Reds Name New Chief Of Army
The Soviet Union announced Marshal Alexander M. Vasilevsky as minister of armed forces, replacing Nikolai A. Bulganin who will remain prime minister and a politburo member. The Presidium gave no explanation for the change.
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Alexander M. Vasilevsky
Supreme Soviet
Vasilevsky
Nikolai A. Bulganin
Soviet Union
Ilmore
Moscow
Bulganin
Josef Stalin
Council of Ministers
Living Costs Edge Back Toward 1948 Levels
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the consumer price index fell 0.9 percent from January 15 to February 15, nearly matching early 1948 levels. Food dropped 2.5 percent, fats oils and dairy hit a year and a half low, clothing down 0.7 percent, housing 0.5 percent, while autos rose slightly and residential rents rose 0.2 percent for the three months to February 15.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Grandmother Halts Burglar as Daughter Is Killed
In Pontiac Michigan an elderly grandmother confronted an armed burglar and forced him from the home. Her daughter Mrs Esther Burder 42 was later shot and killed on the street in front of the residence. The grandmother Mrs Bertha Debbico had earlier chased the man from the house with a gun in hand.
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Pontiac
Mich
Esther Burder
Trial testimony in Tomah murder case described
The proceedings reveal detailed witness accounts of family abuse disputes, car rides, and a fatal shooting at the Jackson home. Lionel Jackson recounts the night and his actions, while law officers describe their inquiries and ballistics expert Charles Wilson analyzes clothing and distance of the shot. Cavalry horses bound for Abyssinia are ordered in Australia with plans for more.
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James
Naval
Evry
Lionel
Manston
William Schultz
Tomah
Jackson
Rioing
Schultz
Henry
Tom
Oakdale
Raymond Scott
Norman Anderson
Tom Baker
Johnson
Ames
Lionel Jackson
Charles Wilson
Madison
Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory
Wilson
H. R. Biegel
Obituary: In Nebr. Resident Dies After Short Illness
Innebago Nebraska resident died at home after a short illness. Survived by parents Mrs. Silas Cleveland two sisters Sonja Rae and Juanita Joyce two brothers Matthew and Truman. Funeral at Greencrow residence 512 Milwaukee Street Saturday 2 p.m. Burial Decora Prairie Cemetery. Native American services at 512 Milwaukee Street Friday 9 p.m. Floyd Whiteagle officiating.
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Innebago
Nebr
Silas Cleveland
Sonja Rae
Juanita Joyce
Matthew
Truman
Greencrow
Milwaukee Street
Decora Prairie
Floyd Whiteagle
Desmond John T. dies. sister-in-law named Keller listed
John T. Desmond aged about 50 died. He is survived by his sister-in-law Marcella Keller of 509 North Ninth Street.
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John T. Desmond
Desmond
Marcella Keller
North Ninth Street
Obituary Notices for Wiedemann and Dowlar
Anton Wiedemann a former La Crosse resident died Thursday evening at a Milwaukee hospital at about 83 Survived by three sons Joseph Los Angeles Lone Peter Milwaukee and three daughters Mrs William Hanson La Crosse Mrs Dane Falk and Mrs Alma Anatta Milwaukee Funeral arrangements are in complete Mrs C W Dowlar formerly of La Crosse died suddenly March 25 at her home in Austin Minn the former Olive Holmes Survivors include husband Charles one son Corwin Minneapolis one daughter Mrs Stanley June Olson Austin two granddaughters three sisters all of Austin Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm in Austin
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Anton Wiedemann
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Joseph
Los Angeles
Lone
Peter
William Hanson
Dane Falk
Alma Anatta
C. W. Dowlar
Austin
Minn
Olive Holmes
Charles
Corwin
Minneapolis
Stanley
June) Olson
Fern Mooney
Roy
Erma) Shirk
Dorothy) Stolzenberg
Fete for Scout Leaders Highlighted Week of Activity
More than 50 Girl Scout and Brownie leaders were hosted by the Girl Scout council at the Congregational church. Corsages honored long service by Mrs. M A Skundberg Mrs Glenwood and Mildred Houska. Committees discussed April cookie deliveries and May overnight cookout for leaders. Ecuador forms a development corporation to finance ventures there.
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Girl Scout Council
Congregational Church
M. A. Skundberg
Glenwood
Mildred Houska
C. B. Wethe
R. Roellig
Ruthman Hanson
The
Park Gun Club
Appointment of administratrix for Ida M. Fox estate sought
In County Court of Wisconsin La Crosse on April 12 1949 at 10 o clock in the forenoon the application of Lillian Gottschalk seeks appointment as administratrix of the estate of Ida M Fox deceased late of La Crosse. Claims against the deceased must be filed by June 23 1949 or be barred and examined at a term ending June 28 1949. Dated March 17 2009. Judge V Ahlstrom HALE SKEMP & NIETSCHIL Attorneys.
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Wauuin
Tesssay
la Crosse
Lillian Gottschalk
Ida M. Fox
City of
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
City of la Crosse
Eeee
Ahlstrom
Hale
Skemp & Nietscil Atorene
State Bank Bidg
Clara S&s
Dayton Emmet
Clara
Crowley
Said
Clara &. Crowley
Said County
Court House
R. V. Ahlstrom
Skemp & Nietsch
State Bank
Walter Cased
von Saneetes
Schubert & 321 Hoeschier
Crosse County
Anna Baum
la Crosse Trust Company
Anns Baum
Johns
Rorafp & Coleman
Sophis E. Daler
A Ahlstrom
Clarence J. Weber
Mary Gavin
Wiscon
Township 16
Canterbury
Beg
Canary
la Wisconsin
Crosse
Ruediger & Joanie
Attorners
Notice of Stock Transfer Filing to FCC for La Crosse Firms
Notice that La Crosse Company transfers all stock to La Crosse Tribune for 140 dollars and 84 444.07 dollars net worth, with an examination copy at FCC Washington office. persons may file to acquire control on or before May 20 under Section 1.321.
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Federal Communications Commission
Cognistion Ser
LA Crosse Company
Crosse
LA Crosse Tribune
Washington
D. C
Lacrosse Broadcasting Company
Commission
Probate and Admin Hearings in La Crosse County Wisconsin
Notices announce hearings on March 29 1949 for Dayton Emmet probate of Clara Crowley estate and appointment of executor. creditors must file by June 10 1949. Additional hearings set April 12 1949 for Walter Daler estate and July 16 1949 final accounts, with heirship determinations and inheritance tax determinations to be made. Notices also list Mary Gavin real estate sale under La Crosse County Court and multiple administrator appointments with heirs determinations and deadlines.
Police detail elopement and murder links in Patricia Birmingham case
The article outlines Patricia Birmingham's disappearance on Feb 10 and a subsequent murder investigation. Suspect Babich faces charges for influencing a minor by eloping with Kathleen and denying reports of Babich near Patricia’s Birmingham home. Detectives pursue a male witness abroad and corroborate a ring found with Kathleen.
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Milwaukee
Babich
Kathleen
Robert Barber
Kalamazoo
Mich
Adolph Kraemer
Birmingham
Patricia
Hearing on Administration and Heirship for Nettie E. Corlett
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the court will hear the administration of the estate of Nettie E. Corlett deceased. Juanita G. Judd applies for estate letters and for determination of heirs at law. The hearing date is June 13, 1949, and failure to appear may bar relief.
Threats Against Congresswoman Rogers Reported
Police guard the home of Edith Nourse Rogers after she reported death threats in grim letters. Rogers said the first threat arrived around Valentine's Day, with no link to a divorce suit naming her as a defendant.
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Washington
Legislature offers bills on ads taxes and campaigns
The legislature advanced measures to cap political ad charges and speed up election returns. Proposals include a public liability insurance fund, unemployment test allowances, higher veterans rehabilitation loans, and a RO TC training option. A gas tax rise to six cents seeks a statewide referendum. Arab sheiks flavor tea with mint.
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New Assembly
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Rennebohm
Adjutant General’s Department
Trinke
Lake Geneva
Broadway Houses Slash Prices to Boost Attendance
New York theaters slash admission prices from 0 to 35 cents across six first run Broadway houses in a bid to lift sagging morning and matinee attendance.
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New York
County Court Notes and Fire Reports La Crosse
Clarence Schlicht pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was ordered to six months in county jail. Marlin Frommelt and Melvin Jacobson faced fines for traffic and speeding offenses. Dahl paid a fine after a listed infraction. Fire calls include chimney and marsh fires across several blocks, with multiple engine responses and a wall fire at 1712 Mississippi Street.
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la Crosse
Clarence Schlicht
Green Island
Schlicht
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Marlin Frommelt
Prospect Street
la Cresse
Loomis Street
A. B. Carr
Ward Avenue
Johnson
Kennard Buick Co
Copeland Avenue
Marsh
Avon Street
Mississippi Street
Wall
John Sherer
Salt In Tea Used By Mongolian Tribes
Some Mongolian tribes add salt to their tea, a practice noted in regional descriptions of traditional beverages. The salt enhances flavor and may aid hydration in arid steppe environments.
Little Progress Made On Rents
A senate house conference committee made little progress at its first meeting toward compromising differences on rent control legislation. Conferees from both chambers continued to disagree on the two bills passed by the house and senate. The panel planned another session later that day at 1 30 p m CST. The current rent control law expires next Thursday March 31.
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Washington
Senate-House
Congress
House
Senate
Compromise Copper Tax Bill Returned to House
A Senate approved compromise bill to extend the suspension of copper import taxes to June 30 1950 was returned to the House after Senate action. The current suspension expires March 31 and must pass the changes approved by the Senate.
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Washington
House
Senate
Plan Sale and Lunch by La Crosse Eastern Star No 22
Bake sale and lunch planned by Plan Sale La Crosse chapter No 22 of the Order of Eastern Star at Doerflinger's on Saturday. Proceeds support chapter activities and community projects.
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la Crosse
Order of Eastern Star
Doerflinger’s
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