Five Men Injured In Collision Of Two Trains Near Black River Falls
Three Omaha railroad men were hospitalized after a collision between the Duluth Superior limited and a milk express near Black River Falls Wisconsin. Five cars derailed and both locomotives overturned while 29 passengers remained unharmed. The incident paused eastbound traffic until 3 pm with investigation by the superintendent’s office.
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Omaha
Black River Falls
Duluth Superior Limited
Wis
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha
Duluth
Robert Koppen
Altoona
Marshall McMahon
Eau Claire
Chris Bergan
E. G. Page
Koppen
Koeppen
Limited
A. F. Burger
Burger
Superint
Finland Weighs Moscow Talks On Soviet Cooperation Pact
Finland's cabinet moves to start negotiations with the Soviet Union over a treaty of cooperation with Moscow and possible military aid. Paasikivi met the cabinet for 90 minutes as debate grows over the scope of any alliance and talks may occur in Helsinki or Moscow.
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Edwin Shanke
Helsinki
Finland
Russia
Moscow
Stalin
Juho Paasikivi
Paasikivi
Hungary
Romania
Snipers Kill Two in Jerusalem Haifa Shootings
Police report two fatal sniper attacks in the region with one Arab man slain in Jerusalem and an Arab woman found dead in Haifa this morning.
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Jerusalem
Haif
Weather roundup for La Crosse area clears and chills
Local forecast notes clearing skies and colder air with an overnight low around 14 in the city and 8 to 10 in rural areas. Tuesday should be sunny with a continued high near 26.
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la Crosse
First Returns Of Red Cross Drive
The Red Cross drive reports $10,000 in first returns with more results to come. Onalaska shows $350 received while many areas wait due to weather. Officials say a county quota of $29,500 remains far off and urge immediate donations to fund headquarters at room 108, Vocational school.
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Onalaska
DeValera Arrives For U S Tour Amid St Patrick’s Day Events
Eamon de Valera, born in America, lands at LaGuardia to begin a U S tour lasting to April 6. He arrives after 16 years away from the United States and vows to confront political opposition as he joins St Patrick’s Day celebrations. He is greeted by officials after a Shannon departure witnessed by about 3,000 well wishers.
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New York
Eamon de Valera
Eire
DeValera
Shannon
LaGuardia Field
John Costello
Forecast of Cold Weather With 14 Degree Low
Meteorologist A. D. Sanial expects temperatures to dip to around 14 degrees with a possible high near 26. Clearing skies and continued cold weather are forecast for La Crosse and surrounding areas through Wednesday.
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St. Vitus
A. D. Sanial
la Crosse
Dewey urged to fly to Wisconsin for primary boost
Governor Dewey's advisers push a quick Wisconsin visit to win the state's 27 Republican delegates in the April 6 primary. Informants say a speech there could prevent a close race with MacArthur or Stassen and maintain momentum from New Hampshire where advisers expect a majority of eight delegates. Dewey discussed NH and Wisconsin plans with campaign managers and aides.
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Albany
N. Y
Dewey
Wisconsin
Badger
Douglas MacArthur
Harold E. Stassen
J. Russell Sprague
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Edwin F. Jaeckle
Hickman Powell
Hamilton Gaddis
Thomas Stevens
New Hampshire
Dale
House Passes Bill Raising Vet Rate
The House unanimously approves a compromise bill raising income ceilings for veterans taking on job training. The measure advances to the Senate for consideration.
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House
Washington
Senate
Marshall Urges Swift Europe Aid Action to House Leaders
Secretary of State Marshall pressed Speaker Martin to speed House action on the European Recovery Plan. Martin projected a vote by April 10 or soon after, with amendments first. Senate debate continued on the $5.3 billion program amid concerns over the April deadline and European unrest.
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Washington
Marshall
Martin
House
Lovett
Lewis Douglas
U. S
Great Britain
China
Senate
Iry
Nebraska
State Department
Congress
Czechoslovakia
Finland
R-Mass
Fear Superfort Crashes? Air Force Bomber Missing With 20 Aboard
A B29 Superfortress on a Spokane to Honolulu flight with 20 crew members vanished after takeoff. A second aircraft with 20 aboard reportedly turned back toward San Francisco. No trace found yet by Hickam Field, Hamilton Field rescue units, or Coast Guard. a Spokane report of a check‑in proved erroneous.
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San Francisco
Air Force
Spokane
Honolulu
Civilian Aeronautics Administration
Hickam Field
Hamilton Field
Coast Guard
Public Schools Barred From Assisting Religious Education
The Supreme Court rules public school systems may not assist religious groups in religious instruction. The decision passes 8 to 1 with Justice Reed dissenting, who warns the ruling blocks most religious instruction linked to schools and cites states like New York as affected.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reed
New York
Truman Holds White House Talks With Party Leaders
President Truman to confer with Senator J. Howard McGrath and Gael Sullivan at the White House. Charles G. Ross says a general discussion is planned to soothe critics of the administration’s policies.
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Washington
Truman
White House
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Gael Sullivan
Charles G. Ross
Western Pact Drafted to Unite Five Nations
In Brussels today draft articles for a western pact were prepared to bind Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg in a union to resist further communist expansion. The drafts were referred to an editorial committee for polishing before tomorrow's session.
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Brussels
Belgium
Britain
France
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Ration Water In Tokyo Amid Drought Warning
Tokyo will begin water rationing on Wednesday as Allied HQ warns reservoirs serving nearly 5 million people could run dry by mid April without heavy rains. Under the plan water will be available only two hours daily in Tokyo eight wards.
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Tokyo
I A
Allied Headquarters
Law to Force Loyalty Data Release Sparks Heated Debate
Speaker Martin of Massachusetts said Congress may compel agencies to hand over information to committees. The Un American Activities Committee sought Commerce Department loyalty reports on Dr. Edward Condon, director of the Federal Bureau of Standards, amid broader fights over tax return access and federal data disclosure. An subpoenas clash risks expanding congressional powers and tests atomic security concerns linked to Condon's supposed associations.
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Washington
Martin
R-Mass
Congress
Congressional
House un-American Activities Committee
Commerce Department
Edward A. Condon
Federal Bureau of Standards
Expenditures
Chicago
Treasury
UN - American Activities Committee
FBI
Edgar Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Harriman
Condon
un-American Activities Subcommittee
New Styles Top Fashion Parade Show in La Crosse
The Spring Fashion Fantasy event in La Crosse features 44 models from 20 stores led by Miss Francigene Sheridan of Charm magazine. Shows start 2:30 p m and 8 p m with tickets selling out. advance buyers may enter 10 minutes before showtime.
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Verity Ann Kotinek
St. Paul
Rita
Lund’s
De Gaulle Appeals For U S Help
Paris dispatch reports Gen Charles de Gaulle urging United States aid for a western alliance to counter Russia. He also said he stands ready to seize power if needed and called for American military support to extend to defense of western Europe.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
U. S
Russia
de Gaulle
France
Compiegne
Western Europe
Connecticut Governor McConaughy Dies in Hartford
Connecticut Governor James L. McConaughy dies at 60 in Hartford hospital, cutting short his first term. The Republican chief executive, a former college administrator, died suddenly from a blood clot yesterday in Hartford.
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Hartford
Conn
James L. McConaughy
Connecticut
Hartford Hospital
Robber Steals $46 in Ashland Service Station Hold Up
Police seek a neatly dressed man who wore a blue handkerchief over his face and brandished a .32 caliber pistol during a morning robbery at the Ashland service station at Fifth Avenue and State Street. He forced attendant Fritz Raith into a washroom and escaped with $46 in currency. Raith, eating lunch, reported the thief demanded the money and left quickly. police arrived two minutes after the call.
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Ashland
Fifth Avenue
State Street
Fritz Raith
Raith
Slaying Of Two Women Aides At Saigon Consulate
A French communiqué from Saigon reports the killings of two American women at the U S consulate general in Indo China. Jeanne R Skewes director of the U S information service in Saigon and Lydia Ruth James secretary were found shot in a dry river bed after driving a jeep. The State Department in Washington said no official report had been received. James, 30, from Hillsdale Indiana, served with Wacs in the Southwest Pacific and in Washington. Skewes' husband Lawrence E Skewes lives in Seattle.
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Paris
Saigon
U. S
Indo-China
Jeanne R. Skewes
Lydia Ruth James
Department
Miss James
Hillsdale
Ind
Otto James
Wacs
Southwest Pacific
Washington
Skewes
Lawrence E. Skewes
Seattle
Teens Survive Train Car Crash Near Oshkosh Crossing
Seven teenagers escaped death when their car was struck by a Soo Line train near the Oshkosh city limits. The group, en route to Oshkosh High School, suffered only minor injuries and a shaking up as the vehicle skidded into the train’s path.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Soo Line
Oshkosh High School
Labor Law Can Be Successful Says Cincinnati Manager
A Cincinnati newspaper circulation manager stated that Taft Hartley labor contracts can be negotiated successfully if unions show they will honor their privileges and live up to their agreement, in Chicago remarks.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Fire Fatalities in Wisconsin Farm House Blaze
Curtis Hendrickson age 19 months died in a La Crosse hospital after a kerosene heater fire devastated the Lewis Valley home. His parents Lester and Mrs Hendrickson, both veterans, suffered severe burns while rescuing children and evacuating the house. The family, aided by a passing motorist, drove to relatives before ambulance transport. coroner announced no inquest will be held.
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Lewis Valley
Curtis Hendrickson
Lester Hendrickson
Route Two
Holmen
la Crosse
Wis
Eino
Curtis
Hendrickson
Melvin Granum
la Crosse County
Onalaska
Carl Hendrickson
Lester
Stevenstown
Ernest Anderson
J. George Reay
Editor testifies on closed shop in ITU case
In Indianapolis a New Bedford Standard-Times editor testified that he interpreted printer union "conditions of employment" as a closed shop violating the Taft-Hartley act. He said he did not accept the terms, noted the document was not a contract, and described strained relations with printers after a wage raise while denying strikes or slowdowns in the composing room.
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Indianapolis
Charles J. Lewin
New Bedford
Lewin
New Bedford Typographical Union
ITU
Rescue 21 Seamen From Stricken Ship
Twenty one men were rescued today from the stricken motor ship Norfolk off Beaufort inlet. Coast guardsmen used a breeches buoy to bring the crew to safety as the 252 foot tanker listed and battered by heavy seas. All 21 were reported in good condition after spending a night aboard the leaking vessel.
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Morehead City
N. C
Norfolk
Ile
Beaufort Inlet
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