House Committee To Begin Probe Of Ship Strike
Washington lawmakers plan hearings to resolve a maritime dispute after unions tied to the CMU threaten a Friday night strike over a 6 1/2hour work week for seamen. The committee will hear from CIO leadership as it seeks a settlement before a broader walkout.
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House
Washington
Chaiman Augustine
Kelley
Labor Department
Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
Princepiul
Ren Nearings Relley
Hearinks
Tex
Josep Cutsann
CIO National Maritime Union
Elamiy Essrelge
CIO I Nterhution
Hull
Joseph Selly
CIO American Communs
Aasociation
Ictus
Bea
Stiehouy
Lwoor
Stelke
Committee For
Imavithme Univty
Dover
Harry Bridges
Joseph Curran
Smamen
23 Die In C-54 Crash Off Tabos Island
An Army rescue party recovered 12 bodies from a C-54 crash on Tabos island near the Canal Zone. The aircraft carried 17 passengers and six crew. poor visibility and heavy rain were blamed. Names of the deceased were not released pending kin notification.
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West Pagmegaces
Army Wurhorties Todiy
Morriston Field
Tabos Island
Tne
Canal Gane
Morrison Field
Albrook Field
Paria Latel
Peace talks continue between Marshall and Chinese leaders
U S General Marshall and Communist Gen Chou Enlai held talks in Nanking on conditions for possible peace in China while government forces repelled an attack. Government troops and officers suffered casualties as 12 Communist brigades with mortars and field guns struck positions near Latachan and Klhobo railway stations east of Vungki.
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Nanking
U.S
Marshall
Chittowe
Chou Enelai Tocay
China
Kov
Mide
Nes Chargea
Kovernment
Sale Soc
Latachan
Bu Fo
Klhobo
Klu
Vungki
Third Of Automobiles Defective Is Report
The International Association of Police Chiefs reported Monday that one third of automobiles tested in a nationwide traffic safety program were defective. The report details failures found in the inspection and suggests stricter pass criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Association of Police Chiefy
Uncertain Local Weather Brief for La Crosse
Partly cloudy conditions with light showers expected tonight. Temperatures range from a low near 62 through Tuesday with mild, unsettled weather in the region.
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la Crosse
Mihailovic Meeting Allegations Stir Yugoslav War Trials
Indictments accuse General Mihailovic of treasonable talks with German officials in 1944. The document cites American Colonel McDowell advising Mihailovic to withdraw from fighting Germany and rely on Allied support, with later meetings at Pranjina and Focsi involving Neubacher and Beubacher.
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U. S
Mikailoyie
Brujah
Meers
Cairo
Kal
Parkiaus Wars
Michailovic
Pe- Let
Alexaandris
Greece
McDowell
Minallovic
Pranjina
Mihailovic
Germany
Yugoslava
America
Yugoslavia
Focsi
Minailovic
Serbia
Beubacher
Mishilovic
Neubachers
Stevker
Dines Neubacher
Sted
1,500 Men At McCoy Task Force For Winter Training
CAMP MCCOY Wisconsin Special One of three U S task forces will arrive late June to test weather operations of tanks self propelled guns and clothing gear Known as Task Force Frost it will consist of nearly 1 500 men Col Newton K Bush post commander says The force will include 98 officers 1 351 enlisted men plus technical service observers Total near 1 478 personnel The mission continues earlier muskox tests and will run from August through February with temperatures between zero and minus 30s and 18 inches to two feet of snow expected Weather and equipment testing will cover radar helicopters medium tanks and ordnance support
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
U. S
Newton K. Bush
Fairebanks
Alusia
Ane
Tna
Avetle Crom Prohanies
Williaw
Hush
Jask Foree
Muskox
Sorthern Canada
United States
Canada
War Department
McCoy
Ardennes
Fingles’ Ay McCoy
Senate Committee Approves Snyder for Treasury Secretary
The Senate committee approved President Truman’s nomination of John W. Snyder to be secretary of the treasury, succeeding Fred M. Vinson who is nominated for chief justice. The action was reported as unanimous with Missouri Senator Donnell praising Snyder’s qualifications and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Semblemanes
Truman
John W. Snyder
the Treasury
Snyder
Fred M. Vinson
United States
George
D-Ga
Donnell
R-Mo
Sam
Missouri
Milk price increase approved by Is Crossa Milk Dealers Assoc
Announcement by Edgar Brudos president of the Is Crossa Milk Dealers Association states a one cent rise in milk price effective at 12:00 am Tuesday. Milwaukee OPA office authorization, via AL Brown, confirms the increase. Whole milk up one cent a quart to 14 cents and proportional rises apply to other containers. cream and half pint sizes also up one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Brudos
Is Crossa Milk Dealer's’ Association
Milwaukee
OPA
AL AL Brown
Brudos
Rainfall Brings Relief in La Crosse Area
Farmers and gardeners welcomed rainfall across the La Crosse region with .67 to .98 inches in the city and at the airport while Durand and the Chippewa valley saw heavier totals around 3.0 inches. The Chippewa River rose, impacting the Mississippi later, as storms brought lightning strikes and minor damage but no fires.
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la Crosse
Moniday
Chipnewa Valley
Durand
A. D. Sanks
Chippewa Iver
Red Cedar
Clarence Mathson
Pignon
Tain
Truman to Send Message on Case Bill to Congress
President Truman told congressional leaders he would send a message to Congress tomorrow on the Case bill dispute. It remains unclear if he will veto or sign it, with Speaker Rayburn noting the outcome is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
Washington
Rayburn
D-Tex
White House
Lanesidge
Truman Bill Rayburn
Aeugh
Truyan
Hill
Ala
Barteley
Ender
Irish War Bride Reunited With Brownsville Family In Stoddard
Mrs Margaret Schnick 19 year old Irish war bride arrived with 10 month old Gordon at her husband Howard Schnick in Stoddard. They flew from New York aboard the Clipper Congo and traveled by train to their new home across the Mississippi near La Crosse. Schnick had been stationed in Ireland with an army hospital unit and was discharged last November. The family expects to settle on the Stoddard farm while plans are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Margaret Schnick
Howard Schnick
Gordon
Fred Schick
Brownsville
Tony
Schnick
Mississippi River
la Crosse
Ireland
Drastic Changes Seen in OPA Extension Bill by Lawmakers
Washington lawmakers from both parties predict major changes to extend price controls beyond June. Senators Bruce George and Pepper warn the bill will be battered with amendments like a manufacturers margin limit. The measure seeks a one year extension to June 30 1947 but with trimmed administrator powers.
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Washington
OPA
Sena
Bankinit
Senate
George
D-Gg
Wherry
BeNeb
Hee
New King Of Siam Named Brother Dies In Accidental Shooting
Siam mourns the death of King Ananda Mahidol aged 20 after an accidental gunshot wound found in the royal palace. Phumiphon Adulyade, born in Boston, becomes the new king Mahidoli amid a crisis council and swift government reshuffle.
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Siam
Brother
Bangkok
Phuymph Agguidel
Ananida Mahidol
Mahidolithe
Ananda
Boston
Phumiphon Adulor
Orn
Mass
Mithido
Songkhla
Harvare
Phumiphon Aduleet
Saileerland
Ras
Boney
Heigh Ture la Udlvige U
Manarehseee
Phanomyong
Skelung
Burompinan
United States
Yesterdy
Trent
Bang- Kore
Germany
Switserland
Born
Lausanne
Pajadhipok
Switzerland
U. S
Revrae
Paul Rey
Bern
Reysid Ananada
Cleon Sergidaris
Sergidivis
Feuchar
Hard Coal Miners Return After Long Strike
Scranton Pa. 47 Pennsylvanias 75,000 anthracite miners returned to work after Memorial Day strike. AML mines in the Scranton district resumed operations and most companies restored production to 90 to 100 percent. A new contract, signed last Friday, provides wage increases and welfare provisions and will be voted on by the general membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pennsylvania
AML
Von
Unio
UAW Delegates Seek U.S. Aid Amid Strikes
Delegates from six states of the United Auto Workers adopt a resolution endorsing strikes at Allis Chalmers and Case plants and urge government assistance to secure a settlement. Joseph Mattson and Robert Buse plan Washington lobbying to press for government seizure of plants and direct union-government negotiations.
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United Automobile Workers
Allis Chalmers
Case
Stoddard
Joseph Mattson
Chicago
UAW
Robert Buse
West Allis
Prairie Man Dies In Fire At Hotel Canfield
Max Fred Betale, 26, army veteran, died in the Hotel Canfield fire in Prairie du Chien. He lived in Milwaukee and was visiting Dubuque relatives when the blaze occurred. Survived by sisters Mrs Earl Weniger and Margaret Betzle, brothers Robert and Martin, and other stepfamily. Three other Wisconsinites injured: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson of Eau Claire and Howard Hoffman of Sheboygan. Burial planned at Calvary Cemetery after 9 30 service at St John s Church.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Max Fred Betale
Canfield
Dubuque
Betale
South 30Th Street
Arl Weniger
Bertha Sehiengl
Army Signal Corps
Okinawa
Praire du
Michael Sehling
Prairie
St. John’s Catholic Church
Paul Monarski
Calvary Cemetery
Wisconsin
Chester Johnson
Eau Claire
Howard Hoffman
Sheboygan
Johnson
Chicago Gunmen Take Cash Aboard Bus
Two robbers boarded a suburban bus at a downtown terminal in Chicago and struck guard Clinton Claybourn with a gun as they escaped with more than $1,000 in cash. The revolver fired, wounding his hat and shattering a window as Claybourn said he was transporting the funds to Lyons for the Bluebird System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clinton Claybourn
Bluebird System, Inc
Claybourn
Lyons
LaCrosse Set as Pickup Point on GI Airlines Route
GI Airlines designates LaCrosse Milwaukee route 2 pickup point as part of a new mail and express service plan. Route 2 covers 36 points from Chicago to Minneapolis and St. Paul with daily two round trips, using nine Beecherin k D-18C planes at 180 to 206 mph and 3 crew per flight.
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la Crosse
GI Airlines
Milwaukee
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Merritt Anderson
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Gi Amnes
Anderson
GI Airlnes
Hotel Fire in Dubuque Claims 16 Dead and 23 Missing
Fire at the Canfield hotel in Dubuque kills 16 with 23 still missing and 15 in the hospital. Investigations by state fire marshal, county attorney, and coroner open into the basement-origin blaze as workers rescue survivors and Red Cross appeals for reports from registered guests.
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Dubuque
Canfield
Ofice
B.S. Leonard
William Canfield
Mersey Hospital
Red Cross
Zach Cook
American Red Cross
Perry Kirch
Kireli
Isis
iScenes
John Becker
Cansfield
le Salle
Chicago
Tragic hotel fire claims two at Canfield in Dubuque
Mrs Rose Mary Miller recounted watching her mother Theresa Smith and her daughter Judith Miller die on an upper floor landing as flames trapped them in the Canfield hotel. Mrs Miller, a waitress, described calling to them and the moments of their final struggle.
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Dubuque
Rosemary Miller
Canfield Hotel
Theresa Smith
Judith Miller
Judith
Mother
Mrs. Milles
Belmont Hotel Fire Traps Guest In Smoke Filled Room
Fire swept the three story Belmont hotel in Fort Atkinson Wisconsin injuring Donald Probst 32 who was carried to safety after firemen forced entry to his smoke filled room. Probst regained consciousness at Memorial hospital. Owner William Cronin estimated losses at 3000 with fire chief Beebe attributing the blaze to a cigarette.
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Fort Atkinson
Wis
Belmont
Donald Probst
Memorial Hospital
William Cronin
Beebe
Calves Shipped by Plane From New Jersey to Colombia
A Vansport twin engined plane converted into a flying barn carried 10 purebred Guernsey calves on a 24 hour flight from Rutherford, New Jersey to Bogota Colombia. The unusual journey aimed to export dairy cattle abroad.
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Rurenboro
N. J
Bogota
Colombia
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Voustaslav Gover
Raja Michailowie
Yunoshe
Thurman
Tormaring Pevee
Draja Mihatlovic
McCoy Task Force
Treasury
Samai
Sanial
Weather Bureau
Emil J. Schiesser
Northern States Power Company
Ridio
WIKBH
Reparlers
Mrr
Canfield Hole
District Uaw
Base
Slike
Lawrence Carlstrom
I. Case Company
Prairie Man
LaCrosse
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