Quartet Group Holds Banquet Installation Banquet for SPEBSQSA Chapter
The So ciety of the Pre and En couragement of Bar Shop Quartet held an installation banquet at Fire side with 1951-52 committees named by President Walter u New directors D H Affeldt Paul Yee Cliff Shockley Paul Williams and C F F Russell. Camp McCoy group provided entertainment led by Cpl Ted Grabinski. New chairmen include Publicity Ray Weimar Program Si Urban Membership John Lakear Community Service Leneister Inter Chapter Relations I H Sheldon Reception John Main and Historian Ray Weimar. Alvin Mikelson will continue as local Barber Shop chorus director. Other SPEBSQSA officers are Affeldt vice president Alder Hogan secretary Edward Dohlby treasurer.
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Society of the Pre and Encouragement of Bar Shop
Singing
America
Walter U
Spebbqsadia No. 27
D. H. Affeldt
Paul Yee
Cliff Shockley
Paul Williams
C. F . F. Russell
New Directors
Camp McCoy
Cpl
Ted Grabinski
Gis
Shockley
Ray Weimar
Si Urban
John Lakear
Len Eister
I. H. Sheldon
John Main
Alvin Mikelson
Barber Shop
Spebsqsa
Affeldt
Alder Hogan
Edward Dohlby
Three La Crosse Men Leave for Marine Training
Three local men recent central high graduates from Milwaukee report to the San Diego Marine base for eight weeks of boat training. Powers and Harter enlist for three years while Steinke signs for four. All had pre induction physicals and can still enlist until July 15 with unlimited quota at the local Marine recruiting office.
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Ree la Crosse
Central High School
Milwaukee
Beee
Richard A. "Powers
Marina Son
Ms Powers
Harter
Steinke
Marine Recruiting Office
Betty Hutton Silent After Vocal Cord Surgery
Hollywood reports Betty Hutton cannot speak while recovering from vocal cord surgery. The entertainer, known for loud singing, is quiet as she heals. Her two children Lindsay and Candice are mentioned as dependent on her recovery.
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Betty Hutton
Hollywood
Betty
Lindsay
Candice
Drunken Driving Trial Set for Laurence Russell
Laurence Russell of Merrill pleads not guilty to drunken driving as a trial is scheduled for 10 a m on July 5. In Sparta Glen Burnett of Tomah faces alimony arrears and is ordered to pay Myrtle Burnett $130 restitution at $10 weekly. Also noted are Wisconsin fire department logs reporting sprinkler alarm at Miller Broom Co and wiring short at La Crosse Laundry and Cleaning Co with no fire.
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Laurence Russell
Merrill
Sparta
Wis
Glen Burnett
Tomah
Lambert Hansen
Myrtle
Hansen
la Crosse
Miller Broom Co
West Avenue
la Crosse Laundry and Leaning Co
South Front Street
Navy Reserve Dance At Naval Armory
Members of the La Crosse naval reserve unit and their ladies will dance to Larry Ziemann's orchestra at a summer informal Wednesday night at the naval armory. Lieut. La Motte oversees the event from 9 p.m. More than 125 couples are expected. Navy Mothers club will serve refreshments.
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la Crosse
Believe Reds Preparing For New Offensive
China flat lands of Pyang to protect their positions north of the former iron triangle. Artillery and air strikes pound the front as Reds move new troops into Kumsong area. UN forces report 600 enemy killed or wounded from air strikes, with heavy combat near Inje Yonchon and east of the 38th parallel.
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China
Pyang
Ead Wanes Futadas
Kumsong
Inje
Yonchon
Ekc
Ieee
Ty Theey
Fifth Air Force
38Th Parallel
Iron Triangle
Far East
Korea
Red Air Fleet
U. S
Thomas Finnetter
Manchuria
M Ps
Onalaska Sailor Returns To States
Wallace R. Hanson, airman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Hanson of Onalaska, returned to the U S from the Far East aboard the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea. Since last August the ship logged 121 500 nautical miles and its air groups flew over 10 000 combat sorties, including a MiG 15 shoot down, with 7 872 tons of high explosives expended in support of UN ground forces.
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Onalaska
Wis
Wallace R. Hanson
USN
Olaf Hanson
U. S
Far East
Philippine Sea
Final Date To Register Bicycles July 1
Only three days remain to register bicycles before the July 1 deadline. A city reminder notes about 2,800 bicycles still unregistered out of roughly 6,000 in the area.
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George Long
Prices Sear Sydney Brick Houses Before World War I
Prices for brick houses built shortly before World War I in Sydney are highlighted amid housing demand and market shifts. The note mentions stacks of properties and the era’s typical construction features influencing values.
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Sydney
Miss Kienholz Performs a Lyrical Recital in La Crosse
The La Crosse audience enjoyed Miss Kienholz in a recital with Ruth Brewer piano James Berg violin and two accompanists Lois Ziegler and Norma Spangler. Critics praised her tone diction and control across Handel Mozart Schubert Brahms and Pfitzner with rare high notes and mezzo vocal nuance.
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Missenholz
Alice
Handel
Mozart
Schubert
Brahms
Pfitzner
Miss Kienholz
EnBateau
Debussy
Lois Ziegler
McPahin
F Muse
Norma Spangler
Miss Ziegler
Miss Spangler
Agent testifies Luciano directs heroin ring
Federal narcotics agent Charles Siragusa told the senate crime investigators he believes Charles "Lucky" Luciano directed a heroin ring shipping large quantities to the United States from Italy. He said he read an Italian police affidavit in which Luciano admitted that American friends sent him thousands of dollars since deportation. Siragusa, the lead witness, cited evidence and said there was every indication Luciano controlled narcotics distribution and heroin shipments.
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Washington
Senate
Charles
Lucky” Luciano
United States
Charles Siragusa
Luciano
New York
Siragusa
Crime Committee
Federal Bureau of Narcotics
Italy
Siraguea
Public Health Service
O’conor
D-Md
Vandalism at Salem Damages Westt Village Property
A fragment reports vandalism in the Salem area affecting Westt village property and implying substantial financial loss. Details are unclear but indicate city streets or public spaces were targeted and funds may be required for repairs.
Truman Suspends Massachusetts Internal Revenue Chief
President Truman suspended Denis W. Delaney, Massachusetts district internal revenue collector, effective immediately while an investigation into charges about the handling of tax returns and March of Dimes funds is pursued. The White House gave no further detail, noting only the suspension pending inquiry.
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Washington
Truman
Suscanoes
Denis W. Delaney
Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
White House
Delaney
House Appropriations
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Subpoenas Swapped In Warren Squabble
Florida Governor Fuller Warren faces a summons from the U S Senate crime investigating committee to testify in Washington on July 9. The order was served while Warren vacationed at an undisclosed seaside location and seeks testimony about Florida and Duval County.
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Tallahassee
Fila
Fuller Warren
Florida
U. S. Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Warren
Washington
Duval County
Sentimental Wrecker in Pittsburgh Preserves Old Code
A fragmented Pittsburgh report notes a reluctant wrecking effort where part of the historic structure remains standing. The piece reflects on sentimentality and hesitation to complete demolition.
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Pittsburgh
Farmers advised on corn pest control procedures
June 25 1951 report notes corn average height 13 inches and average egg masses per 100 plants. It warns farmers to begin controls 10 days after first shot holed leaves appear and to prepare for dusting when 50 or more egg masses are found per 100 corn plants.
New York GOP Chairman Backs Ike for 1952
Alexandria Bay N Y— William L Pfeiffer New York state Republican chairman endorsed Gen Dwight D Eisenhower for president in 1952. He told a Federation of Women Republican clubs conference that Eisenhower's talents are available for the nation and the presidency. Buy Savings Bonds.
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Alexandria Bay
N. Y
New York State
Dwight D. Fer
GOP
William L. Pfeiffer
Two Cars Collide On Rose Street In City
A collision occurred in the 1400 block of Rose Street at 7:3 PM involving two cars driven by Mrs Alma Vin ere Rose street. No injuries reported.
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Alma Vinere
Rose
City urges renewal of meat licenses by June 30
The city health department reminded meat dealers to renew their licenses by June 30. Licenses are issued by the health department.
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City Health Department
The
Health Department
Stop Construction Job Pe Ne ble Couch of Tents
A fragment notes a stopping of a construction job and a description likening the scene to a rye whisky aroma. The readable text mentions tents and a casual testing sentiment, with no clear dates or proper nouns.
Wolf and Fox Freed in Courthouse Bounty Incident
Farmer Ed Rice faced a bounty of 2.50 at the courthouse. The case revealed a wolf in a pertinent exhibit and a fox also gaining freedom at the same time.
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Ed Rice
Court House
Final Ballot on Controls Law Nears Passage
House Democratic leaders say passing the complex extension this week is unlikely. A simple 30 day extension of the law is proposed while Republicans generally back the approach.
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House
Strike by 900 AFL Pilots Paralyzes United Flights
Chicago reports the AFL strike enters its ninth day with a dispute over DC-4B piloting as United Airlines crews walk off.
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Chicago
United Airlines
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C. Bernard McGhee
Ruth Peers
Coal Bells
Rita Bruer
Salem
HST
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Fifth End
Mullti
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