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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1952
Page
1
General Clark disclosed U N and ROK terms tied to Brig Gen. Francis Dodd’s release from Koje Island. The C Reds demanded end to prisoner screening and rearming, and allowed a POW representative body. Colson’s concessions were under duress as Dodd’s life was at stake.
Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd described his captivity on Koje Island by Communist prisoners for four days last week. He said the captors threatened to kill him if the U.N. used force and noted concessions granted by authorities were minor. He returned after negotiations and an implied U.S. show of force.
A car driven by Mrs. Bernard Moen collided with a railroad boxcar in the street near Logan and Rose Streets injuring Mrs. Moen her husband Raymond and their son Raymond 3 5 years and sending all three to a local hospital. The Moen vehicle was a total loss and Mrs Moen was trapped in the front seat with a head wedged between the roof and dash. Hospital officials reported the Moens in good condition Monday morning.
Third Wisconsin District delegates at Richland Center deferred endorsement in the U S House race with no clear candidate. Incumbent Gardner Withrow was not challenged. several names were mentioned as possible rivals, while Governor Kohler and other state officials announced reelections.
Washington investigators will hold public hearings next Wednesday on reports of interference with the federal grand jury in St Louis that recently probed tax scandals. Chairman Chelf of Kentucky announced the Judiciary subcommittee will examine the operation of the panel.
Virginia Anderson, 24, a University of Wyoming student and former Mauston resident, was found critically injured after a Friday disappearance near Laramie. Police pursue an attempted assault theory as she lies in a Wyoming hospital. her fiancé John King of Sheridan, and family in Missouri and Illinois, await updates.
Police report two South Korean officers and one Communist guerrilla killed when about 50 Reds attacked Hamyang near Pusan with mortars rockets and machine guns. Forces drove off the attackers and pursue them in the hills as another 50 Reds linked up with the group.
For La Crosse and vicinity. Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with a little cooler tonight and light frost in deep valleys. Warmer Tuesday. Lows tonight 38 in the city and 34 in the country. High Tuesday 66.
In Kohler Wisconsin the Kohler Workers Association an 18 year independent union representing about 3600 of 4000 employees voted to affiliate with the CIO UAW The change follows a two thirds membership vote on April 30 and prompts a NLRB panel in Sheboygan to consider petitions The workers also supported removing the KWA name as an independent union from the bargaining election ballot.
The U S Air Force reports uncovering the Admiral Peary cache on a May 4 polar flight led by Lt. Col. William P Benedict. Scientists drilled into ice producing a 10 foot hole and detonating TNT to study ice conditions as the spring thaw widens cracks around the polar pack.
A delegation of Russians, barred from strategic purchases, bought 80 million herring via a quiet London conference. The deal, described as 150,000 barrels of solace for Russians, is expected to be announced next week in the House of Commons.
Tornadic winds leveled sections of Alapaha Georgia a town of about 600 people causing heavy property damage but no fatalities. Dozens of homes and businesses were flattened the water tank wrecked and school property damaged three people were hospitalized.
Senate hearing records show Sen. McCarthy received 10 000 dollars for a Lustron housing article in 1948 while a subcommittee investigated RFC loans. John Moore and Walter L. Dunham testified about the payment and related Lustron finances as part of Benton’s bid to unseat McCarthy.
Eight inches of wet heavy snow fell in northern Michigan section from Saturday through Sunday. Tulips and fruit trees took a beating while branches broke on leafy shade trees. Snow appeared local and melted as warmer weather arrived. roads remained in good condition.
John W. Davis urged the Supreme Court that President Truman lacked necessity to seize the steel industry without Taft Hartley and claimed the action usurped powers. He argued inherent powers should not bypass statutory authority, while the government sought reversal of Judge Pine's ruling that the seizure was unlawful.
Gen. Matthew Ridgway departs Tokyo for Hawaii to assume command of NATO forces succeeding Gen Dwight Eisenhower. Ridgway notes confidence in the new role as Mrs Ridgway and Gen Clark bid farewell and Japanese officials including Prime Minister Yoshida attend the ceremony.
United Nations Command sharply accuses the Communists of using the Korean armistice talks for propaganda. Admiral Joy denounces a 34 minute tirade of infive distortions and lies. Plenary session scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday. Talks deadlocked over POW repatriation with UNC demanding voluntary repatriation and Reds insisting all held prisoners be returned.
A federal grand jury urged state officials to examine links between known gamblers in La Crosse and city police, noting the presence of prostitution in Superior Hurley and Iron County. Seven indictments were returned as District Attorney Bosshard prepared Madison talks with the U S Attorney.
Denver report on the oil workers strike moves to a showdown with the Wage Stabilization Board after a major background settlement. CIO Oil Workers President O A Knight flies to Washington as global aviation fuel restrictions loom and refinery crews push for a contract.
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