Testimony From Peurifoy Sought On Amerasia Case
Senate panel eyed calling Deputy Undersecretary John Peurifoy for questioning as testimony behind closed doors next Thursday was planned with Joan Service, cleared in the Amerasia case, testifying. McCarthy alleged Peurifoy offered loyalty clearance to Emmanuel Larsen in exchange for favorable Service testimony. Both deny the charge. Peurifoy said McCarthy would go easy if Larsen testified favorably.
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Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Washington
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate
Amerasia
John E. Peurifoy
Joan S. Service
Service
State Department
FBI
Amerasia Magazine
Peurifoy
Amecrasia
McCarthy
R-Wis
Croton
Conn
Wisconsin
Emmanuel S. Largen
Larsen
John Service
Pentifoy
Chicago Tribune
Cardinal Speékman
New York
Peurlfoy
Cardinas
Tribune
Cardinal Somen
Baltimore Sun
State and Navy
State and Navy Department
Partments
Senate Committee
Philip Jaffe
La Crosse Jaycees Win National First Place
La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce captured first place for an outstanding Christmas activity program. Competing with Jaycee groups from cities with 25 000 to 100 000 population, the award was announced at the 30th annual United States Junior Chamber convention in Chicago. More than 1 200 civic action programs were entered nationwide. Presentation occurred before 5 000 delegates at Navy Pier.
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la Crosse
Guerrillas Claim Control Of Colombia Free Republic
A rebel leader declares a 2400 strong guerrilla force has created a free republic of Colombia and controls the plains. Luis Buitrago, 26, secretary to rebel head Eliseo Velasquez, is in Caracas for medical care before returning to Colombia.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Republic of
Colombia
Luis Buitrago
Eliseo Velasquez
Buitrago
Columbia
Dewey Declines Run for Re election in New York
Gov. Dewey announced he will not seek another term and plans to return to private law practice in New York City. He left the field open for Lieut. Gov. Hanley to lead the GOP in Saratoga Aug 6 and 7, as Dewey stresses fatigue after 20 years in public life.
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Dewey
Harry
Saratoga Springs
New York City
Villa Louis fete ends with ownership fight still unresolved
Prairie du Chien prepares for Sundays Villa Louis finale as a three day celebration draws large crowds. A mandamus action seeks to place Villa Louis with the State Historical Society while Mayor William Carroll resists transfer. Court proceedings in Madison and a party pageant with Miss Wisconsin and Jean Marie Bottcher highlight the weekend events.
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Prairie DU Chien
Villa Louis
Prairie of Chien
State Historical Society
Roland Steinle
Milwaukee
Madison
Socie
William Carroll
Crawford County
McGregor Heights
Towa
Checkerboard
Wisconsin
Gloria Lang
Jean Marie Bottcher
Steinle
Attorney General
F. R. Bigelow
Canolt
Frank Antoine
Enty
Robert Sheffer
Bousman Park Board
Air Fighters In 2nd Crash Same Day At Camp Williams
Air Force units at Camp Williams report a second crash in one day during a training mission. Lieutenant Robert R. Bigelow of Minneapolis parachuted into a ravine after an engine failure during an air to ground gunnery run, suffering non life threatening injuries. His Mustang was destroyed near the McCoy range as emergency crews reached him through brush. Earlier Friday morning Lieutenant William E. Elsnam, also from Minneapolis, parachuted from 300 feet and suffered multiple fractures to the right leg. engine trouble blamed for his crash.
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Camp Williams
Wis
Seciali
Minnesota Air National Guard
Holman Field
St. Paul
Robert R. Bigelow
Minneapolis
Torah Veterans Hospital
Bajied
Loux
143Rd
Bigelow
McCoy Range
Underwood
William E. Elsham
Elsnam
Fesco
Mars Carries 142 Men On Flight Record Navy Record
Mars flying boat takes off Saturday with 142 men for a Hawaii to California flight. A second flight will carry NZ on the 2406 mile parish hon. The Caroline Mars, largest of the four engine Martin boats, will fly 127 combat equipped marine reserves to Alameds naval air station California. Crew of 15 for total 142.
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Pearl Hanseon
Navy Mars
Hawaii-California
Navy
Naval Air Station
Alameds
Calif
Weather outlook for La Crosse area tonight and Sunday
In increasing cloudiness and not quite 80, the night will be cool with a low near 46 degrees. Sunday, mostly cloudy and warmer with a chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers, high around 76.
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la Crosse
Bottle Gas Leaks Tied to Prairie Fires Case Closed
Officials concluded a bottled gas tank and leaking underground piping caused fires in Brice Prairie houses. Gas flowed into a basement well from an outside source, with blue flames and arcing streams that misled residents into suspecting arson. Repairs are underway and the incident is considered settled.
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Brice Prairie
Northern State Power Co
Power Company
House No. 2
House No.2
Brice Prairie Farm
Harriman Named Assistant For Foreign Affairs
Ambassador W Averell Harriman is named the president's assistant for foreign affairs. He will coordinate plans across defense, economy, and policy, directing White House involvement and aligning departments including defense, treasury, and commerce.
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Harriman
Joan M. Hightower Waserington
Truman
W. Averell Harriman
White House
Acheson
Thompson Enters Race For Wisconsin Governorship
C Carl W Thompson, Democratic national committeeman, announced from his home that he will run for governor if he can recover from pneumonia. The move unsettled AFL delegates who favored Fairchild for governor and Sanderson for senator, as multiple candidates compete in the Democratic race.
Pipe Trades Group Opens State Meet
Delegates to the Wisconsin Pipe Trade association 38th annual convention meet in the Labor temple with about 100 delegates plus wives and officials. La Crosse dignitaries welcomed the group while Milwaukee officials and the city police offered cooperation for a pleasant visit. The morning session opened at 10 25 p m with reports read and resolutions adopted protesting the Taft Hartley act and peacetime military conscription.
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Wisconsin Pipe Trade Association
Labor Temple
James Bruha
la Crosse
Incal 3
Grant Thrune
Second Ward
Henry Ahrens
George Long
Bruha
G. J. Enright
Milwaukee
Committees of Rules and Convention Procedure
A. J. King
Page
Heavy blasts at state GOP roil Wisconsin Democrats
In Eau Claire Wisconsin James Doyle headlined for the state Democratic convention predicting a Democratic victory this fall He criticized the Republican convention in Milwaukee calling the party the party of big business and said the Democrats are now fully organized to challenge for state office Carl Thompson announced as governor candidate and Doyle praised his work while denouncing Senator Wiley for voting on Marshall plan amendments and related measures resulting in a charged party speech amid a volatile campaign climate
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Ene
William L. Pfeiffer
J. Russel Sprague
Nassau County
Eau Claire
Wis
Wisconsin
James E. Doyle
Madison
Milwaukee
Doyse
Carl Thompsson
Doyle
Republican Party
Party of
Big Business
Tom Coleman
Walter Kohler
Don
Carl Thompson
U. S
Alexander Wiley
Chippewa Falls
Wiley
Hoover Commission
Vision Report As Virgin Mary Appears Near Necedah
NECEDAH Wis A large crowd heard Mrs Agna Van Hoof recount a noon vision of the Virgin Mary amid ash trees in her backyard. She prayed with the crowd and urged repentance and Russia’s conversion as the iron gates of Russia seemed to open. Her husband and pastor supported the vision.
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Necedah
Wis
Agna van Hoof
Russia
Necedah Vision Prompted Catholic Inquiry and Prayer
Officials said no statement could be made until a full church investigation is undertaken. The diocese has studied the matter to avoid sensationalism and urges prayer and penance, citing Fatima as a parallel. Mrs. Van Hoof describes a blue mist and rosary vision seen since November, with support from her priest.
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Necedah
Fatima
Lengowski
van Hoof
Mother of God
Portugal
Air Search Rescue Demonstration in Goose Island Area
La Crosse civil air patrol unit and Badger State Sportsmen's Club plan an air search and rescue demonstration Sunday in Goose Island section of the Mississippi river bottomlands. Four simulations will show incident response with ground radio coordination and aerial search at 500 feet.
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la Crosse
Mississippi
Civil Air Patrol
Vair
Inflation Is Fate Of Deficit Financing by Hoover
Herbert Hoover addressed about 4000 U S Junior Chamber of Commerce members at Navy Pier during the Jaycees 30th annual convention in Chicago. He warned that continued government deficits lead to inflation and disaster for every home, urging less waste and restraint on taxation.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Navy Pier
Hoover
Jaycees
Flood Swamps Crooksville and Surrounding Towns Killing Woman
A four hour cloudburst unleashed flood waters in a narrow Ohio valley driving thousands from Crooksville Roseville and nearby mining towns. One woman, Alice Adyan aged 45, died when swept from Rose Farm. Property damage exceeds $1 million as Acine Pottery plant and Crooksville China Co. were destroyed or damaged. Power outages hit Crooksville Roseville and distant towns as relief crews mobilized and residents sought shelter in the Flood.
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Crooksville
Ohio
Jonathan
Roseville
Alice Adyan
Rose Farm
Here
Acine Pottery Co
Herald Shower
Crooksville China Co
Ohio Power Co
Zanesville
Newark
Lancaster
Hebron
Disco
Atule Highway Patrol
Page
First Polio Case Of 50 Noted Here
The city health department reported the first polio case of the year with location and patient age undisclosed. Dr Garland Weidner urged year round cleanliness, hand washing, covered foods, and flight and fly control to prevent spread. He advised rest for symptoms and medical consultation if conditions persist or worsen.
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City Health Department
Health Department
Garland Weidner
Weidner
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Fairchild
Arthur Bystroomeau Claire
Aam
Carl W. Thompson
Thompson
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Jerome Fox
Doc
Stoughton
Fox
American Federation of Labor
Thomas E. Faircbird
William Sanderson
Black River Falls
U. S. Senate
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Lavern Disney
Green Bay
Daniel W. Haan
Li Thompson
George Haberman
State Federation of Labor
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AFL
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State Gop
JCC
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