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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
In an upper room on Mount Zion Jesus washes the feet of his disciples during the Passover, including Judas, as he prepares for betrayal. Peter objects, but Jesus explains the necessity of being washed, then shares the Passover with the twelve before his suffering.
A 15 000 strong Brussels parade turns violent amid a 24 hour general strike by Socialists demanding King Leopold II abdicate. Police ban ignored as transport walkout fails, Spaak warns of grave trouble if Leopold returns, reflecting a nation split by loyalties after the referendum.
Janesville Wisconsin: Thomas Chesney faces two counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his uncles on a farm near Johnstown. His attorney Roscoe Grimm says there is no grounds for pleading guilty and Chesney requested a preliminary hearing. The hearing date shifted from April 6 to 3 pm then back to April 6 as court proceedings continue.
Holmen patrolman investigated a late Thursday hit and run report. Alvin Nesler found his damaged car and alerted county highway police. Lester Mikkelson pleaded guilty in county court and was fined $25 plus costs or 30 days in jail. Acting County Judge E F Kansen presided.
Detroit Chrysler Corp offered the striking United Auto Workers a $30 million pension fund to back five year pay protections but the union rejected it as inadequate. The move follows a 59 day strike idling 89 000 workers and 50 000 others. Walter Reuther called the plan short of industry pattern and still pushing for a trust funded pension with broader benefits.
The House Un-American Activities Committee may study the Ku Klux Klan during this congressional session. Chairman Wood of Georgia said investigators already have substantial information. He noted no final decision, but suggested hearings are unlikely.
Mrs Gardner Cowles Sr 88 widow of the Des Moines Register and Tribune publisher died at home after long illness. Her husband died February 28 1946. Survivors include children and 15 grandchildren.
The Camp McCoy air academy site committee in Sparta Wis agreed to urge U S air academy selection board by contacting local congressmen and other key officials. Data on 15 points already forwarded to Ashington via Fifth Army HQ Chicago. Local mayor Dr H H Williams said Colonel Holburns report and local data will be screened with other cities.
Olivia de Havilland and Broderick Crawford won Academy Awards as All the King's Men topped Best Picture. Mercedes McCambridge won supporting actress for All the King's Men. Dean Jagger earned Best Supporting Actor for Twelve O Clock High. Other honors went to Joseph L. Mankiewicz for A Letter to Three Wives and more.
Milwaukee grand jury charged former Alderman Albert J. Krause with two counts of bribery for allegedly soliciting and receiving 250 from an applicant for a tavern license and later 750 for influence in liquor license cases. He resigned from the council in January and was released on bond after posting 5000 cash bail. A trial date will be set after a pleading.
Ice in the Mississippi at La Crosse began moving downstream around 9 a m marking the official opening date. Rivers including the Root Kickapoo Zumbro and La Crosse are expected to rise as runoff forms, with record lows and highs noted for the year.
A Republican senator defends Ambassador Philip Jessup against McCarthy's charges of communist affinity. Senator H Alexander Smith praises Jessup's integrity and UN record, while noting the inquiry continues with a Monday session with Attorney General McGrath and FBI Director Hoover. Public hearings are planned for state department officials to respond to McCarthy’s accusations.
Washington The House Armed Services Committee voted to authorize a 689 million military construction program aimed at strengthening U S air defenses. The bill amends a Senate measure and awaits House action with provisions boosting Navy and Air Force projects and a 300 million public works item for fiscal 1951.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower warned at Columbia University that amid world tension the United States has reduced armaments below safety level yet cannot safely trim defenses without proof others do likewise. He urged justice freedom opportunity disarmament international understanding and a strong United Nations with police power.
The La Crosse health board urged immediate water chlorination citing repeating contamination in samples. Mayor Ahrens and the common council received a recommendation to bring in Wallace and Tiernen to install chlorine equipment and start chlorination between April 1 and 15. Several tests showed presumptive contamination while others were negative, and officials urged continued boil-water usage.
Reports warn of a severe famine affecting as many as 50 million in Communist China. Fleeing farmers crowd the east river region near Canton as rice stocks run dry. Plague and disease spread in Anhwei Shantung and adjacent provinces.
Green Bay Wisconsin report says La Vern Dilweg volunteers that he wants endorsements from individual labor leaders rather than political machines in his bid for the Democratic U S senate nomination. He vows to run as the only true Democrat in the race, addressing about 45 labor representatives.
General Omar Bradley chairing the U S joint chiefs said arms deliveries to Europe will be in full swing soon. Bradley arrived by plane from Washington to discuss shipments with European allies in the Hague Holland.
Mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 30. Saturday expected to be generally fair with a high near 38 and no significant changes anticipated.
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