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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1952
Page
2
County fund chairmen met at the Vocational School to discuss reaching a $39,636 goal plus $2,070 national addition. With $29,129.51 raised, a $10,506.49 gap remains to meet the original target and $12,576.49 with the addition.
The Senate approved a $45 monthly combat pay for all service members in Korea who face actual enemy fire. The rider to a cost of living bill retroactive to casualties and those wounded or hospitalized, with moves to curb hazard and incentive pay for specialized crews. Action expected to finish by day end and then go to the House.
Minnesota Attorney General rules the state canvassing board must declare Gen. Dwight Eisenhower the endorsed Republican candidate for president in Minnesota's third and fifth districts.
Police report that a suspect admitted breaking into the Shangri La Tavern and a bowling alley on Caledonia Street. A .38 revolver stolen from the Monitor Tavern and $64.81 plus a box of ammo were found, with larcenies extending to jukeboxes and cash drawers. The arrest drew praise from Police Chief George Long. Pederson may be brought to County Court after further questioning Tuesday.
The inset map marks zones of readings below 32 degrees with low pressure centers. Minimum temperatures listed include Miami 69 New York 43 Chicago 56 Ft Worth 55 Duluth 35. Dark map lines show air mass boundaries as unsettled weather will bring cloudy conditions to the eastern U.S. with warm airflow joining in.
Quotations list diverse firms led by Sinclair Oil Socony Vac. South Pacific Spiegel Brands and U S Steel along with Union Carbide Studebaker Swift Transamerica Kaiser-Frazer and United Airlines. Additional entries include U S Rubber Westinghouse Woolworth U Allied Bond & Sh Kaiser-Frazer and others.
New York reports the steel industry and CIO United Steelworkers postponed wage talks amid a threat of a nationwide strike on April 8 over a 17 percent hourly wage rise urged by the War Stabilization Board. The postponement follows WSB findings amid industry criticism and union shop proposals.
The South St Paul market shows cattle 2,400 and calves 1,100 with steady to strong demand for slaughter cattle. Prime steers range 36.00 with primes 35.25 and 33.00-34.50 for various weights, while cows 23.50-25.00 and utility 20.5-33.00. Hogs noted steady opening with 16.70-17.00 for 190-230 lb barrows and gilts. Chicago hogs and cattle prices also posted, with mixed but generally firm trends across classes.
An epidemic of cerebrospinal meningitis was reported recently sweeping Africa south of the Sahara, prompting health authorities to monitor spread and impact.
Two Wisconsin fatalities reported over the weekend. Theodore C. Risberg, 44, Milwaukee tree trimmer, died when his safety belt failed and he fell from a tree. Brent Woodworth, 13, died in a tunnel collapse near Barnes Creek while playing army with two friends.
Marriage licenses listed include Robert E. Goeke with Franzie McNally from Postville Iowa Milo Ray Longren with Sylvia Marie Ann Higgins from Rochester Minnesota Gordon Odell Hoff from Northfield Jackson County Wisconsin and Corrine Amelia Crivis from Ettrick Wisconsin Ambrose Kipka from St. Cloud Minnesota and Jurene Soder from Sauk Rapids Minnesota.
Police reports show Mrs. Herman Werth, 68, of 2307 S. 13th St., taken to a local hospital by police ambulance at 2:08 a.m. Sunday after a stroke. Russell Wells, 63, of 1303 Charles St., suffered a stroke and was ambulance transported at 12:38 a.m. Sunday. James Clarkin, 48, of 126 N. 7th St., was taken to a hospital after falling ill at 7:21 a.m. Monday.
The vital Sault Locks near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan may open within 24 hours signaling the start of the 1952 shipping season. Ships are expected to move as waterway traffic resumes after the winter closure.
Congress considered two routes to cap income and estate taxes at 25 percent with a possible 40 percent ceiling for a year as states debate ratification. Critics warn of broader constitutional rewrite while supporters cite potential for investment and simplicity. Revenue concerns loom alongside bar associations backing the plan and political figures weighing practicalities and dates amid a turbulent 1952 season.
Mrs. Ethel Murray, age 35, delivered a baby in her Boston apartment as firemen battled a blaze on the upper floors of the building. The event occurred during the emergency, with firefighters actively responding to the fire. Local reports note the mother and infant were unharmed and the fire was contained.
Rain or drizzle starts Monday night with a low around 42. Tuesday could reach 50 as a meteorologist says he will hasten spring to the Coulee Region, with Easter flowers possibly on the way.
Michigan Democrats appeared set to endorse their 41 year old leader Gov G Mennen Williams for the Democratic presidential nomination after President Truman said he would not seek another term, weakening the Michigan party.
Police report multiple weekend accidents injuring three people. Lydia Beckwith, 49, was hurt in a two car collision at Charles and Moore Streets. Louise Cummings sustained a back injury in a three vehicle crash on Caledonia Street. Elaine Bietlich suffered a lip cut in a South Avenue collision. A stolen car struck Campbell Road and a tree, and several other fender benders occurred in the area with minor damage and no further injuries.
Communist staff officers urged top negotiators to tackle two core disputes over a Korea armistice. Russia was named as a neutral inspector candidate while the Allies push a ban on airfield construction during a ceasefire. Prisoner exchange debates continue with forced repatriation unresolved.
Regional forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cloudy skies light rain or drizzle and cooler trends into Tuesday. Shippers should protect north routes to 32 and south east and west to 40 within a 150 mile radius of La Crosse through Tuesday 6 p.m.
Forecast from Hastings to Guttenberg indicates rising Mississippi levels with average daily increases 0.5 to 0.8 feet at tailwater gauges, larger rises below Winona due to tributaries. By mid-week open river conditions expected with gates up. Flooding noted on Root Zumbro Cannon Trempealeau and Kickapoo rivers with cautionary warnings for Root and Zumbro.
Local newspaper credit line noting entry as second class matter on June 23 1904 at the La Crosse Wisconsin post office under federal act.
Taft closed his Wisconsin bid noting California’s high budget and hinting at Eisenhower’s spending record. Stassen pledged to transfer half his delegates to Eisenhower on the first ballot. Warren campaigns for himself while wagging unity and urging a non belting split, as turnout nears one million.
The week-long labor action by school janitors ends in Racine as workers secure a 46 hour maximum work week. Janitors begin restarting boilers and expect classes to return to normal soon.
The Committee of the Second Suchano recommends a seven day deer season for bucks, marking the first strict buck season since 1948. The plan, approved 5-2, moves to Conservation for county meetings in May and Madison full Congress in June before final action by the Commission.
A clustered page of classifieds lists carpeting at Roth's Flor-Mart with Glamorene, dressmaking and alterations by John Schneider Co at 415 South Third, and Ellickson Studio offering mounted photographs. Also featured are homemade fruit and decorated eggs at the Sweet Shop on Caledonia and a dial 211383 price special.
Economic officials discuss a possible price rise as they negotiate wage settlements with steel unions in New York. Key figures Putnam Arnall oppose boosts beyond the ceiling, while Wilson hints at possible price changes if needed. Truman supports wage boards, says any price increase would require fair, thorough exploration. Philip Murray and industry sources remain silent.
In La Crosse, only 4 774 votes were cast from 6 City ential ballots. Comparisons show varying registrations and votes across elections from 1944 to 1952, with absentee ballots rising to over 1 100 by Monday noon. City and county clerks report ballots from servicemen and overseas voters increasing totals.
Washington reports a 31,000 strong Western Union Telegraph Co. employees strike postponed at the government’s request. The walkout was set to begin at midnight.
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