Two Labor Disputes Reach Critical Stage in Area Two
Electrical workers threaten to strike over pay with 25 to 27.50 weekly demands and a possible 11:30 p m Sunday deadline set by Dairyland Power cooperative. Union and management hold several meetings as wage offers range from 25 to 27.50, with a proposed 26 compromise. executives warn of plant shutdowns and wage losses if workers walk out. The dispute affects 103 plant workers across Eau Claire and La Crosse facilities serving more than 53 000 farmers. Brewers Local No 81 plans a secret ballot on final offers next Saturday after 36 negotiation meetings.
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la Crosse
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Idhes Ment
Daikland Cooperative
C. S. Elliott
Eav Claire
Electrical Waters Union
Elliott
Eau Claire
Secks
Menning
Madgett
Soan
Genesa
L. W. Koenen
Brewers Local No. 81
CIO
E. B. Brody
International Brewery, Distillery and Loft Drink Workers of America
Cincinnati
Hopes Fade as Meat Strike Persists in Chicago
The nationwide meat strike enters its eighth week with about 100,000 CIO packinghouse workers walking out. Negotiations in Washington stall as wage disputes stall. the union rejects a nine cent hourly raise while the four major packers refuse any increase, widening the gap between sides despite mediation efforts led by Cyrus Ching.
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Chicago
CIO
Cudahy
Swift
Armour
Wilson
Union
Washington
Cyrus Ching
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Packer
Local Weather Forecast for La Crosse Area
Clearing tonight and cooler with low around 42 in the city and 38 in the country. Friday will be fair with a rising temperature in the afternoon.
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la Crosse
School and street projects lead poll balloting
La Crosse Tribune survey for the city plan commission shows the school improvement program on top with 1,060 points, the street improvement program second with 941, followed by an auditorium project at 807 and an overhead on the north side at 738.
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The
la Crosse Tribune
City Plan Commission
Aesndee de
Recreation Center
George Street
Civic Center
Marta
la Crosse
Truman Urges Prompt Action on Housing Bill
President Truman called the housing shortage almost fatal and urged swift action by the House on the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill. He praised the Senate version and linked housing to health and family life, while House leaders clashed with Taft over public housing provisions and loan insurance extensions.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Capitol Hill
Rom Taft
Rohio
Wolcott
R-Mich
House Banking Committee
Taft
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Indictment Highlights Kuhl and 13 Others in Tax Bureau Funds
Milwaukee reports former U S tax chief MILPWAUKEE surrendered to federal authorities on a 15 charge indictment alleging solicitation and acceptance of political funds from other government employees. Thirteen current or former internal revenue workers are named for contributions to their ex-boss during 1945 to 1947. The probe, under an 1883 law, followed a two month grand jury session, with no additional arrests announced.
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Milwaukee
Frank J. Kuhl
Internal Revenue
Wisconsin
U. S
Timothy T. Cronin
Cronin
Thl
Internal Revenue Department
Kuhl
Lloyd A. Strous
Ladysmith
Robert B. Peck
Menomonie
Vincent N. Kayser
Eau Claire
Glenn P. Davis
Hayward
Steven J. Balistrem
George W. Geiger
William R. Logan
Edward F. Grutza
Morgan J. Regan
Edar F. Cusack
Herbert P. Kroening
Joseph J. McCormack
David L. Evans
Evans
Grand
Internal Revenue Office
Promoting Four Officers at City Hall Meeting
The police and fire commission promoted four officers to captain: Leo Kihm to detective captain, Clarence Koblitz to desk captain, Lyle Gilbert to traffic captain, and William Boma to training and investigation captain. A point system for future patrolman promotions was adopted. Alfred Hutzenbuehler of 923 Market Street received a 60 day unpaid suspension and a warning for possible permanent suspension after another appearance.
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Police and Fire Commission
Leo Kihm
Clarence Koblitz
Lyle Gilbert
William Boma
Alfred Hutzenbuehler
Market Street
U. S. Aircraft Carrier Valle Forge Arrives in England
PORTSMOUTH England. The U S aircraft carrier Valle Forge arrived here today. Rear Admiral H M Martin, her commander, opened the ship for public inspection after tying up.
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Portsmouth
Eng
U. S
Valley Forge
H. M. Martin
British Reinforcements Hold Palestine Truce Till Mandate Ends
Cairo dispatch reports British tanks and troops in Palestine as a dampening factor for both Jewish and Arab offensives until the May 15 mandate expiry. The move could shape any UN backed temporary administration while August withdrawal looms, with uncertain broader peace deployment. Malta.
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Palestine
Cairo
United Nations
Britain
Holy Land
Dewey Would Name Secretary of State Who Says No to Stalin
Oregon news report notes Governor Thomas E. Dewey stated he would appoint a secretary of state who could oppose Stalin if elected president. He cited John Foster Dulles and Senator Vandenberg as capable choices and said many Republicans share the stance. Dewey spoke at the University of Oregon during a foreign policy talk.
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Eugene
Ore
Thomas E. Dewey
Joseph Stalin
John Foster Dulles
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Senate
GOP
Dewey
University of Oregon
United States of Europe
Stalin
Senator Vandenberg
Blossom Time at Gays Mills Draws Thousands
Gays Mills Wisconsin reports a profusion of apple blossoms across Kickapoo Valley hills with Blossom Day set for Sunday. Mayor Reddick predicts 35 000 visitors over the weekend and urges viewing along county highway K between Gays Mills and Boaz. Bees are being moved in for pollination as the bloom comes days ahead of schedule.
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Gays Mills
Wis
Kickapoo Valley
Reddick
Mills
Boaz
Hunt for missing C-47 plane at Shannon Airport
A private C-47 transport, overdue by more than 24 hours, is being searched for in the north Atlantic. The aircraft, flying from Lander, Newfoundland to Shannon, is owned by the Superior Oil Company and reportedly had fuel only until yesterday afternoon. The British ministry of civil aviation confirms three crew members aboard.
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Shannon
Eire 1A
North Atlantic
Lander
Newfoundland
Superior Oil Company
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Medford Physician Dr. Norton Dies at 50
Medford Wisconsin reports the death of Dr. Donald M. Norton age 50 a prominent physician and city health commissioner. A Marquette graduate he interned at Milwaukee county hospital and served as resident physician there for one year before leaving in 1929.
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Medford
Wis
Donald M. Norton
Marquette University
Milwaukee County Hospital
Senate Passes Air Force Bill for 70-Group Force
The Senate approved a $3,233,200,000 air power program to start building a 70 group combat air force. The measure returns to the House after amendments. the House previously voted 343-3 to expand the air arms. Chairman Bridges cited the Soviet threat as justification.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bridges
R-Nh
Russia
Bee “Aviation
Jaycees Spotlight Boss Night With Haagenson Remarks
Ken Haagenson Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee public relations director addressed the Jaycee Boss Night banquet at the Stoddard hotel. Jerry Moriarity received the distinguished service award for city welfare work including airport projects and the Twin Cities winter carnival link. Haagenson urged reselling democracy and warned of efforts to sell opinions, comparing democracy to merchandise.
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Bob Mehren
Norm Biebel
Ken Haagenson
Allis Chalmers
Jerry Moriarity
Moriarity
Stoddard Hotel
Haagenson
Tribe
Phete
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse
Twin Cities
America
Allis-Chalmers
Cowie Dismisses Viroqua Election Appeal
Judge Robert S. Cowie ruled in the Viroqua referendum dispute that the April 6 election on intoxicating beverage licensing was legal and the appeal from the board of canvassers is dismissed. The city attorney was ordered to draft findings, and the record shows issues with election officials but no change to the dry outcome.
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Robert S. Cowie
Board of Canvassers
City of Viroqua
Cowie
Viroqua
Wayne B. Schlintz
Railroads Begin Layoff Notices Ahead of Tuesday Strike
The nation’s railroads started posting layoff notices as unions prepared for a strike set for 6 a.m. Tuesday. Embargoes on shipments were announced to avoid damage claims and terminal jams while negotiations continued in Washington. The Pennsylvania plan to shut down its system underscores the widespread disruption anticipated.
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Chicago
Washington
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Rail
Pennsylvania
Illinois Cen
White House Moves to Avert Railroad Strike
The White House began direct efforts to head off a threatened railroad strike. AAR president W T Farley was called in for a conference with Dr John R Steelman as chiefs of the three railroad brotherhoods were asked to attend a conference tomorrow morning.
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Washington
White House
W. T. Farley
Association of American Railroads
John R. Steelman
Labor Developments Across Rail, Meat, Transit And Schools
The White House calls railroad chiefs to a 9 am conference to avert a strike set for Tuesday. CIO Packinghouse workers wage talks drag as federal mediation continues in Chicago. New York transit union threats ease after a pay raise, five firms remain in dispute. Providence public school teachers return after a pay hike.
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White House
Railroad Brotherhood
CIO
Federal Mediation Service
Chicago
New York
New York Transit
Providence
R. I
Rail unions strike spurs broad layoff notices across lines
Pacific reports no immediate furlough plans. Baltimore and Ohio will not recall 8,500 workers laid off after the coal strike. Chesapeake and Ohio New York New Haven Hartford Boston and Maine and Southern issue layoff notices. Pennsylvania warns strike could idle 140,000 employees. Louisville and Nashville cites possible layoffs Tuesday. Unions say members will run milk troop and hospital trains.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
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New Haven
Hartford
Boston and Maine
Southern
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Nashville
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