Home Relief Plan Doomed
Congress voices fear of billions in new costs and seems to block Truman’s plan to expand federal public assistance for work able people. Disabled and unable to work may be added. 20 million is urged to raise total to 50 million as the social security committee warns against over expansion.
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Washington
Truman
Nee Man
Social Security Committee
The
United States Chamber of Commerce
House
Ways and Means
Mr. Truman
Congress
Argentina Allows Free Trading In Gold By Central Bank
The Central Bank of Argentina on Saturday authorized free trading in gold, effective since last October. The report discusses potential Congress actions to expand home relief, involving funds totaling about 1.1 billion dollars yearly, and partial expansion of old age, disability, and dependent child benefits. It notes exclusions for farm and household workers and potential payroll tax increases beginning July 1 and January 1. Buy Savings Bonds.
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Buenos Aires
Central Bank of Argentina
Congress
Child Father Have Reunion At Airport
Geoffrey Joiner age five was reunited with his navy veteran father Trennon Joiner at Cleveland in a reunion after a flight from Sydney via Chicago. The boy, son of a Negro father and white Australian mother, appeared awed and happy as they embraced at the airport. Immigration officials said adoption papers will be needed since the boy is on a visitor’s visa.
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Geoffrey Joiner
Sydney
Australia
United Airlines
Chicago
Trennon Joiner
Darlington Main Street Under Water From Pecatonica Flood
Darlington Wisconsin saw its main street under one foot of water as the Pecatonica River rose. At noon the level stood at 14.70 feet with flood stage at 10 feet and rising. Businesses faced basement clearance needs, streets and fair grounds flooded, Milwaukee road tracks submerged, train service disrupted but buses ran.
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Pecatonica
Re Be
Lafayette County Fairgrounds
Milwaukee Road
Funeral Services For Mrs Edward Rominske In Wisconsin
Mrs. Cora Rominske 63 former La Crosse Tribune employee dies in a Madison hospital Friday. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p m from her Butternut home with Martin Dicke officiating and burial in Butternut cemetery. She is survived by her husband five brothers and a sister.
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Edward Rominske
Cora Bangsberg
Butternut
Wis
Martin Dicke
Butternut Cemetery
Rominske
Madison Hospital
la Crosse Tribune
Verdicts In Treason Trial Of 15 Protestants In Sofia
In Sofia Bulgaria the treason trial of 15 Protestants concluded with ministers weeping and asking for mercy as judges prepare verdicts. They face penalties from ten years imprisonment to death for alleged attempts to overthrow the government spying for the United States Britain and handling foreign currency.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Britain
Missing Evelyn Burritt May Be Linked To River Search
La Crosse police and firemen searched the Black River near Clinton Street Bridge after a report of a floating object. They later learned the object was a dead cocker spaniel, though earlier reports tied it to Evelyn Burritt, 43, missing since November 8, with bloodhounds tracking to the water’s edge at the Black River bathing beach.
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Black River
Clinton Street
Evelyn Burritt
Redfield Street
Niedbalski Seeks Third Ward Alderman Seat in April
Kenneth Niedbalski, 46, of 1427 South Fourth Street, announced his candidacy for alderman of the third ward in the April 5 election. He works as a bartender at the AFL club and is a member of Local 479 Bartenders union and the Trades and Labor Council for seven years. He noted he has lived in the third ward all his life and has a family of three children.
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Kenneth Niedbalski
South Fourth Street
Niedbalski
AFL
Bartenders’ Union
Trades and Labor Council
Third Ward
Chamber committees set to meet budgets and progress
The Chamber of Commerce will hold budget and progress committee meetings in its conference room Monday. Budget chair Edmund R. Erickson leads with D. J. Byers and C. M. Simonson at 4 p m, while progress head Robert Cline leads the 7 p m session.
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Edmund R. Erickson
D. J. Byers
C. M. Simonson
Air Progress Committee
Robert Cline
Com
Dunkelberg Named La Crosse Officers Association Head
Maj. Royal B. Dunkelberg is installed as president of the La Crosse chapter of the Officers Association of the United States. Other officers include Lieut. George R. Sell executive vice president Lieut. Col. Renard O. Fredrickson vice president for ground Lieut. Col. Curtis H. Hussa for air Lieut. J Noe for navy and Lieut. G L Stein secretary treasurer.
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Royal B. Dunkelberg
la Crosse
Officers Association of the United
Wisconsin education bill would consolidate colleges under one system
The plan would fold Stout Institute and School of Mines at Platteville into a new state university with a nine member board appointed by the governor. It would dismantle existing boards and place authority with a university president and provosts. Critics warn it may not broaden opportunity and could reduce local initiative and representation.
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University Board of Regents
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University
Wisconsin
Teachers College
Minnesota
College of
Duluth
Association of Teachers Colleges
Raymond Gibson
Youngdahl
Madison
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Association of Wisconsin State Teachers
State
Accidents in Farm Work Kill About 4300 a Year
A federal study reports around four thousand three hundred farm-related deaths occur annually in the United States. It notes machinery and falls as common causes and urges stronger safety measures for workers and operators.
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United States
Secretary Royall May Quit By Mid April
Army Secretary Royall is reported to resign by mid April. Sources close to the matter say the information comes from individuals with direct ties to the White House and officials, though they requested anonymity. The reports reference ongoing discussions involving President Truman and other top aides.
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Royall
White House
Truman
Tary Sullivan
Air
Market Square would solve downtown parking problem
The proposal envisions dedicating Market Square as a central parking hub with increased facilities. A separate agency would manage meter revenues and bond payments, with remaining funds financing new off street parking after debt is retired.
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Fourth Street
Third Street
Main Street
Market Square
Vacancies Open in La Crosse Community Concert Association
About 75 memberships remain available for the 1949 50 series, says President John G Felton. Interested parties may call 1 900 or write P O Box 630 La Crosse. First come first served. artists committee will meet soon to select attractions for the next season.
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La Crosse County Judge Ahlstrom Reflects on 18 Years
Judge Ahlstrom discusses his 18 years on the La Crosse County Court bench. He notes probate work comprising 46 percent of filings and 45 percent of criminal dockets, plus jurisdiction over guardianships, juvenile cases, divorces, and county highway matters. He mentions eight supreme court appeals, with six affirmed and one reversed. He recounts his family, including wife Margaret and children Marybelle, Randall, and Carol.
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la Crosse
Aahlstrom
Ahlstrom
Supreme Court
la Crosse County
Margaret Krueger
Marybelle
The
WASPS
U. S. Army
Randall
U. S. Navy
South Pacific
Ster
Carol
University of Wisconsin
Garter Snakes Produce 12 to 50 Young per Brood
A single brood of garter snakes yields between 12 and 50 young. The finding highlights variation in reproductive output among individuals in the species.
German Architect Seeks U S Sale of Watercolor Art
A Fuerth Bavaria based architect offers his hand painted water color depictions of German historical and cultural buildings for sale in America. He seeks entry to the American art market and potential buyers or gallery partners.
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Fuerth
Bavaria
America
Worst Iowa floods drive 1000 from Missouri Valley homes
In western Iowa 1000 residents from 250 families evacuated as Boyer river and Willow creek floods swamped Missouri Valley and Denison area, with bridges washed out and gas lines breached during the disaster. Rescue efforts center on Missouri Valley where eight people suffered gas exposure.
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Missouri Valley
Iowa
Boyer River
Willow Creek
Red Cross
Harold Myler
Chicago Tribune Hikes Price In Chicago Area
The Chicago Sunday Tribune will cost 15 cents starting March 13. For years it sold for 10 cents in Chicago and the suburbs. The change was announced Saturday night and cited by the Tribune as necessary due to higher costs of production including newsprint and ink.
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Chicago Sunday Tribune
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Tribune
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