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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1951

Page

6

Six year old Niebuhr injured in Cameron Avenue crash

Police report a two-vehicle crash at Cameron Avenue and an alley exit injured six year old Niebuhr of 601 South Third Street from a bruised neck. Mrs Pluma Niebuhr’s car sustained about $100 damage while the racing car driven by William Onalaska caused the collision. Two other cars were damaged at 16th and Winnebago when Beranek lost control while avoiding a bicycle. Krismer and Otto cars suffered minor damage.

Eee ‘Niebuhr South Third Street Cameron Avenue Pluma Niebuhr Cameron William. Id. Onalaska Niebuhr Engstad 16Th Winnebago Vis Beranek, Jr South Bight John Krismer Adams Ae Irwin Otto South Ninth Street Beranek Krismer Otte

Taft notes GOP shifts and 1952 campaign aims at Wisconsin rally

Former President Taft appears in Wisconsin addressing party leadership shifts. State Chairman Wayne Hood plans another term if needed while backing Henry Ringling for national committeeman against Cyrus Phillip. Delegates at the July convention will name nominees, with Mrs. Towne likely to be national committeewoman. Taft praises Wiley and McCarthy and cites anti communist themes for the 1952 race.

Phillip Thomas E. Coleman Republican Finance Committee Howd Wisconsin Rapids G. C. Towne Waukesha Hood

UN air forces hit Korea targets as 40,000 troops moved

Van Fleet reported 40,000 troops in the last ten days while battles tested the war front. Thunderjets struck the Lonchon supply area in northern Korea as Chinese forces faced renewed aerial activity. UN planes raided eight Red airfields and carried out a wide air assault under cloudy conditions. The U S S Helena fired its 10,000th shell at Red targets off the east coast, supported by destroyers Bradford and another vessel, delivering continuous bombardment near Songis, about 185 miles north of the parallel.

U. S Helena Korea Bradford Eee Gee Songis

Highway Crash Facts and Damages Reported

An accident report shows injuries and vehicle damage from a Sunday crash on highway 16 and county trunk M. Evenson of Mindoro and truck operator Mrs. Dominic Yeager of Holmen describe the collision as Evenson failing to yield while Yeager waited for cars to pass. Vehicles sustained front end and side damage. Evenson and Yeager were involved with multiple injuries and hospitalizations noted.

Cou- Deacas Chonan Lester Gifford Maynard Evenson Mindoro Evenson Dominic Yeager Holmen Verne Kuehl la Crosse William J. Ludwig Vine Street Keuhl Warren Deal Deal Glen Bjorge

Lawmaker Brehem Sentenced in Campaign Gift Case

Rep. E. Brehem of Ohio received a five to fifteen month jail term and a $5000 fine after a jury conviction for illegally accepting $1000 in campaign gifts. Federal Judge Burnita Matthews imposed the sentence. Brehem, 58, is serving his fifth term in Congress and declined to speak at sentencing.

Washington A E. Brehem Moodayee Searce Burnita. Matthews Bean Brehem Congress

Iranian Flag Hoisted Over AIOC Building

Iran hoisted its flag over the central office of the Anglo Iran Oil Co marking nationalization and the first time the Iranian flag flew over a British owned company building at Orramshahr near Abadan, site of a major refinery.

Abadan Iran Anglo-Iran Oil Co Orramshahr Abandan

Winona Livestock Market Hours and Price Lists

The Winona market advertises daily hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on a closing day period. It lists bid ranges for cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs by weight class, notes discounts for late arrivals, and notes the market’s steady tone with specific price bands for steers, heifers, cows, and lambs alongside regional USDA reports from South St. Paul and Chicago.

South Paul Minn USDA Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Confusing Meat and Butter Rates

Poultry prices hold steady with receipts of 18 loads and mixed hens. Butter remains steady with wholesale prices around 492 pounds and various grade figures noted. car and case counts cited amid unclear internal codes.

Chicago USDA CIA

Winona graduate Spe Schiltz returns home

Caledonia Minnesota reports Spe Schiltz has graduated from Winona trial school and returned to her home here.

Non _nemcemenerna aia 9 Winona Caledonia Minn Spe Schiltz Winona

Race For Proxy's Bid Starts In Washington

In Washington a lone reporter, Panne Swale, attends the appointed hour as he enters a race for proxy’s bid, marking his first run for public office.

Washington Panne Swale

Debate on Meat Prices and Emergency Controls

Controls in the meat market face opposition from 5,000,000 farmers weighing whether to sell meat. CIO secretary treasurer James Carey calls meat producers racketeering under emergency rules, while D Roosevelt’s telegram and Senator Sparkman warn price cutting could bankrupt small retailers. Ceiling price charts for kosher beef go public and will roll out next week to over a million service establishments.

James Carey CIO Carey Fleming Eee D. Roosevelt Senate Small Carpers Co Sparkman D-Ala

Unclear OCR: School Report on Disease Plea

Fragmentary text describes a school related disease report and a plea involving parents and department records. The readable portions indicate concern over a possible case and future actions if records are missing. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations to specify.

Daily Records Notes on Power Alarm at Pine Street

Fragmentary record shows a fire alarm and transformer incident at Pine Street with times around 6 49 p m and 8 20 a m, plus street mentions Fifth and streets and a No 1 2 truck note. No clear names or jurisdictions are identifiable in the legible text.

Perilous Grand Canyon River Run By Unpowered Boat Brothers

The account recalls a 1920s perilous 285 mile river run from the north Grand Canyon to Pierce Ferry by Jim and Bob Rigg in an unpowered craft. They covered about 140 miles their first day, faced 200 rapids with six foot waves at major spots, and traveled under Otis Fanning’s 65000 cubic feet per second flow. The brothers, protégés of Norman Nev ee, were noted for passing other boats at speed and drew comparison to Marston's relaxed 12 day voyage.

Colorado Grand Jim Bob Rigg Otis Eeat Utah le Raeft Grand Canyon Pierce Ferry Lake Mead Marston Rers

Wheat Crop Estimate Falls Short of U S Goal

Washington reports the Agriculture Department’s first year crop estimate sets total drought affected wheat at 1 053 825 000 bushels, below the government goal of 1 150 000 000. Winter wheat at 705 175 000, spring wheat 650 000 000, reflecting conditions and prospective plantings.

Washington Agriculture Department

Senate hearing tangled by Wedemeyer testimony on China policy

Wedemeyer challenged Acheson on 1945 plans for China and coalition talks. The exchange centered on whether MacArthur and Wedemeyer favored bringing Nationalists and Communists together and whether Formosa would fall to Communist forces, amid broader Senate questions of U S policy and allied cooperation.

Wedemeyer Formosa State Department MacArthur Senate Acheson Bie Mack Wedemeyer Adm Raymonk Spruance Stefs Genestes C. Marshall China

Beating Death At Sparta Clubhouse Leaves Victim Dead

Robert Marx, a worker for Lamont Hanson and Bob Bacon, was beaten and found unconscious at a Sparta hotel room after leaving Walt’s bar with two servicemen in civilian clothes. Investigators traced two suspects from the bar to the scene as blood and broken furnishings marked the confrontation. Search and arrest of the suspects followed, with one admitting striking Marx. Survivors include his wife Margaret Willsey and three daughters. Funeral arrangements announced.

Marx Lamont Hanson Hanson Bob Bacon Bacon and Hanson Walt’s Schowalter Richard A. Shields Pfc Stanley Johnson Cpl. Price Richards Col Thomas Blantz Sparta Gleiss Rodriguez Army Margaret Willsey Galen Vivian) Wray Chester Anna _ Peterson Ars Pepe Fen Rosary Plummer l

Beilfuss Court Hears Appeals and Probation Sentences

Judge Beilfuss cites discretion while denying a stay of execution for Larson and notes a forthcoming perjury count. Hempfner, 22, avoids prison with a five-year probation term and costs after a bomb making case. Bosshard and Phillips face probation after earlier sentences, as La Crosse jury resumes June 11 deliberations.

Beilfuss Larson Gerald Hempfner East Avenue South Hampfner Ney State Hospital John Bosshard Charles Clark Ettrick Hempfner Wheee Donald G. Phillips South Fifth Avenue la Crosse

Beef Supplies Still Lagging Behind Wants

Chicago markets cope with limited beef flow as wholesale buyers face a shortage of cattle. National City stockyards report light receipts and wholesalers predict tighter meat supplies amid rising prices, with potential shortages in metropolitan areas by week’s end.

Chicago Lines. Bee Wes. Sers National City Eastee Ee Ene Ee New York Seattle

Burglars Smash at Comiskey Park Safe

A guard at Comiskey Park reported burglars forced entry with a battering ram to steal from the park safe during a weekend event. Manager Donald and Sean at the New Times Minor concessions noted debris and a watchman seen near 1:30 AM, with the intruders likely hiding in the park.

Comiskey Park Anad Donald Reenaene Sean Sun Sunday Oe Mackay Eran Sen

Robbers Blow Open Safe at Henry Methlie and Son

Jewelry firm Henry Methlie and Son faced a bold heist as robbers forced a safe open and escaped with about $10,000. Police investigated, no injuries reported, and employees were unharmed.

Henry Methlie and Son Jewelry

Jellyfish Composed Almost Entirely of Water

Jellyfish are made up of about 90 percent water, with the remaining portion consisting of proteins and other biological components. The high water content affects buoyancy and texture in marine environments.

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