New Voters Urged To Decide Aims Then Watch Politics
Theo Dora Taras urged new voters at Central high school to decide their goals first and then engage in clean politics by tracking legislation, contacting representatives, and learning city government. Attorney Mark Esch discussed two state referendums and a 1947 housing bill, while others debated parking meters and voter registration procedures.
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Central High Schoo Seneces
Charlies Beranek
Miss Taras
Mark Esch
Eee the
Fen Veterans
Ene
Esch
Kramer
League of Women Voters
League
Tomimanski
David Sauber
A. F. Jordan
Kenosha Man Faces Negligent Homicide Charge
George Barnes of Kenosha will have a preliminary hearing March 18 on negligent homicide in the Feb. 14 traffic death of 11 year old Lorraine Kolpien at the intersection near highways 13 and.
Record Temperatures Hit 134 Degrees in Death Valley
Historic readings report 134 degrees in the shade at Death Valley, underscoring extreme heat in the region. Reports note the measurement as part of ongoing weather monitoring.
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Death Valley
Plan March 15 Housing Meet in La Crosse
FHA sponsors a March 15 housing conference at La Crosse city hall to boost lower cost housing. Anthony Gawronski outlines eight state events with builders realtors financiers and labor. Mayor Beranek chairs. publicity committee includes Joel Stokke George Hall and others.
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la Crosse Area
Anthony Gawronski
Milwaukee
Federal Housing Administration
la Crosse
FHA
Gawronski
Joel Stokke
la Crosse Housing Authority
George W. Hall
Trades and Labor Council
Charles A. Beranek
Owen Jackson
Harry Huber
National Bank of la Crosse
Robert Mehren
First Federal Savings and Loan Co
Loring Raymond
Charles Raymond
Osborne Nolop
Committee Approves Truman Labor Bill
The Senate labor committee voted 8 to 5 to approve the Truman labor bill. It would repeal the Taft Hartley Act and restore Wagner act provisions with modifications. All votes for the bill were by Democrats while Republicans on the committee opposed it citing demand for more study and criticizing the procedure.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Northern States To Borrow 15 Million
The Northern States power company of Minneapolis gained SEC approval to borrow 15 million dollars from six banks to fund 1949 construction. It plans to repay the loan later with income from selling securities, including a new common stock offering.
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Washington
Northern States Power Company
Minneapolis
Securties and Exchange Commission
SEC
Westby Ski Tourney Highlighted in Hollywood Newsreel
A Coulee Region news reel at the Hollywood theater features the Westby Snowflake Ski club meet with standout jumps. It shows Joe Perrault the American Olympic champion and Petter Hugstad of Norway, plus LaVern Dahl of Eau Claire taking a dramatic fall in color. The reel runs for one week.
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Westby
Coulee
Hollywood Theater
Joe Perrault
Petter Hugstad
Norway
LaVern Dahl
Eau Claire
Hollywood
Compromise Rent Measure Wins Approval
A House committee approved a 15 month extension of rent controls, defeating a civil rights amendment 16 to 9 and backing provisions to prevent mass eviction. The measure advances to the full House amid wrangling over race based provisions and administration proposals.
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Washington
Tne House
Truman
Rep. O'Hara
D-Ill
Tighe Woods
Senate bills advance in tax and treasurer shift debates
Senate actions include extending tax assessment periods to four years and transferring telephone fee collection functions from the state treasurer to the department of taxation. A companion measure passed 23 to 0 in the senate and goes to the governor. Other proposals would raise expenditures for central political committees, allow ice milk manufacture and sale, empower housing authorities to fight slums, fund Marine Corps league conventions, limit new officers pensions in Milwaukee County, and enable inspectors to order razing of heavily damaged buildings.
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Senate
Assembly
Department of Taxation
Marine Corp League
Milwaukee County
Legislature Proposes Taxicab Titles and Salary Reforms
The legislature considers keeping titles and registration certificates for taxicabs to show cars have been used as taxis for consumer protection. Proposals include removing a $4,500 salary cap for motor vehicle division directors and allowing the bureau of personnel to set salaries. Veterans would gain civil service exam credit for service time.
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Bureau of Personnel
Air Force Seeks Secret Florida Research Area
Washington reports the armed services request an east coast Florida site near Banana River for secret air research. An Air Force official confirmed aerial activity, while a House Rules Committee bill seeks authority for a new guided missile area.
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Washington
Armed Services
Florida
Banana River
Air Force
House Rules Committee
Japanese Women Embrace New Look and New Outlook
In Tokyo a shifting role for women appears as many adopt a bold style and assertive life view. The piece notes a move away from submissiveness toward independence and even husband hunting, with women pursuing partners regardless of marital status as men are scarce.
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Tokyo
Japan
Study Planned for Sand Lake and Holmen District Boundaries
La Crosse county school committee will hold a formal hearing Tuesday March 15 at 8 p m at Onalaska school to consider the Sand Lake No 7 plan and establish a southern boundary for the newly created Holmen unified district. Interested residents are urged to attend.
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Sand Lake
Onalaska
la Crosse County
Holmen Unified
Court Continues Deliberations After Sparta Ambulance Crash
In Tomah area court records a collision occurred at Highway 16 and Water Street in Sparta involving an ambulance driven by Quackenbush and another vehicle driven by Jefferson. Huseby, a former heavy duty mechanic, sues for damages claiming ongoing brain injury and medical costs totaling over 4 000 with lost wages cited at 6 250. Testimony began February 23 as the session of the U S district court for the western district of Wisconsin closed.
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Huseby
Quackenbush
Jefferson
Highway 16
Water Street
Sparta
Husby
U. S. District Court
Western District
Wisconsin
Five Firemen Die In Store Blaze
Charleston West Virginia as flames swept two stores in the business district trapped firemen were killed with nine hospitalized. The Woolworth store fire started around 4 am and spread to the Kresge building causing partial collapse as crews battled the 500000 dollar blaze.
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Charleston
W. Va
Woolworth
Kresge
Druggist Wins Divorce After Wife Alleged Cruelty
Cardiff Wales Druggist Ernest Evans testified his wife belittled him and sat on him during marriage claiming cruelty. He cited her 224 pound weight as part of the burden in the court action.
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Cardiff
Wales
Ernest Evans
Rennebohm Sees New Taxes Needed For Building Plan
Wisconsin Governor Rennebohm said an institutional building program may not proceed this year without new state taxes. He told lawmakers he plans tighter control over building contracts and wants an in office engineer-advisor to curb costs. He noted potential 60 million dollars in institutional improvements may be in doubt without additional revenue.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Native Finance Committee
Executive Department
University of Wisconsin
I’m
Reorganization Plan For Wisconsin Welfare Department
Sen Bubolz proposes a comprehensive reform of the Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare. A new 12 member board would oversee the department, with eight appointed from panel nominations by educational medical and judicial leaders and four named without recommendation. The board would split into four groups focused on mental hygiene child and youth services public assistance and adult corrections.
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Madison
Wis
Bubolz
Appleton
State Department of Public Welfare
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