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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1949

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Wisconsin Conservation Congress approves nine day forked-horn season

After four hours of wrangling and multiple roll calls the Madison assembly rejected deer committee and department suggestions and set a nine day forked-horn back season to begin November 19. The vote followed clashes over a one-buck law and a controlled hunting plan with 44 counties opposing the package and 24 in favor.

Madison Wisconsin Conservation Congress Deer Committee Conservation Department Conservation Commission Congress Edward Palmer Ellsworth Barron Oneida Winnebago Eau Claire

Murray Returns Lewis Salvo in Senate Taft Hartley Debate

President Philip Murray accused John L Lewis of rumor mongering and lack of responsibility denying Lewis claims of secret deals to amend the Taft Hartley repeal. Murray defended Truman and AFL positions while Taft Hartley debate divided GOP senators and delayed action on funding.

Washington CIO Philip Murray John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Murray Wis AFL William Green Leys Murra Truman Thomas-Lesinski Taft Ohio GOP Senate Elbert D. Thomas Dutah State-Commerce-Justice Departments

Chiang Kai-shek vows to retake Shanghai within four months

Shanghai reports from Fremosa quote Chiang Kai-shek promising to recapture Shanghai within four months or die by his own hand. The English service notes his apology for Shanghai’s loss and blames a sell out, while the Associated Press bureau finds no confirming broadcast heard by any source.

Shanghai Post Mercury Chiang Kai-shek Fremosa Shanghai Newspn Chiang Nationalist China Associateds Bureau

La Crosse Area Weather Outlook Tonight Through Wednesday

Fair and cool tonight with lows near 50. Wednesday brings increasing clouds and warmer conditions with a high near 80. Local vicinity forecast notes continued cool nights and a sunny start followed by rising midweek temperatures.

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Isle Schools Debate Shapes City Board Action

June board meeting discussed county order attaching two French island districts to La Crosse. Board approved seeking council action to clarify the board's position and potential injunctions. A census of French island students was authorized for Logan high and anticipated enrollment.

French Island la Crosse Board of Education State Supreme Court A. F. Jordan Logan Jordan Swanson, Memorial Salter Fields Recreation Department Swanson Field Lincoln Rose Erickson Hogan School Hamilton School Louise Schwandt Frederick Michel Howard Jacob Richard Agacinski H. C. Amundson Logan High Shirley Hauser Cardinal Emerson School memsSee School

Decorah Man Missing. Welfare Officials Probe

Decorah county records reveal William Mosby, Winneshiek county clerk of court, has been missing since Tuesday May 31. Sheriff George Harris leads an intensive search with neighboring states alerted. Mosby planned a June 1 Rochester medical checkup but did not appear. His car was found at his Decorah home. Deputy Ervin Williams runs the office in his absence as the community awaits word from Mosby’s family.

Decorah William Mosby Winneshiek County George Harris Mosby Rochester Harris Oak Street Joe Martinek Winneshiek Ossian Julian Moe Ervin Williams Thora Horan

Farmer Killed When Tractor Overturns in Wisconsin

Renald Zuek, 58, of Dodgeville, was killed instantly when his tractor overturned into a ditch six miles northeast of High and. The accident occurred Monday in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, authorities said.

Dodgeville Wis Renald Zuek Highand

Ministers Meet For Showdown Conference On Berlin Issue

Big Four foreign ministers meet in Paris for an open showdown over Berlin. Western ministers back the American plan for unity and veto limits sparring with Soviet aims to restore the four power Kommandatura. Talks shift to the German treaty and Austrian pact if Berlin remains unresolved.

Paris Berlin U. S Dean Acheson Andrei Y. Vishinsky Britain France Acheson Vishinky Russia West

Storm Sewer Bid Advertising Planned for City Project

The common council urged advertising for bids on a storm sewer project totaling about 240 000 in the south and 51 500 in the north. They favored bidding the whole plan or halves, with bond financing likely and planning ahead to avoid delays.

Common Council Ninth and Johnson Streets Llth Street South Avenue Green Bay Street Emil Schultz Fred Kramer

Johnson Says Military Shuns A-Energy Control

Washington Defense Secretary Johnson stated the military does not seek control of atomic energy developments. He wrote to Senate Atomic Committee Chairman McMahon that civilian control must be maintained, amid inquiries spurred by Hickenlooper's accusations of mismanagement at the AEC. The hearing process and budget concerns for 1950 dominated discussion as Lilienthal defended the commission.

Washington Johnson McMahon Hickenlooper Senate House Graham D-Nc Atomic Energy Committee Joint Congressional Committee AEC Lilienthal Commission Institute of Nuclear Physics University of North Carolina Edward A. Condon Bureau of Standards Institute Senator Broughton Senate Appropriations Subcommittee O'Mahoney D-Wye Ferguson R-Mich Atomic Committee

Plumbers Reach Four Agreements With Local Union

Two city based and two outside contractors signed agreements with AFL Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 31 for a 12 percent hourly raise and a one year contract with one week vacation. Wages rise to 2.25 per hour. About 80 to 90 plumbers held a work holiday June 1 after talks with roughly 15 contractors stalled. Edgar Jacobs, secretary of the union, noted some workers left town for higher pay. For emergency plumbing, call Lawrence Payne at the Labor Bee 1116.

AFL Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local No. 31 Edgar Jacobs Lawrence Payne Labor Bee Jacobs

Tragic Greek Plane Crash Claims 22 Lives

Twenty two people die when a plane crashes seventeen miles north of Athens inclusing a Greek army general. Rescue units and investigators examine the scene as authorities confirm the fatalities and seek cause details.

Athens

Wisconsin Assembly to act on veterans housing and rent bills

Wisconsin lawmakers move to consider two veterans housing measures and a senate-approved rent control bill. The housing plan would channel 70 percent of funds to veterans loans and 30 percent to housing authorities, with counties receiving funds based on veteran population. The rent bill would end controls June 1, 1950 and allow interim increases of 15 to 30 percent. A separate resolution asks UW regents for 21 years of medical school attendance reports.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Assembly Laird-Lenroot Rennebohm Assembly Public Service Commission University of Wisconsin Board of Regents

Council Faces Many Issues

The La Crosse council opens a session at 7 30 p m Tuesday with a grocery beer ban ordinance in committee and airport zoning under review. Other items include lighting replacements for Copeland park and Swanson field, and a 1949 dog catcher proposal by the mayor's special committee.

la Crosse County Tavern League City Plan Commission Judiciary Committee Copeland Park Swanson Field Recreation Department

Constitution plane to fly over La Crosse Wednesday

The Navy's largest land plane, the Constitution, will fly at about 1 400 feet over La Crosse airport between 8 30 and 9 a m on Wednesday, weather permitting. It carries 168 passengers, 20 000 pounds payload, 10 000 gallons fuel, 92 top deck seats and 76 lower, 189 foot wingspan, 154 foot length, four Pratt and Whitney engines. The craft will also be shown at Minneapolis Wold-Chamberlain field later Wednesday and Thursday with crew on hand to explain features.

Navy la Crosse Wendell McEldowney West Salem Chamber of Commerce Air Progress Committee Chicago Wold-Chamberlain Ney Wold Chamberlain Feld Minneapolis

Puerto Rican Plane Crash Leaves 47 Missing

A two engine C-46 airliner carrying 75 aboard including 19 children crashed into the Atlantic shortly after leaving San Juan bound for Newark. Coast Guard reported 28 survivors, with 19 women and 19 children among the passengers. The wake of engine trouble and a failed emergency landing preceded the fatal plunge.

San Juan Puerto Rico United States Atlantic U. S. Coast Guard al Cockrell Pittsfield Mass Lee Wakefield D. H. Dexter Coast Guard Newark N. J Miami Strato Freight, Inc Bradley Field Windsor Locks Conn Dexter Point Salinas Here

Mirrors guard doors and draw curious guests inside

An ad describes a new mirror that appears transparent to guests yet serves as a drawbridge for residents. It invites readers to call 3686 for a welcome messenger and features an old outboard motor for sale at 35 dollars. The listing mentions 702 Hillview Ave and asks inquiries about low 4 and 7 day rates.

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