O M Eleven officiating. Burial in Bethel church cemetery. Friends may call at the Qualy Monday evening.
The F-96A fighter plane with swept back wings and a turbo jet engine completed its first flight test at Edwards Air Force Base. It stayed airborne for an hour and is described as a swept wing version of the F-84 Thunderjet and capable of over 600 miles per hour.
Belgian voters will cast a nationwide ballot to decide the fate of exiled King Leopold as they participate in a national legislative election with about 5.5 million voters choosing a new lower house and roughly two thirds of the senate.
Rhinelander Wisconsin shows population growth from 8,501 in 1940 to 8,720 in 1950 per district census office data. Oneida County stands at 4,508 residents, with continued growth expected in the county.
A La Crosse group of school patrol members Washington band and Erickson drum corps completed a Wisconsin Dells trip. They traveled with 43 youths, rode the Dells Queen cruiser, and enjoyed meals and boat rides with chaperones praised for a well funded, successful outing.
Council weighs permanent water chlorination and removal of Dr. Garland Weidner as health officer in a pair of resolutions. Traffic and street improvements await review from committees, with curb, gutter, and water main projects planned across several avenues and deadlines proposed by various civic groups.
In Muncie Indiana the waterworks capped a leak that had run about 400 gallons per hour for 45 years. George Cropper uncovered an old foundation with a tile through which water flowed while excavating for a garage. Neighbors noted there had been no house on the site since 1905. The utility shut it off at the curb.
A council committee will review grading requests for Hor ton street between East avenue and 19th street and Ry street between 17th street and Seek Street. Other items include repairs to No 2 station urged by Police Chief Herman F Rick and a parking meter advertising proposal from Dale Waterman. Clark Super Gas Co seeks permission to erect a filling station at Copeland avenue and Causeway boulevard northwest corner.
Higley and Kohler weigh impact of Keefe's exit as campaign plans depend on state GOP endorsement set for June in Milwaukee. Benjamin vows to stay regardless. Bubolz notes rapid changes and declines further comment.
The declaration drafted by Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine condemns exploitation of fear bigotry and intolerance and calls for action by President Truman to address McCarthyism. Seven Republicans are implied to oppose McCarthy while criticizing the Truman administration's senate inquiry. Thye urged Truman to summon McCarthy and inquiry members to the White House and disclose files to prevent leaks.
Nash Motors plant in Kenosha Wisconsin will add a second shift on the assembly line starting Monday. The new shift from 5 p m to 1 30 a m will raise daily production to 775 automobiles.
Plan to have The La Crosse Tribune mailed to your vacation address or laid away for delivery to your home upon return. No extra charge, and you can arrange by calling the circulation department a few days before you go.
In Tokyo the Japanese Communist Party suffers a major defeat as Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida looks set to gain. Occupation-backed crackdown undermines Red rallies after eight demonstrators jailed for assaulting U.S. soldiers. About 28 million voters choose 132 upper house seats among 559 candidates.
Edward W. Knabe of Sheboygan was elected president of the Wisconsin Federation of Post Office Clerks at the group’s 14th biennial convention in Milwaukee. He will serve until the 1952 Madison convention. Other officers named include Earl A. Taylor Janesville secretary treasurer John N. Schaack Milwaukee first vice president Arnold Croll Manitowoc second vice president Ben Wrzsinski Racine third vice president Charles M. Line Rhinelander fourth vice president Harry Beier La Crosse fifth vice president.
Dorothy Kenyon spoke to a Democratic women’s luncheon in Madison stressing civil liberties and human rights programs led by the United Nations. She avoided mentioning Sen. McCarthy, calling him “a fly speck in a total attack on liberty,” and urged free speech, free press, free assembly, and free thought.
Galveston Texas reports a record rainfall of 14.21 inches at the western edge flooding the land resort and port city. Merchants hurried to mop up as preliminary property damage was estimated near 400000 dollars, with earlier figures around 1000000 dollars. No known deaths or injuries were reported despite the severe deluge.
Voters see the loans and subsidies for housing projects with units for low income families. The government pays a yearly contribution covering tenant income minus operating costs until long term bond issues are paid, potentially 20 to 40 years. Within five years after completion, an equal number of unsafe or unsanitary dwellings must be eliminated or upgraded.
Ronald Dorsey of Palmer Massachusetts surrendered to U S forces in the Philippines after joining Huk guerrillas in October 1949. He provided detailed Huk organization and operations information. A Philippine army officer urged leniency for Dorsey while the U S Army prepared charges for desertion. Dorsey warned the Huks would kill him if captured.
The Associated Press reports early counts show 79 violent deaths by Saturday night during the long weekend, with 45 traffic deaths, eight drownings, and 26 other misfortunes. Compared with last Memorial Day weekend, 90 deaths were recorded at the same stage. State totals include Iowa and Wisconsin with varied traffic and drowning figures.
Rose Brinkman of Elgin North Dakota died Saturday in a Viroqua hospital from injuries suffered in a Wednesday auto accident near Genoa. She had moved to Viroqua in search of work and her body is at Qualyo Funeral Home in Viroqua.
Newton Iowa reports Melvin Dainty a 21 year old Maytag Washing Machine Co worker plunged into a 3000 gallon sulphuric acid tank in the painting department when a catwalk failed He was rescued and reported recovering from severe burns Authorities say the tank held a six percent acid solution
Excelsior Springs Missouri June 3 readers urged to write for a free enlarged book titled Rheumatism that explains why drugs fail and how to obtain relief from rheumatism and arthritis, with no obligation. Send to The Ball Clinic Dept 2111 Excelsior Springs Missouri today.
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