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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
1
In Atlanta a bold clash between Southern Negroes and segregation unfolds as federal courts demand the South live up to equal educational facilities or abandon segregation. The courts insist on real integration beyond the past breaches of the separate but equal doctrine.
South Korea forms a new line of defense after Seoul falls while Britain places its naval forces at U S disposal to support action in Korea. Attlee says forces in Japanese waters ready to assist and stresses obligations to the United Nations. Churchill supports the move.
Russian made tanks spearhead a frontline drive into a key city as forces advance. Reports from the scene confirm armored units entering urban streets amid ongoing combat and shelling in the area surrounding infrastructure targets. Local authorities urged residents to stay indoors while the front lines shift.
Tokyo reports South Korea's army struggling to form a new line after Seoul and Kimpo were captured by Northern forces. Inchon port likely untenable as U.S. air forces strike near Munsan and Suwon shelters fill with refugees amid panic and rapid advances.
Russell G. Oswald 41 of Madison was named director of the division of corrections for Wisconsin’s public welfare department. He will oversee three prisons two correctional schools and parole work and will chair the state parole board as a fulltime civil service agency. Oswald holds a law degree from Marquette and a master’s in social work from Loyola of Chicago. He starts Saturday with a $7500 yearly salary and succeeds Paul Yount after the department reorganization.
The debate over a proposed one billion dollar excise tax cut focuses on military needs in Korea and Formosa. Democratic leaders warn war could trigger a tax increase within 30 days, while Republicans call the plan a hoax. The bill would raise corporate taxes by 433 million dollars annually to offset excise cuts, with effective dates possible September or October.
For La Crosse and vicinity: Fair and cooler tonight with a low around 52. Thursday, expect fair and cool conditions with a high near 74.
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, worried by events in Korea, plans to ask the Allies for security guarantees against potential attacks from the East. He will meet with the British, French and American high commissioners in Bonn on Thursday.
Dr Hermann N. Sander won back his right to practice medicine from the state board of registration. The license had been suspended after his acquittal on a murder charge in the death of Abbie Borroto, a 59 year old cancer patient. The defense argued the patient was already dead before the injection and highlighted Sander's prompt service and lack of compensation.
County Clerk Esther M. Domke announced referenda for Elm Grove No. 4 to join La Crosse schools on July 7 in Shelby town hall and for West Salem district on July 15 across town halls. Polls run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fiscal setup places advertising and ballot printing costs with the county, while towns cover election official expenses.
E F Moldenhauer of Clintonville was named president of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Postmasters. New officers include first vice president John J Burkhart Monroe second vice president Leora Ginsbach Elmwood third vice president Irene Spranger Waldo and fourth vice president Paul Murphy Spooner. Margaret F McGonigle Sun Prairie was re elected secretary treasurer. Representatives thanked Postmaster General Donaldson and urged budget balanced measures including higher postal rates or government aid. Lawler urged a personal service view and cited 1950 costs near 2.28 billion dollars.
President Truman told the American Newspaper Guild that the invasion of Korea shows communism menaces undeveloped areas. He urged aid to independent nations and warned against fear as a Communist weapon while noting U.S. air and naval actions in Korea. Secretary Johnson called the move the finest hour in American history.
Washington based on a draft extension that could allow the president to call up more than 600000 additional men for duty if needed. Senate committee figures show current strength versus authorized levels for the army navy and air force, with a total gap of about 635882. Inductions have halted for 18 months as voluntary enlistments near authorized manpower.
Senator Taft expressed support for using American forces in Korea while urging Secretary of State Acheson to resign. He framed the conflict as a de facto war with North Korea and warned of potential Soviet involvement, backing President Truman’s policy with full resources. Senate figures projected continued congressional adjournment plans.
The United Nations in a late Tuesday night vote authorized military force to back a cease fire defied by North Korea. The 7 to 1 decision included the United States Britain China France Cuba Norway and Ecuador with India and Egypt abstaining and Yugoslavia voting no. The action marks the first UN sanctioned military measure under the charter and signals a warning to the Soviet boycott.
City health officer Dr Gar land Weidner praised local families for cooperation as two new polio cases were reported in the past week, raising city isolations to three. The cases were mild with some muscular weakness but no paralysis. He noted earlier diagnostic difficulties and urged year round polio precautions including hand washing, food protection, and avoiding fatigue and chilling.
The coast guard resumed a limited search on Lake Michigan for wreckage of the missing Northwest Airlines four engine plane. After an all-out effort ended Tuesday with no new clues, two small boats worked on Wednesday while the plane believed to have 58 aboard is feared sunk in the storm.
The AP report covers Seoul falling under red advances as American air forces strike Communist positions. U S naval units ready countermeasures while new landings are alleged. Washington warns of a serious situation yet hopes for peace through show of strength.
Few reserve seats remain for La Crosse Fourth of July at Memorial Field Tuesday night. A band concert starts at 7 15 p m with $1 726 reserved seats at Hebberd's drugstore and 50 cent grandstand seats sold at the gate before showtime. The event, staged by the La Crosse Zoo Development association, includes a five part patriotic pageant and a $1 000 fireworks exhibit with pantomime acting and voices from recorded wire recordings. Proceeds fund zoo expansion at Myrick park.
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