Lone Bandit Escapes After Holdup Here
Warren Kerr and his father operate a grocery at 604 Fifth Avenue. A bandit robbed Kerr at 6:25 pm on Friday. The gunman demanded cash, took 77 dollars from the till, and fled north of the store as bloodhounds tracked the area. Witness accounts described a six foot tall man in khaki trousers and a felt hat. Police pursued leads but the suspect left/none found.
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Warren Kerr
John
la Crosse
Kerr
Warren
The _rocer
Spain
H. E. Schlicht
George Lang
Leo Kim
Ron Sempron
Tribune
John Kerr
Fifth Avenue South
Baruch presses for international atomic control despite Soviet veto
In New York Baruch and allies press for a world atomic authority with sweeping search and punishment powers. President Truman backs Baruch, rejecting veto retention for Big Five on atomic control matters. Gromyko defends Russia plan keeping veto, seeking international sanctions only through national laws.
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New York
Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
Aan
United Nations Atomic Commission
Russia
Baruch
Council
United States
Jr. Truman
Atomic Commission
Andre
A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Security Council
Milwaukee prisoner escapes by walking away from jail
Milwaukee prison escape report states Evan C Zimmerman, 29, Detroit, Michigan, who was sentenced June 13 to one year for failure to stop after injury, simply walked away from his assigned barracks before midnight yesterday, according to Joseph Drewniak of Gay.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Drewniak
Evan C Zimmerman
Detroit
Mich
Drewniak
Zimmerman
Soldier Missing In Rocky Mountain Search For Pvt Thomas Evans
In Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado a search party of 200 Lowry Field soldiers seeks Pvt Thomas H Evans 19 Akron Ohio missing since Sunday during a trek between Bear and Grand lakes. The group had been rewarded for neat appearance in an inspection at the field last week.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Colo
Exper Rugged Mountains
Thomas H. Evans
Lowry Field
Bear and
Grand Lakes
Akron
Ohio
Mountain Country
Weather Forecast for La Crosse and Vicinity
Local weather report notes a cool night with a low near 54 degrees. Saturday is expected to feel warmer with temperatures around 72 to 75 degrees.
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la Crosse
Actor William Hart In Serious Condition
William S. Hart, 76, veteran cowboy actor, remained in critical condition at California Lutheran Hospital where he has been under treatment for several days.
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Los Angeles
William S. Hart
California Lutheran Hospital
Nine Die In Wisconsin Motorcycle Crashes This Year
Madison reports the safety division of the state motor vehicle department says nine people have been killed in motorcycle accidents across Wisconsin this year.
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Madison
Wisconsin
State Motor Vehicle Department
Swancutt Plane Scores Perfect Hit In A Bomb Trials
At Kwajalein on June 20 Maj Harold H Wood scored an almost perfect bust in semi final practice drop ahead of the July testing command Brig Gen Thomas Powers and Col W H Blanchard praised the drop as best of the Roswell and related tests The bombing ship was piloted by Maj Woodrow P Swancutt with Col Blanchard observing from the tail gunner spot
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Kwajalein
Navy
Harold H. Wood
Thomas Powers
Army Atomic Test Operations
Col
W. H. Blanchard
Chelsea
Mass
509Th Composite Group
Roswell
Woodrow P Swancutt
la Crosse
Wis
Blanchard
Disabled Vets Revise Rules at 18th Convention Session
The Disabled American Veterans overhaul the state constitution during the 18th convention in La Crosse. A new slate of officers will be named Sunday as postwar input is planned for policy changes. A public memorial for fallen comrades, led by the Women's Auxiliary, centers Friday night activities at the Vocational School with a memorial at 8 p.m. and a 9:30 p.m. session at the VFW club.
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The
Veterans Organization
Voldier
DAV
Draft Compromise Reinstates 19 Year Olds for Draft
Congress moves toward final approval of a peacetime draft compromise that subjects 19 year olds to service while 18 year olds are exempt. The plan extends the selective service nine months beyond this month’s end and includes a separate pay bill boosting salaries for all armed forces personnel with a notable rise for captains and lieutenants.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rayburn
D-Tex
OPA Boosts Soft Coal Prices to Balance Wage Increases
Washington D C OPA raises soft coal prices on average 40 cents a ton to offset wage gains won by the United Mine Workers reducing costs by 34 percent with rates from 10 cents to 1.47 dollars per ton. retroactive to May 13. bituminous mines operated by the government during the strike.
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OPA
Bituminous
Washington, D. C
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Truman
Lewis
UMW
Coute
Hotel Blast Kills Five in Dallas Baker Hotel Explosion
An explosion ripped through the basement and lower floors of the Baker hotel in Dallas shortly before noon. Five people were killed and many injured by flying debris, ammonia fumes, and smoke as ambulances rushed victims from the scene. Police blocked streets and trapped workers escaped through a manhole amid chaotic conditions.
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Dallas
Tex
Baker Hotel
Andrews Enrique
Journal Co. Authorized for Experimental TV Station
The Journal Co in Milwaukee received FCC authorization on Friday to operate an experimental television station, marking a step forward in early TV testing and broadcasting research.
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Washington
the Journal Co
Milwaukee
Federal Communications Commission
Chamber Urges Action On La Crosse Air Service Plea
Chamber of Commerce telegrams to Senator Wiley and Congressman Stevenson urge CAB action on major airline service for La Crosse. Stevenson's reply says CAB advises no decision yet. Wiley notes matter is still under advisement and requests expedited action. Northwest Airlines counsel Seth Richardson argues for two daily stops. City Attorney Fred E Steele cites 50 planes over La Crosse daily without stops.
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CAB
Congressman Stevenson
Sen. Wiley
Chamber of Commerce
Stevenson
Wiley
D. C
la Crosse
Alexander Wiley
William H. Stevenson
Washington
Seth Richardson
Northwest Airlines
Fred E. Steele
Exhume King Ananda Mahidol for examination
Siamese authorities announce that the late King Ananda Mahidol will be removed from the Dusit hall urn for examination including X rays to show the death course. The commission cites testimony by eight medical men and the official line remains that the death was accidental with a bullet through the forehead.
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Bangkok
Siam
Ananda Mahidol
Dusit Hall
Sewitzerland
Drankovich Given New Life Sentence
Victor Drankovich, 51, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Circuit Judge Gerald Boileau in Marinette Wisconsin. He previously received a life term in January 1935 for the murder of Stanley Skibinski on December 26, 1934 after a jury verdict affirming his guilt.
Lighthouse Keeper Rescued After Three Day Adrift Ordeal
Daniel A. Backus, light keeper at Ile Aux Galets lighthouse near Charlevoix Michigan, drifted three days in an open boat on Lake Michigan with no food or water before coast guards rescued him. He said a motor stall forced his drift from shore leave Monday and left him near the steamer lanes until rescue.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Daniel A. Backus
Lake Michigan
Charlevoix Coast Guards
Backus
Ile Aux Galets
Boxcar Wildly Races Through San Bernardino at 70 MPH
A boxcar broke loose from a switching crew and sped along a five mile grade through central San Bernardino at about 70 miles per hour. It crossed 14 grade crossings before being slowed by a control tower and halted by Engineer Hugh Donahue in the Santa Fe yards after a dramatic chase.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Hugh Donahue
Santa Fe Railway
Truman urged to vow no seizure of Allis-Chalmers plants
At a Friday cabinet meeting in Washington President Truman was urged to issue a notice stating the government will not seize the Allis-Chalmers farm machinery plants amid a strike. Reporters quoted attendees noting that at least one cabinet member supported such a stance.
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Washington, D. C
Truman
Allis-Chalmers
First talks resume at Allis Chalmers after halt
Thursday marked the initial meeting between union workers and management at Allis Chalmers since negotiations stopped April 25. Federal mediator Arvel W. Kinney said talks have resumed and expressed cautious optimism about a possible settlement.
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Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Arvel W. Kinney
Wisconsin board seeks court to enforce orders at two plants
The Wisconsin employment relations board asked the circuit court to confirm and enforce its orders against unions at Allis-Chalmers Mig Co and Briggs & Stratton Corp. The board charged that locals 248 UAW CIO and 232 UAW AFL had not complied with the orders amid ongoing labor disputes and production disruptions.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
Circuit Court
Allis-Chalmers Mig. Co
Briggs & Stratton Corp
Uaw-Cio
Allis- Chalmers
Uawafl
Briggs & Stratton
Five Points For Methodist Pastors Stressed By Bishop
Bishop Schuyler E. Garth outlined five points for Methodist pastors in his talk "The Minister and His People" at the West Wisconsin conference Friday. He urged preaching from life, personal fitness, scripture rich sermons, and preaching with commitment and love. The conference reported high evangelism results, 86 percent of confessing converts and 92 percent of transfers. memberships rose with significant baptisms and preparatory increases. The treasurer noted most finances rose, with total conference wealth and property values climbing, while indebtedness fell. External speakers from Ohio and Minnesota addressed stewardship and church education during the Thursday session.
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Schuyler E. Garth
West Wisconsin
Methodist Church
Lee H. Holmes
Farge
the Methodist Church
John M. Versteeg
Lima. O
First Methodist Church
Harry D. Henry
Central Methodist Church
Winona
Four Power Plan to Keep Japan Disarmed for 25 Years
The United States proposes a four power control commission with military backing to enforce a 25 year disarmament of Japan after current occupation ends led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Byrnes urged similar twenty five year treaties for Germany as well.
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Byrnes
Germany
Washington
United States
Russia
Britain
China
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
America
Control Commission
Vandals Ruin Victory Gardens
Police report a two week surge of damage to Victory gardens with vegetables torn out and plants trampled. Authorities suspect juveniles caused much of the harm and warn parents they may be held accountable for their children’s damages as food scarcity heightens concern.
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Victory Gardens
Police Department
Rail Worker Found Dead in Milwaukee Depot
John H. Jungwirth a 52 year old train dispatcher for the Milwaukee railroad was found dead at the Milwaukee depot at 3 15 p m Thursday Death blamed on a heart attack by coroner Dr G D Reay He is survived by a wife one son Maj Milton L Jungwirth of Maynard Mass two daughters and three sisters and a brother Funeral services will be announced later
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John H. Jungwirth
South 23Rd Street
Milwaukee Railroad
Jungwirth
Harvey Herrick
G. D. Reay
Maj
Milton L. Jungwirth
Maynard
Mass
Edward
Jacqueline F
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