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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1950

Page

4

Seymour bus line seeks Green Bay to La Crosse extension

The public service commission heard Seymour Transfer Line of Seymour Wisconsin request to extend service from Green Bay to La Crosse. If granted four daily buses would reach La Crosse at about 1 PM and depart east at 3 05 PM with an 8 40 PM eastbound run next morning. The line currently terminates at Tomah with transfers to Sparta and La Crosse via Greyhound and connects with Stevens Point New London Appleton Waupaca and the North Western 400 at Adams. The attorney stated no extra runs from Totash and Sparta for Camp McCoy and asked a schedule amendment.

Seymour Transfer Line Seymour Wis la Crosse Green Bay-Tomah Public Service Commission Court House Green Bay Seymour Line Tomah Sparta Greyhound Stevens Point New London Appleton Waupaca North Western Adams Seymour Company Totash Cramp McCoy Camp McCoy

Strikes Threaten Again In France

France faces renewed dockworker unrest as unions call a 24 hour work stoppage in several ports including Marseille. The National Union of Dockworkers organized the action over arrests during a prolonged five week walkout, drawing support from Tunisian port workers as tensions rise.

France Communisited National Union of Dockworkers Marseille

Major oil firms named in price fixing suit in Wisconsin

Court actions claim the La Crosse oil majors Standard Oil Phillips Petroleum Texaco Savony-Vacuum Cities Service Continental Oil and D X Co colluded to fix petroleum prices. Defense argues the trade area extends 30 miles and calls for impleading the firms to fully decide the case.

Swenscinta Rea Son la Crosse Ofl Wisconsin United States Skemp Standard Oil Phillips Petroleum Texaco Savony-Vacuum Cities Service

Milwaukee Streetcar Fares and Passes Approved

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission authorized Milwaukee streetcars and buses to raise cash fares from 10 to 4 cents and reduce adult weekly passes from 1.50 to 1.40. The change aims to let the Transport Car earn about six percent on its investment, up from under two percent. Officials gave no date for when the rules take effect, citing state law requiring one day’s notice.

Madison Wis Milwaukee Wisconsin Public Service Commission Ew Rales PSC Wlilily Pub Commission

La Crosse Tribune Staff and Circulation Details

The La Crosse Tribune outlines newsroom and department roles including editor J Bangsberg and city editor Alfred Rice. It lists circulation and advertising staff, publication schedule, address, and subscription rates as well as membership in the Associated Press and mailing policies.

T. Burgess J. Bangsberg I J. E. Lienlokken Alfred W. Rice Gerald G. Moriarity Keefe Howard Colvin A. E. Teachout Luther Wilkins L. Burgess la Crosse Tribune Company 4Th Cass Streets la Crosse Wis the Tribune Lee Newspaper Group Associated Press Tribune

Livestock Quotes From La Crosse and Chicago Markets

La Crosse Livestock Exchange reports buying hours 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with steady cheep quotes and prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep. Chicago and Minneapolis markets show mixed bids, futures, and live inventory data with varying weights and standard stock prices.

Tisat Crosse Prigay Cuillemand Seitt

Hold Splash Party Teens at Teathers College

Logan high school juniors hosted a splash party in a depl oyed Teathers college building. Attendees include Judy Ulrich Gayle Wit tenberg Diane Collins Eharaul Blank Gail McCormick Luann Gangsberg Dol tle Lehmerer Danna Wittesberg Mary Smith Doris Bugsbee Carol Zerbes Joanne Thompson Ardyth Hare bo Sherry Taylor Shirley Taylor and Phyllis Hanson. Club members plan an Easter party with an egg decorating contest noted. TMIT 19 Keynoter Tan esville Wis Rep Lawrence Smith to deliver keynote at Wisconsin State Federation of Young Republicans convention May 6-7 with Rennebohm and other officials expected.

Logan High School Teathers College Judy Ulrich Gayle Wittenberg Diane Collins Eharaul Blank Gail McCormick Luann Gangsberg Doltle Lehmerer Danna Wittesberg Mary Smith Doris Bugsbee Carol Zerbes Joanne Thompson Ardyth Harebo Sherry Taylor Shirley Taylor Phyllis Hanson Smitit Tanesville Wis Lawrence Smith Racina Wisconsin State Federation of Young Republicans AOV Rennebohm

Turkish Liner Crashes At Ankara Kill 15

A Turkish Airlines plane from Istanbul struck a hill near Ankara airport during landing in snowfall and burst into flames, killing all 15 aboard including two Americans. Among the dead were Mr and Mrs Julian Parker Cole of New York. An English adviser and a Greek courier also died. Witnesses described the wing brushing the hill before the crash and fire.

Ankara Turkey Cti Istanbul Jaburday Julian Parker Cole New York Cole Stone W and Webster Co Turkish Airways Lee Aner i American College

Favored Freebooter Wins Grand National Steeplechase

Freebooter won the 190th Grand National steeplechase at Aintree with Wet No Sun finishing second, 20 lengths back.

Aintree England Gerond

Daily Records County Court Plea and Sentences

The county docket lists drunken driving pleas with fines and suspensions, including one year license revocation for Bengeean, and numerous defendants from La Crosse to Houston. Several individuals pleaded innocent on charges of embezzlement, tax, or liquor violations, with court dates set and fines ranging from 70 to 420 dollars plus costs.

Daily Baulavidin Genoa Bengeean Orneat Peterson la Crosse Wie Nagay Jul Berm C.J. Fluke Gate Street Janice Manmer Koksh Minnor Wey Kerve Mandy Thies Tin Kim Thorton Alon Woillam Curran Thornon Ation Walon Center Ehildren le Cros Fengra “Broiters, Inc

Happy Birthday Mew Aman Bewsy Bible Maly

A brief birthday message honoring Mew Aman Bewsy Bible Maly with well wishes for celebration and health.

Hour Of Charm Featured Here Sunday Night

Phi Spitalny's Hour of Charm orchestra appears in a one part program Sunday night at 9 pm at the Voratiunal school. Evelyn and her magic violins lead as soloist and concertmistress with sacred selections and Gipsy Airs. Tickets at the door. Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors. Rivoli and Berg's provide wickets.

Phi Spitalny Voratiunal Junior Chamber of Commerce Np Orchestra Evélyn Evelyn Louise Rivoli Berg

Decision Near On McCarthy Red Charges

Senate investigators press toward a showdown with Senator McCarthy over a spy for Russia case tied to State Department claims. The Justice Department disclosed confidential FBI data about a principal suspect, identity not public, with Hoover and McGrath set to testify. President Truman may decide on limited access to FBI records and loyalty files for the committee.

Marvin Smith Washington Senate McCarthy Russia State Department Justice Department PAF Senate Foreign Relations Wisconsin Department Asi Washington FBI Edgar Hoover J. Howard McGrath Tydings D-Md Hoover McGrath Moorer Truman

Planes Seized by Anti Reds in Flight Over Germany

Fifty eight Czechs recounts how seven anti Communist crew seized three planes midflight and forced their diversion to German occupied territory. Pilot Capt Josef Klesnil faced guns at his head as attackers ordered a course change. Other crew members and a passenger had their hands bound during the attempted takeover, with some silent to protect families.

Ty Donald Doane Erding Germany Josef Klesnil Rom Brno Kiesni LE Bougal Wandike Thei Haney

Births in St Amn and nearby towns reported

Chronicle of births listing daughters and sons born March 22 to March 28 in various Wisconsin families. Names include Mary Ellen, Hoke, Edith Mauser, Kath Tren Mitchell, Marie Wanberr, Lillianante, Claire Tudde, Heverly Aan Sprain, and others with addresses in Kingston Court, La Crosse, Onalaska, De Soto, Blair, and Lansing.

St. Amn's Mary Ellen Miamond Kingston Court Apt Shirley Pier Mys Hoke la Crosse Wilfred C. Wolters Wileson Street Onalaske Wis Kath Tren Mitchell St Vincent Hospital School of Nursing Chicago Sutveran Vilas Villi de Sota Marie Wanberr Leon Bailey Soldiers Grave Lillianante John van Haren West Avenue South Claire Tudde Albert Miller South 17Th Heverly Whs Community Hospital Melmer dJiennansor Blair Lansing Wayne Jerikisis Ta Mc Everett Feuernelm

Three Buildings Looted On Coneland River Deck

Three structures on Panke's boat deck along Coneland pati in Binck river were entered and ransacked Thursday night. Police report no signs of forced entry as keys were found and a hunting knife and fishing gear described as hooks and slukers went missing. Evidence is scarce with panice departing and no other clear motive.

Panke Binck Coneland Pati

Stolen groceries and clothing reported in De Soto truck

Joan Springtorn of De Soto told police Friday that a box of groceries and several articles of clothing were stolen from his truck parked in a lot on South Sixth Street. Groceries were valued at about $3 and clothing at about $8 taken from an open rear area.

Joan Springtorn de Soto South Sixth Street

Lines And Their Six Children Move Into Six-Room House

Mr and Mrs Leonard Six and their six children settle in a new six room house on Sunday February 26. After a Mississippi riverboat fire left them homeless Det 18, the community of Hancock county rallied to aid. Red Cross, American Legion posts and local firms donated funds materials and labor to build the home funded by a pension.

Wicta DL —F Leonard Hancock County Red Cross American Legion Madison Dallas City Neuvov

Physician Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash In City

A local physician suffered shock and head injuries in a two car crash at 18th and Madison streets at 2 08 p m Friday. Dr D M Buchman 29 of 1447 Green Bay street was taken to hospital in a city police ambulance in a semi conscious condition after his car collided with a west bound vehicle driven by Bernice V Roesler 1819 Madison street. The car struck a tree after crossing the curb. Estimated damage was 300 to Buchman s car and 152 to the other vehicle.

18Th Madison Streets D. M. Buchman Green Bay Street Bernice V. Roesler Madison Street Huchman Felice Lawrence Mason la Crosse Street Tim Dodger la Crosse Shetts Floyd D. McAlear Copeland Avenue MecAlear

More Attention To Children Stress On Religion Is Urged

The governor's commission on human rights conference urged more attention to children and religion. Rev. T Parry Jones of Sheboygan said adults' prejudices hinder guidance and called for guarding what children read and watch. He urged local commissions and civic aid to curb prejudice. over 350 registered for the conference with Gov Reanetohm and Dr RB Williams among speakers.

Jones Gov Reanetohm RB. C. Wolliams Whitewater Commissidin

Frightened Elephants Run Amok in Pomona

Two four ton female elephants escaped their handlers after a train whistle blast and ran through a Los Angeles suburb for about ninety minutes. Cirrus Clyde Beatty circus attendant Leroy Spellman was seriously injured when lifted, pinned, and rolled on. He was hospitalized with abrasions and injuries as police and circuses staff corralled the beasts and returned them to the train headed for San Fernando.

Pomona Calif Leroy Spellman Ed Stevens Clyde Beatty Machyderm Jense Los Angeles Stevens Jol Dee San Fernando Calit

Garfield son of former president dies burial set

James Rudolph Garfield, 4, son of former President James A. Garfield, will be buried Monday at Mentor, near his home for more than fifty years. He died Friday after a year of failing health. Surviving are son Newell of Concord, Massachusetts, and James A. of Glen Cove, New York. Garfield began his career in Cleveland in 1888, later serving as secretary of the interior in 1907.

Cleveland James Rudolph Garfield James A. Garefield Mentor Secretary of the Interior Wren Garfield Newell Concord Mass James A Glen Cove Long Island N.Y James R Garfield

Anton F Jonas obituary at 73 on Avon Street

Anton F Jonas, 73, of 504 Avon Street, died suddenly at his home early Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Her tolenas. a son Harry. a daughter Helen of La Crosse. three grandchildren. two great grandchildren. a brother Leonard of San Antonio. and a sister Mrs Heary W Strobel of La Crosse. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Anton F. Jonas Avon Street Hertolenas Harry Helen la Crosse Leonard San Antonio Tex Heary W Clara) Strobel

Six Hurt In Riot In Ponticelli Suburb Naples

Police and demonstrators clashed Friday night in Ponticelli Naples suburb as authorities tried to disperse an unauthorized rally called by the local chamber of labor. Six police were wounded. demonstrator injuries not listed.

Rome Gri Com Naples Ponticelli Pallor Chamber of Lab Buy Security

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