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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

2

Return Bodies Of 2 Veterans To La Crosse

The army graves registration service announced two Wisconsin veterans killed in France will be returned to La Crosse for reburial, Roy A. Young and T. Robert K. Rau, previously buried at La Cambe. A uniformed escort will accompany the remains and final arrangements rest with next of kin.

France la Crosse Army Graves Registration Service Chic Roy A. Young Alan Young South 11Th Street T. Robert K. Rau Harold B. Rau la Cambe John N. Gage Chicago Col Gage

Wainwright Urges MacArthur Home Return for Presidency

Gen Jonathan M. Wainwright retired hero of Bataan sends a cable to Gen Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo urging his return to United headquarters. Wainwright chairs the national veterans group backing MacArthur for president.

New York Jonathan M. Wainwright Bataan Douglas MacArthur Tokyo United Headquarters Nationaleterans MacArthur Wainwright

Ohio primary muddies Taft Stassen prestige debate

Editorial reaction to Ohio results varied across major papers. Some call it a stall or limited gain for Stassen, others argue Taft remains competitive and Stassen’s momentum uncertain. Minnesota papers highlight Taft weakness while Stassen appears favored on first ballots.

Associated Press Ohio Robert A. Taft Harold E. Stassen Taft Stassen Baltimore Sun Louisville Courier- Journal Wisconsin Nebraska Philadelphia Inquirer Albuquerque N. M Minnesota New York Times New York Daily News Washington Times-Herald Times-Herald Wonder Boy The Morning Tribune Star Journal of Minneapolis St. Paul Dispatch the Tribune Dispatch Star Journal Ohio State Journal Columbus Cleveland News Cleveland Plain Dealer Prief

Poll results outline city projects and voter opinions

Analysis shows priorities including schools and streets with votes totaling over a thousand. The poll cites support for the south branch library and street improvements, plus debates on an auditorium, recreation facilities, and tax reductions.

South Branch Rose Street Copeland Avenue Civic Center Recreation Center George Street Marsh Civic Auditorium Fairgrounds Charles Street

Senate weighs expansion of air forces and draft plan

The Senate Armed Services Committee pressed a plan to expand the air forces and the navy air arms with a 70 group air force and jets and long range bombers. A key $822 million addition targets new aircraft while a universal military training and draft bill remains on hold. The panel debates combining draft and UMT into a one year service plus a two year draft for 19 to 25 year olds.

Bridges Senate Russia House Secretary of Defense Forrestal Forrestal Truman Congress Defense Senate Armed Services Committee

Union May Call Ray-O-Vac Strike

MADISON Wisconsin union votes 360 to 54 to reject a five cent an hour raise for women six cents for men they seek a 15 cent increase and warned of a strike if demands are not met the union reported today

Madison Wis

Assemblyman Charles E Collar Dies at 71

Milwaukee veteran Assemblyman Charles E Collar died today at the veterans hospital. He served four terms representing the 15th district. Collar was born in Hortonville and attended Oshkosh State Teachers College.

Milwaukee Charles E. Collar Veterans Hospital Collar Hortonville Wis Oshkosh State Teachers College

Lebanon Extends Censorship to All News and Comment

Beirut reports Lebanon broadens information controls as censorship now covers all news and commentary on Palestine. Authorities announce measures amid ongoing regional tensions and internal policy shifts.

Beyrouth Lebanon Palestine

Workman who starts fight wins compensation ruling

Madison. A Milwaukee city hall employee Albert Volmer who started a quarrel with foremen over elevator operation was injured. Circuit Judge Alvin C Reis overruled the industrial commission and held the injured worker entitled to workmen's compensation reasoning that aggressor status does not bar benefits.

Madison Wis Alvin C. Reis Industrial Commission Albert Volmer Milwaukee City Hall Reis

Court finds election valid despite booth shortages

The court held that booth count was not mandatory and delays were minor. It dismissed the appeal, noting no proven impact on the vote and that absentee handling violations were inadvertent and directory. The recount showed no overwhelming but a substantial majority for the propositions.

Wisconsin Viroqua

Jaycees Hear Haagenson Urge Stable Economy

Haagenson argues for economic stability to raise wages and employment. He says a strong home economy supports freedom abroad and peace, urging immediate action. Mayor Beranek praises the Jaycees and projects, with William Sauer as toastmaster.

Haagenson Charles A. Beranek Jaycee Organization William Sauer

Urges Steel Allocations To Oil Industry

A House Armed Services panel calls for compulsory steel allocations to the petroleum sector if voluntary efforts fail, urges oil rationing revival, and pushes early oil stockpiling and Alaska exploration with 20 million dollars in five years to push tidelands oil resources.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Congress Rep. Short R-Mo Commerce Department Alaska Tidelands

Leather bags carry water and stay cool in many countries

Leather bags are used for carrying water because leather breathes and water kept in it tends to remain fresh and cool in many countries.

France and Russia oppose U.N. Jerusalem plan

France and Russia attacked the proposed American backed plan to place Jerusalem under a neutral commissioner without police. They argued the scheme fails to preserve order in the holy city. The trusteeship council reported after nine days of wrangling. New Zealand pushed for temporary trusteeship despite Jewish and Arab opposition.

New York France Russia Jerusalem Holy City Special Palestine Assembly United Nations Trusteeship Council Io Zealand

Brewers face uncertain seas as strike pressure grows

Striking workers confront wage erosion amid inflation while company leadership cites profits from lush years. State mediator's arbitration suggestion meets a firm company reply as negotiations stall. Managers announce a $5 weekly raise and 12 1/2 cent hourly increase, but claim broader concessions are needed.

Brewers Seek Higher Wages Across U S With Milwaukee Exception

Officials report wage patterns in most breweries rise above the national scale except Milwaukee. Local workers enjoy paid holidays vacations free beer and relief time. The union has not stated a definite wage demand, with last figures showing 35 cents an hour, possibly reduced to 25 cents.

Bring Tomah Marine Home

Tomah Wis special edition reports Corp Raymond J Hubert son of Mr and Mrs Herman Hubert Tomah will be brought home from Iwo Jima after serving in the 28th regiment fifth marine division funeral services set at St Marys Catholic church details incomplete

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