Eastern Heat Wave Threatens Crops Across Northeast
A June heat wave across northeastern states raises fears of crop damage and forest fires. Massachusetts reports about 5 million dollars in crop losses while New York hay and vegetables suffer during a dry spell. Fires flare in Adirondacks with 72 small blazes in 11 days as governors restrict forest activity. Heat prostration illness tallies rise and auto workers in Detroit endure heat strikes. Temperatures reach into the 90s in multiple cities as relief from rain remains distant.
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Harrisburg
Bakeries in La Crosse Face Deadlock With AFL Union
In La Crosse all city bakeries threatened with shutdown as annual contract talks between bakery officials and Local 386 AFL Bakery and Confectionery Workers stalemate. Union president Glen Myers says a meeting with an international rep will decide next action. Workers rejected a six cent hourly raise plus two cent night bonus. If a strike occurs it could affect about 90 employees across eight bakeries.
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Ray E. P Saies
Erickson
Body of Vacationing Sergeant Is Found
The body of Sgt. Jess Mayes, 38, of Fort Sheridan, was found Wednesday on the shore of Lake Winneconne. Mayes drowned Sunday while fishing from an outboard boat on Lake Poygan. He vacationed here with his wife and nine year old daughter.
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Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Thursday. Low tonight 64 degrees. High Thursday reach 88 degrees.
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Wisconsin Lawmakers Split On Housing Bill
Wisconsin Republicans split over the Truman administration housing bill with Rep. Gardner Withrow and Rep. Merlin Hall supporting it while rivals Glenn Davis and John Byrnes oppose. Democrats Miller and Zablocki favor the measure as Friday's house vote looms.
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GOP Senators Eye Governor Tax Requests in Wisconsin
Wisconsin state Senate Republicans moved to decide quickly on Gov Rennebohm's tax and revenue requests. They debated new money for welfare and education, with no final stance yet and more talks planned midweek. The governor rejected mandatory ratification of his tax plan and alternatives include broadening the income tax base by reducing personal exemptions.
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Copeland Concert Wednesday by La Crosse Band
The La Crosse Concert Band will present the third of its Summer musical programs Wednesday at 8 p m in Copeland Park. The program is noted on page 2.
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Walcott Edges Charles by 14 Pounds at Weigh-In
Jersey Joe Walcott of Camden New Jersey outweighed Ezard Charles of Cincinnati 1954 pounds to 18154 at the formal weigh-in for their NBA world heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park. The event drew many celebrities including former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, now director of the International Boxing.
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Weather aids Wisconsin crops but soil moisture trails poor
Federal Weatherman Howard J. Thompson reported a week of better crop growth in Wisconsin due to rainfall. Corn oats and barley advance while meadows and pastures freshen though soil moisture remains deficient, especially in the north. strawberries are uneven and potatoes cabbage and truck crops look up.
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Younger Vets To Get Largest Slices Of Big Dividend
The VA announced a $2.8 billion special dividend for 16.5 million WWII veterans with national service life insurance policies. Younger veterans and those who converted policies are expected to receive larger payments due to lower mortality and higher premiums. Details of the payout scale were still being prepared with eligibility restricting policies acquired after Jan 1, 1948.
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VFW Opens Annual Convention in Wisconsin
The Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention begins Thursday at 8 a.m. with registration at the Stoddard hotel for about 1,500 delegates and visitors from posts and auxiliaries across Wisconsin. The first day includes business sessions and a Military Order of the Cootie parade in red and white uniforms led by the VFW drum and bugle corps.
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City tackles wall decision at Hotel Gannett
City Attorney Fred Steele said action on the west wall of the Hotel Gannett should occur within days after conferring with Mrs. Jeanette Gannett's attorney Rudolph Schnurrer. The wall, part of city property, has been deemed unsafe and could be demolished to free off street parking, risking exposure of rooms. The council favored forcing cooperation or court action if building owners refuse to help.
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Navy Plans Upgrade to Carrier Air Arm and Decks
The Navy moves to a stronger air arm with longer reach and higher performance. Two 27,000 ton carriers will be upgraded with bigger elevators extended flight decks and enhanced catapults to handle long range bombers and jet fighters. Escalators will speed airmen to planes as costs drop by canceling a proposed 65,000 ton supercarrier, saving about 80 million dollars.
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Secretary of
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Truman
Johnson
Steel Union Aecess Contract Talks Extend Indefinitely
U S Steel Corp and the CIO United Steelworkers discuss a new contract with the union finishing its verbal case this Tuesday. Philip Murray will prepare a written presentation for Monday as talks resume. The company refuses a company financed pension plan while the union seeks a wage increase and company paid insurance. The union represents 175000 workers across six subsidiaries.
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Noted Mercy Flier Dies In Seattle
Seattle mourns Joe Crosson a famed Alaskan mercy flier who served as the bush pilot transporting Will Rogers and Wiley Post after their 1935 fatal world flight attempt. He died at Boeing Field while working, after moving from Alaska in 1944 to lead Northwest Air Service.
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MacLachlan elected Wisconsin Bankers Association president
George A. MacLachlan of the National Bank of La Crosse was elected president of the Wisconsin Bankers Association at its Milwaukee convention. Other officers elected included William A. Canary as vice president and E. J. Harder as treasurer.
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Senate Hears Acheson Urge Ratification and Arms Aid
Secretary of State Acheson told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that ratifying the North Atlantic pact and approving the arms assistance program are vital to U S policy toward the Soviet Union. He cited Paris four power talks as underscoring congressional action needed now.
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Public Upfront Look at How U S Contracts Are Won
Senators urged full public disclosure of government contracting practices after Paul Grindle of Framingham disclosed paying James Hunt 1000 for help in obtaining contracts. Hunt denies comment as an investigation by the Senate investigations subcommittee begins, with witnesses to be questioned.
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Compromise On Number Of Units In Plan
Democrats back a housing bill compromise cutting low rent units from 1 050 000 to 810 000 in six years. Subsidies drop from 400 million to 308 million dollars a year. House opposition remains strong with 106 Democrats absent or silent on the vote.
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Sabath Cox Exchange Blows On House Floor
An on floor clash between 83 year old Rep Sabath and Rep Cox during a quorum call over the housing bill ended with Cox allegedly slapping Sabath and Sabath replying with a rapid flurry. Eyewitness Rep Walter said the pair were separated after the incident. The altercation arose from a dispute over speaking time for Sabath.
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Housing Bill Faces Coalition Question in House Vote
The text notes a potential GOP and southern Democrat coalition against a housing bill. Speaker Rayburn predicts a good housing bill will pass, with no binding of Democratic caucus members as voting starts, likely Friday. See housing coverage.
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Rent Hike Plan Okayed by Wisconsin Assembly
Madison Wisconsin the assembly voted 47 40 to approve a senate passed bill allowing immediate rent boosts of 15 and 30 percent and ending rent controls on June 1 1950. The measure includes leases through December 31 1950 for tenants with prior increases and for those not covered under the 1947 law. Governor Rennebohm has threatened to veto a decontrol bill.
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Wednesday Bride and Tribune Want Ads
A Tribune notice promotes Wednesday as a lucky wedding day and touts daily usefulness of Tribune Want Ads for renting, buying, and selling. It highlights a young couple seeking a 3 room unfurnished apartment and urges quiet newlyweds to place rental ads at the Tribune office.
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