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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
8
A Wisconsin physician, Dr. Smith, plans relocating to Petersburg after 18 years in practice. He cites no local children, need for a doctor, hunting country, and a new building with office space and a large upstairs apartment. He notes rifles with notches for colored targets and a private range.
The Marquess of Sandford John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer Churchill, heir to the Duke of Marlborough, and captain in the life guards, is to wed Miss Susan Hornby 21, a close friend of Princess Margaret. Hornby is the daughter of Michael C. Hornby, director of W H Smith.
Eileen Collings suffered a bite from a young crocodile while fishing near Salisbury Rhodesia. A friend shot the animal to stop the attack and spare further danger.
Senator Burdick of North Dakota said Monday there should be no raise in congressional salaries. He argued the present pay of 12,500 dollars annually plus a 2,500 dollar tax free expense allotment is adequate and that now is not the time for pay increases amid ongoing legislation.
Chinese Reds suspend the Catholic Central bureau in Shanghai and order its personnel to remain in the city pending investigation. The bureau functioned as a centralized advisory board with duties analogous to the National Catholic Welfare Conference in the United States.
Robert G. Bartheld son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bartheld of La Crosse joined about 1,000 graduates at Iowa State College for the 80th annual commencement. He earned the bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and will work for Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co. in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Business leaders clash over whether inflation or recession will dominate the summer economy. Some fear inventory slumps and plant cutbacks from metal curbs and war scare buying, while others insist rearmament and continued inflation spur production. The debate ties to foreign policy and its broad impact on prices and employment.
U S Eighth Army reports seven American soldiers found shot and beaten on a central front hillside. Lt. Ralph E. Sherrard of Alex Oklahoma described the scene as gruesome and cold blooded murder. Personal effects lay scattered as two victims suffered severe injuries and a blood stained pick axe was nearby. The bodies had been dead about two days.
The state board will station three mobile units in the city from July 2 to July 12. Grandview and La Crosse hospitals operate 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on July 3. Lutheran hospital, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on July 5 and 6. Market Square, 1 to 4 p.m. on July 9. and additional sites including No. 4 fire station, St. Francis hospital, St. Rose convent, City hall and Santo on set days with 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. windows varying by date.
The recreation department started distributing pamphlets detailing department activities and a schedule of events. Superintendent E. P. Hartl said about 2,000 copies will be mailed to parents and will be available at the recreation department office in the city hall, the public library, and local hotels.
Robert A. Mahoney, airman first class, USN, of 2700 Reed Street, recently returned from the Tarawa’s Caribbean shake down cruise. Recommissioned February 3, 1951, the ship called at Guantanamo City Cuba and Port-au-Prince during liberty visits as crews tested equipment and routines.
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