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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
Senate critics press Un arms aid plan tied to European defense program worth 1.13 billion dollars. Acheson urged quick approval to uphold U S policy against Russia while senators warn rushed timing could distort treaty support and link arms aid to the North Atlantic pact scrutiny.
The Wisconsin VFW will hold its three day convention with a six section parade at 2 30 p m and a performances at Memorial field at 7 30 p m on Saturday. The parade forms at Fifth avenue and Hood street travels to Jay street Fourth street Pearl street Third street Main street and Ninth street ending at Main and Ninth. Parade marshal is R V Ahlstrom and Major Parade Chairman is Co W Major. A Burns park reviewing stand will host department officers and guests. Nonstop marching units include Milwaukee VFW departments, An tigo, Racine, Milwaukee posts, and multiple district units along with drum corps bands and drum teams. A large lineup features 10 state districts and numerous local bands and posts.
William Fike 47 of New Lisbon was given life at hard labor in Waupun for first degree murder in the May 26 beating death of Herbert Siggelko 76 a Madison attorney. Judge Beilfuss called him dangerous and the crime one of the most violent.
Ray M. Fey, president of La Crosse Transit Co., asked the Public Service Commission to approve raising token rates from seven for 50 cents to three for 25 cents. He cited higher operating costs and taxes, plus rider declines, as the justification.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Low tonight 65 and high Saturday 78.
Winston Churchill’s signed work The Blue Room, Trent Park 1934 sold at auction for 1250 guineas or 5250 dollars to the Brazilian newspaper chain owned by Assis Chateaubriand. Proceeds benefit the Young Women’s Christian Association and the piece goes to the Sao Paulo art museum.
Rep. Gardner Withrow of Wisconsin denies exceeding the campaign disbursement limit after The Capital Times reported $3,478 in expenses and $853 over the $2,625 limit. Withrow says he filed reports properly and mis recalls the exact cap, estimating it around $1,750.
Six congress members said after a White House call Friday that President Truman agrees unemployment must be addressed. They reported he will send his views next month in a mid year economic advisory council report. The lawmakers plan to introduce what they call economic expansion legislation.
City police ask for help locating Eileen Gilster a 21 year old woman from French Island missing since midnight June 21. She stands five feet six or seven inches tall weighs 160 to 170 pounds with a fair complexion blue eyes and blonde hair. No reason for leaving home given by officials.
Judith Coplon loudly proclaimed she had been framed as cross examination ended in her espionage trial. She shouted that she was innocent and entrapment accusations flew at prosecutors Kel ley and Wearty. Coplon named several individuals she claimed were part of a conspiracy, while maintaining her innocence.
Al Johnson Construction Co of Minneapolis offered the apparent low bid at 1 656 415 for the first stage of the St Anthony Falls dam project in Minneapolis. Other bids ranged from 1 693 717 to 2 360 104, with the joint bidders Johnson Drake and Piper and Groves at 2 196 013 75.
Ke Waunee County Judge Aaron G Murphy told Eagles convention the Wisconsin department of public welfare subsidizes illegitimacy by prenatal care and monthly cash payments to pregnant women and their children. He cited cases of large advances and pensioned, hospitalized mothers funded by state aid. He questioned why welfare finances political programs instead of its original duties.
In St Louis isolated clashes between Negro and white youths followed openings of city pools to both races. One white teen badly hurt, several others injured. police increase patrols as Mayor Darst ends non segregation order from the prior day amid ongoing tensions.
Dr. Antonin Osicka a 61 year old professor of English at Charles University Prague was found dead in his home. Authorities say suicide by gas. He reportedly despondent over restrictions on his work and book printing by the Communist ministry. He lived in the United States 1913 to 1919 and married Ludmila Osvacilova in Chicago in 1917. He is survived by three children.
Harry Ripley, a Spanish American War veteran and charter member of Homer E Repost No 2961 in Centralia, travels nearly 2000 miles from the Washington veterans home near Seattle to attend the 50th annual VFW encampment in La Crosse. At 81, he uses a cane and recalls service in 1898 1899 plus work on streetcars and a life of veterans activity including the Third Regiment association.
Secretary Acheson argues Russia is on the defensive in the fight for the soul of Europe and must be kept so. He cites the Paris Big Four meeting as evidence that Moscow will not loosen its grip in occupied Germany and urges steady progress with Marshall Plan aid, the North Atlantic treaty, and arms for defense.
A plumbing strike in Eau Claire ends June 27 after a settlement with Local 385 of the AFL Plumbers and Steamfitters union. The agreement gives a 15 cent hourly raise to $2.30, below the union's 25 cent request. about 50 to 60 plumbers were idle.
The Military Order of the Cooties VF W elected and installed officers for 1949 50 during a Thursday afternoon session at the AFL Labor temple. Bruno Hinz of Milwaukee was named grand commander, succeeding Ernie J. Beck of Kenosha. Also elected were Stanley Kotter Superior, Edgar Johnson Racine junior VP, Elmer Heboe Milwaukee quartermaster, Gus Powelke Milwaukee judge advocate, Dr Vernon Olson Eau Claire surgeon, Frank Barbeaux Milwaukee sky pilot, Jerry McCall Milwaukee adjutant. Council members named were Frank Breske Milwaukee, Clarene Kiel Milwaukee, Earl Senfesty Superior, Frank Friedech Eau Claire, Elmer Swenson Kenosha. The ceremony followed the seventh annual Grand Scratch with the state VFW convention.
In Salt Lake City factions backing Harold Stassen and Gov Earl Warren vie to head the National Young Republicans as AFL leader Joseph D Keenan calls for a change in thinking to aid public welfare. Warren backers support Laughlin Waters while Stassen supporters push Alex Ackerman Jr and Frank C P McGlinn vies for the post among a dozen contenders.
Beggs United States commander is scheduled to deliver an address this Friday. The event aims to discuss current operations and regional security developments with local officials and service members.
The Wisconsin department convenes in La Crosse with fish fry at Myrick Park at 5 p m and a full program of district commander meetings, installation of officers, a parade at 2 30 p m and a closing semi formal ball at the VFW club. It marks awards presentations including a $500 scholarship to Lloyd Nice for outstanding Boy Scout achievement.
WAUPUN Wis i Jack Lingle 34 a state prison inmate died Friday from injuries after an old tunnel fire Thursday He was sentenced to life from Outagamie county in April 1943 Lingle a Kaukauna resident worked as a mechanic when heat from a blow torch ignited insect spray bottles Four other inmates were hospitalized with injuries but were out of danger Friday
The article explains the origin of the bride's maid custom as a bond of faithful service. A Want Ad example from Tribune notes a light oak kitchen cabinet for $15 with no phone calls, at 305 North 6th St.
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