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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
8
Vienna authorities and U S and Soviet investigators near a breakthrough in the shooting of two American military police officers who were wounded when stopping a stolen jeep carrying three Russian soldiers. A Russian lieutenant was seriously wounded resisting arrest. Names of the Americans were withheld.
William H. Dieterich, Republican candidate for attorney general, told a Progressive Republicans meeting at the William Layland residence that rights in the constitution must be protected, and he called for ending federal and state overreach. He urged dissolving housing controls and placing veteran housing and building priorities under a state housing authority to cut red tape.
William J. Corry of South Milwaukee was named president of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Postmasters at the three day convention. He succeeds Ray Novotny of Oshkosh. Other officers include James W. Carew Waupaca first vice president Gregory Fintley Oconto Falls second vice president Isabelle Spang Franksville third vice president Carrie H. Campbell Bri Clintonville secretary treasurer Louis Albrecht Sheboygan and Ted Cole Cashton elected to the national board of directors.
Madison reports William H. Anderson assistant professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin has resigned to join the University of Southern California as associate professor next fall. He hails from Marinette Wisconsin and is a Wisconsin graduate.
Product claim describes a denture adhesive that helps teeth stay fixed after use, delivering a secure and comfortable feel with no gummy taste or pasty mouthfeel. Advises obtaining from any drug store.
Hollywood star William S Hart died in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. His son William S Hart Jr 24 was named co guardian in court while guardian George Frost held control of the estate valued near one million dollars. The actor had suffered a stroke last May and funeral arrangements were not set.
County leader Miss Anita Gundlach oversees instructional sessions for girls in foods nutrition preservation and clothing. This week meetings occur at Burns town hall Four-Corners Rhyme school Chipmunk Coulee and Girls Valley schools starting 2 p.m. Girls should bring project records pencils and questions.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie 89 widow of the steel maker died today at her Fifth Avenue mansion in New York after more than a year of ill health. A daughter Mrs. Roswell Miller and her granddaughter Mrs. Gordon Thompson were at her bedside.
A newly discovered freshwater well on the island within the Great Lake area marking a potential water source for local inhabitants. Researchers note accessibility and preliminary tests indicate clear supply though further analysis is planned.
An American informant said the council of foreign ministers rejected Austria's demand to seize part of the southern Tyrol from Italy. Ministers met about an hour and a half and planned further talks on the Franco Italian frontier with Italy. The session also considered surplus Italian naval units as well as frontier apportionment. Molotov sought postponement while American and British delegates urged immediate action.
A telephoned threat against the life of Mrs. Charlies Kinkaid, wife of McKeesport's new mayor, backfired on racketeering elements. Mayor Kinkaid's response to the weekend call intensified his anti crime campaign, which has yielded 100 arrests in two months since taking office in January.
Gerhard Wolf of Wauwatosa was re elected president of the South Wisconsin district at the opening session of the fifth annual convention. Ed gar Frater of Wild Rose was re elected vice president.
Dane county coroner Edward A. Fischer fractured his left arm and two ribs when he was thrown from a horse at a family picnic. He is the retiring president of the Wisconsin Coroner's association.
In Kenosha circuit court Judge Edward J. Gehl imposed life terms on John Mandella Jerome Mandella Dominic Lampone and Louis Fazio for the first degree murder of Mike Farina 32 near a highway intersection on March 13. Each man received concurrent sentences plus 1 to 30 years for assault with intent to commit murder regarding Joe Farina. The four protested innocence as motions for dismissal or new trials were denied and they were ordered to the state prison at Waupun with limited visits.
In Oak Lawn a gun battle with two police officers left one man dead and another critically wounded. Chief Elmore Harker and Patrolman Elmer Hanegan encountered four men at the Suburban Transit System headquarters after an attempted robbery. The officers shot two suspects as others fled.
A gray 1936 Ford sedan with bent fenders and a broken right rear window was taken from its parking spot at 1646 George Street around 11 p.m. Sunday, according to city police. The vehicle is owned by Lloyd Knutson of 1025 Liberty Street and bears Wisconsin license 1946 plates 438193.
Circuit Judge Joseph R. McCarthy, a Republican Senate candidate, condemned Senator La Follette as a self styled friend of labor and accused him of opposing wage and labor amendments. He cited opposition to an hourly wage increase for farmers and to a 60 day cooling off provision similar to the railway act, and to outlawing wildcat and jurisdictional strikes.
Twelve La Crosse youths traveled to Ripon Wisconsin for the 1946 Badger Boys State session. Four representatives came from Aquinas Central and Logan high schools each, with sponsors including Jaycees American Legion Elks VFW and others. Transportation was provided by Henry Bielefeld and local American Legion committee members Gregory Malin and Francis Gaarder.
In La Crosse county court Fuller charged with operating while intoxicated fined 100 dollars or 60 days jail license revoked one year Jostad discharged for driving car with inadequate brakes fined five dollars or five days jail Broadhead ordered to pay 100 dollars and costs or 60 days jail license revoked one year Geis forfeited ten dollar bond for unlicensed driver Tietze forfeited ten dollar bond for unlicensed driving Hunsinger charged with indecent liberties with a female under 16 pleads not guilty trials set Bond 250 dollars Dummer pleads not guilty trial set July 2 Bond 250 dollars Real estate transfers listed for La Crosse area including Melvin B Lee Anna Lee Fred Lemke Thomas Hofslien Earl Frantz Rose Frantz Heberlein Buchholtz Garcher Simonson Kinbrnde Vandrey etc.
On June 22 at 11 a m engines 1 and 3 and truck 1 went to 121 North Third street for smoke in a building but no fire reported at Garder Printing Co. On June 23 at 10 35 a m quad 4 was dispatched to 1302 Kane street for back draft chimney smoke with no fire attributed to Jack Wise. At 12 55 p m June 23 engine 1 and truck were sent to Third and Main streets for a truck fire causing slight damage to William B. West of 424 Copeland avenue.
United States Department of Commerce reports thundershowers and cooler conditions across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota. Wisconsin sees thundershowers north and extreme west tonight with Tuesday showers and cooler extreme north. Minnesota mostly cloudy with variable showers and cooler southwest Tuesday. Iowa has scattered thundershowers in west and central tonight and Tuesday with cooler western areas.
The advisory covers Hastings to Guttenberg Iowa with Mississippi levels to fall only 0.2 to 0.3 feet daily as tributaries rise Excessive rainfall will push the upper Chippewa and Flambeau rivers higher causing possible local flooding in small streams draining toward the south shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Michigan border.
A blocking high pressure system keeps the eastern half fair while a cold air influx from Lake Superior interacts with tropical gulf air to trigger thunderstorms and excess rainfall across north central Wisconsin. Park Falls reports .08 inches of rainfall.
Swift & Co La Crosse Wisconsin changes buying hours in Winona Minnesota to 8 am to 4 pm weekdays and 8 am to 12 noon Saturdays. Hog prices steady with top 14.30 for high quality hogs. cattle and calves show steady to mixed ranges. Chicago and Milwaukee market reports follow with hogs, cattle, sheep and fat livestock pricing.
The notice declares an August primary on August 13 1946 in La Crosse County for nominating candidates for state offices Congress representatives and county offices. It lists terms and successors for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer attorney general US senator and local officials including sheriff clerk of court and others. It also states party precinct committeeman elections and is signed by County Clerk Esther M. Domke.
Edward Kasmarek, 45, a Wisconsin Power and Light employee since 1925, died in a hospital from burns and injuries gained when he fell 30 feet to the ground after being struck against a 66 000 volt switch on June 14.
A new high speed locomotive capable of over 125 miles per hour will be constructed in England. The project aims to showcase advanced railway technology and accelerate intercity travel.
A birthday wish goes to Darlene Ruth Schiffer of Mindoro Wisconsin and Harriet Ann Bantley at 1025 Redfield Street as part of local birthday notices.
Wisconsin La Crosse County Court will hear on July 16 1946 at 10 AM the application of Genevieve Olson administratrix to sell all real estate of George E Evenson deceased Lot 7 in Block O FE 8 B Watts Addition La Crosse except north 58 feet and east 12 inches for debts funeral expenses and administration.
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