General Taylor Hurt In Leap From Plane Over Berlin
Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor, chief U S war crimes prosecutor in Germany, and seven other Americans parachuted from a C47 when the plane had engine trouble. Taylor suffered a wrenched back and a hip injury and was taken to a U S army hospital. The pilot and co pilot landed safely at Gatow airfield. One sergeant was treated at the plane and others were missing in the Russian occupied area as authorities sought to account for all passengers. The Taylors were en route to Nuernberg after a briefing with Gen. Lucius D. Clay.
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Truman Returns to Washington After St Patrick's Day Dinner
President Truman returned to Washington by special train after addressing a St Patrick's Day dinner in New York. He traveled from New York City to the capital this morning.
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Truman
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Fund contributions listed from area residents and groups
A partial list shows many residents and organizations from Holmen West Salem La Crosse and surrounding towns contributing funds ranging from 3 to 10 dollars plus larger gifts such as 125 dollars from the Federal Labor union production employees at Trane company. Notable donors include John D Schroeder Stan ley Moen Arnold Anderson Esther Levy G Kinney Hjalmer Badahl and Our Savior's Lutheran church Ladies Aid. Further names cover many local individuals and clubs.
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Sparta
Stanley Moen
Holmen
Arnold Anderson
Arthur Hanson
Sid Hauser
Esther M. Levy
la Crosse
Robert Johnson
Onalaska
Anonymous
G. Kinney
West Salem
Mervyn Johnstone
Ontario
A. L. Higgings
Caledonia
Minn
Manford Forness
Taylor
Alma Mahium
Alvin Hemker
Bangor
Richard AH. Schroeder
Rockland
William Suttie
Ettrick
Daniel T. Bergen
Viroqua
John Schams
Harry Angell
Prairie du Chien
C. L. Engen
Lena R. Olson
Galesville
Hilmer Snuggerud
Alfred Taubert
Henry J. Peterson
Neeces
Ca . Holmen
Leen Tracee
Robert Tracey
Harry Tracey
Lloyd M. Fisher
Mindoro
Arnold Brudahl
Arthur Kirkeeng
J. A. Kamp Ettrick
Walter Ofstedahl
Hilmer Hanson
Lee McHugh
Glen Mulder
L. E. Mason
Percy Heath
E.S. Fiedler
Carr
Roy Dinger
Cashton
Hjalmer Badahl
L. L. Atwater
L. E. Atwater
C. E. Wadel
Harry Hanson
Schurz
Norman Hess
James G. Peterson
O. W. Muenster
Ingemar Jorstad
Angus Olson
Coon Valley
Etna
H. Ostrem
Harry
Aise Mest
Salem
Crosse
Ernest F. Storandt
Pils
White School
Boto Holmen
E. J. Blewett
Sparte
A. Zimmerman
Federal Labor Union
Trane Company
Rockland road gains Class A status amid county tax vote
The County Board approved classifying the Rockland trunk road as Class A with county maintenance by a 24 to 6 vote. Relief aimed at Rockland’s isolation due to weight restrictions on trunk highways passed along with other actions on road classification, forestry labor, and a 750 for a VFW encampment.
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la Crosse County
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John S. Coleman
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Newburg Corners
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Bernard Zahn
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Uest
Thomas Rooney
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la Crosse
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Homes Before Theaters Demands From Britain
Homeless protesters press for housing first before new cinemas. In South Africa the hop crop per acre climbs due to intensive cultivation.
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South Africa
Debate over universal military training and selective service
Congress debates UMT and selective service as leaders and critics weigh air power limits and defense needs. Key figures include Senator Gurney, Secretary Marshall, and President Truman, with mixed views on draft, training, and foreign policy.
Truman Warns of Risks If Unity Fails in 1948
President Truman spoke in New York then proceeded to Washington and told reporters he had long intended to address Wallace. He said Wallace might rejoin the Democrats only if foreign policy changes. Truman urged national unity and warned that the coming year could require risks greater than before.
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Leadership quote on peace and prudent action
A solemn call to acknowledge danger and avoid denial. The speaker urges sober restraint and calm judicious action to lead toward peace. The message stresses preparedness and responsible leadership over denial or panic.
MacArthur outlines postwar farm reforms and coop plan
MacArthur, speaking at a state convention, says Japan’s farm sector was in sickness upon arrival and that autocratic control pushed owner cultivators to toil as tenants. He cites dissolving the old agricultural association and creating democratic, non governmental farm cooperatives. Co op reps have urged Dewey views, while Stassen campaigns in Wisconsin. McKerrow backs all three GOP hopefuls and plans to endorse soon.
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Stassen
Wisconsin
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Rancher Survives Jeep Crash With Light Injuries
Francis Bill French a rancher and rodeo clown from Pierre South Dakota escaped unharmed after his jeep rolled over and struck a bridge abutment. He walked away with a slight forehead scratch while the damaged vehicle ended in a junkyard.
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Gromyko Clash Over Security Council Language at U N
Russia faced a heated United Nations debate as Gromyko opposed the Chilean complaint linked to Truman's speech. Amid sharp exchanges, Dr Alfonso Lopez of Colombia urged restraint against hostile language toward non permanent members. Tsiang of China chaired the session.
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Europe wed from Page April 18 on Truman speech in Brussels
A European spokesman called de Gasperi's remarks about Truman's speech hopeful for democratic nations. Five signatories Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg approved a mutual defense pact. The Prague radio noted the timing as Russia demobilizes. In Britain Lords warned Britain risks another war as defense budgets are debated.
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Blast Kills 171 in Belgrade Coal Mine Disaster
Yugoslav news agency Tanjug reports a coal mine explosion at Rada on the Istrian peninsula killed 171. Dispatch released last night notes the news just received. details are unavailable.
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