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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1949
Page
1
Severe rains renewed dangers in the Shenandoah Potomac valley floodplain. At least six dead and 20 missing as rivers forecast higher crests in North Virginia and West Virginia's eastern panhandle. Evacuations continued with 300 families displaced and significant property and livestock losses amid dam concerns and 4 H club rescues.
A hardy angler ignored flash floods near Romney West Virginia and waded through rising waters on U S Route 26 to land a two and a half pound bass on opening day. He left his car, donned hip boots, and returned with the catch despite the washed out road.
Fire Chief Allen Harvey Sr. described the town in a state of hysteria as state police warned of a dam breach and rising floodwaters. Red Cross workers set up kitchens and beds for hundreds displaced, with 500 needing dry shelter Saturday night. Caveats: many homes washed away and roads submerged. two WV victims confirmed and several missing in surrounding areas.
Sunday will be fair and cooler with a high near 74 degrees in La Crosse and surrounding areas. Patchy clouds may develop later, but dry conditions expected through the afternoon. Light to moderate winds from the northwest accompany the pleasant day.
Wisconsin VFW holds a three day convention in La Crosse with parades music flag flying and a fish fry at Myrick park. Delgates from state posts and auxiliaries gather for joint sessions Thursday through Saturday with a grand parade Saturday at 2 30 p m and a memorial service at Riverside park Thursday evening. Headquarters at Hotel Stoddard and events planned across the Vocational school auditorium gymnasium and Veterans Memorial field.
Angry members of the House Ameri can Activities Committee protested a surprise request for lists of books from Wooster College in Ohio and about 70 other colleges and boards. They warned the move could threaten academic freedom while committee leaders defended it as an information gathering step.
Three former Romanian legation staffers testified that the Washington post pledged facility was used to direct propaganda and leftist activity. Henry Fainaru of the Romanu American newspaper denied involvement though he admitted Communist party membership.
Mrs. Ella Sachs eighty and A C Hageman eighty two of Phoenix Arizona married Saturday at the bride’s home in Ogdensburg Wisconsin. Hageman a former Milwaukee county deputy sheriff for 38 years once lived in Manawa Wisconsin and has resided in Arizona since retirement. First mates of the newlyweds died years ago. They plan to live in Phoenix after visiting Wisconsin friends for a couple months.
A Communist radio broadcast in Peiping accused a U S consulate directed spy ring in Mukden of operating since 1945. It named Sasaki Po Yen Tsang and Wu Jen chieh as principal agents, with six radio transmitters, code books, maps, and 10 gold ingots seized. Eleven intelligence stations allegedly ran across Manchuria.
In Birmingham, Alabama, a crippled miner named William H. Rochester, 42, from Coalburg, testified that hooded men dragged him from bed to witness a neighbor’s flogging three weeks earlier. He said the group threatened to whip him as well.
Paris reports indicate Moscow might soften its stance in the next days to resolve Berlin and Austria issues. Western delegates see possible progress though caution remains as four power ministers prepare for secret sessions and a new Berlin negotiating committee.
Manila reports the season's first typhoon moving toward the Bataan islands off Luzon. The central weather bureau records winds up to 95 miles per hour at the storm center.
About 750 Wisconsin high school juniors gathered on the Ripon college campus for the eighth annual American Legion sponsored Badger Boys State convention. The opening day featured registration medical exams quarters assignments a keynote by Glen D. Tinkham and a program including remarks by John F. OMelia Allen E. Redman and Dr. Clark G. Kuebler.
If you cannot swim well do not attempt a rescue alone. Floatation devices or improvised buoys should be used and call for help from strong swimmers. The text urges using an aid and shouting for assistance to improve chances in water rescue situations.
About a dozen persons were reported killed and several wounded Thursday in clashes between Liberal and Conservative members in rural Colombia. The Liberal party lost several seats in congress but retained a majority in a recently contested campaign.
Police in Windber Pennsylvania used tear gas and a fire hose to disperse a mob described as rioters. Five officers were joined by state police and deputy sheriffs. Sixteen men were charged with inciting to riot, four pled guilty, thirteen released on $1000 bond pending court.
Alderman Walter Roth, chairman of the administration committee, lists flood danger unsanitary spread, impossibility of water and sewer installation, and demand for improvements as the basis to condemn Green Island. Tax figures show 1948 area revenues of $861.30, with residents facing displacement and possible city land leasing to summer cottage owners after acquisition.
United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis accuses Senate Democratic leaders of flamboyantly dishonoring their party pledge to repeal Taft Hartley. He praises Pepper Murray and Neely for opposing crippling amendments and assails supporters of the administration bill.
Catholic Archbishop Josef Beran spoke to about 3,000 worshippers at the Strahov monastery after four days in police guarded seclusion. He vowed never to sign an accord that violates church law as the Communist government pressurized church control.
Budapest reports former Foreign Minister Laszlo Rajk and 19 others described as accomplices were arrested on spying charges for an unspecified foreign power. The Hungarian Worker Party expelled the group, with Tibor Szoenyi noted among the leaders involved.
The Rev. Augustus Nelson 85 a noted Lutheran hymn writer and translator died in Immanuel hospital Mankato Minnesota He served as pastor in Esconaba Manistique Waukegan New Haven Frederic and Clear Lake before retiring in 1938 Seven of his works are in the latest Lutheran hymnal He is survived by his widow a son and three daughters Funeral services set for Grace Lutheran church at 1 pm Tuesday
In Near East customs the bride is kept hidden from her future spouse until the wedding. The ad promotes Trib une Want Ad placement to spread news of sales or swaps in town. A baby buggy is for sale at $6.00 from 1815 Loomis.
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