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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
1
A base course contract for the Sand Lake Coulee road was awarded to Elroy Arthur Overgaard for 19000 dollars. Gov. Walter J. Kohler Sr. signed the contract Monday as the project details were finalized.
A heavy Monday influx of cattle into 12 major midwestern stockyards, totaling about 66 000 head, lifted beef supply expectations. Chicago receipts reached around 14 000, signaling a larger volume day and potential easing of prices despite ceilings on purchases by packers.
A Monday rainfall ended a 14 day dry stretch across La Crosse and Jackson counties. Farmers report improved soil moisture aiding alfalfa near bloom, corn and grain crops, with haying and silage activities gaining pace despite cooler temps. Wet spell expected into Tuesday with no major temperature changes.
With 75 percent of returns in, De Gaulle's Rally of the French People tops the new assembly with 107 seats and about 3.14 million votes. The Communists lead in popular votes at 3.84 million but trail in seats, while centrists and independents form a governing coalition near 100 seats.
Cpl Arlie O Thompson 26 of Cashton Wisconsin killed in action in Korea while serving with the First Cavalry Division. He had eight years in the Army and eight months in Korea awaiting furlough. Born in Cashton he entered the service in November 1947 and was stationed at Fort Swift Camp Swift later sent to Italy assignment unclear.
Reports from unnamed military officials say the U S now has explosive power surpassing all pre Hiroshima blasts. They warn if the Soviet Union chooses war, American forces could devastate Russian cities and military targets within hours or days.
Frank Carey reports on the ongoing debate over Sister Elizabeth Kenny’s polio treatment. Experts credit her with transforming care since 1940 while disputing its claimed supremacy and understanding of polio’s targets. No vaccine or cure exists. diagnosis remains challenging.
Governors from ten Missouri basin states and Great Lakes states met in Omaha to discuss the St. Lawrence Seaway plan and the Missouri basin development project. They explored interregional cooperation while noting legislative action pending in the House Public Works Committee on the Seaway’s $818 million funding.
In Havana at the U S embassy a Marine guard and a janitor were found shot to death. Cuban authorities probe the incident with no robbery motive evident. The Marine sergeant was identified as Robert James Sheldon pending notification of relatives.
Five new polio cases reported for the period in 1950 show Milwaukee with multiple infections and a single case documented in Grant county, indicating ongoing transmission in the region.
Matt J. Werel of La Crosse was elected Wisconsin department commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the Janesville convention. Ray E. Pfaff was named state golden rodent and seven delegates were chosen. Next year’s sessions move to Oshkosh and La Crosse DAV earned a trophy for second highest membership gain.
A German soldier reportedly crawled from a bunker near a Polish seaport after six years trapped underground. Survivors had endured darkness and limited water as candles dwindled and the reinforced concrete held.
The CIO National Maritime union says about 80 ships idle due to labor disputes, halting most waterfront activity. Ports including Galveston Houston New Orleans Port Arthur and other east and gulf coast locations report ships sitting still. The Elmira Victory bound for Trieste was the first New York port casualty with two more ships Exbrook and Exermont slated to sail Tuesday but likely unable to depart.
A public notice highlights a prize pool of ten thousand dollars in cash prizes, suggesting a large drawing or contest with substantial rewards drawing community interest and media attention.
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