Stolen Auto Linked To Slaying Of Patricia Birmingham
Police pursued a link between a recently recovered stolen apple red Chrysler convertible and the murder of 16 year old Patricia Birmingham in West Allis. The car contained blood stained clothing and missing tools while detectives sought three additional witnesses as part of the ongoing Milwaukee area inquiry.
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Minneapolis
Walter Lillydahl
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Milwaukee man held after admitting attack on former La Crosse resident
Chicago police arrested 22 year old Jasper McCoy of Milwaukee after he admitted slugging George Miller with a bottle on a country road near Racine and dumping him from Miller’s car. Miller, once living in La Crosse, was found bruised and in serious condition in Racine.
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Walter B. Smith Resigns as U S Envoy to Russia
President Truman accepted the resignation of Walter Bedell Smith as ambassador to Moscow to permit his return to army duty. Smith, a lieutenant general, is expected to command the First Army on Governors Island New York, the post held open since Gen. Hodges’s retirement. He said he has been away from the United States for over seven years, three in Moscow.
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Local Weather for La Crosse Near Freezing Night
Weather outlook for La Crosse and vicinity calling for clearing and colder air overnight with a low near freezing. Saturday brings fair conditions with a rising southwest to northeast breeze in the afternoon and a high around 52.
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Stormy Weather Lifts River Floods and Lightning Hit Brewery
A western Wisconsin eastern Minnesota storm brought one quarter to one half inch rain pushing tributaries to flood stage. A lightning bolt struck the Heileman brewery in La Crosse area injuring no one, while the Zumbro and Root rivers neared flood levels. Winds peaked at 60 mph from Brice Prairie, with Bemidji reporting four inches of snow and La Crosse easing to clearing, colder conditions overnight.
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C-82 Cargo Plane Reported Down in Arctic Northwest
At Westover Air Force Base officials reported a C-82 twin engined cargo plane with a crew of three or four down Friday in the Arctic wastes near Baffin Island about 1,000 miles northwest of Goose Bay Labrador. The aircraft was used to carry paratroopers or freight. Circumstances of the descent were not known.
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Miss Orient Explosion Kills About 100 Near Canton
The motor ship Miss Orient exploded Friday after hitting a mine six miles east of Canton on its voyage from Canton to Hong Kong. About 500 passengers were aboard, with casualties estimated around 100. Pirates were blamed for laying the mine.
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Mississippi river fishermen back license fee boost
A 100 percent increase in license fees won approval from Mississippi river commercial fishermen. Representatives Jack Johnson of Prairie du Chien and E. C. Newcomb of Pepin testified at a legislative hearing as the senate conservation committee considered a bill backed by the conservation department.
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Senate Conservation Committee
Weight limits placed on Highway 162 in Wisconsin
A 50 percent weight restriction was set Friday on state trunk highway 162 from U S 16 to state truck highway 71. The La Crosse division of the state highway department notes further restrictions may come for Buffalo Jackson La Crosse Monroe Trempealeau and Vernon counties. County trunk highway restrictions vary by county and must be checked with local departments.
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Council Sets Special Session For Housing And Street Plans
The common council schedules a 7 30 p m Friday special meeting to act on two grounds and buildings committee recommendations The first assigns responsibility for a 50 cent discount on Verdota addition La Crosse housing authority The second would have the city absorb the latest Verdota area grading costs The council did not approve these actions At its March 11 meeting the council deeded about 100 Verdota lots to the housing authority Also on the agenda is bids for the summer street car rail removal program previously approved by the council
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Jackson testifies in own defense in Axis Sally Year trial
James Jackson, 21, on trial for first degree murder of his father Earl Jackson describes military service and repeated physical abuse by his father. He pleads not guilty and not guilty by reason of temporary insanity as Mrs Nora Jackson testifies in his favor.
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Mystery Ends Coal Walkout Secrecy Shrouds Mailing
Pittsburgh reports reveal John L. Lewis ordered miners back to work by Monday. Mystery letters mailed from Pittsburgh postmarks to three news services in plain envelopes sparked no admissions from United Mine Workers officials. The envelopes carried no return address and warned the letter was for members only.
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Joseph Yablonski
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Harrisburg
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Hazelton
Washington, D. C
Bond Recovered in Smale Safecracking Case
La Crosse police disclosed the first lead in the $4,500 Smale Dairy safecracking at 533 Cass Street. A $25 government bond was found near Guttenberg Iowa, with suspects tracing paths via Market Square. Detectives pursue routes into Iowa and appeal for cooperation as radios and press spread notices.
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Iowa
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Courtroom Disruptions Mar Trial of Jackson Murder Case
Judge Bruce Beilfuss presiding over the Jackson murder trial reports complaints from Tomah and Sparta high schools about students leaving classes to attend the proceeding. Witnesses include Lionel Jackson and Charles E. Wilson as the prosecution rests after questioning by William Gleiss. The defense portrait of the victim’s wife reveals enduring fear yet loyalty amid a troubled 23 year marriage.
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Witness says Eisler switched red policy in trial
Government witness testifies Eisler’s connection to the Communist Internationale helped steer the American party toward violent class warfare. The testimony came at a Communist conspiracy trial in New York on Friday.
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Rankin Proposes $72 Pension Bill for WWI Veterans
Rep Rankin of Mississippi introduced a new veterans pension bill limited to World War I ex servicemen. The plan would pay $72 monthly at age 65 to those with income under $2000 single or $3000 married or with dependents. The bill was offered less than a day after his prior measure failed.
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House votes 208 to 207 to send veterans pension bill back
The vote split along party lines with four Republicans and two Democrats seeking recommittal. The measure proposed a $90 monthly pension with amendments from earlier versions, including a $72 option and needs-based provision. Rankin said the new bill, pushed at veterans groups' request, will be referred to the veterans affairs committee for rapid reconsideration.
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Wyman and Olivier Win Top Oscars in 1948 Night
Jane Wyman wins best actress for Johnny Belinda with the deaf mute role while Laurence Olivier earns Hollywood’s top honor for Hamlet. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre also wins best picture, marking a British-dominated night with John Huston taking two Oscars and Walter Huston one.
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Man Submits To Lie Detector Test In Strobel Case
Fond du Lac Wisconsin authorities did not disclose Friday the results of a lie detector test given to Urban Strobel after his two year old son Michael John Strobel was found dead in the parents’ bedroom. Strobel is held on an open charge while the coroner ruled death asphyxiation with fingernail marks found on the throat and a fractured jaw. The boy’s body was discovered Thursday in a curtained corner of the room and autopsy cited asphyxiation. The home housed Strobel and his wife with three children in one room, sharing with Glen Herbert and his ten children. The mother found Michael missing after a night shift and a passerby drove her to police headquarters. Police say the inquiry focuses on discrepancies in Strobel’s account while he remained in the room with the infant prior to death.
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Gillars Faces Treason Sentence In Nazi Radio Case
Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally was sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison for treason. Judge Curran also fined her $10,000 and noted automatic loss of citizenship on treason conviction. Gillars, 48, Maine born, broadcast the Axis Sally program and the drama Vision of Invasion.
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Axis Sally) Gillars
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State Elks scholarship winners from Sheboygan area
Two Sheboygan students won Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student awards. Carolyn Potshke of Sheboygan North and Allan Frank of Sheboygan Central were named state winners, announced Friday. Charles McGivern chaired the award committee.
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Elks National Foundation
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Sheboygan North High School
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Sheboygan Central
Room for rent ad flourish swaps income for space
Pleasant readers seek extra weekly income by swapping for an extra bedroom. The Tribune ad format promises quick contact and shows Mrs. Schultz rented her room right away. One sleeping room suitable for one or two. Call 1690 J. Phone 3680 Today.
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Wisconsin Assembly Debates School Bill Controlling County Consolidations
Madison lawmakers consider and plan action on a bill to continue county school committees with added safeguards, while Harper and nine others propose a package requiring district votes for consolidations and boosting transportation and elementary aids. The session also advances a state symbols bill and discusses optional liquor license revocation for gambling violations.
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