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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1950

Page

6

Dairyland Arbitration Board Chosen in Wage Dispute

Dairyland Power Co and Local No. 953 IBEW select a three member arbitration panel in La Crosse to hear wage issues after 21 settled items. Arbitrators C E Bostwick B W Fleming and Frederick Motz will hear closing arguments and issue a final binding decision, with Wednesday April 3 the tentative hearing date.

Dairyland Power Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers APL la Crosse Court House Henry C. Rule Madison Wisconsin Employment Relations Board Norris Maloney Sherman Preston Eat Claire C. E. Bostwick Fond du Lac B. W. Fleming Fréderick Motz Milwaukee Dairyland

Missing Papers File Sheds Light on Congressmen Ties

Washington The House of American Activities Committee seeks a missing file said to list congressmen with past dealings with a group now labeled subversive. Former FBI agent Mathew Cyelic claimed to have seen it. committee records do not show transfer. The file involved the American Slav Congress, cited as subversive in 1948, linked to Communist influence in western Pennsylvania.

Karl K. Bauman Washington House of American Activities Committee Wood Mathew Cyelic FBI Esilier Cretic Cambria County Hep. Kearney R-Ny Cvetie Widehy Fomr Cuan Resemens Ecurmmulus Ovete

Missing La Crosag man reported by wife

Local 37 year old man Ellis Nimocks of 515 Charles street has been missing since March 27 after leaving work at Alls Chalmers Co riveter. Wife Mrs Nimocks reported his absence and described him as six feet two inches tall, 185 pounds with brown shoes and a brown overcoat. He was last seen after failing to pick up a paycheck last Saturday.

Polis la Crosag Ellis Nimmocks Charles Street Alls~ Chalmers Co. Riveter Pokier Re Porig Teporis

Weather Update for La Crosse and Vicinity

Forecaster reports cloudy, warmer conditions with light rain beginning late tonight. Sunday brings overcast skies and chances of rain. Low around 47, high near 48.

la Crosse Vicini

Woman At McGregor Reaches 101st Birthday Milestone

Mrs. Mary Riley Moody of McGregor Iowa celebrated her 101st birthday. The Civil War widow, born March 25, 1849 in Canada, lives on Moody Ridge with her son Riley. An open house featured a cake from Erickson Bakery La Crosse and well wishers from near and far. She remains active, climbs stairs daily, and recalls vivid Civil War memories including meeting Jesse James.

Tribune Easterz Mary Riley Moody McGregorra Clayton County Mcgregor Mary Riley Iondy McGregor Area Mrs. Moody Mollie Moody Sgt Maple Moody Meveleg Dixieland Disney Erickson Bakery la Crosse MS. Moody Riley Grough St. Mary 'S Catholic Church Canada la Crosse Tribune Moody Ruey Moodys Lindsey Victoria County Patrick Riley Anna Brady Praine Lincoln Jesse James James Lesso James Moody Ridge

Census Takers Face Mixed Welcome Across Neighborhoods

New York census crews prepare for house to house calls on April 1 amid uncertain public reception. Jack Seremna predicts some residents will be wary or refuse entry while others may welcome the census workers in their homes, with varied responses noted by crews.

New York Jack P. Seremna Chile Felciag Alexse Minn Thers Bobs Ree

Expect Water Expert In City Early Monday

The board of public works announced that a representative of Wallace and Tiernan, the chlorination equipment firm, will be in Ta Crosse Monday morning to advise on immediate chlorination. Willard J. Bell or another responsible representative will be sent. The board may use standby equipment to handle the situation until newer gear arrives. The health board urged urgent chlorination after unsafe samples. Dr. Garland Weidner reported presumptive intestinal bacteria in one sample at No. 5 Live station, indicating contamination being flushed from the water system. Daily samples will continue, with officials kept advised.

Board of Public Works Wallace Ernan Ta Crosse Willard J. Bell Carmon Council Sid Board of Health Garland Weidner Weidner Ely Plan Commission Wallace and Tiernan WP. Roeilig Uralrtie Iilitier Ecoitunittes

Compromise Price Support Bill Sent To White House

President Truman is expected to sign a compromised price supports bill sent to the White House after Senate passage 38 to 3 and House approval. The measure tightens potato supports while keeping peanuts and cotton under a purchase and loan program to stabilize prices. Agriculture officials gain authority to move surplus potatoes and enforce marketing orders for 1950 crop and beyond.

White House Edwin B. Uarkinson Washington Truman Senate Tromian House Cans Dorneil Kem Missisouri Milikin Catrada Bran Jan Congress

Labor Party Founder Dies Lusk Spearheaded Rise

London announces the death of Harold J Laski a chief spokesman for British socialism and founder of the Labor Party at age 56 after bronchitis and influenza. He chaired the party 1946 46 leading to a large government victory and was famed in the United States as a lecturer and prolific writer on socialism and Anglo Russian solidarity.

London Harold J Woshi Labor Party Fheumonio Alice TG Laski United States Nis Ofpousal

Eisenhower to testify before Senate committee on disarmament

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, president of Columbia University, will testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee midweek about his New York speech on disarmament. An army spokesman said the statement outlined U S disarmament without detail and that Johnson praised Eisenhower for shaping defense budget figures with the Joint Chiefs.

Washligton Bwight D. Eisenhower Senate United States Army Eisenhower Senate Armed Services Committee Columbia University New York Johnson Joint Chiefs of State Joint Chiefs Satvicon

Air Force Woman Found Dead at Hamilton Field

Miss Fairy E Decker of York Pennsylvania, 43, a clerk typist at the Provost Marshal office, was found dead Saturday beside a barrier at Hamilton Field. Air Force investigators said she had been strangled, with her body torn and disarrayed. Acquaintances described her as youngish looking and active in Sunday school at the base.

Waft San Rafael Cali Walt Air Force Hamilton Field Air Fove Fairy E. Decker York Dee Thomay Preston Air Force Ivestigators FEI

Dynamite Truck Explosion Kills Two in Tennessee

A truck loaded with 19 tons of dynamite caught fire and exploded on a highway 20 miles northwest of Nashville. Two men were killed and about 15 injured as debris and the blast rocked the area for miles. The Hercules Powers company truck halted on US Highway 41 A near Clarksville after the fire started. one victim was identified as John L. O'Guin, 83, a Nashville insurance man. the other man remained unnamed. The driver, Lloyd L. Brantley, 30, of McCalla, Alabama, escaped, helping evacuate motorists before the explosion.

Coarsity Satbubt Nashville Tenn Here mid-Tennessee Hercules Powers Company Bessemer Ala Clarkeville John L. O'Guin Lioyd L. Brantley McCalla Signet Minis Brantley Wso Berry Field

Scrap Near Settlement Between County Board and Sheriff Pivonka

In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin a dispute between Sheriff John Pivonka and the Door County board nears settlement after a Friday meeting with state detention investigator M. A. Shaft. For weeks Pivonka has moved prisoners to Green Bay claiming the county work house was inadequate and lacking surveillance. Efforts to remove Pivonka have intensified with Gov. Reenebohin noted as a target.

Sturgeon Wis John Pivonka Door County Board

Commissioner To Give Decision In Oil Case

Court Commissioner Oto M. Schlabach will issue a decision at 2p.m. Tuesday in the matter of the state of Wisconsin ex rel state department of agriculture versus Wilkinson Fuel Oil Corp and the Home Oil Co. Plaintiffs seek a temporary injunction or show cause why defendants should not be enjoined from advertising to save five cents per gallon. Affidavits from Laval dealers claim irreparable damage from false advertising. Defendants deny altering prices and contend the ads claiming five cent savings are untrue. The complaint cites deceptive advertising under Wisconsin law.

Oto M. Schlabach Wisconsin State Department of Agriculture Wilkinson Fuel Oil Corp The Home Oil Co Caid Dee Stan Laval Joseph Binius Fifth Avenue State Street Louis D. Palmer South Avenue P. G. Terpstra Lil Rose Street Tne Old Young Nwner Third and Cass Streets J. W. (Biz) Blanchare Kdseline Chaorges Lia Crosse Coleman Htis City Skemp Wa Vlients Pasoline Servier Pol 1Sea Coort Pare

Takes Jail Term With No Strings Attached

Russell Larsen, 34, faced a choice from Judge Gleason: a one year jail sentence with conditions or a prison term of one to two years after pleading guilty to burglarizing a tavern and taking $175. If jailed he would pay $118 monthly support, restitution, and attend Alcoholics Anonymous, while terms for violation could trigger harsher penalties.

Ureen Gleason Clesson

Belgians Return to Work After One Day Strike

Belgians resumed work in Brussels and other cities after a one day strike that halted production and disrupted services. The country entered its second week with a caretaker government as Prime Minister candidates and cabinet resignations from the previous administration continued to complicate the crisis.

Bhussels Belghum Belgium Henri Curtin de Wiart Prince Charles Peemler Gaston Eyekers Sabirdias

Bring Em Back Alive Frank Buck Dies At 66

Frank Buck famed hunter and creator of the phrase Bring Em Back Alive died at 66 in Houston Texas after a lung ailment. He built a world reputation from jungle expeditions beginning in 1900s and later toured for lectures and appearances tied to his film Bring Em Back Alive. Buck was born March 17 1884 in Gainesville Texas and gained fame for dramatic animal captures and wild life adventures.

Houston Tex Pi Krank Terrann Hospital Bleemann Feguilar Buck University of ‘Texas M. D. Anderson Heath South America Mack Gainesville Texas Hia New York Malaga Severs Hig Iast

City council and groups press arena type auditorium plan

Aldermen and plan commission join Chamber of Commerce to revisit a 4770 survey to locate the Mary J Sawyer auditorium. The group considers Bartholomew and Associates for the study and debates funding from the Sawyer bequest or city funds to avoid delay and reduce controversy.

City Council Mission and Civic Affairs Chamber of Commerce Mary J. Sawyer John Ward Close Improvement Committee Mary E. Sawyer Vie Resolu Dan Pugecd Sawyer Severg Aldermen Ahrens Council Allwrens

Pope Pius XII to Lead World Prayer Crusade

At Saint Peter's Basilica Pope Pius XII will open a global day of prayer to seek a new order rooted in truth justice and charity. The event aims to unite Catholics worldwide in a collective spiritual campaign.

Pope Pius Vatican City Pope Pius XII

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Board of Arbitration For Dairyland Ellender Treiman Aiken Ure Sig J Benton Conn Douglas Lehman Harold J. Laski Dies Lusk Laborites County Board Sheriff Pivonka Frank Buck Plan Board Etodobes Cergmumnres Henry Abrens Representa Chamber of Eerie Q HH Hate Annie Hele Bartholomew and Angociates St. Louis Lise m Japle Aie Plan Commission Oscar Harebo Rald State Manning Board Hare M. W. Yorkelson State Board Berthulomew and Associates Bing Jong Ame Harry Newburg Franklin Pamperin Ways and Means
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