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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
1
Washington reports farm and non farm prices under parity show farm prices at 105 percent of parity in mid February down from a 33 percent advantage after price controls were lifted. Dairy prices lag as wages rise from 1930s levels to today while butter and milk costs move higher.
Gen. Lucius D. Clay said an eight man Russian repatriation mission in Frankfurt would be starved out if it did not leave the U S zone. He indicated the army would not use force to compel their departure and noted steps such as cutting water or access to facilities could be used. The mission’s accreditation was to end by March 1, sparking Russian protests.
The air force searches sparsely settled west Texas for a missing C-47 believed to carry nine aboard. Air rescue from Biggs Field El Paso indicated crews began the search after the craft, based at Hamilton Field California, took off Monday for an administrative flight and was due to land at Kelly Field San Antonio at 10 06 a m.
Increasing cloudiness and not so cold tonight with a low around 18. Wednesday brings cloudy skies and a warmer high near 35 with light snow possible late in the afternoon or night.
Senator Lucas of Illinois urged Republicans to join in limiting debate to end a Senate filibuster. He outlined a timetable for a showdown next week and sought a Republican vote to alter rules so two thirds of those voting could cap debate. Southerners oppose the move as a door to civil rights passage.
More than 1,000 volunteer workers will canvass La Crosse County as part of the national Red Cross fund drive. The 1949 quota is $20,619 with calls planned Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Rural outreach will precede bad weather.
Three unarmed guards were injured and two prisoners wounded in a 30minute riot at the Oklahoma state reformatory in Granite. Warden Claude F. Moore said the lunchhour disturbance involved about 300 inmates and appeared planned. Tear gas subdued the riot and prisoners were returned to their cells.
James Jackson 21 of Tomah faces a first degree murder charge in the death of Earl Jackson 60. A court ordered a psychiatric examination by Dr Edward Burns at the University of Wisconsin Madison with Jackson to be transported to the hospital by March 3 and held for up to five days. Prosecutor William Gleiss did not object if adequate safeguards ensured his return to the Monroe County Jail for trial opening March 21. Jackson would pay up to 75 toward transportation and safeguarding costs.
Louis formally resigns as world heavyweight champion and backs a title match to crown a successor. He formed the International Boxing Club with Wirtz and Norris to stage the June Chicago fight and arrange defenses within 90 days after. Louis notes opponents Charles and Walcott have agreed to defend the crown if needed.
A Red Star editorial asserts the U S Army is trained to use force against the civilian population. Writer V Minaev questions loyalty investigations and claims they aim to mold the armed forces into an obedient tool for suppressing the masses.
The House agriculture committee opened hearings on 29 margarine bills with Rep. Poage charging the butter lobby seeks to kill yellow margarine. Bills aim to repeal taxes or ban colored margarine while others would keep taxes and require color labeling at points of sale. The debate traces 63 years of anti margarine laws and current taxes vary by color and role in the supply chain.
The New York County Manhattan Medical Society, the largest AMA group, withdrew its support for the association’s compulsory health insurance plan on Monday night in New York City.
New Orleans marked Mardi Gras with parades and balls from Jan 6 to Mardi Gras Tuesday. Rex the parade king, Lester F. Alexander, led the festivities with Dolly Ann Souchon as queen. Crowd estimates run around 100000 as revelers filled streets for music, dancing, and costume pageantry ending with a torchlit Ash Wednesday observance.
Mayor Charles A. Beranek and two aldermen join a Chamber delegation to oppose a bill cutting state highway aids to cities with parking meters. The 2 p.m. Tuesday hearing before the assembly highway committee in Madison features Aldermen Charlies Buchmann and Edward Lueth, and is supported by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the citizens parking committee led by Joseph Cribben and Harold Cram.
George O. Buel 67 of 1013 South Sixth Street treasurer of Spence-McCord Drug Co. died in a local hospital Tuesday. Born in La Crosse August 28 he joined the firm in 1905 and served on its board for most of that period. He belonged to Elks No. 300 and the La Crosse Plugs. Survived by his wife and son Willard. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Sletten-McKee South Side Chapel. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.
A leading highway collision near Medary Monday night involved a truck driven by Richard D. Erickson and two passenger cars. Erickson reported he saw a car from the east and another on the left shoulder. he was struck by John Greider whose vehicle caused damage to the Lang Jr. car and to Greider's own front end.
Janesville Wis. fire crews battled a blaze that started on the second floor of a three story building, heavily damaging the R. S. Bostwick downtown men’s clothing store as smoke filled upper and lower floors and water from four hose lines caused additional damage.
Premier Phibun Songgram said Siam is back to normal after a weekend melee where army and navy units exchanged fire. The clashes left upwards of 100 casualties and disrupted Bangkok.
In Boise, Rep. E A Snow proposed to Edith Miller a Boise judge from Ada county. Miller accepted after due consideration and the duo left the floor for a brief recess. The incident interrupted routine business as members watched the marriage proposal unfold during session.
Dairyland Cooperative secures a total REA loan and grant package of 6.085 million dollars for a 15 000 kilowatt hydro plant and dam on the Flambeau River near Ladysmith. Fogles Construction Co of Minneapolis has the general contract with earth moving to begin March 15 and an 18 month completion target.
District Attorney John S. Coleman clarifies that anyone under 21 may not enter or remain in taverns to play shuffleboard when alcohol is served. The county official cites Wisconsin law, stating minors unaccompanied by guardians are forbidden in barrooms or any room where liquor is sold, and tavernkeepers permitting violations face action.
Appleton Wisconsin man La cey Horton 63 past master of the Wisconsin Masonic lodge died Monday of a heart ailment. He collapsed at the Appleton Woolen Mills where he was office manager and died in his office. Born in Wisconsin Rapids he had lived in Appleton 26 years and was a 23rd degree Mason active in Masonic affairs.
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