Ministers Settle Italian Island Problem At Meet
Paris reports the big four foreign ministers opened talks on five treaties aimed at paving the way for a July peace conference in Paris. They endorsed draft texts covering Italy Bulgaria Romania Hungary and Finland while debating Trieste and naval reparations.
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VFW Debates Wisconsin World War II Bonus at Encampment
At the Madison encampment the Superior post introduced a resolution seeking a state bonus for World War II veterans. A second proposal to join a memorial fund drive for Major Richard Bong was rejected as outside the group’s territory. Other resolutions urge enrollment preference for veterans at state institutions civil service advantages for overseas service and a nonpartisan veterans news publication. Tomorrow's sessions will feature elections.
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Superior
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Herman Jongebloed
Milwaukee
VFW Organization
Local Weather La Crosse Tonight Through Saturday
Partly cloudy and warm with scattered thundershowers in La Crosse and vicinity. Tonight low 68, Saturday high 88.
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Welcome Showers End Heat Wave Lifts 76 Degrees
The mercury dropped to 76 by 2 p m from 90 at noon due to scattered thundershowers. Hail measured three fourths of an inch at the airport. Showers continue this afternoon with cloudy skies. warm tonight and Saturday with a low of 68 and a high of 88.
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Spurn Degnan Confession Shifts Chicago Probe
Chicago investigators return from Phoenix with handwriting samples and interrogation transcript as they reexamine Richard Thomas in the Suzanne Degnan case. Tuohy notes numerous inconsistencies in Thomas account while acknowledging handwriting similarities warrant expert comparison.
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Minimum Pension Limit Urged by Eagles Leader in Wis
Robert W. Hansen of Milwaukee urged a minimum rather than maximum pension limit for old age pensions at a Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting in Oshkosh. He also called for broader social security and a national health insurance law that would not interfere with medical independence.
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State Seeks Sauk Tract For Public Health Education
Madison reports Wisconsin has asked the War Assets Administration in Washington to acquire 10 000 acres at the Badger Ordnance works in Sauk County. The land would support a health and educational program with the University of Wisconsin and state agencies participating.
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White shirts and butter scarce in parts of nation
An Associated Press survey shows uneven distribution of consumer goods across cities. Bread butter beef shortage cited. white shirts scarce in many areas while stores like Macy's in New York sold thousands of shirts at bargain prices. Some nylon lines exist but shortages persist in Minneapolis and other cities.
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Ohio
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Reds Seek Two Thirds Vote in Atom Action
New York briefs report Soviet Russia demanding a two thirds rule for approving all questions before the atomic energy commission as it opens its first working committee session. The move follows a UN rules ruling and echoes ongoing veto debates over Spanish questions in the Security Council.
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Gromyko
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Mexico
Castillo Najera
U. N. General Assembly
Lawyers Back Integrated Bar in Wisconsin Convention
A resolutions committee recommended delegates reject an anti integration committee proposal arguing it would neutralize the Wisconsin state bar association stance. The panel favors an integrated bar requiring all attorneys to join and stay in the bar, with R M Rieser of Madison noting the association supports integration. The committee also urged rejecting a pension for judges and other elected officials as too broad.
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Wis
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Bar Association
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Madison
Integrated Bar
Truman Nominates Six La Crosse Men for Army Commissions
President Truman named six La Crosse men to permanent commissions in the regular army. The officers include Charles R. Conner Ralph W. Rood Woodrow Swanacutt Herman J. Ruoff William C. Mayo and Robert T. Krane all listed with home addresses. The selections come from a national pool of 9 800 chosen from more than 100 000 applicants using a modern scientific method.
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Ralph W. Rood
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Herman J. Ruoff
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William C. Mayo
South Sixth Street
Robert T. Krane
Progressive Party Unstable, Smith Says
John Smith of Madison the state treasurer described the Progressive party as unstable. He seeks renomination on the Republican ticket at the August primary, citing alliances formed for votes and patronage tied to their support of the new deal.
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Tornado Strikes Detroit Causes Property Damage
A short-lived tornado ripped across Windsor into Detroit at 3 37 pm damaging over twenty buildings and piling cars in a mile long zone. Seven people were treated for cuts and bruises with no fatalities reported despite heavy rain and a waterspout observed before the strike.
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Girls Beaten in Cop's Home as Burglary Stuns Chicago
Police reported two sleeping girls Mary Margaret Hopkins 23 and Anna 21 were beaten by a man in the home of a policeman. The intruder stole two fur coats four pairs of nylons and other clothing as the sisters suffered cuts and bruises during the attack.
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Five Die in Philadelphia River Pier Collapse
Five workers were believed killed when a 150 foot double deck pier collapsed into the Delaware River. Seven were swept into 20 feet of water with debris and waves. eight others were treated at the scene. Survivors described a chaotic rescue as debris and water claimed portions of Pier 70.
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Plan A-Bomb Test Sunday Aboard Bikini Atoll
Capt. Fitzhugh Lee says the atomic test may drop earlier than 9 30 am Bikini time and could occur on the first or second run if weather and conditions allow. The operation may speed up up to an hour or more with good conditions. Radio networks will pool to broadcast the Bikini atoll test from 4 pm CST with eyewitnesses scientists and crew voices.
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War Profit Probe Sets Public Hearings Monday
Washington chairman Mead said the defense investigating committee will begin a public inquiry into war profits Monday. Hearings will focus on Chicago area companies such as Erie Basin Metal Products Batavia Metal Products and Interstate Machinery with about 78 million dollars in contracts plus affiliated firms. He warned of wasteful improper and possibly fraudulent practices amid wartime haste and outlined aims to see how officials policed public funds in war procurement.
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Democrats urge Truman to sign price control bill or nothing
Senate leader Barkley told reporters Truman would face a clear choice to sign the compromise OPA bill or see it fail. He argued the measure, though flawed, prevents worse outcomes and would extend price controls for a year with key changes. The president’s final action remained uncertain as talks continued.
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No News No Cash Tag Sparks UNRRA Aid Row in House
In Washington the House derailed UNRRA funding by voting 154 to 53 to restrict 465 million dollars to nations granting uncensored UNRRA news. Rep. Cannon called the move a slap at Russia while Rep. Dirksen argued Americans have a right to know how UNRRA funds are spent. The Senate has yet to act.
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Durant couple to deny jewel theft charges in Germany
Col J W Durant and his wife, both held in Frankfurt, will deny guilt in the theft of 1.5 million dollars in Hesse family jewels. Their Los Angeles attorney Brumbaugh arrived with plans to trial next month after obtaining witnesses from the United States. Maj David F Watson is also under arrest. most jewels have been recovered.
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