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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1946
Page
1
The Illinois Commerce Commission ordered immediate electricity reductions in about 1,300 communities including Chicago. The drastic measure shuts nonessential uses after 6 p.m., halts night movie showings and sports events, and targets conserving dwindling coal during the 32 day soft coal strike.
Menseor J G Feten of the Northern States Power company told the La Crosse Tribune that utility coal stocks would be exhausted in about three weeks. The commission order empowers electric companies to withdraw service from firms or persons who fail to cooperate in the restriction order and allows officials to order complete withdrawal of service to non essential users if coal supplies run low.
Washington reports the possibility of a coal strike settlement extending at least five more days as UMW leader Lewis calls a 250‑man policy committee to Washington next Tuesday, signaling little expectation of an immediate agreement.
The order bans show windows lighting and excess interior lighting. Commercial spots may operate 2 to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, with Sunday off. Essential services like hospitals and schools are exempt. Officials expect large coal savings and urge public cooperation to avoid nationwide catastrophe.
Forecasters call for mostly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with possible light rain. Cooler conditions arrive late Friday into Friday night with a low around 53 and a high in the mid 50s Friday afternoon.
Orvil R. Olmsted announced 15 veterans housing units for La Crosse and 35 to La Crosse State Teachers College. City site options include Green Bay street federal location or ordnance shop area. The college aims for 25 units at the fair grounds once funds are received, with 53 total units allocated to the city and college combined.
Representatives of rail workers walked out of bargaining with carriers amid a looming nationwide strike set for May 18. The unions rejected the emergency board's 16 cent hourly raise and $1.28 daily increase and demanded higher wages plus many rule changes, threatening to strike if no substantial offer is made.
Washington reports the agriculture department extended the deadline for poultrymen to reduce flocks to June 1 to qualify for corn and other feed grain purchases.
A 13 page exhibit to CAB in Washington, prepared by the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce, argues a major and feeder air service will benefit La Crosse. It cites travel patterns, post and air mail volumes, local industry ties, and time savings versus rail travel, urging approval for feeder service to support transcontinental routes.
Secretary of War Patterson told the Adjutants General convention that re establishing a national guard is of prime importance to national defense. He outlined a postwar plan for a guard of 622,500 officers and men, more than twice the prewar size.
About 400 students from area high schools begin the Wisconsin School Music Association contest at the Teachers College campus with solo and ensemble events across brass woodwind vocal piano and strings. judges will award A B and C ratings. 1,700 students from 19 schools participate in the Saturday parade of 16 bands down Main Street with a Legion color guard and motorcycle police escort.
Works Manager F J Papenfuss claimed two World War II veterans Richard Johnson a GI trainee and William Luebke an assistant foreman were denied entry by CIO Local 1424 pickets on the La Crosse Wisconsin site. The strike entered its third day as union officials admitted management and office staff to work while warning of illegal picketing and state enforcement. Local officials and company representatives held discussions with Deputy Attorney General Stewart Honek after Governor Goodland sought investigation.
The United Automobile Workers local 396 and Electric Auto-Lite faced a late Thursday signing with many documents to complete. Works manager John Padesky doubted attaching signatures before day end and noted a Friday possibility. The union backed the terms by about 99 percent after votes on Tuesday and Wednesday.
West Plains area CPA director W. E. Nelson said he forwarded reports to superiors after the West Plains Quill exposed Howell county farmers forced to feed flour to hogs due to tie in sales. The paper reported farmers could not buy processed hog feed without a minimum purchase.
Chicago report cites Owen M. Richards of the American Dairy Association claiming up to 80 percent of butter production is entering the black market this year. He forecasts a 1946 supply averaging seven pounds per person, far below normal levels and storage. May and June typically boost output as cows graze, with implications for shortages and timing of sales.
A privy council hearing pits a self styled Rajah of Bhowal claimant against Ranee Bibhabati who asserts widowhood and rightful inheritance to the estate valued at about 400000 dollars annually. The case traces to a 1909 fire on May 8 at Darjeeling when the Rajah allegedly revived after sheltering rain and 12 years wandering with memory loss before resuming the fortune fight. The Indian courts have previously ruled the claimant valid owner.
Washington officials say they are astounded by reports that men’s suit prices have risen by 5 to 15 percent after a March adjustment. The OPA extended the deadline to May 30 for manufacturers to balance high priced suits with lower priced garments under the average price order and maintain delivery levels.
In Frankfort the U S Army announces a May 5 ration reduction for occupation troops by 300 calories daily from about 3600, with mess halls serving less sugar bread flour cereals noodles lard and bacon. Displaced personnel receive 2000 calories and German civilians 1275 calories daily.
In Racine Wisconsin a Milwaukee FHA representative told the Harvey E Hansen American Legion post housing committee that much lumber is hoarded in private garages. W W Gates said many people without proper priorities gathered lumber and materials during winter when priorities were off, now they cannot use the lumber but still keep it off the market.
Nearly a million Los Angeles residents must find new transport as operating employees of the Los Angeles Transit and Motor Coach lines vote 3 142 to 31 to strike over wage demands.
A D Sanial, local meteorologist, warns La Crosse area farmers their pea crop will be lost without a week to 10 days of rain. He notes drought retards grain growth and the earth is dry to six inches. April 1946 ranks as the second driest on record with .59 inch rainfall.
W C Van Cleaf, director of industrial relations, said 15 shop supervisors and about 350 office employees, about ten percent of the staff, entered the plant Thursday morning. He added no payroll workers were on duty and a half million dollar payroll due today would not be paid. Robert Buse, leader of striking Local 248 UAW CIO, stated all office workers who showed up were sent through the picket lines.
The struggle over protection for employees intensified as Frank Graass relayed Governor Geist intervention to quell unrest at the tractor plant. Pickets allegedly forced two executives from the building and blocked entry for others including James White. A post office messenger carrying airmail was also hindered while a report of the incident circulated.
Dr S S Whitbeck 76 a prominent Caledonia veterinarian died Wednesday afternoon at the local hospital after a major operation. Funeral services set for 2 pm today at the Methodist church Rev Ackerman to officiate. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors include wife Myrtle Webster Fresno daughter one son Lloyd Lombard one brother B J Whitbeck Crondo Washington and four grandchildren. Born August 12 1869 New Hampton Iowa he studied at Ames Agricultural College and practiced veterinary work. Married Ruth Stone May 27 1892 Decorah Iowa they celebrated 50th wedding anniversary in 1942.
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