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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
1
A Davis Atlanta feature outlines a ferment across the South driven by migration, urbanization, racial tensions, and economic shifts. It notes rising poverty alongside growing industrial investment and a push to reform agriculture and citizenship. experts warn of deep misunderstandings between whites and Negroes hindering progress.
GOP senatorial hopefuls press on a platform of alleged Communists in government, the Brannan farm plan, deficit spending, and proposed excise tax cuts. The survey spans Iowa, South Dakota, and California results with leaders Millikin and others shaping campaign messages.
For La Crosse and vicinity clear and much cooler tonight with a low around 50. Saturday will be fair and cool with an afternoon high near 76.
Allis-Chalmers and the CIO UAW reached a five year non contributory pension plan covering 16000 production workers at five plants in West Allis Gadsden La Crosse Springfield and Pittsburgh. Normal pension is 100 dollars a month at 65 with 25 years service. reduced benefits for 15 years and disability. early retirement at 60 or older with 10 years yields lesser amounts. Continuous negotiations continue on new labor contracts.
Federal officials plan a nationwide crackdown on colored oleomargarine sold as butter after June 30 tax changes. The FDA has asked Congress for nearly a million dollars to expand enforcement, warning that up to 10,000 eating places may violate laws and bootleg rings could operate on a large scale.
Alexander J. Kukolsky aged 60 of 819 Division street died Thursday at a local hospital. Funeral at Blaschke funeral home 8:30 a.m. and Holy Cross Church 9 a.m. with burial in Catholic cemetery. Rosary 8 p.m. Friday. Survived by wife Mary Lyga and six children in California and Montana, plus two grandchildren.
MABEL Minn Leslie Faa of Caledonia was killed when his car careened out of control just over the Iowa Minnesota line between Mabel and Hesper. His brother Laverne Faa, Mabel, was slightly injured. The crash occurred between 9:30 and 9:45 p m. No details were available.
Monroe Louisiana four months after a garageman Billy Barney lost a valuable key en route to Jacksonville Florida, Otto cash brought the garage a flat tire repair and the key was found crushed inside the tire.
In Necedah Wisconsin a farm wife Mrs Fred Van Hoof prays as she awaits a promised noon appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Neighbors gather outside her home to witness the event while she has had five prior visions start in November 1949 and the dates August 15 and October 7 were previously promised.
FBI announces two arrests on atom spying charges. David Greenglass, 28, ex soldier from Albuquerque, seized in New York, arraigned on $100000 bail. Alfred Slack, 44, chemist from Syracuse, linked to Fuchs spy ring, also cited. Sidney Weinbaum, 52, Pasadena CAL Tech scientist charged with perjury, seized in Pasadena. Continuous arrests follow London trip.
More than 100 delegates are expected for the 38th annual Wisconsin Pipe Trades convention in La Crosse June 17 and 18. Local 31 will host the event with delegates and spouses, dinners, and a dance at the Labor Temple.
Senator McCarthy urged Senate investigators to publish secret testimony from Emmanuel S. Larson in the Amerasia case to reveal who tells the truth in his clash with John E. Peurifoy. Larsen testified behind closed doors last May 29 as the Amerasia probe deepens amid new accusations.
AREQUIPA Peru military government says it controls Arequipa and has arrested revolt leaders after a short bloody uprising. An official radio broadcast tallies more than 120 killed and about 300 wounded since Tuesday with a general strike closing most businesses.
Sheriff's deputies cleared one Brice Prairie fire mystery when Fire Marshal Rohan found a singed wool coat in the Schaller farm basement. Investigators tested bottled gas with outlets intact, but the well yielded a clue linking multiple blazes to arson.
A plan for a new youth recreational program will be considered at Olaf Thompson post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Black River Falls Wisconsin Friday night. Commander Alton Mark will preside with Army and Navy force recruiting officer presenting. Lunch will be served by local organizers including Merton Schnurr and others.
President Truman vetoed the basing point measure that would let sellers absorb freight costs and set uniform delivered prices. He said the bill would obscure existing pricing laws and its passage split Democratic ranks after a turbulent Senate debate. The act would define FTC and Clayton Act applications and allow price discrimination to meet competition in good faith.
Dougald W. Blackburn 35 longtime alumni secretary at Campion high school Prairie du Chien died Thursday evening at a local hospital. Born June 26 1914 in West Salem he attended Wisconsin Business University La Crosse married Madonna Favre Aug 8 1940 and had two children. Survivors include parents sister and brother. Requiem high mass at Our Lady of the Holy Angels chapel Campion Saturday 8 a.m. Rev James Murphy officiating.
Cadomin Alta. rescue workers labored by miner lamps through the night to reach five men trapped by a flash flood 270 feet from the mine entrance. Mine inspector Arthur Lister said hope remains for two or three survivors, while Cadomin Coal Co officials fear death.
Wisconsin Democrats gather in Eau Claire to map campaign plans for the September primary and November elections. Delegates discuss platform drafting and possible candidates for governor and U S Senate while Jerome Fox and Ruth Doyle are noted figures in consideration.
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