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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
2
In Thuringia and surrounding villages police and residents clashed over evictions for a new frontier belt. Riots expanded to at least 16 communities with hundreds resisting deportations and several police wounded as patrols and riot units restored order.
A U S Army blast at the U N ammunition depot in Haeundae Korea left one American soldier dead and dozens more injured or missing. Two soldiers are unaccounted for four hospitalized and 24 with minor injuries. Korean civilians were wounded as multiple blasts, phosphorus smoke and fires swept the area drawing 30 000 residents away from their homes. Police suspect guerrilla sabotage and the cause of the first explosion remains unknown.
The U S Eighth Army plans an extensive work and recreation program for Communist POWs on Koje Island once authority is secured. Brig Gen Haydon L Boatner intends to split large compounds into smaller units and use labor for road construction while expanding athletic facilities and staged entertainment.
A witness described two suspects fleeing a house and driving off in a Buick with Illinois plates. The car was traced through Viroqua to Richland Center where two men were arrested with $700 and $122 in coins and a Stahl billfold. Stahl and George deny charges as detectives plan questioning. court appearance pending. Police praised young patrolmen for prompt action. A stray note on squid suction cups follows.
Three Michigan newspapers announce price hikes due to higher newsprint costs. The Lansing State Journal and Battle Creek Enquirer raise home delivery to 40 cents weekly and single copies to six cents. Sunday paper stays 10 cents. Grand Rapids Herald and Port Huron Times Herald also raise rates. increases take effect Sunday.
State police questioned a 38 year old man in a three body shooting case found in a remote cabin six miles from Logan. Victims include Vicle Lucinda White Melvin Baisden and Ervin Schoolcraft. George White pleaded guilty last week to voluntary manslaughter in his uncle John White's death.
The La Crosse Tribune records its entry as second class matter on June 23 1904 at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under the 1879 act.
The report shows hogs 25 cents lower with varied headways by weight and class. Cattle and calves also weaken with notable drops in cows and heifers, while lambs hold steady. Regional markets in South St. Paul and Chicago show uneven trading and price shifts across hogs, cows, steers, and calves.
Chicago prices list cash wheat and soybeans as unavailable. Corn values show No 2 yellow at 1.87 and cents, No 3 at 1.8214, No 4 at 1.80 and 8442 for sample grade, plus 1.7154 for petite. Oats reported No 1 heavy white at 84.34 with 82 percent sample grade. Barley malting 1.28 to 1.65 and feed 1.20 to 1.30.
Officers of the Hanson-Lien Post of the American Legion Auxiliary will be elected at a Hixton Legion Hall meeting on Tuesday June 17.
In Detroit and during a Sunday news conference the general labeled himself a no deal man and urged voters to dump the Democrats. He defended the Joint Chiefs, hinted he would not bring MacArthur into government, and outlined plans to curb corruption and cut the budget. The Denver homecoming for Mamie drew vast crowds under a broiling sun as Ike and his wife received rousing cheers.
Ike signed autographs in parades and faced a growing clash over delegate theft claims by Taft forces. Taft backers predict a hard fight while Eisenhower’s aides push for more delegates. Eisenhower chats with delegates in Abilene New York Gettysburg and Detroit amid uncertain gains.
Horton C. Kirkpatrick 69 died at his Lennox Iowa home Friday. Grave side services are set for Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Zion Lutheran Cemetery Blair with Rev K M Arberg officiating. He published Blair Press 1915 to 1941 and owned Lennox Time-Table for six years. Survived by wife seven children nine grandchildren two brothers two sisters. Born October 28 1882 in Harper Iowa. Also listed are siblings Glen Irvin and others. Funeral held in Lennox Sunday.
Anthony Sawicki in Rochester New Hampshire creates a backyard playground for children to shield them from traffic. The yard features a swings set ferris wheel sandbox and a chute offering safe recreation rights from street exposure.
U S 45th Infantry Division repels Chinese assault on a hill system west of Chorwon after a seven hour fight. Reds suffer over 1 000 casualties as Americans hold three hill knobs and press recovery on the 155 mile front. Sabre jet pilots report three Communist jets destroyed and one damaged in clashes south of the Manchurian border. Second Lt James Low of Sausalito Calif peaks as America's 17th jet ace with five MIG kills after six weeks in Korea.
At the party gathering Gov. Kohler defended constitutional change only if voters approve a referendum. A closing-session resolution censured Sen. Wiley for backing a bi partisan foreign policy. Robert Vogeler urged tougher action and state department results including freeing William Oatis and other prisoners behind the Iron Curtain. The convention unanimously demanded immediate U.S. action to release Oatis and others.
Delegates approved a platform stressing civil rights mass disaster training and world cooperation with the U.N. They backed veterans housing financing, opposed a sales tax for a state WWII bonus, and urged keeping the St. Lawrence Waterway and King Hospital reconstruction. Beloit chosen convention site. Menomonie Falls to host bowling.
Swift & Company faces more than 440 charges in federal informations filed in Boston Sioux Falls Concord New Haven and New Haven Conn by the Office of Price Stabilization after DOJ investigations. The firm said in Chicago that it believes it has complied with all regulations.
Mrs Ella P Mooney aged 87 longtime Sparta resident died after an extended illness in a Sparta hospital Born November 10 1864 in Huntley Illinois she came to Tomah with Hill family in 1867 Survived by three brothers from Toledo Tomah and Billings Montana Funeral at Congregational Church Sparta Wednesday at 2 PM Rev Joseph Morgan officiating Burial in Tomah Friends may call Lanham Mortuary Sparta Tuesday evening
In Chelsea Oklahoma 13 year old Bobby Shaw, given three weeks to live, awaits an hour long TV program at 11 30 p m led by Governor Johnston Murray who will name him honorary commodore in Oklahoma s mythical navy. Bobby remains modest saying he does not deserve such attention as doctors have given up hope after three operations in Tulsa. His father has returned from California to be with him during the final weeks.
Weather record shows clearing and cooler conditions tonight with scattered thunderstorms along eastern areas. Tuesday forecasts call for generally fair, cooler, less humid weather in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with Central and eastern portions remaining cooler and drier.
River forecast from Hastings to Guttenberg notes gate operation nearly complete in the upper section with only small falls in upper pools below La Crosse. Larger falls expected at dams 9 and 10, averaging almost one foot. potential gate adjustments if heavy rains occur, causing rises in some tributaries.
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