This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
2
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether dining car rules on southern railroads discriminate Negroes. A lower court had found such discrimination, and the court moved to review that ruling.
The article notes soft water yields dark ales with clean profiles while hard water suits light bitter beer. It emphasizes mineral balance affects mash efficiency and fermentation outcomes, guiding brewers to tailor water for beer style.
West Virginia and Pennsylvania face the heaviest impact as United Mine Workers begin a two week stoppage closing pits including the Robena mine. About 300,000 workers across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Maryland may seek unemployment benefits while Dr James Boyd nomination to head the Bureau of Mines draws Senate scrutiny.
An unsigned postcard found after a hit-and-run accident in Atlantic City contains the message God help me for hitting ya but haven't strength to give mine The sender was involved in a seventh bike injury and was released from hospital Sunday night Mrs Frank Devlin the boy's mother gave the card to police expressing sympathy for the driver
The Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg move toward a three country economic union slated to become effective July 1, 1950 with a preparatory stage starting this July. Representatives signed a protocol outlining the plan.
Valentin A. Gubitchev penton engineer indicted on espionage charges denounces the federal proceeding as a comedy in court and asserts diplomatic immunity. He is held on 100000 bail after indictment alleging conspiracy to pass US defense and intelligence secrets. Judith Coplon pleads innocent and awaits trial on April 1 with 20000 bail.
Clendenin Ryan, once aide to Mayor La Guardia, denied ties to a wiretap plot targeting Mayor O Dwyer and other city officials. A grand jury inquiry and police search for Ryan followed his escape after questioning about the alleged conspiracy.
Weather note from the U S Department of Commerce for Iowa shows generally fair and colder conditions tonight and Tuesday with partial cloudiness and continued cold. Shippers forecast advises protecting shipments within 150 miles of La Crosse with directions for north 4 west 6 south and east 8 to 12. A high pressure system centered over Alberta drives the pattern, while Texas Gulf coast reports heavy rains and thunderstorm activity near mid March averages.
Obituary notes Daniel J. Ryan of Waukon with burial at Mount Olive after illness. In Washington the military warned against overestimating germ warfare and atomic weapons, confirming limited, dangerous potential yet denying super weapons. A report outlines biological warfare prospects, guard needs, and future atomic analyses.
Adolph Mozenett 77 of La Crosse died suddenly Sunday. He is survived by three daughters Mrs. Gillman Coleraine Minn Mrs Baier and Mrs Ringdahl La Crosse one son Emmett Mozenett Chicago 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild one brother William Mozenett Linden California and one sister Emma Mozenett Monona Minn. Funeral services Wed 2 p m at Schmacher Funeral Home with Rev. in Woodlawn Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening.
Genevieve Marie Steiner 17 died at her home seven miles southeast of Soldiers Grove. Born October 30 1931 she lived on the family farm. Survivors: parents Mr and Mrs Steiner two sisters Mrs Clarence Salmon and Mrs Joseph Lee three brothers Orville Donald and Alden all of Soldiers Grove area Funeral services at home 1 pm and North Clayton Methodist church 1 30 pm Rev Hubert Groves officiating Burial in Tavera cemetery
Mrs Tillie Schwagert 72 died Friday at her son William Schwagert’s home in Gary Indiana. She is survived by her son and sister Mrs William Hohfeldt of Hillsboro. She lived in Hillsboro most of her life before moving to Gary seven years ago. Funeral services will be held in Hillsboro Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Milwaukee police recovered a body from Lake Michigan believed to have been in the water for about a month. The name William Henderson Hopter appeared in the clothing and Milwaukee Road pay stubs were found on the man. A heart tattoo was noted on the left forearm.
Clarence Bartz of 525 South 10th street pleaded guilty to allowing an unlicensed person to operate his motor vehicle and was fined or faced 10 days in jail. Leslie Tichenor of R. J. La Crosse pleaded guilty to unsafe operation and faced a small fine or five days. Ray Laschatz of 319 Caledonia street pleaded guilty to speeding 45 mph and a second fine for driving without a license. In La Crease police court, Vernon Thompson and Milton H Ostern each fined 75 for driving while intoxicated with licenses. Fire calls reported on March 12 13 and 14 for rubbish chimney and restaurant grille fires causing slight damage. Duane O Lond and Lynette Anita Symmonds plan to marry March 19 in Stanley Wisconsin.
An improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to keep dentures secure and prevent sliding. It leaves no sour taste or odor and works on alkaline denture breath. Available at major stores.
Dr. Francis E. Townsend urges Congress to adopt his pension plan funded by a 3 percent gross income tax on business and individuals. The plan would provide monthly pensions to all aged 60 and older and the blind, with a $250 exemption, and would have paid $156 monthly to about 18.5 million potential recipients based on Townsend statistician John Doyle Elliott. Townsend criticized the current social security program as insufficient and testified before the House Ways and Means Committee as administration relief expansion consideration proceeds.
A fourth Geneseo high school student died from injuries after a train automobile collision near the Rock Island crossing east of Geneseo. The victims, all locals, were David Jennings 17 Carol Bolte 17 Ernest Kissman 18 and Eugene Carroll 17.
Rep. Withrow of Wisconsin testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in support of higher old age pensions. He urged using the Townsend plan as a base to craft a workable and adequate program to aid older citizens and reduce fear of want, strengthening national security by easing aging poverty.
San Francisco logged its second minor quake in five days on Sunday night at 8 10 p m CST. No damage was reported in the city though Hollister experienced slight damage from last Wednesday tremor.
Washington officials warn Tuesday midnight as the deadline to file 1948 income tax returns. About 55 million taxpayers have filed, but many have yet to complete their returns. Citizens earning over $600 must file on time to avoid penalties up to 25 percent. late estimates incur a five percent quarterly installment penalty plus one percent per month.
In 1946 Nebraska recorded 27,753 births and 12,365 deaths across the state. The figures reflect population changes during that year with more births than deaths. The data point to demographic trends shaping postwar Nebraska society and public health considerations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.