Anti Truman Hopes Fade in Rebel Southern Demos
Washington reports an anti Truman flare up in Nebraska and southern Democrats hint at a post convention candidate. Georgia Senators Walter George and Richard Russell top the list to lead a new southern Democratic banner if formed. States differ on Truman support as Alabama shuns him and Texas backs the convention nominee. Truman’s path to a first ballot nomination remains likely with 618 votes needed. Nebraska officials criticize the visit as mishandled by Republicans.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Fair and cooler tonight with a low around 54. Tuesday turns fair and warmer with a high near 84.
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Boy With Clothes Afire Saved By Church Ushers
An eight year old boy burst into flames when his shirt caught from a lit candle during a 10:30 mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Ushers Robert Pieper and Frank Kadlee acted quickly, ripped off the shirt, and prevented further injury. The boy, Richard Reichow, suffered a burned back but was not in serious condition.
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Robert Pieper
Frank Kadlee
Richard Reichow
St. Boniface Catholic Church
State factory employment down La Crosse gains
Wisconsin factory employment fell 1.8 percent between April 15 and May 15 per the state commission. Total workers at 1,353 plants dropped from 267,454 to 262,726. La Crosse up 0.5 percent and Madison up 2.4 percent in the last month.
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Sudden Windstorm Strikes Milwaukee Causing Window Crashes
A noontime windstorm swept Milwaukee bringing rain and hail. A man named Wallace F. Gerke was hurled through a large display window at Monart Motors Co. near the lake and treated at Emergency Hospital. Four big display windows were shattered, officials reported.
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Benes Resigns Czech Post Amid Communist Pressure
Prague reports President Edvard Benes resigns after clashes with the communists over the new constitution and elections. Premier Gottwald’s office says Benes will keep his salary for life and receive the presidential home at Lang outside Prague. Parliament is to set new presidential elections for next Monday.
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No Progress In Strike At G Heileman Brewing
Monday morning no progress was reported toward a settlement of the strike. Company and union officials said there had been no meeting between the parties for several days.
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Milwaukee Man Killed by Trolley Bus
Milwaukee police reported John Urbowski about 55 was struck by a trolley bus and killed instantly yesterday. The tragedy occurred on a city street as emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Terrorist Threat On De Soto Genoa Road Sparks Police Action
Two men from Viroqua with a loaded rifle were stopped near Genoa after motorists reported a terror threat on highway 35. They claimed they fired at objects across the river and were taken to the county jail for questioning. No charges of terrorizing were filed due to lack of complainants. possible weapons charge considered.
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Young GOP Unit Adopts Policies At State Parley
OsHkosh Wis Young Republican Federation of Wisconsin elects Richard Smith chair man at a Sunday convention drawing about 160 attendants and approving policy resolutions to win youth support for GOP candidates. Delegates debated raising membership age from 36 to 40 while Smith defeated rivals for the post. Governor Rennebohm addresses the two day session urging youth backing for his campaign and party aims.
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Federation
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Parent Voluntary Committee
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Crash Kills Motorcyclist at Canton Minnesota
Eldon Burmeister of Harmony Minnesota, about 30, was killed at 11 15 a m Sunday when his motorcycle crashed into Blair Kvam’s car while crossing U S highway 52 at the north end of Canton The motorcycle rider’s wife was thrown 60 feet but uninjured Coroner J T Nehring and Sheriff Donald Cook conducted an inquest and returned a verdict of accidental death The car occupants were unhurt though the fender was torn off
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Packer Pact Terms Unclear in Chicago Strike End
Chicago 8 000 CIO workers return to jobs after a May 21 settlement with Swift Armour and Cudahy. Wage raise set at nine cents per hour and reinstatement of strikers subject to arbitration, but Wilson officials say reemployment will depend on available work. Plants in Chicago Cedar Rapids Albert Lea Kansas City Faribault Omaha and Los Angeles. Union's March 16 strike sought 2½ cent increase. pay ranged from 1.02 to 1.10 per hour.
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Seek Cease-Fire Starting Time in Palestine Talks
UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte delivered a four week armistice proposal to six Arab nations and Jewish authorities. Fighting continued with Arab and Jewish forces claiming gains around Tel Aviv and Nablus area. Bernadotte aimed to fix the starting time and conditions, while both sides pressed objections over immigration limits and road access to Jerusalem.
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Union Holds Strike Vote On Two Days
Members of local 396 UAW-CIO will vote on a strike at Electric Auto Site Co. office 624 Gillette Street Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. President Al Danielson urged members on vacation or leave to cast ballots.
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Army Engineers Fight To Hold Oregon Dikes
Flood danger grows as Columbia River crests press into Oregon Washington and Idaho. Army engineers rush 26 officers from Fort Belvoir to reinforce dike lines from Portland to the sea amid a second flood wave. Forecaster Elmer Fisher warns waters stay high for about three weeks with temperatures rising and a nine foot tide adding to the danger of dike breaches.
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Northern Engraving and Union approve new contract terms
The Northern Engraving Manufacturing Company and Local 395 UAW CIO announce a two year contract. It provides a straight 13 cent an hour wage increase with a minimum rate of 1.00 for men and 0.85 for women. Starting wages rise 0.20 for men and 0.15 for women. Union sought 0.25. The Chrysler wage pattern is adopted with a two year term and reopener after one year.
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Permanent homage for Marine Medal winner statue unveiled
In Raritan New Jersey a life sized statue was unveiled in honor of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone the first enlisted marine to win the Medal of Honor in World War II. Basilone earned the Medal on Guadalcanal and volunteered again in the Pacific before his death on Iwo Jima.
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Lewis Fights Coal Operators at Wage Talks Start
John L. Lewis denounces coal operators as fat cats magnifying opulence and mocks bargaining. The United Mine Workers demand improvements and welfare fund guarantees while discussions focus on whether 400 000 miners will strike after the June 30 contract expiry. Also the NLRB postponed unfair practice hearings to June 21 as talks begin in Washington.
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Committee To Meet For Old Settlers Day Planning
The old settlers committee for the centennial will meet at 4 p m Monday at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss activities for Old Settlers day on July 15.
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Free Nations Must Be Prepared To Meet Aggression
Paul G. Hoffman, administrator of the Economic Cooperation Administration, warned Notre Dame graduates that Stalin will not plunge the world into war if free nations unite and are ready to meet aggression. He asserted a clear divide between Stalin’s dictatorship and Western civilization and urged united action to avoid another world war.
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Six Powers Propose Federal Germany Steps
Western powers announce a five point plan to create a federal western Germany with elected delegates and a constitutional assembly. They also seek international Ruhr control and pledge no general force withdrawals without prior consultation as Europe seeks to stabilize postwar Germany.
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Stassen Urges Senators To Back Marshall Plan
Harold E. Stassen urged Connecticut senators to support a fuller restoration of the Marshall plan, arguing it matters more to the Republican party than delegates at the national convention. He spoke during a Hartford visit seeking second choice votes from the state's 19-vote delegation. He criticized the House for allocating Marshall plan funds and backed Senator Van denberg on the issue.
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Market Square Food Sales on La Crosse Agenda
City council committees will discuss reopening Market Square to farm food sales at a city hall meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Louis Beier a leading petition organizer urged farmers and patrons who used Market Square before to attend and voice opinions on the advisability of removing current restrictions.
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