Senate Approves Name Changes for Nine Colleges
The Senate votes to approve new names for nine colleges in a broader rebranding or merger plan. Details of the specific name changes and affected institutions are not listed in the available excerpt.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1951
Page
1
Wisconsin Senate passes bill to rename nine state teachers colleges
The Wisconsin senate voted to rename the nine state teachers colleges as state colleges and approved a $25 000 annual appropriation for special classes for mentally handicapped children to be run by the state department of public instruction. It also created a state employees merit award board to reward economy suggestions with cash certificates or medals. The body approved reappointing C L Miler Delavin to the industrial commission for a term ending June 1 1957 and discussed refunds from state beer and liquor taxes shared by all communities. A health board bill to regulate camps and an inspection measure for tourist homes failed in a close vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Assembly
State Department of Public Instruction
Senate
C. L. Miler
Delavin
Industrial Commission
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Allied Troops Climb Key Mountains Near Chorwon Kumhwa
United Nations forces reach 2,700 foot Mount Kodae near Chorwon and 3,100 foot Kwangdok near Kumhwa, dominating routes into the Chorwon Kumhwa Pyonggang triangle. They push along the Imjin front while facing stubborn Chinese resistance and heavy artillery barrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Chorwon
Kumhwa
North Korea
United Nations
Kodae
Kwangdok
Iron Triangle
Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyonggang Triangle
Seoul-Chorwon
Pyonggang Valley
Ways Means Group OKs Tax Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 12 percent rise in individual income taxes and a five point increase in corporate tax rates. They endorsed an overall 90 percent tax ceiling on individuals and a 70 percent cap on corporate earnings, with further votes expected on excess profits, excise taxes, and capital gains adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Red Cross closes La Crosse disaster office after flood rehab
The Red Cross disaster office in La Crosse closed after completing rehabilitation work. Ruth Flynn led operations and reported $6592.73 spent for flood-afflicted families with 134 families registered, 101 aided and 33 not assisted. No repayments required, funds included 1248.16 for mass care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
la Crosse
Ruth Flynn
National Red Cross
Upper Mid-West
Mankato Minn
Secretary Acheson Faces Hard Question On Russia Over Korea
Secretary of State Acheson called it a hard question whether Russia could stop the Korean War if it wished. He spoke at the Senate MacArthur hearings amid testimony from top U.S. military leaders who doubted Russia’s power to halt fighting. He argued the Kremlin’s influence might aid such a move, if directed, and noted no link between Far Eastern concessions and support for Nationalist China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sec
Acheson
Russia
Senate
MacArthur
U. S
Korea
United States
Kremlin
Yalta
Chiang
China
McMahon
Churchill
Britain
Stalin
Japan
Germany
Wisconsin Assembly Rejects Lakeshore College Plan
The Wisconsin assembly defeated plans to establish a Milwaukee lakeshore college by a 48 to 41 vote, killing the bill for the session. The measure would have allocated 4.35 million dollars for a new institution uniting Milwaukee State College and the Wisconsin extension center. Betts and Clark urged reconsideration amid arguments over education needs and rural funding. The session also advanced a five member advisory panel on state pure food laws and approved 2 million dollars for emergency state institution costs, while debating state agency orders and gambling laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Assembly
Milwaukee
Milwaukee State College
Wisconsin Extension Center
Betts
R-Lodi
Clark
Rvesper
Mockrud Westby
Emergency Board
Graass
Sturgeon Bay
Joint Finance Committee
Board of Health
Department of Agriculture
Seven Nazi War Criminals Executed at Landsberg Prison
Seven condemned Nazi war criminals were hanged by the U S Army at Landsberg Germany after four years of appeals The seven including three SS generals and two colonels faced the scaffold for mass murder of Jews Gypsies and Russians The executions followed a Supreme Court denial of mercy and marked the last of 275 condemned under 1946 47 tribunals Each condemned man addressed the crowd with a final speech and warned against friends of Germany
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Europe
American
Werner Braune
Gestapo
Otto Ohlendorf
Erich Naumann
Schmidt
Buchenwald
Acme
Landsberg
United States Army
U. S. Supreme Court
Adolf Hitler
France
United States
One-Legged Vet Re-Enlists in Army After Korea Injury
Civilians in Nashville react as Cpl. George Cardwell, 18, who lost his right leg in Korea, re-enlists citing difficulty finding civilian work. He served with the 2nd Division and was wounded near Taegu on August 10. Captain Parker notes a 1950 rule allows wounded men to join for limited duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
George Cardwell
Korea
Army
Henry C. Parker
USAF
Army Air Force
Jackson
S. C
Parker
Cardwell
Weather snippet for La Crosse and vicinity
Local forecast notes a temperate night with a low around 64 and a high not specified in the fragment. Weather data appears incomplete and lacks full daily temperature range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Bornty Ceye
City Recreation Department Begins Summer Activities Friday
The City Recreation Department starts a big summer program Friday at 2 p.m. with lifeguards prepared for ice rescue if needed. Pettibone and north side beaches open daily. pool hours and fees listed, with free mornings at Pettibone and free pool access for children at times. Eugene Fry and C. E. Ford supervise facilities. Horton, Sutton, and Kroner lead lifeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettibone
North Side
Bone
Eugene Fry
C. E. Ford
Charles Horton
Mark Sutton
Raymond Kroner
New Diesel Engine Perfected For Subs
A more powerful diesel engine for submarines, lighter and more compact, has been developed in five years of Navy research. The Navy announced the joint development by the Diesel Division of the Corp. at the Navy Bureau of Ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Navy Reau
The
Corp. At
11 Area Men Come Home From Korea
Seattle report lists 11 area men among 84 Wisconsin servicemen returning from Korea on June 9. Included are Pvt. Walter Behm and Corp. Verdal Anderson of Hixton, Sgt. Ivan Lar of De Soto, Corp. David Onalaska, Sgt. Raymond Chars Morel, and Pvt. etc. It notes no prior Seattle returns since May rotation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Wisconsin
Korea
le Clos
James Sebranek 9 Drowns In Slough At Boat House Shore
Nine year old James Sebranek drowned near a boat house after slipping from a sloped boat shore. Firemen recovered the body about 3 p m, and coroner Dr. George Reay pronounced him dead. He is survived by two sisters and funeral services are set for Saturday at St Weanaes Laus Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Sylvester Lorenz
Jackson Street
Joseph Eckert
South Third Street
Kai Anderson
Denton Street
Donald Hayek
Johnson Street
Herbert Ruegg
South Second Street
Ruegg
Lorenz
Eugene
George Reay
Inez
St. Weanaeslaus Catholic Church
Msgr
Ferdinand Cech
Pappas Elected President of Chest Board
Peter G. Pappas succeeds Howard Dahl as president of the Community Chest and Welfare federation board of directors. New members joining include Edward Beissel Dr James C Fox and Arthur F Jordan and officers listed with Jr Loveland as treasurer. Agency admissions requests due by July 1 with budget and campaign plans set for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter G. Pappas
Howard Dahl
Community Chest and Welfare Federation Board of
Albert P. Funk, Jr
Martin Scullin
Charles Loveland, Jr
Edward M. Beissel
AFL
James C. Fox
Red Feather
Wisconsin ‘Heart Association
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
Arthur F. Jordan
Morris
W. Leon Delese A. Schaettle
John T Jr
Ae T. Sletten
Theodore Ke
Roy Kumm
Cam
Robert S
Norman J. Longfellow
Truman Eyes 18-Year Draft Limit Extended to 1955
The House sent to the president a bill cutting the draft age to 18 and extending the draft to July 1, 1955. Inductees would serve 24 months, not 21, with a provision delaying 18 and 19 year olds until 19-25 pools are exhausted. The roll call was 339 to 41. Truman expected to approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Eee
Pres. Truman
Pres
Truman
Acheson’s Swan Song? Secretaries Say Time Near
Fragmentary wartime era text suggests Acheson may be preparing to leave the cabinet with a Thursday hint of resignation. Officials acknowledge talk of a departure but no firm date is given.
Motorists Warned as Artillery Shells Fly Near Camp McCoy
Camp McCoy Wisconsin issues warning to motorists along Highway 21 about artillery firing Friday between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the area from the east camp boundary to the hospital gate. Drivers are told to proceed at their own risk in the firing zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Highway 21
Shortage Of Elementary School Teachers Grows
Madison reports a worsening shortage of elementary teachers as Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction notes only 1 627 new teachers available nationwide. Analysts warn 233 000 new teachers will be required to maintain one per 30 pupils due to postwar birth rates and other factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Department of Public Instruction
Aes
Walter B . Senty
Bee
AL Ny
S.ee
Tly
Gern Dents
UCT Auxiliary Opens Three Day Wisconsin Convention in La Crosse
UCT Auxiliary and Travelers of Wisconsin opened their three day convention in La Crosse with delegates from chapters statewide. A joint session at Rivoli theater featured greetings by C M Simonson and city officials, followed by separate business meetings at the American Legion Club and Eagles Hall. Election of officers and a banquet were planned with installation ceremonies to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial] Travelers and Auxiliary of
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Rivoli Theater
American Legion Club
Eagles’ Hall
C. M. Simonson
Masonic Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Eighth Army
Imjin River
Yonchon
Chail
Close Disaster
Doom
Beverage Tax Division
Gov. Kohler
Rosenberry
Ludvigsen
R-Hartland
Taegu
Red
City Recreation Department
James Sebranek
Slough
South Fourth Street
Pappas
Swan Song
Pepe Ge
Cabi
UCT
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