Board Rejects Bids On City Housing Plan
La Crosse housing authority rejected bids for 52 veteran homes on the Salzer airport plat as too costly. A meeting Tuesday outlined building under $8 000 and future planning sessions with Thomas King of FHA set for March 20. Survey of Salzer lots will proceed and applications will be invited later.
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Salzer Airport
la Crosge
Federal Housing Administration
Salzer Plat
Housing Authority
FHA
Court Oosts Religion From Public School
The Supreme Court upholds a Champaign religious education plan while a majority agrees on limits. Justice Black writes the decision defending church state separation, with justices Reed and several others dissenting or offering separate opinions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Black
Champaign
Reed
Vashti McCollum
Champaign School Board
James Terry
John L. Franklin
High Court
Rep. Landis
R-Ind
Vinson
Douglas
Murphy
Jackson
Frankfurter
Rutledge
Burton
Weather outlook for La Crosse area turns milder Wednesday
Local forecast calls for fair and continued cold tonight with a city low near 10 and rural areas around 5. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness and a higher afternoon high near 28 as temperatures warm slightly.
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la Crosse
Finland Names Leftist Delegation for Moscow Talks
Finland selected a seven member delegation led by Prime Minister Mauno Pekkala for talks with Russia on a friendship and mutual assistance treaty. Negotiations expected to begin around March 20 with cabinet approval and parliamentary ratification required.
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Helsinki
Finland
Moscow
Mauno Pekkala
Rale
Russia
Juho E. Paasikivi
Red Cross Drive Reaches $15 379 In County Campaign
In a further boost the Red Cross fund drive climbed over five thousand dollars to a total of $15 379 22 with 7 254 members. French Island reports 136 75 and Onalaska 354 while other communities have not yet reported. The county goal is 29 500 with the city of La Crosse noted for strong support. Citizens absent or missed are asked to donate at fund headquarters or Red Cross offices and firms to mail contributions.
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Red Cross Fund
French Island
Onalaska
la Crosse
Red Cross
la Crosse County
Explosion at Chinese ammo dump devastates Tsingtao
Shanghai dispatch reports a Chinese ammunition dump exploded at Tsingtao, leveling a city block and causing about 250 casualties with an estimated 100 dead. U S Navy sources noted the blast occurred near docks housing USS Estes and the hospital ship Repose, with no immediate American casualties reported.
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Shanghai
Tsingtao
U. S. Navy
Estes
Navy
Singtao
Plan Ohio Write-In Drive For MacArthur
A Cleveland campaign for Gen Douglas MacArthur announced a state wide write in drive for the May 4 Ohio primaries. Attorney Melvin T. Hott, spokesman for a MacArthur for President club, said the effort would urge Alican voters to list the general on primary ballots.
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Cleveland
Douglas MacArthur
Ohio
Melvin T. Hott
Alican
Move For Assistance To Victims Of Fire
The Lester Hendrickson family with three seriously burned members and a fourth who died in a Holmen area house fire will receive Red Cross aid. The local Red Cross executive committee met Tuesday and approved definite plans for assistance. A donation drive is under way, with details on today’s Community Page.
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Lester Hendrickson
Holmen
Red Cross
Commodity Prices Down Across Major Markets Today
New York markets show declines in grains with Chicago pits opening weak then rebounding. Corn and wheat fell from yesterday's levels while butter and other commodities eased. Stocks slipped on the New York exchange as hogs steadied and cattle and sheep softened.
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New York
Chicago
Roos
New York Exchange
Arrest Michigan Man on Federal Charge
Earl Ray Marsden a 57 year old resident of Flint Michigan is in police custody after federal authorities arrested him warrants from Louisville charging him with transporting two ten dollar checks Marsden pleaded nolle contendere in justice court and was ordered to federal district court for trial
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Earl Ray Marsden
Flint
Mich
Marsden
Louisville
Nolle Contendre
Justice Court
Federal District Court
B-29 Training Flight From Honolulu Ends With Radio Glitch
Ten B-29s resume a training flight from Honolulu with radios checked to avoid a repeat of yesterday 11 hour alert. The false emergency set Spokane base and California on edge. One aircraft reported missing due to radio failure aboard a Superfort.
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Honolulu
Japan
Spokane
Wash
California
Keefe accuses big interests of forcing cotton prices higher
Rep. Keefe warned in a House speech that large speculators drive up raw cotton prices amid government purchases. He argued the Marshall Plan and army relief programs could push exports, calling for thorough scrutiny of any government buying at inflated prices.
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Washington
Keefe
R-Wis
House
Higley Sees GOP Victory in Wisconsin Meeting
Higley, Marinette, state GOP chairman, urged unity at the Wood County Republican club citing a Democratic split as a sign the Renditean party can win. He emphasized constitutional government, sound fiscal policy, and cohesive organization amid national and international uncertainty.
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Pittsville
Wis
Renditean
Harvey Higley
Marinette
GOP
Wood County
Republican Club
Higley
Democratic Party
Fashion Show Opens Today at Vocational School
A packed auditorium watched 44 Spring Fashion Fantasy models parade from clam diggers to formal gowns with a white wedding finale. Flowers were by Lund's Flowers and Franci Sheridan of Charm spoke to the audience. The 8 p.m. show sold out since Friday as Mystery Woman was to be revealed tonight. Proceeds benefit Wisconsin spastics camp winterization and Emerson school equipment, co sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune and Jaycettes.
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Lund
Crosse
Franci Sheridan
Midwest
Charm
la Crosse Tribune
Jaycettes
Wisconsin
Emerson School
Printers resign from ITU in Waukegan in protest
Thirteen of the 20 printers at the Waukegan News Sun quit the AFL International Typographical Union over the ITU policy on employer relations and a four and a half percent strike assessment. They accuse union officers of defying U.S. laws and vow to form their own bargaining unit while negotiations on a new contract stall.
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Waukegan
Waukegan News-Sun
AFL International Typographical Union
ITU
R. A. Hawks
Waukegan Typographical Union
International Typographical Union
ITU Executive Council
Chicago
United States
F. Ward Just
News-Sun
Roman P Bohn
Waukegaun
Hawks
International Itu
Anks
Just
News-Sun Chapel
ITV
International Office
City Clerk Extends Hours for Voter Registration
City Clerk Fred Kramer announces office will stay open until 8 p m tonight to register legally eligible La Crosse voters. Unregistered residents or those with name changes by marriage must appear in person to register and vote.
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Fred Kramer
la Crosse
Stassen Delegates Sweep First Town Reporting Primary Results
In Roxbury New Hampshire 115 residents Stassen delegates win the majority in five of six contests in the district four at large and two district Dewey has one of the four at large delegates Prospective delegates hint support for Vandenberg if needed and the weather forecasts a heavy turnout as the first 1948 campaign test nears MacArthur challenges loom in Wisconsin for both Dewey and Stassen
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Concord
N. H
Harold E. Stassen
New Hampshire
Roxbury
Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Arthur H. Vandenberg
R-Mich
Truman
Minnesota
Dewey
Wisconsin
Douglas MacArthur
Quiz Holdup Case Ties Westby Man to Milwaukee Taxi
LeRoy Stolsberg 21 of Westby and cab driver Arlie Davidson 28 of La Crosse were detained in Milwaukee after a Fifth and State robbing spree. Stolsberg, who sold crop shares for 1300 dollars, said he was not having fun while police investigated the taxi ride to Milwaukee and a masked gunpoint holdup.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee
LeRoy Stolsberg
Westby
Stolsberg
Arlie Davidson
Fifth
State Streets
Miwaukee
Davidson
Fritz Raith
Raith
House Votes Probe Funds to Expand Loyalty Inquiry
Washington reports the House approved 200000 more for its un-American activities committee for this year. The funding followed a closed-door loyalty hearing on Dr Edna U Condon with Oliver Short John Towne and Adrian Fisher testimony. Fisher resigned and joined the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Washington
House
un-American Activities Committee
Senate
UN- American Activities Subcommittee
Edna U. Condon
Commerce Department
Rep
Nixon
Rcalif
Oliver Short
John E. Towne
Adrian Fisher
Fisher
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Man Made Mesons Unveiled By Lawrence At Berkeley
Berkeley report says Dr. Ernest O. Lawrence and James B. Fisk announced lab production of mesons in UC’s 4000 ton cyclotron. The breakthrough, praised as a milestone in fundamental atomic research, hints at future energy advances beyond uranium fission though no immediate practical use is foreseen.
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Berkeley
Calif
America
Europe
Ernest O. Lawrence
James B. Fisk
Commission
Atomic Energy
University of California
Lawrence
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Wisconsin backs cheer MacArthur entry as president
Madison backers of Douglas MacArthur hailed his offer to accept the presidency if called. Wisconsin figures like Gordon Singkin and Lansing Hoyt praised the general while La Follette urged leadership, arguing he could stop communism and handle future confrontations with Russia. MacArthur’s noted career highlights include World War II leadership and early service at West Point.
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Madison
Wis
MacArthur
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Milwaukee
Arthur MacArthur
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Gordon Singkin
General MacArthur
Phillip F. la Follette
Raleigh
N. C
la Follette
GOP
General MacArthur Surprises GOP with Presidential Hint
General MacArthur announced he is available for the presidency but will not actively seek the job, noting Wisconsin petitions for his name and acknowledging the national and international moment. He will remain in Japan and did not plan to leave his post, underscoring his humility and public duty.
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Washington
MacArthur
Truman
Tokyo
New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Thomas Dewey
New York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Earl Warren
California
Japan
Wisconsin
GOP
Madison
Stassen Praises MacArthur on Republican Unity Effort
Harold Stassen in Minneapolis commends General MacArthur for his forthright statement on a presidential run. He says he respects him and asks the Wisconsin committee to keep campaigns constructive and pursue a united effort for a Republican victory next November.
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Minneapolis
Harold Stassen
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Wisconsin
Truman runs for a full term and widens party splits
MacArthur’s public duty remarks spark renewed Republican chatter while President Truman formally declares his candidacy for a complete four-year term. The move splits the Democratic Party over civil rights and terminates Dixie party hopes for a compromise candidate. Democratic Chairman J Howard McGrath confirms the decision.
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MacArthur
Truman
Democratic Party
Dixie Party
J. Howard McGrath
Girl Repudiates Parricide Confession
WEST PLAINS Missouri Betty Jane Kroeger 17 denied a signed statement that she killed both parents. In a new oral account she claimed her father Fred Kroeger 50 fatally shot her mother in Eminence after suspected infidelity, then she shot him the next day claiming fear of being killed. The bodies were found Saturday night.
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West Plains
Betty Jane Kroeger
Fred Kroeger
Davis
Betty Jane
Reds Remember Mama in Soviet Welfare Report
The Evening Moscow notes the USSR spent over two billion dollars in 1947 on motherhood subsidies and child welfare. State aid starts with a 400 ruble grant at the birth of a third child.
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Moscow
Evening Moscow
Soviet Union
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Red Cross Drive
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PrintersOn
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First Town
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