Camp McCoy Soldier Killed in Oakdale Crash
One soldier died and three injured when a car driven by Sfc. Federico V. Sauter lost control on the Oakdale overhead near U S Highways 12 16. Pfc. Donald R. Morris 22 died at the scene. others hurt included Pvt. George D. McCollum Pvt. Roy C. Pullam and Sauter. The crash occurred Monday at 11 54 PM four miles east of Tomah Wisconsin. Authorities identified the dead and the wounded and investigated with local and military officers.
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Oakdale
Wis
Donald R. Morris
Chris Hendrickson
Camp McCoy
Monroe County
Sfc
Federico V. Sauter
Chicago
Tomah
Morris
George D. McCollum
Dixon
Tenn
Roy C. Pullam
Mayville
Sauter
768Th
AAA
Gloria
Charles Sullivan
McCoy
Douglas Powers
Bloomer
Plumbers in La Crosse Fail to Report for Work
Local 31 Plumbers and Steamfitters union members in La Crosse did not report for work Tuesday amid contract talks. Walter Niebuhr of the La Crosse Plumbing and Heating Contractors Association said there was no strike notice, but workers were idle as negotiations stalled over wage increases from $2.42 to $2.67.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Plumbers and Steamfitters Union
Walter Neibuhr
la Crosse Plumbing and Heating Contractors Association
Niebuhr
Bernard ‘Hill
Armistice Delegation Holds Short Session in Korea
Armistice delegates held a 15 minute session in Munsan Korea. It was the sixth secret meeting between Allied and Communist generals and admirals since April 28. Atmosphere remained cool and no agreement reached. They will meet again tomorrow at 11 am local time. The UN proposal for a sweeping truce plan remains rejected by the Communists.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
U.N
Plan Skywatch Volunteers In La Crosse For Air Observer Corps
United States plans Operation Skywatch from May 17 with ground observer corps to fill radar gaps. La Crosse seeks 100 volunteers including men and women. meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p m Hall 4 AFL Labor Temple. Those unable to attend may call 44043 to be contacted later.
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United States
Ground Observer Corps
la Crosse
Norman L. Oldenburg
Oldenburg
Hall 4
AFL
Air Force
Air Defense Command
Nation- S Wide Corps
Commander Due Tuesday At Army Post
Brig. Gen. Eugene L. Harrison of Fort Riley will arrive at Camp McCoy Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon to serve as commanding general for the summer training season. Col. Harland R. Statham will become deputy commander. Harrison is a San Augustine Texas native and a 1923 USMA graduate.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Eugene L. Harrison
Army General School
Ft. Riley
Kan
Harrison
Harland R. Statham
San Augustine
Tex
United States Military Academy
Calvary
White House
United States
Third Cavalry
Ft. Myer
Command and General Staff College
Ft. Leavenworth
West Point
Washington, D.C
Henry L. Stimson
14Th Armored Division
47Th Armored
North African
Allied Force Headquarters
North Africa
Army Ground Forces
Washington, D. C
Far East ‘Command
Tokyo
Japan
McCoy
Officials Split Over Need For Rationing Gas
Denver report on the national oil strike shows federal officials divided on gasoline rationing as air transport bears the impact. California settlements with IUPW and two companies promise wage boosts and shift differentials, while aviation and military sectors cut flights to conserve fuel.
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Denver
California
Independent Union of Petroleum Workers
New Orleans
James K. Knudson
Defense Transportation Administration
Viroqua Mother Saves Child From Drowning In Dry Well
In Viroqua Wisconsin a mother rescued her 4 year old daughter from an abandoned city well and the girl Charlene Clark was reported in good condition but unconscious for 12 hours after the incident. Charlene and four playmates had wandered away from their location.
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Viroqua
Wis
Charlene Clark
Lawrence Clark
Wilson says WSB lacks authority to propose settlements
Former mobilization chief Charles E. Wilson testified to a House Labor Committee that the Wage Stabilization Board overstepped in recommending a 26 cent per hour wage package for steelworkers. He argued workers deserve only a nine cent catch up and that such increases raise overall costs.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Wilson
House
House Labor
Milwaukee Warehouse Fire Believed Deliberate Five Alarm Blaze
A five alarm fire destroyed a large Milwaukee warehouse shed and damaged an adjoining brick building housing 10 small firms. No injuries. Traffic hindered fire crews. wind spread flames into the brick building causing water damage. Deputy fire marshal aided the probe while Fire Chief Wischer warned the public against following fire apparatus.
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Milwaukee
Edward Wischer
Truman Flood Insurance Plan Faces Congressional Inaction
President Truman renewed his request for a national flood disaster insurance system, sending a message to Congress with a proposed law to establish a sound and workable flood insurance program, but lawmakers showed no plans for early action.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
House
Hartl Returns to City School System This Fall
E P Hartl the longtime head of recreation for seven years was transferred to the city school system by the board of education effective September 1 He will assume the post previously held by Monte Pelton now in the Navy Hartl previously led recreation since its 1944 inception while serving as Lincoln Junior High principal The move leaves a half time coordinator of health physical education and safety and Logan High School teacher at half time also to fill Peltons former duties The board did not disclose a reason for the transfer and approved the action after little discussion Also bids for a new southeastern area school will not be opened Friday due to confusion over building plans
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E. P. Hartl
Board of Education
Recreation Board
Hartl
Lincoln
Monte Pelton
Logan High School
Southeastern Area
Wisconsin sportsmen push nine day buck deer season
A nine day buck deer season opening Nov. 22 was urged by La Crosse County sportsmen at a Conservation Congress hearing. The group discussed hunting fishing and trapping rules while voting followed county committee lines. County results show broad support for seven day or nine day buck seasons and long upland bird seasons, with trolling largely rejected.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Conservation Congress
L Organization of Congress
Assembly
Congress
Madison
Associated Press
The
Green
Outagamie
Marquette
Green Lake
Marinette
Brown
Chippewa
Sheboygan
la Crosse
Manitowoc
Iron
Fond du Lac
Marathon
Wood
Milwaukee
Waushara
Vilas
Oneida
Conservation Department
Coleman elected La Crosse Community Chest finance chairman
Tribune Photo John B Coleman was elected general chairman of the La Crosse Community Chest finance campaign by the board Monday night. The campaign will be held next fall. The board accepted the committee’s recommendation in electing Coleman. Committee members include R L Bangsberg Glenn Bowman Theron Cartwright John Darling Ben F Fox A P Funk Jr Wayne Hood Arthur Jordan Fred Papenfuss Roy Kumm.
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Tribune
John B. Coleman
la Crosse Community Chest Finance
Coleman
R. L. Bangsberg
Glenn Bowman
Theron Cartwright
John Darling
Ben F. Fox
A. P. Funk Jr
Wayne Hood
Arthur Jordan
Fred Papenfuss
Roy Kumm
Weather in La Crosse and vicinity
For La Crosse and vicinity. Generally fair tonight and Wednesday. Cooler tonight. Low tonight 46, high Wednesday 72.
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la Crosse
Morris Named to Lead Anti-Corruption Drive
Rep. Keating says new testimony shows Morris was chosen to run the probe to block impartial inquiry. He cites evidence that Morris and McGrath knew of tanker deal investigations before Morris’s appointment and argues officials aimed to keep the case from advancing.
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Washington
Rep
Keating
Newbold Morris
Justice Department
House
Morris
Atty
J. Howard McGrath
U.S
McGrath
New Yorker
New York
Peyton Ford
James M. McInerney
Ford
Ges Morris
Ruling Declares Gambling Tax Stamp Law Unconstitutional
U S District Judge George A Welsh ruled that a six month old federal law requiring gamblers to buy a $50 tax stamp is a police measure rather than a tax and unconstitutional. The decision dismissed charges against Joseph Kahriger amid a broader challenge approved by the Supreme Court but later avoided on procedural grounds.
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Philadelphia
Teesday
U. S
George A. Welsh
Welsh
Congress
Joseph Kahriger
Judge Welsh
Kahriger
U. S. Supreme Court
Hayes L. Combs
Washington
U. S. District Court
Supreme Court
Banker Horley Charged With Embezzling $450000
William C. Horley a 50 year old banker described as a community pillar is charged with embezzling more than 450000 from First Bank and Trust Company where he served as vice president He allegedly used bank funds for personal loans and stock market speculation and may have recovered about 150000 The case was pursued by Middlesex County Prosecutor Alex Eber Horley free on 25000 bail awaiting grand jury action.
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Perth Amboy
N.J
William C. Horley
First Bank and Trust Company
Horley
Middlesex County
Alex Eber
Harley
Community Chest
Red Cross
Boy Scouts
American Institute of Banking
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Eber
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Sir. F. W. Sauter
Stanley Skribsky
Hendrickson
Robert Flynn
William Gleiss
H. C. Johnson
Eeeereeesee
Hal Boyle
Women’s News
Army Post
E. L. Harrison
Oscar Chapman
Chapman
Bruce K. Brown
Petroleum Administration For Defense
PAC
Navy
Continental
Idlewild
LaGuardia
New York City
IUPW
Union Oil Company
Oliver E. Goodwin
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Goodwin
Standard Oil
Indiana
Ware Stabilization Board
Barden
D-Nc
Allen
R-Ill
Philip Murray
House Judiciary Committee
Truman Flood Program
Pigeonhole
City
George Bachay
Ernest F. Storandt
West Salem
Leonard Yeskie
Alfred W. Rice
Rice
O. C. Olson
Holmen
George Poehling
Bangor
Gray and Fox Squirrels
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