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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1949
Page
16
A canary bat in Kyneton Australia was returned alive the next day by a neighbor's cat. The report notes that about four percent of the U S population is left handed.
Local Boy Scout editor R W Carlisle asks for a plain definition of imu. Gateway council executive B W Ingli provides a down to earth explanation describing imu as subterranean cooking using a dug hole lined with heated stones, leaves, and dirt to bake fish vegetables or meat for hours.
An old advertisement invites readers to take a Free Talent Test to discover artistic talent. It claims the test is interesting educational and potentially profitable, urging home use and immediate action with a coupon to mail today.
On Friday June 10 the 1949 swimming season opens at 1 pm at Pettibone beach and the municipal pool along with another beach. E P Hart parks director notes trained lifeguards and guards assigned to each site to ensure safe swimming and sunbathing for all ages.
May 1949 jail roster shows 250 inmates against 256 in 1948. Attendants included 18 men 3 women and 2 minors. 68 who signed official entries for tonight stay, plus 11 drunk and disorderly, and various charges such as non support, vagry, lewd acts, car theft and other offenses.
D. H. Prichard, director of the state division of beverage and cigarette taxes, said enforcement will be systematic this summer. He rejected rumors of layoffs and announced four additional investigators. Prichard criticized local licensing officials for not curbing chronic violators of liquor and gambling laws.
Czechoslovakian and British trade unions begin a 200 board correspondence chess tournament with Prague reporting the event.
Wholesale prices for industrial goods in France eased for the first time in two years signaling a potential shift in inflation pressures. Analysts expect continued monitoring of price trends and policy responses as industries adjust to the lower cost environment.
J M Haines president of the National Board of Fire Underwriters warned that postwar ease led to costly fires and unchanged insurance rates in many states. He noted 1948 earned a small underwriting profit about 4 percent after five years of losses and urged stronger fire codes, prevention, and inspections.
New Delhi reports Indian provinces have formed a volunteer force of 1 030 695 to assist police in maintaining law and order. Volunteers receive semi military training and serve under police officers. They are mobilized in emergencies when police strength is inadequate and are open to all religious communities and political groups.
WKBH NBC adds an 8 to 9 A M Sunday slot with World News Roundup Story to Order and a musical show Also STAINED HAT features on Richard Diamond at 6 PM tonight WIAA tournament coverage from Borchert Field Milwaukee by Bill Erin includes Friday Logan game and Saturday developments Henry Morgan signs as summer face for Duffy's Tavern with potential winter continuation at WKBH notes Morgan now at 7 30 nightly on June days
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