Jaycee Board Reassigns Duties and Elects New Member
The Junior Chamber of Commerce in La Crosse held its first post election meeting and reassigned board duties. Bernard F. Bissen was elected to fill the vacancy created by Harry Blair’s resignation, with Blair stepping down due to work pressures. Blair’s departure prompted William Sauer to appoint Bissen, a move approved by the directors. The group also sponsored the American Male Chorus with five Vocational School concerts, planned a Teenage Road-eo for June, and prepared for the Janesville state convention to promote La Crosse’s bid for a mid year institute and the candidacy of Robert Deal for state president.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pres
William Sauer
Harry Blair
Bernard F. Bissen
Blair
la Crosse
Sauer
Bissen
Lee Henry
Janesville
8-State Institute
Robert Deal
Jerry Moriarity
Russ Lynch
Lynden Gjerde
Henry Rebhan
Eugene Cooley
James Dockendorff
Deal
Chris Cooley
Jaycettes
Paul E.frawley
Lee B. Henry
Russell R. Lynch
H. Gene Gaskins
James M. Brindley
Cooley
Frawley
Henry
Moriality
Dick F. Perley
Carl A. Rebhan
Roman J. Schneider
Viroqua Tot Shows Decline
Charlene Clark four nearly drowned in an abandoned well in Viroqua Wisconsin. Her mother pulled her from the well while Donald Lavold a Boy Scout and high school sophomore gave artificial respiration. Police officer Vernon Williams and a sheriff's resuscitator crew kept her alive until arrival of more help. Charlene remained unconscious for about 12 hours and then her condition worsened. Authorities covered the two foot opening and filled the nearby pool with dirt and rock.
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Viroqua
Wis
Charlene Clark
Charlene
Lawrence Clark
Donald Lavold
Vernon Williams
Sheriff's Office
Lavold
Williams
Vernon
Gambling Tax Case Heads For Supreme Court
A Philadelphia federal ruling striking down a six month old tax stamp requirement for gamblers as unconstitutional heads to the Supreme Court. Judge George A. Welsh said the law compels self incrimination and he did not rule on the 10 percent tax on money handled. The case involves Joseph Kahriger and six co defendants facing trial for failure to buy the stamp.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
George A. Welsh
Washington
Justice Department
Joseph Kahriger
Hold Hearing On Bill To Amend Child Labor Laws In Washington
A House subcommittee in Washington held a hearing on a bill to amend the child labor laws. Rep Celler proposes allowing youths to perform on stage here, tying the issue to child actors education and related concerns about performers.
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Washington
Mozart
House District of
Stand Against Union Demands by Milwaukee Firms
Seventeen Milwaukee building firms backed a united stance against union demands for individual contracts. About 250 representatives endorsed the Milwaukee Building Trades Employers' Association in negotiations with five unions across Milwaukee and nearby counties. Some employers signed contracts granting 9.5 to 12 cents an hour raises plus 5 cents for welfare. the BTEA previously offered a ten cent package boost with tentative 12 cents.
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Milwaukee
Jnion
Milwaukee Building Trades Employers’ Association
Waukesha
Washington
Ozaukee
BTEA
William A. Ouweneel
Association
Congress Criticizes Steel Strike Policy and Wisconsin Caucuses
U S Senate candidate Henry Reuss denounces Congress as irresponsible over steel strike planning. Wisconsin Republicans announce 10 district caucuses ahead of the June state convention in Milwaukee with dates across May. Delegates, alternates, and public-Office candidates will attend the events.
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RIPON
Congress
Henry Reuss
U. S. Senate
Reuss
Madison
Republican Party of
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Richland Center
Eau Claire
Wausau
Park Falls
Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Fort Atkinson
Elkhorn
Group Sees 9 10 Delegates From Indiana
Eisenhower leaders in Indiana predicted they could win nine or ten of the state's 32 delegates to the Republican National Convention after Tuesday's primary tests. Taft spokesmen argued Eisenhower will still win virtually all of Indiana's delegates, with the state convention set for June 7 to select them.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Taft
Ohio
Probate of Amelia Genrich estate to be heard in La Crosse
Notice in Wisconsin La Crosse County Court of probate for Grace Genrich on the will of Amelia Genrich also known as Millie Genrich deceased to appoint executrix or administrator with will annexed and determine heirs. Creditors must file by July 22, 1952. hearing set July 29, 1952. Also notices of liquor license application for Robert L Lett and Cyril Hedrick at 55 Copeland Avenue.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Amelia Genrich
Mille Genrich
la Crosse
Grace Genrich
Millie Genrich
City of
R. V. Ahlstrom
Steele
MAY & Toepel
Hoeschier Bldz
Robert L. Lett
Cyril Hedrick
Copeland Avenue
Peland Avenue
Alice A. Dickson
USW Studies Issue on Steel Dispute in Closed Session
The CIO United Steelworkers policy committee meets in Philadelphia to discuss the steel dispute. Union President Philip Murray and top officials join 33 district delegates as the executive board convenes to set wage policy decisions for the 170 member committee and the broader union.
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Philadelphia
CIO
United Steelworkers
Philip Murray
USW
Strikes Idle Dozens at Green Bay Garages and Krueger Plant
About 160 workers were idled by strikes at seven auto garages and Krueger Metal Products Co in Green Bay. AFL Auto Workers seek a 10 cent hourly raise from $1.42 while employers offer seven cents. Additionally 40 Machinists strike at Krueger for a union shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay IP
Krueger Metal Products Co
AFL Auto Workers Union
International Association of Machinists
Krueger
Mine Measure Okayed by Senate to Enforce Mine Safety
The Senate approved a bill granting federal authority to enforce safety measures in U S coal mines. The measure passed by voice vote and moves to the House for consideration.
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Washington
Senate
House
Oil Strike Talks Continue as Shortages Loom
Negotiations linger amid developing shortages as officials plan to earmark specified supplier inventories for emergency use under the Petroleum Administration for Defense. Cities Service Oil Co agrees to resume talks if workers return. San Francisco CIO negotiators reject a plant offer with a 15 cent raise, seeking 25 cents. Unions push current pay of $2 to $2.10 per hour toward higher wage and shift differentials.
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Petroleum Administration For Defense
New York
Cities Service Oil Company
WSB
Cities Service
San Francisco
CIO
Darkness Burst Marks Fifth Nevada Test In Spring Series
Atomic Energy Commission scientists compare this dawn blast with early 1951 shots at Nevada. Dr Alvin Graves notes darkness aids photographic records. Las Vegas windows cracked on some predawn tests. no troops observed, though 1500 soldiers prepared for next maneuver.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
Alvin C. Graves
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Proving Grounds
United States
Negotiations at Armistice Talks Include Repatriation Debate
General Ridgway outlined a plan for neutral interviews of unrepatriated prisoners after an armistice with communist observers present. The UN position remained final and unrevised as Nam Il requested another meeting. Ridgway departs for NATO command as General Clark takes over.
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Ridgway
Adm
C. Turner Joy
U.N
Nam Il
Mark Clark
Gen
Eisenhower
NATO
Europe
Soldier Fritz Injured in Highway Crash Near Ottaway
Sgt Alvin H. Fritz 20 of 1739 Badger St La Crosse Wis is under care at Ayburn King Hospital after a Monday night highway accident. His car left U S Highway 52 fourteen miles northeast of Ottaway, striking a tree. He suffered a fractured left leg a dislocated hip and multiple cuts and bruises and shock.
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Ottaway, Ill
W— Fn
Alvin H. Fritz
Badgers St
la Crosse
Wis
Ayburn-King Hospital
U. S. Highway 52
Ottaway
Fritz
Reis Hurt In Fall In Madison Basement Incident
Circuit Judge Alvin C. Reis aged 60 was in serious condition at Wisconsin General Hospital after a fall of eight feet into a basement. The incident occurred last night and left Reis with head injuries and in critical condition for treatment.
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Madison
Alvin C. Reis
Wisconsin General Hospital
Mild overnight temps across northern U.S. cities
The forecast shows minimum temperatures Wednesday night and Thursday morning in the mild 40s to 50s for major cities. New York and San Francisco are expected around 48 degrees, Milwaukee about 50, and Seattle near 38.
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U.S
New York
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Seattle
Democratic contest tightens in Ohio and Chicago convention race
The article outlines Democratic renomination battles with Michael Di Salle leading in the Ohio Senate race while Charles Taft and others vie for governor. Kefauver dominates several Chicago convention delegate contests, threatening shifts in national party representation amid Ohio results and intra party friction.
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Senate
Bricker
Michael di Salle
Charles P. Taft
Frank J. Lausche
Charles
Robert
Kefauver
Chicago
Bulkley
Robert J. Bulkley
Atty
Herbert S. Duffy
Commerce Sawyer
Ohio
Tennessee
W. Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
New York
Ohio Democratic
Albert A. ‘Horstman
UN Spokesmen See No Immediate Korean Offensive
The United Nations does not plan a major new push in Korea even if armistice talks fail. Reds have boosted their forces during talks and may attempt another full peninsula invasion. Ridgway reportedly believes UN forces can inflict devastating damage if attacked.
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United Nations
Korea
Korean Peninsula
Ridgway
U.N
Sixth Of Milwaukee Dwelling Units Need Bath Facilities
Milwaukee Census Bureau figures from 1950 show 30,311 of the city’s 188,926 dwelling units lacked private baths or were dilapidated. Another 7,969 had no running water or were in a rundown state, marking a rise of 19,601 units since 1940.
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Milwaukee
Census Bureau
Michael J. Galko
Vienna Bookshop Owner Arrested Over Russian Titles
A Bratislava bookstore owner displayed four Russian books in her window and was promptly arrested by police, per the Wiener Kurier. The poster listed titles in order: We want to Live, Far From Moscow, In the Shadows of the Sk, Under a Foreign Flag.
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Vienna
Bratislava
Czechoslovakia
Wiener Kurier
Moscow
Winona Livestock Market Report Summary
Swift & Co reports buying hours 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 12 noon Saturday. Hogs steady to higher with high weights around 18.50, cattle steady with prime and good grades leading prices, calves and lambs showing varied but steady activity. Chicago produce and cash grain prices listed with mixed dairy and poultry values.
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Winona Livestock
Swift & Co
Chicago
Ju.s
U.S
USDA
F.o.b
South ST. Paul
Chicago Livestock I
Chicago (P
Choice
House Foreign Affairs Panel Begins Final Aid Bill Review
The House Foreign Affairs Committee started final consideration of the foreign aid bill and trimmed $1.01 billion from Europe funds. The 12.8 percent reduction brings the total to $7.9 billion requested by President Truman, matching a Senate cut and concentrating the savings on Europe.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Europe
Truman
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Fleischmann Resigns as DPA Chief. Fowler Named Successor
Washington reports Manly Fleischmann resigned today as defense production administrator and President Truman nominated Henry H. Fowler to succeed him. Fowler will serve as DPA chief while remaining administrator of the National Production Authority. Fleischmann had held both posts previously.
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Washington
Manly Fleischmann
Defense
Truman
Henry H. Fowler
Fowler
National Production Authority
DPA
Fleischmann
Rattlesnake Strike Behavior Defies Expectations
A rattlesnake can strike without coiling and may strike without rattling first. The behavior challenges common assumptions about rattlesnake warning cues and emphasizes the variety in strike readiness among individuals.
Builder Denies Waste Abroad in Morocco Graft Row
John B. Benny, contractor-boss of the Morocco airbase program, denies graft charges and clashes with Senate Preparedness Subcommittee. He accuses Army witnesses of false testimony and criticizes publicity around Lyndon B. Johnson as a potential candidate.
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Washington
U.S
Morocco
Senate Preparedness
John B. Benny
Army
Lyndon B. Johnson
D—Tex
Johnson
Benny
City Moves to Study Green Island Acquisition Plan
Aldermen delayed the highway program to study a five year plan and approved an 865000 bond for new sewage facilities. A study of Green Island to guide possible city acquisition and removal of residences was proposed with condemnation for four properties near the Mary E Sawyer Memorial Auditorium. Bus stop changes and mercury vapor lamp demonstrations were also discussed as committees plan to reconvene Thursday for Friday’s session.
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Gorder
Green Island
Board of Pubic Works
Mary EE. Sawyer
Pine St
6Th St
King, Cassland Sixth Streets
Fifth Avenue
Traffic Commission
Associated Consultants
Evanston, Ill
Westinghouse Company
St. James
Clinton
Caledonian Streets
South Avenue
Janesville
Beloit
Fort Atkinson
Truman vows to press fight for world peace and housing aid
President Truman praised by housing advocates as he denounced cuts to a low rental program and pledged to continue campaigning for peace. He announced he would campaign as a private citizen after leaving office, promising to explain what the government is doing to secure world peace.
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Gram
Truman
Sen
Douglas
D- Ill
Sen. Tobey
R-Nh
Europe to form peaceful nuclear brain trust in Geneva
A 10 nation scientific group meets at UNESCO House in Geneva to plan Europe’s first cooperative laboratory for nuclear research. The project aims at peaceful ends with study groups to map future machines and understand nucleus behavior despite expectations of US scale equipment. A 500 MeV synchrocyclotron and a 10 GeV cosmotron are planned near Geneva.
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Paris
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Belgium
Netherlands
France
West Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Yugoslavia
Europe
United States
U.S
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Florence
Geneva
Unesco House
Pierre Auger
Unesco
Natural Sciences Department
Trempealeau Judge Sits In Circuit Court
Trempealeau County judge A. L. Twesme presided over a Whitehall circuit term for the first time in 15 years. He read the calendar and postponed all five cases to dates set by the lawyers. The Thursday jury was dismissed.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
A. L. Twesme
Galesville
Twesme
Labor Department Opposes Bill To Block Strikes In Defense Plants
Washington reports the Labor Department, with President Truman's backing, opposes a bill to block strikes in defense vital plants by using receivers for firms and unions in deadlocked disputes. Secretary Lovett had offered guarded support for outlawing strikes in essential industries during the emergency.
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Washington
Labor Department
Truman
Defense Lovett
House Armed Services Committee
Weather Record for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Wisconsin shows cloudy skies with rain tonight into Thursday in the east and central areas. Minnesota expects rain to end in the extreme northwest late today and state wide by Thursday morning with clearing and a cooler night in the west that warms Thursday afternoon. Iowa remains cloudy with occasional rain east and central tonight and gradual clearing Thursday with warmer afternoon temperatures.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
River Forecast Update for Hastings to Guttenberg
The gates at dams 2 5 and 7 will operate by Thursday night but hold back little water. River rates across the district fall to 0.3 to 0.4 feet daily for the rest of the week with little change from tributaries unless heavy rains occur.
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Hastings
Guttenberg
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A. G. Becker & Co
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