La Salle Hotel Fire in Chicago Kills 58, Injures 200
A deadly blaze at the 22 story La Salle hotel in Chicago's loop district left 58 dead and about 200 injured as patrons fled in panic. Firefighters battled the early morning fire, which began in the No 5 elevator shaft, with explosions reported and victims found in stairwells and on a glass canopy.
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Chicago Loop
Red Cross
John Flanagan
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la Salle
Edward McNamara
McNamara
A. L. Brodie
Italians Vote For Republic King To Leave
Rome dispatch reports Pietro Nenni states Italy chose a republic while King Umberto II plans to depart at short notice. Naples departure of Queen Maria Jose and her four children follows reports of royal exile awaiting official confirmation. Early returns show Christian Democrats to lead. Socialists and Communists follow.
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Constituent Assembly
Alcide de Gasperi
Christian Democrats
Vittorio Emmanuele II
Elena
Alexandria
Egypt
Senate Votes Tug Between Draft Pay Boost and Induction News
The Senate moved to extend the draft while approving a 50 percent pay rise for lowest enlisted ranks, raising private and apprentice seamen to $75 a month. A bitter proposal by Sen. Vercomb, Wilson, and Wherry to keep debate alive sparked clashes with Maybank and Tydings as rivals sought to push substitute measures.
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Wilson
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Neb
Maybank
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Tydings
D-Md
Wisconsin Senators Split Over Draft Extension Measure
Washington Ren Wiley voted with the majority as the Senate approved 53 to 26 the restoration of provisions for draft 18 and 19 year olds. Sen La Follette opposed the measure.
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Ren. Wiley
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Senate votes to extend draft and approve pay raises
The SENATE upheld Barkley and moved toward a six week stopgap extension ending July 1 while debating peacetime conscription. Debate centered on drafting for Germany and Japan, with Gurney Austin and Vandenberg backing continued draft. Pay increases ranged from 25 dollars for privates to 2 dollars for top NCOs as youths face ongoing induction questions.
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House
Order Reinstatement In Telephone Guild
Circuit Judge Daniel W. Sullivan set July 15 as the deadline for the Guild of Wisconsin to reinstate Walter R. Dame or show cause. Dame from Racine alleges unlawful expulsion and seeks his former Racine district chairman and state treasurer positions.
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Daniel W. Sullivan Yester
Guild of Wisconsin
Walter R. Dame
Racine
Dame
Union
Ilegally
National Electrical Workers Convened in Milwaukee
Milwaukee hosts the 20th annual national convention of the United Electrical Radio Delegation with expected attendance by key union leaders and delegates from across the country.
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Cd United Electrical
Local Weather Report for La Crosse Area
Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with occasional light local showers. Continued mild tonight.
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Eviction Order Here Revoked
The eviction of 18 families from an apartment house at Fifth Avenue and Cass Street was revoked by OPA rent control director William A. McNeil. The building owner is Edward B. Crofoot of Omaha. A letter listing three compliance provisions was sent. five days passed without a reply from Crofoot or his attorneys.
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Anderson Garage Co
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Lees and Bunge
Sailors Volunteer for Merchant Marine Duty Amid Strike Call
Milwaukee report says 25 former Navy men applied for possible duty with the U S merchant marine if a maritime strike occurs June 15. Lieutenant Commander F K Root notes only V 6 reservists were asked to report. others can become eligible by joining the reserve.
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F. K. Root
Navy
U. S. Merchant Marine
CIO
Western Film Favorite in Japan Tops Box Office
A Tokyo press survey of 14 American films shown since March 1 lists Tall in the Saddle as the top Western in Japanese theaters. Other popular titles include Once Upon a Time Lost Angel Enter Arsene Lupin Keys of the Kingdom Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Watch on the Rhine The Gold Rush Madame Curie His Butler's Sister and Abe Lincoln.
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Tokyo
Madame “Urie
Abe Lincoln
County Votes Highway Bonds for 56.9 Miles of Roads
Buffalo county board voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a 950000 bond issue to fund improvements on 56.9 miles of highways. State trunk routes 35 25 37 and 38 would benefit with other funds from state allotments and state and federal aid. The 95000 will be raised by issuing 20 year non taxable bonds with semi annual coupon payments.
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T. M. Reynolds
Buffalo County
Twenty-Five Nabbed in Peiping Arrests
Twenty five military puppets were arrested in Peiping. Their names and the evidence against them were handed to the military law department of the government field headquarters for trial.
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Military Law Department
Government Field Headquarters
Break Negotiations At Milwaukee AC
Representatives of the CIO United Auto Workers union and Allis Chalmers broke off negotiations at West Allis Milwaukee, subject to resumption at the call of the U S conciliation service. Major James P Holmes announced the failure to reach an agreement ending the strike at the farm machinery plant.
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CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Company
U. S
West Allis
James P. Holmes
Department of Labor
Conciliation Service
Lichfield Guard Convicted Of Beating Army Prisoners
General court martial finds Pfc. William B. Norris of Mulga Alabama guilty of beating four American soldiers held at the Lichfield guardhouse. Trial testimony ties Lieut. Granville Cubage to ordering cruelty while Sgt. James M. Jones says Ennis directed rough beatings to dispose of prisoners and return them to front lines.
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William B. Norris
Mulga
Ala
Lichfield
Granville Cubage
Oklahoma City
Thomas E. Warren
Plainview
Tex
Cubage
Leonard W. Ennis
Peekskill
N. Y
James M. Jones
Muskogee
Okla
Ennis
Jones
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Norris
John Barr
Urbana
Government Seizure Seen Targeting Unions by AC Chief
Milwaukee Allis-Chalmers president Walter Geist warned that if the government can seize a plant it could seize a local or international union as well. He spoke amid negotiations between company reps and striking UAW-CIO Local 248 before the U S conciliation service, noting seizure of the plant would extend to supply houses with active strikes.
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Walter Geist
Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Uaw-Cio
U. S. Conciliation Service
Geist
Coast Guard and Navy Brace for Maritime Strike
Washington reports show the Coast Guard suspending discharges as the Navy weighs similar steps amid a looming June 15 maritime strike. Officials warn a full stoppage could strain the merchant fleet within days, while labor talks continue with no clear settlement. Louis Saillant predicts French dock workers may aid the CIO strike, prompting Paris and Washington to weigh presidential authority.
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Miss Almere Scott Dies at 69 in Madison
Miss Almere L. Scott, 69, longtime director of the University of Wisconsin extension division's department of debating and public discussion, died today in Madison after illness that kept her on leave since 1945. She had served the university since 1914.
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Madison, Wis
Almere L. Scott
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Reds Hit UN Franco Stand
A Soviet spokesman opposed UN sub committee conclusions on Franco Spain. He suggested Russia may veto the recommendations, while the sub committee said Franco Spain does not threaten peace and urged the General Assembly to consider severing relations if Franco remains in power by September. Gromyko disputed points about Spain as a threat and the assembly's role. The Security Council meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. CDT.
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France
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Churchill Praises Red Denunciation in Commons
In London the former prime minister Winston Churchill, now leader of the conservative opposition, said the labor government had made an important contribution to world peace through a resolute denunciation of Communism. He criticized Attlee for following a one party approach in foreign affairs and praised Ernest Bevin as a wise and courageous representative of the British character.
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Winston Churchill
Commons
Attlee
Churchill
Ernest Bevin
Scaffolding Collapse Hurts Three In Wisconsin Incident
Three persons were injured when scaffolding pulled away from the Matt Pederson building in Ettrick Wisconsin about 430 p m Tuesday. Fred Pederson Loren Pederson and Ernest Folkedahl suffered injuries the elder with a dislocated right ankle Loren with hip bruising and Ernest with severe facial cuts Melvin Folkedahl was uninjured. The scaffolding freed when a board gave way during remodeling of the former Pederson store.
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Fred Pederson
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Former Police Chief Witnesses Hotel Fire Fatalities
Former Springfield police chief recounts La Salle Hotel fire in Chicago, describing smoke-filled halls on the seventh floor, evacuations via fire escape, and two jumpers from upper floors. He helped guests in night clothes and notes many victims died in panic while responders continued recovery into the morning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
la Salle Hotel
E Bond Cash-Ins Outpace New Purchases in 1944
Treasury figures show E bond redemptions from the year to June 1 reach 2.598 billion dollars while new purchases total 2.112 billion, a gap of 486.93 million. Across all current bonds, purchases exceed redemptions by 629.18 million. A nationwide drive to boost bond sales runs through July 4 to curb inflation.
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Treasury
Normandy
Camp McCoy housing units allocated to FPHA for emergency dwellings
Colonel Newton K. Bush announces that 71 Camp McCoy buildings are allocated to the federal public housing authority for emergency dwellings. Forty two structures lie in the CCC area and 29 in PW compound No 1. FPHA will contract demounting and transport to assigned cities, with some units to La Crosse to add 22 to its 53 existing. Excess camp buildings, including bar racks and farm structures, are offered for sale by sealed bids.
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Newton K. Bush
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Missing Northfield Girl Found in North Dakota
BLACK RIVER FALLS Wisconsin Special Sheriff I S Hollenbeck reported Irma Smeltzer a 16 year old girl daughter of Mrs Ole Johnson of Northfield was found in North Dakota after being missing from her home for a week. She was last seen in Hixon emerging from a car.
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Wis
I. S. Hollenbeck
Jackson County
North Dakota
Irma Smeltzer
Ole Johnson
Northfield
Hixton
Adopting Six Day Mining Week Driven by Fuel Demands
The coal mine administration announced a six day, 54 hour week for soft coal mines to meet minimum fuel requirements. Vice Admiral Ben Moreell said operators and miners agreed the longer week is essential, while talks with the OPA on price adjustments proceed to cover additional costs.
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Coal Mine Administration
Ben Moreell
OPA
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Approve Contract For Chippewa Falls Training School
Governor Goodland announced a contract with Gates Moe and Weiss Milwaukee for plans specifications and supervision for building at the Northern Colony and Training school near Chippewa Falls and the Winnebago state hospital. Project cost estimates total 475000 with bids to follow after plans. Land purchases totaling 152 acres in Kettle Moraine state forest area were approved for 5550, with tracts in Jefferson and Fond du Lac counties.
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Wis
Goodland
Gates, Moe and Weiss
Milwaukee
Northern Colony
Chippewa Falls
Winnebago State Hospital
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Jefferson County
Fond du Lac
New Lumber Advisor Named for CPA Program
The civilian production administration named Henry M. Lee of Rib Lake Wisconsin as the lumber production advisor for Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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CPA
Washington
Civilian Production Administration
Henry M. Lee
Rib Lake
Wis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Fire destroys brooder house at Racine hatchery kills 1200 chickens
A blaze wiped out a brooder house at the Wendl Kroupa hatchery in Racine last night killing about twelve hundred chickens valued between 2500 and 3000 dollars. Mrs Kroupa said the building had burned before, making it the third time it was damaged by fire.
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Wendl Kroupa
Two Barron Co Buyers Rescued From Hotel La Salle
Relatives learned two buyers of the E. R. Barron Co. were trapped in the Hotel La Salle and had to be rescued. Earl C. Krause and Miss Ardell Oles, both from Chicago addresses, were contacted by wire and telephone. Mrs. Krause reported her husband was safe. Miss Oles was described as very nervous and no definite injuries were disclosed. They likely will be detained by Chicago authorities for several days.
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la Salle
Earl C. Krause
South 23Rd Street
Miss Ardell Oles
South 20Th Street
Night Hotel Fire Tragedy Unfolds with Rescue Efforts
Fire at a city hotel forces evacuation as flames trap guests. Rescue ladders save over 50 people while police, military police, and volunteers stretch nets from streets to catch jumpers. A woman births en route to Passavant hospital. One firefighter dies and 20 to 30 are injured. morgue set up near city hall.
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