Adler, Lee Papers president, dies at 76 in Davenport
Emanuel Philip Adler known as Mannie led the Lee group of midwestern newspapers including the La Crosse Tribune and Davenport Times. Born Chicago 1872 he rose from tramp printer to publisher and head of the chain, guiding civic and inter faith initiatives and surviving a 1934 kidnap attempt.
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Emanuel Philip Adler
Lee
la Crosse Tribune
Davenport
Adler
Chicago
YMCA
St. Luke's
Mannie
Ottumwa
Galesburg
Ill
Omaha
Neb
Ottumwa Courier
A. W. Lee
Times
Lee Group
Inland Daily Press Association
Associatedress
University of Minnesota
Davenport Democrat and Leader
Courier
Muscatine
Journal
Mason City
Globe-Gazette
Madison
Wis
State Journal
la Crosse
Tribune
Hannibal
Young Men's Christian Association
Badger Cities Oppose Cutting Highway Aids
Madison officials and a broad group of Wisconsin city leaders gathered to denounce Assemblyman Louis Romell's bill to withhold 90 percent of meter revenues as a penalty for maintaining street parking meters. They argued the measure would cripple urban traffic controls and wipe out parking programs, noting Madison's meters generate substantial revenue for bonds and city services.
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Madison
Wis
Louis Romell
Adams County
Romell
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Monroe
Portage
la Crosse
Eau Claire
League of Wisconsin
F. N. MacMillin
The
League
America
Leonard Howell
Wisconsin
Fate of county school committees in new education bill
Madison hearing on a state education bill weighs preserving county school committees beyond July 1. The measure would abolish town and city powers to create districts, require a master plan by July 1, 1951, and allow one county board member on the committee with potential referenda and new district structures.
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Madison
Assembly Education Committee
Unusual La Crosse Tribune Pet Column Noted
The La Crosse Tribune highlights a distinctive pet editors column with humor and philosophical observations. It blends amusing animal anecdotes with thoughtful reflections, showcasing daily feature variety in its pages.
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la Crosse Tribune
Hold Proksch Rites Saturday
Funeral services for S. Sgt. Ervin Proksch killed in action in Italy Sept 22 1944 will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Hellwig Morris funeral chapel Rev E D Rodell will officiate burial in Reform church cemetery Mor David Paents Mr and Mrs Walter Proksch Mor Mon Coulee two sisters Mrs Cliff Ingwell Three Lakes Wis and Mrs Neal Richt man La Crosse American Legion to conduct military rites at the grave Proksch entered service Aug 6 1943 and saw action in Italy earning a posthumous Silver Star for gallantry at Livorno He remained behind to cover his squad while they withdrew and was killed while holding off eight enemies He was a Central High School and Wisconsin Business University graduate.
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Ervin Proksch
Italy
Hellwig - Morris
E. D. Rodel
Reformed Church
Mor- David
Walter Proksch
Mor- Proksch Mon Coulee
Cliff
Maralyn) Ingwell
Three Lakes
Wis
Neal
Betty) Richtman
la Crosse
American Legion
Proksch
Bay
Rome
Gassino
Livorno
Central High School
Wisconsin Business University
Flight Means Any Time Anywhere for First Global Circle
Fort Worth Texas reports the first plane to circle the earth without stopping completed the historic flight. Commander James Gallagher of Melrose Minnesota says the trip proves you can fly any time, anywhere. Crew members rest between shifts as leaders hail the achievement and praise officials.
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Fort Worth
Tex
James Gallagher
Melrose
Minn
Iswell Air Base
Gallagher
Robert R. McLeroy
Alvarado
McLeroy
Air Force
Stuart Symington
Curtis Lemay
Strategic Air Command
U S Forces Blockade Russian Repatriation Mission
In Frankfurt Germany Armed U S military police blockaded a Russian repatriation mission refusing to leave the U S zone Water gas and electricity were cut off and telephones disconnected Food was shut off and entry or exit by DP helpers was arrested The mission with four officers four soldiers and their families faced a prolonged standstill despite a February 16 request for departure and a midnight deadline The incident stems from the plan to return displaced persons to Russia and sparked Russian protests as a potential breach of wartime accords
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Frankfurt
Germany
U. S
Mp’s
Russia
Lucius D. Clay
Yalta
Potsdam
Clay
Esther Domke Receives First J C Award
Esther Domke, county clerk for 22 years, received the La Crosse Junior Chamber of Commerce first annual good government award at a VFW club meeting. The Jaycees cited her election day service to the elderly and hospital patients, noting her public dedication. William Sauer led the presentation with other committee members assisting in the nomination. The article also mentions delaying Peacock relays until spring 1950 due to unfinished facilities at Memorial Field.
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la Crosse Jaycees
Esther Domke
la Crosse
Domke
Wisconsin County Clerks Association
Jaycees
William Sauer
Paul Ziemer
Elmer May
Merle Hill
Jaycee
Fair Grounds Memorial Field
Bee Jaycees
Russian Flier and Ex-Soldier Seek U S Refuge in Japan
Two young Russians in occupied Japan sought refuge in the U S zones. Ex-army man Kunashiri Island native Inokentiy Zyryanov 24 fled to Hokkaido last September to escape racial persecution. Sgt Vladimir Barashkov landed a Russian transport on Rishiri Island last Nov 10 and faced questions about his beliefs and future.
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Tokyo
U. S
Japan
Innokentiy Zyryanov
Kuriles
Hokkaido
Kunashiri Island
Sai Zyryanov
Kunashiri
Red Army
Siberia
Sakhalin
Vladimir Barashkov
Red
Iaan
T S. Army
Rishiri Island
No Early Decision on Journalism Post in Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin a university spokesman said no decision on appointing Prof Ralph Nafziger of Minnesota to lead the University of Wisconsin journalism school will be announced for at least a month Nafziger has asked for further negotiations with Dean Mark Ingraham as he is offered to succeed Prof Grant Wyde who is currently on leave.
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Madison
Wis
Ralph O. Nafziger
Minnesota
University of Wisconsin Journalism School
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Nafziger
Mark Ingraham
College of Letters and Science
Secage
Grantyde
Law Moves On Romeo Slayer
Grand Rapids police report a grim lonely hearts murder scheme with Raymond Martinez Fernandes and Martha Beck facing first degree murder charges for the slayings of Delphine Downing and her 20 month old daughter Rainelle. They allegedly confessed to killing Janet Fay in New York and beating and strangling her. the pair planned staged marriages for financial gain and used fake promises to lure victims across regions.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Lonely Hearts
Raymond Martinez Fernandes
Martha Beck
Roger C. McMahon
Fernandez
McMahon
Downing
Vandenberg Calls GOP Vote Free From Personal Loyalty
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urged Republicans to vote their conscience on a key rules issue. He argued that party members should not be swayed by loyalty to him or Vice President Barkley as the Senate weighs a potential cloture petition to end a southern filibuster. Lucas plans to file to limit debate, with Barkley to decide if the ruling allows a gag.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Barkley
Michigan
Senate
Lucas
Illinois
Wherry
Nebraska
Hayden
D-Ariz
Truman
Caledonia Engineer Louis Shepard Rites Held
Funeral services for Louis Shepard 42 Caledonia longtime Houston county engineer who died Monday at a local hospital were scheduled for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Potter Funeral Home and 2 p m at the Methodist church officiated by Rev Edward E Ackerman The body was to be taken to Detroit Lakes for burial He served as Houston county engineer since 1945 and was a member and former master of Caledonia lodge AF and AM Survived by wife Katherine Lomberg mother Mrs Alice Shepard a son George a daughter Ann and brothers Seth Mark Minneapolis and Wayne Detroit Lakes
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Caledonia
Minn
Louis Shepard
Potter Funeral
Methodist Church
Edward E. Ackerman
Detroit Lakes
Shepard Shepard
Houston County
Caledonia Lodge
AF and
Katherine Lomberg
Alice Shepard
George
Ann
Seth
Mark
Minneapolis
Wayne
Air Force B-50 completes world flight linked by midair refueling
Fort Worth. The Lucky Lady II made a 23,108 mile non stop circumnavigation aided by four refuelings from B-29 tankers. Capt James Gallagher said the mission proved aerial refueling works and shows bomber global reach. General Lemay cautioned on strategic implications while praising crew endurance and teamwork.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Carswell
Air Force
Washington
Symington
Carswell Air Force Base
N. Curtis E. Lemay
Strategy Air Command
Russia
Red Cross drives set for La Crosse county Sunday
Insignia to be worn as four hour fund drive runs from 1 to 5 p m Sunday in cities villages and rural areas will solicit contributions county goal set at $20619. Chapter officials urge citizens to display the red and white emblem as a sign of neighborliness and support for disaster relief.
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Red Cross
la Crosse County
American Red Cross
Crosse County
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