Draft Wallace for President moves begin in California
A Wallace draft effort gains shape with calls for a Truman Stalin Berlin meeting to ease Soviet American tensions. Wallace urges a new party if major parties fail, aims to mobilize delegates in California for a pro-Wallace slate at the next Democratic convention.
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Truman
Stalin
Berlin
Washington
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Cali-Ormtmnia
Robert W. Kenny
California
Los Angeles
Fresno
Calif
Kenny
Hurley Fines Total $500 For Gaming Raids
Iron County Judge R. C. Trembath set fines totaling 500 dollars after guilty pleas in Hurley Wisconsin. Fred Fontecchio operator of the Club Fiesta and Richard Mattrelli operator of the Club Show Boat were fined 150 dollars and costs each for operating gambling houses. Additional forty dollar fines were imposed on Fiesta employees Thomas H. Gamache Jr Dominic Napoli James Francis and John Card and Showboat employee Biagio Di Salle for operating gambling devices including roulette dice and blackjack tables.
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Hurley
Wis
Beverage Tax Division
Iron County
R. C. Trembath
Fred Fontecchio
Fiesta
Richard Mattrelli
Thomas H. Gamache, Jr
Dominic Napoli
James Francis
John Card
Biagio di Salle
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Deny U of I Facilities
Springfield Illinois The Tummers house Monday night passed and sent to the senate a bill authorizing University of Illinois officials to deny use of the school's facilities to subversive and un-American organizations. The vote was unanimous. The bill's preamble said the American Youth for Democracy was striving on the campus for destruction of the democracy it holds.
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Springfield
Ill
Tummers House
Senate
University of Illinois
American Youth For Democracy
Aniversitrs
Democracy
Weather Update for La Crosse and Vicinity
Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with occasional rain or local thundershowers. No impact on temperatures. Overnight low around 60, highs near 70. Local area forecast requests no significant temperature change.
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la Crosse
House Committees Map Unions Probes in Wake of Alleged Corruption
Two House committees map probes into labor unions focusing on Communism and racketeering. Hearings target CIO-UEW with unions from Bridgeport and New York named for questioning. Investigations may span to New York and major western cities, with measures to tighten bills against Communist influence and union funds abuse.
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Washington
House
un-American Activities Committee
R-Nj
Hartley
Labor Committee
Thomas
Cio-United Electrical Workers Union
Bridgeport
Conn
Schenectady
N. Y
New York City
Cio-Uew
Old La Crosse Hardware Firm Sold to Bemidji Company
One of La Crosse’s oldest firms, Fred Dittman Hardware at 129 South Fourth Street, has been sold to J. K. Given Hardware of Bemidji Minnesota. Edwin S. Dittman announced the transfer, with Adolph G. Dittman and Emma E. Dittman as officers. The firm, started by Fred Dittman in the 1880s and incorporated in 1906, was a longtime Fourth Street landmark with several additions over six decades.
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la Crosse
Fred Dittman
Fourth Street
Ole Larsen
Pearl Street
Jay Street
Dittman
Mississippi To Set New Highs Across River System
Residents along the Mississippi from Missouri to Illinois brace for record flood levels as Iowa reports receding floods. Army engineers reinforce levees and Coast Guard rescue teams prepare for operations near Quincy while trucks move boats to threatened districts including Hunt Lima Lake and the Fabius district. Des Moines River feeds fresh floodwater downstream, with Alexandria and Keokuk area towns seeing deep inundation as the Des Moines crest again tests defenses.
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Mississippi River
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
U. S. Coast Guard
Quincy
Hunt Lima Lake
Indian Grave
Ilinois
Fabius
Mississippi
Canton
Hannibal
Col. W. N. Leaf
Army Engineers
Alexandria
Des Moines River
Bruce Ambassador to Argentina Nominated by Truman
President Truman nominates James Bruce a Maryland corporation executive to be ambassador to Argentina. Bruce, 54, is vice president of the National Dairy Products Corp and serves as a director of 14 companies. The move follows a reshaping of U S policy toward Argentina after the purge of fascist influences and resignations of George Messersmith and Braden.
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Washington, D. C
Truman
James Bruce
Maryland Corporation
Argentina
George Messersmith
Bruce
National Dairy Products Corporation
Messersmith
Sprulille Braden
Braden
Norman Armour
Latin America
June 30 Deadline For Meat Permits
The city health department reminds retail meat dealers that the license deadline is June 30. An ordinance sets fees of 3 dollars for fresh meats and 1 dollar for cold meats. With new confectionaries and meat shops opening since rationing, about 150 applicants are expected for meat-handling licenses.
U S Firms Accused of Unfair Aid Practices in Ukraine
Kiev dispatch quotes V. Khomyak, UNRRA supplies chief, saying much aid in the Ukraine failed to meet standards due to unfair attitudes of some American firms.
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Moscow
Kiev
V. Khomyak
UNRRA
Ukraine
Diplomatic Talks Open on European Recovery Plan
British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin and French Premier Paul Ramadier meet in Paris with George Bidault to discuss a European program for economic rehabilitation aided by the United States. Hervé Alphand proposes specialized international committees including European nations and the U S to map transport energy agriculture and industry needs and contributions.
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Paris
Britain
France
United States
Ernest Bevin
George Bidault
Paul Ramadier
U. S
George C. Marshall
Herve Alphand
Foreign Office
Europe
Aiphand
Truman Pleads Universal Training For Global Leadership
President Truman urged universal training as vital to national welfare to keep U S world leadership and deter totalitarian pressure. Speaking at Princeton University during its bicentennial events he said no single nation can build a new world and urged joint action with other nations. General Eisenhower and Admiral Nimitz joined in receiving honorary degrees as part of the ceremony.
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Princeton
N. J
Truman
United States
America
Princeton University
Nassau Hall
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Washington
Chester W. Nimitz
Naval Operations
Congress
House Accepts Rent Measure for 1948 Control Extension
The House approved a joint committee recommendation to extend rent control to February 29, 1948 by a 163 to 73 vote, with 114 to 87 in a standing tally against sending the bill back for further study. The bill allows a 15 percent rent hike if landlords and tenants agree in good faith and lease through 1948, and would exempt building materials from controls except for amusement and recreational construction.
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Washington
House
Congressional Committee
House-Senate
Senate
Landis Cites Pilot Position Error In Capital Airlines Crash
CAB chairman Landis said the Capital Airlines crash near the Virginia West Virginia line occurred as the plane descended through overcast to Washington during a controlled letdown from 7000 feet. He called the pilot’s position miscalculation a hypothesis, part of standard procedures in air traffic control.
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Washington
Landis
Civil Aeronautics Board
Capital Airlines
Airways
Virginia- West Virginia
Washington Airport
CAB
La Crosse Pig Club to Celebrate 32nd Anniversary Picnic
La Crosse County Pig Club plans its 32nd anniversary picnic at Myrick Park on Wednesday with a rain plan for the park pavilion. Twenty two 4-H members will receive registered purebred pigs to raise for a year and then return, with donors and local business sponsors supporting the event. The program features Prof James J Lacey from Wisconsin College of Agriculture along with a 4 H club band and refreshments.
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Krause
Pig Club
National Bank of la Crosse
William Doerflinger Co
Newburg Clothing Co
Barron’s
the State Bank
Tausche Hardware
Tillman Bros
Batavian Bank
la Crosse Tribune
Bodega Lunch Club
Pure Food Ice Cream Co
Erickson’s Bakery
Heileman’s
Northern States Power Co
la Crosse Theaters
Allis- Chalmers Mfg. Co
Fantle’s 5Th Avenue
A. Grams and Sons
Padesky Fruit House
Art Sheldon
Van's Farm and Home Service
Hake’s
Rudy’s Super Market
Hoeschler Bros. Drug Store
James J. Lacey
Animal Husbandry Department
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
la Crosse County
4-H
Jinnah Demands States Decide Autonomy Before British Exit
In New Delhi Moslem League President M A Jinnah challenged Congress over the states question saying India's princely states will be free to choose their path once British rule ends. Jinnah is poised to lead the new Muslim state of Pakistan. Hyderabad and Travancore vow independence as August nears and two temporary dominions form Pakistan and Hindustan.
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New Delhi
M. A. Jinnah
All-India Congress Party
India
Jinnah
Pakistan
Hyderabad
Travancore
Hindustan
Concert Band Plans Riverside Program
A public free concert will be held at Riverside Park at 8 p m Wednesday weather permitting. The La Crosse Concert Band conducted by D R Wartinbee will perform with last week’s rain causing postponement. Park Department Superintendent Henry Streicher announced the plan.
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Riverside Park
Park Department
Henry Streicher
la Crosse
D. R. Wartinbee
Wisconsin Guard Disbands Local Company After Six Years
Captain ee Yorkson announces the disbandment of Company M 3rd Infantry Wisconsin State Guard after six years of service replacing the National Guard. Mustering out ceremonies held at the armory with remarks from Capt Theodore Garder and Maj C L McCall praising cooperation and service. First Sgt Fred Luedtke commended for six years and perfect attendance.
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Fred Luedtke
State Guard
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Co. M
Wisconsin State Guard
Ee Yorkson
National Guard
Theodore Garder
C. L. McCall
Civil Air Patrol
Yorkson
State rests in Lewis trial
The state rests its case against Dr. John Lewis pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church on arson tied to a 150000 fire at the downtown church January 25. Defense moves to dismiss citing insufficient evidence as the judge considers the request.
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Milwaukee
John Lewis
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Harry V. Meissner
Herbert J. Steffes
Meissner
Dr. Lewis
John Hanley
Dist
William J. McCauley
Hanley
Gibson Seeks End To Ship Lockout Amid Tie Up
Labor Secretary John W. Gibson convened a meeting with shipowners and union leaders to resolve a maritime stoppage blamed on a strike by owners and a lockout by unions. The disruption affects east and gulf ports with potential to halt all American shipping and threaten the liner America. NMU calls 600 crew off United States, and a mobilization committee urges CIO unions to support the effort. The dispute centers on wage demands with NMU seeking 20 percent increases and CIO radio operators seeking 15 percent raises.
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New York
John W. Gibson
Gulf Coast
America
United States
Europe
National Maritime Union
CIO
Paul Palazzi
NMU
American Federation of Labor Unions
Gibson
National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards
American Communications Association
Weather Outlook Predicts Rainy Patch Through Midweek
Rainy weather will persist Tuesday night and Wednesday with showers in the forecast. Meteorologist A D Sanial notes no major temperature change with lows around 60 and highs near 70. The Mississippi rises gradually across the district while other rivers recede except La Crosse which climbs to three feet at West Salem.
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A. D. Sanial
Mississippi
Sanial
la Crosse
West Salem
Truman Triples Expected Surplus To Over Four Billion
President Truman vetoed a Republican backed 4 billion tax cut bill arguing debt retirement would be too low if the measure passed. He now signals a surplus above four billion for the coming fiscal year, up from the prior 1.302 billion. He may revise estimates as the 1948 budget faces final figures.
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Hartley
Truman
Washington
Congress
House upholds Truman veto on 4 Billion tax cut bill vote
The House rejected the override 268 to 137 after a recount, killing the $4.0 billion tax reduction bill for 1947. The veto means no tax cuts this year, with Republicans planning to use the issue in 1948 and Carroll Reece pledging continued GOP opposition to the president’s tax policy.
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House
Truman
Halleck
Indiana
Carl Andersen
Minnesota
Hull
Wisconsin
Marcantonio
New York
Senate
Martin
Massachusetts
Congress
Carroll Reece
Republican National Committee
Honor Dykstra Receives Honorary Doctorate at Occidental
Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra former dean at the University of Wisconsin from 1937 to 1945 received an honorary doctor of laws at Occidental College commencement in Los Angeles He is now provost at the University of California in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Occidental College
Dykstra
University of California In
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