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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
5
International Harvester announced the formation of its own finance company to handle time sales of the farm equipment it makes and sells. The move plans to provide additional working funds.
The Franzic Glacier in South Westland New Zealand, long receding since 1932, has begun moving forward showing a rare shift in its behavior and renewing interest in regional glacial dynamics.
Hollywood confronts a profit crisis as only about one in ten films earns a U S profit with many relying on foreign showings. Attendance wanes over 15 years amid rising production costs and shrinking foreign receipts, signaling a postwar readjustment similar to aircraft or shipbuilding. The Screen Writers Guild notes a five percent rise in employment since January.
A historical note highlights the cockatoo’s longevity as a remarkable trait. It describes the bird’s extended life and endurance across years, reflecting early records on pet birds and their resilience.
The La Crosse Diocese and 118 other Catholic sees join a nationwide $5 million drive to aid Europe’s starving and homeless. The effort, run by war relief services, spans 19 counties and runs March 20 through March 27, part of a third joint appeal by U S bishops relief agencies.
A baby fell 40 feet from a London window ledge and was saved by a grocery clerk who, alerted by a woman's scream, ran across the street and lunged forward as the tot dropped into his arms. Several women were knocked over in the dash to reach the child.
Numerous La Crosse area windows showcase Red Cross efforts including Gray Ladies VA Tomah hospital crafts and Junior Red Cross articles from county members. Windows at J C Penney Sears Northern States Power Sletten Furniture and Doerflinger’s feature home nursing canteen and Polish Czech gift exchanges with volunteers and instructors named.
Fritz Wack of La Crosse was elected secretary of Alpha Mu chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Five young men won offices in the commerce fraternity and Raymond C. Dein, professor of commerce, serves as faculty adviser.
After morning services the vicar of St Philip's London held a party for his congregation in a public house near the church. He celebrated 28 years at St Philip's while guests drank whisky and beer and the vicar enjoyed two sherries. He questioned the idea that such gatherings are wicked.
Ernest Gershon of the State Teachers college physical education department led a fathers class in the training school gym at 7 30 p m. He guided fathers of kindergarten through second grade pupils through elementary games and explained how play builds educational values and group organizing skills.
A Kenyan study at Kabete introduces a preventive for tsetse fly infection in cattle. The method requires a single inoculation every six months to maintain protection for herds.
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