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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
Washington Democrats press for a 30 vote margin on President Truman's public housing bill as the house debate moves to day two after a fist fight. Republicans and Southern Democrats warn the outcome is uncertain and may plan a substitute vote Friday.
Washington report on Rep Javits of New York predicting broad support for the housing bill despite GOP opposition labeling it socialism. The House debate, fistfight between Reps Sabath and Cox, and Roosevelt Jr. housing proposal are noted.
Madison reports a bill to abolish the state board of public welfare and reorganize the welfare department. The assembly voted 82 to 11 to concur, with senate approval 22 to 5 on June 10. The plan creates a nine member board, a director, six year terms, and divides the department into mental hygiene, child welfare and youth service, corrections, public assistance, and business management.
Local forecast for La Crosse and surrounding area calls for partly cloudy and cooler conditions tonight and Friday. Lows near 62 tonight with highs around 77 Friday. Municipal pool temperature reached 72 degrees Thursday.
A Dutch KLM Constellation crashed into choppy seas off Bari Italy killing at least 24 with reports varying on total aboard. Victims include Americans Dutch and Albanians. 16 men 5 women and 3 children recovered bodies. Rescue hampered by rough water and unclear survivor count.
The Senate rejected 77 to 0 the Morse plan to handle national emergency strikes case by case, a blow to supporters but a close fight ahead on the injunction issue. Backers won two preliminary victories denying other strike-control plans, while both sides foresee a tight vote on injunctions.
About 90 workers in eight Minneapolis bakeries voted to accept a wage increase after a deadlock in negotiations. Local 386 AFL Bakery and Confectionery Workers' union approved the offer by a substantial majority, with the contract providing a six cent hourly raise, seven cents night work bonus, and a two week vacation after three years. The deal, brokered by Peter Olson of the international union, ends the strike threat that loomed after talks stalled for about six weeks.
Catholic priests report a wall of silence around Archbishop Josef Beran in Prague. Beran is said to be in semi captivity at his palace with all contacts cut off since last weekend. Vatican and diplomatic sources fear a formal arrest may be imminent.
La Crosse police warn that July 1 is the registration deadline for bicycles. Police Chief Herman Rick notes less than half of the 7,000 bicycles are registered and seven days remain. He cautions that riders found unregistered after July 1 face arrest.
The Wisconsin Senate after lengthy debate passed a bill adding 173 miles to the state trunk highway system across 14 counties. The Assembly approved the measure 19 to 10. actual mileage assignment rests with the state highway commission. Aimed at Forest and Langlade counties originally, the plan faced procedural moves and a failed attempt to kill it.
A crop of senatorial candidates emerged as the 41st governors conference closed. Kansas Governor Frank Carlson chairs the group and is among likely entrants beside Pennsylvania's James Duff and Colorado's Lee Knous. The group voiced support for foreign policy, UN, ERP, and the North Atlantic pact while backing continued federal aid and unemployment relief programs.
SALT LAKE CITY 14 Intra party politics drew top interest of delegates to the national Young Republican federation convention which opened Thursday. Heavy campaigning was in prospect for the chairmanship and two double delegation fights for seating came before the credentials committee. Among candidates for chairmanship are John Tope Alex Ackerman William E Halley Joe Bartlett Loyall Eddy.
William Fike of New Lisbon pleaded guilty in Maulton circuit court to first degree murder for the May 26 killing of Herbert Sigelko of Madison. Sigelko's body was found May 27 near New Lisbon after Fike allegedly beat him with a car crank during a dispute over a note.
Memorial services hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars state department and auxiliary will be held Thursday at Riverside Park starting 8 p m with a rain contingency to the Vocational school auditorium. The program includes prayers, music by Mrs C S Wollan, readings, wreath laying by department officers, and taps. Officials request no applause during the ceremony.
Rural police in southern Japan report 143 dead from Tuesday's typhoon. 206 are unaccounted for, 840 previously listed as missing have been found, and 93 ferry passengers and crew aboard the Aoba Maru remain unreported. Thirty four ferry victims recovered. most dead from Kyushu Shikoku and southern Honshu.
In Niagara Falls New York CIO United Chemical Workers strike against National Carbon Co entered its 46th day. Local 85 members demand a union shop and extra benefits amid frequent violence at three plants.
Secretary of State Acheson urged the House Foreign Affairs Committee to approve the North Atlantic pact and the European arms program and to act by June 30 on a 150 million dollar Korea aid bill. He echoed his Senate testimony that treaty and program action backs U S policy in Europe amid stalled Soviet talks. Senate and House leaders urged concurrent action to avoid adjournment.
Lloyd B Nice of Bosco bel Wisconsin, a 17 year old Eagle Scout who saved a 16 year old girl from drowning, is awarded the 1949 VFW scholarship of 500 dollars and a gold medal. The presentation will be made by Lyall T Beggs at the Friday convention session. Nice is Explorer post No 492 member in the Gateway area.
Cargill Inc plans a dock on the east bank of the Mississippi in La Crosse near Front Street between Mt. Vernon and King for unloading grain. The proposal includes a wood trestle 12 feet from shore, a swinging boom, grain spout, and eight pile clusters for mooring. A tug will be on call to move barges. all barges will be moored on the west bank at night.
Wisconsin department and auxiliary open their 2nd annual convention in the vocational school auditorium with talks by Clyde A. Lewis John P. Cullen and Mrs Doris Holm. Flags were presented to La Crosse by the state auxiliary as leaders and officers were introduced.
Members in red and white uniforms will start the north side parade at 9 15 p m Thursday at Logan and Caledonia streets. The march goes south on Caledonia to St James, west to Rose, south to Hagar, then reconvenes at Cameron park by 10 15 p m. They proceed north on Fifth to Main, west to Third, north to State, east to Fourth, and south to Division Street.
The La Crosse Business Men's club hosts Swanson field for a convention with welcome remarks by John S. Colemar general chairman Mayor Henry Ahrens Thomas E. Anderson Ashland Kathryn Lysaker Onalaska Blanche Schroeder and greetings for other veterans groups by Frank Schneider Roy Wingers Leonard Chojnacki Herbert Hammes Howard Aiken Ray E. Pfaff and Capt. John Sill. National Vice-Commander Lewis honors Lyall Beggs.
The Tribune ad advises Thursday weddings bring borrowing trouble and promotes Want Ads for quick results. Mrs. Wm. Reed reports success with a classifieds line for a furnished room with light housekeeping at 919 Main Street. Call Classified at 3680 for four days at the price of three.
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