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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
8
Mayor Carl B. Close defends an ordinance aimed at stopping door to door sales by untrustworthy peddlers. Enforcement rests on requiring prearranged appointments with salesmen. Housewives praise the measure amid few complaints from legitimate merchants. Violations carry up to a $100 fine or 30 days in jail.
President Truman urged lawmakers to reverse a senate cut in mutual defense spending. The stopgap bill would limit July contracts to 250 million monthly from 900 million, delaying house action as senators consider a compromise or direct rescission. A conference on appropriations was planned.
A Belgian family led by Aldred Van De Walle and daughter Agnes stopped at La Goes municipal airport en route from Deinzer to New York. Wilfred, a University of Michigan student, flew a rented Cessna 170 toward Yorkton Saskatchewan before weather redirected them north toward Tennessee. They plan to visit relatives in Saskatchewan then continue east.
At Scott’s restaurant on Madison Avenue near 77th Street, John Wells, about 50, an insurance broker, shot and killed his estranged wife and wounded friend J W Walsh Jr, 65, before taking his own life. The altercation and restraint by diners caused panic as over 40 people hid under tables. The trio, including Julia Walker Jones, that era social figures, had a history of violent arguments during their dinner.
Nearly 81,000 students are reported to take a draft test with a note that local boards decide on eligibility after initial screening. The article mentions about 271,780 students taking part in related testing, indicating a broad statewide effort and varying outcomes across districts.
A list of birth notices dated June in Viroqua Green Bay LaFarge Ferryville Rushford Sparta and nearby areas. Entries include newborns to the Eckert Neumann Franks Hendrickson Johnson Kirschner Stark Klug Meyer Thomack Simpson Giese Baker Erickson and others with hospital and guardians listed.
Daily Records reports June 28 fires in La Crosse with units dispatched to a gas store at 328 South Third Street causing no damage. Later that evening engine and squad respond to flooding at 1302 Hyde Avenue in St Cloud and Kane area.
Robert Maack of Copeland Avenue pleaded guilty to illegitimacy. He must pay 15 dollars weekly to the probation office until the court orders otherwise, with potential sentencing if terms are violated. Kenneth Stock of Wisconsin faced a separate driving charge, fined 75 dollars plus costs or sentence to be determined.
South St Paul Minnesota USDA report shows cattle markets steady with top steers and heifers at 35.50-36.75 and 32.00-35.25. Calves range 25.00-36.00 with extreme top 37.00. Lambs steady with good to choice 28.00-32.00 and common 18.00-27.00. Sows and feeder pigs noted with varying prices and weights.
Western Union and an independent union reached a voluntary wage agreement covering about 6,000 workers in the New York metropolitan area. The deal raises hourly pay by 16 cents and does not affect other regions, as AFL Commercial Telegraphers union plans a nationwide strike Monday over Western Union York operations. Adolph Brungs of CTU says the offer won’t change their plans.
A British Quaker delegation decided to travel to Moscow to pursue peace with the Reds. Gerald Bailey of the East West Relations Committee said the aim is to promote peace and help stave off a third world war, even if access to the Kremlin is uncertain.
A Briggs Transfer Co. semi overturned north of Tomah after a collision with a Richland Center driver. A 11 month old, Kenneth Seaholm, and Aiel Seaholm, were treated in Tomah after a rear collision near Tomah. Several other drivers including Earl Seaholm of Chicago and Billy Lamp of Campion were involved in separate incidents along US highway 12 and 16 east of Tomah.
A Navy bomber crash near Key West Florida is under investigation. Officials assess cause and potential damage while a patrol and rescue response is coordinated.
The period notes inventory issues from stores to mills with TV and home appliances leading the pileups. Taxes rise to fund defense and corporate profits are up about a quarter from last year. Government controls loom as the key question for Congress and the path of peace with Russia remains debated.
The FBI seeks Irwin on murder and kidnapping charges after a gunmen Brewer described Irwin and a kidnapped girl at their home. Irwin, a New York engineer, allegedly planned a six hour head start before harming the girl and returning for others. The case involves multiple abductions and a murder in Michigan, with police tracing pawned jewelry to the Washington girl.
Rain and flood warnings linger over Missouri and surrounding regions as Saturday approaches. Forecasters expect ongoing showers, rising rivers, and potential travel disruptions through the weekend.
Egg mass counts by Houston county Minutemen reported to County Agent Hanson on June 26, 1951. Key findings include an average corn height of 14.6 feet, 7.2 average egg masses per 100 plants, and 2.0 average shot-holed leaves per 100 plants.
A city street crash involved a truck turning left into a car on 26th Street causing damage estimates of 130 for the car 40 for a northbound vehicle on Copelaw and 30 for a westbound Neuman car. A second collision at Third and Ferry at 10 26 am Friday damaged a car owned by Orland Helgerson and another vehicle operated by Louis repcraseid Helgerson with damages 50 and 25 respectively.
In Knoxville Tennessee on a Saturday court found perce L Julian guilty of assault and battery after an incident at Memorial Baptist church. Julian admitted shouting amen and admitted to shoving Rev Ralph A Nite after being ejected from services by the minister. The judge imposed a $25 fine.
The Senate approved Thomas F. Murphy NYC police commissioner for a federal judgeship in the Southern District of New York with no opposition. Senator Wiley, who delayed action, said he would not oppose the confirmation. Murphy had led the government prosecutions in the Alger Hiss perjury trials.
The Rev and Mrs R B Cavaness returned missionaries from Ibon Indonesia will be guest speakers at the Assembly of God church in Sparta Sunday. Mrs Cavaness is Evaline Rasmussen of Whitehall.
Under bright searchlights near Kumhwa, about 800 Chinese prepared to attack as UN artillery targeted the central front. UN batteries reportedly cut enemy forces, while navy and air force operations continued with 200 sorties, spanning multiple airfields and naval actions across the theater.
The commission noted Yellow Lines faced financial difficulties and sought authority to discontinue operations by June 30. The PSC order allows the Wausau carrier to lease Yellow routes and operate a temporary air service or team under review.
New York reporting niece of former treasury head William Gibbs McAdoo faces charges in a tax fraud scheme. Sidney Jacobs, 46, deputy collector on leave, and Charles A. Smythwick Jr., 42, city controller’s employee, allegedly ran a scheme using fake income tax returns to cash refund checks.
Governor Kohler refused to sign two measures from the 1981 Wisconsin legislature. One would have created a parallel marking system for historical and legendary sites. the governor said the highway commission already handles this, avoiding duplication. The other would have funded a $20 000 yearly study by the Wisconsin County Boards association on a uniform cost accounting system for county highway departments. Kohler favored cooperation without new funds.
Wholesale prices slipped 0.3 percent in the week ended June 26 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The overall index remained 15.1 percent above a year earlier while all major groups fell except metals and fuel. Farm prices fell 1.3 percent from mid May to mid June marking the fourth straight monthly decline and a four percent drop from February’s peak.
Police report a person taken to hospital after an incident described as tea piece eaten. Readable details are limited. no names, locations, or dates are provided.
Senator McCarthy charges the Korea crisis as a planned betrayal by U S leaders. He alleges the record will show whether losses stem from weakness or design and accuses officials of pressuring to let Chinese Reds roll into Korea. He condemns Yalta and Potsdam decisions as treason.
A fatal shooting occurred at a Lyle Austin railroad steel gang camp involving three Chicago laborers. Floyd F. Collins died from a .22 caliber rifle shot to the back. Bacilio Espinosa was wounded and in fair condition at an Austin hospital. Pete Laguna, about 35, is detained by Sheriff A Reinartz in Austin as tensions had built over four to five days.
Beverly Nysted, 20, of Green Bay, placed on two years probation after admitting embezzling funds from the West Side Bank in Green Bay where she worked. The case involves appropriation of her bank funds.
Under a defense order Arlie E Jenks 20 of 2030 Wood street becomes La Crosse’s first man to enlist in the marine corps under a plan freeing 300000 men who had passed pre induction exams. Those men may enlist in any service from June 15 to July 15 with Jenks in La Crosse on June 28 for medical exams at wau.
Local officials seek a woman named Crosse who is possibly with her catiete tion. Call 24044 immediately to provide information on her whereabouts.
Eighteen Japanese soldiers on Anatahan Island in the Marianas surrendered to a U S navy tug from the Cocopa ne near a beach. They saluted with a surrender flag and will be taken to Guam for repatriation to Japan. No incidents occurred and they were in good physical condition.
A House ruling halts the practice of sending workers home during heat, with Gibie allowed to proceed under order. The action pauses now but time will be deducted from the schedule.
The Benton Illinois city council, facing poor acoustics and empty seats, installs a public address system to improve future meetings. The move follows a sparsely attended session where viewers had difficulty hearing debates.
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