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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1948

Page

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Dismiss Civil Contempt Count Against Lewis

In Wallington, the government asked for dismissal of civil contempt against Lewis and the United Mine Workers as judge Goldsborough delayed ruling on an injunction amid ongoing negotiations. The contempt stemmed from a restraining order during a six week coal strike over miners pensions. Civil penalties were held, criminal contempt fines stood at 1,409,000 with civil penalties to be determined later. Contract talks with mine owners proceed as pension and royalty issues surface in wage and benefits discussions. The Moody eligibility dispute looms as a credentials committee reviews representation.

Wallington Lewis Galdsborough Tate Pension Coixpute Tx Tne Soft Con Gewls UMW Moody Joseph E. Moody Southern Coal Producers Association United Mine Workers Prevent

Strike Notices Threaten GM Amid Auto Industry Walkouts

DETROIT. A formal strike threat targeting 225,000 General Motors workers was filed by the CIO United Auto Workers. Negotiations aim to avert a second major walkout as 75,000 Chrysler employees enter the seventh day of a strike with no new violence on the picket lines.

Detroit Steike ‘Uy General Motors CIO United Auto Workers Stile Cio-Uaw

Demand Stop To Palestine War

A United Nations Security Council debate stalled as the five permanent members clashed over a US drafted resolution to halt fighting in Palestine within 36 hours of adoption. The measure urged immediate cessation by Jews and Aruba in the conflict, a proposal meeting little support from other council members.

Lake Success Bel- Rume Soviet Ukraine United States Russia United Nations Aiebion Palestine Tl Natian Security Council Aruba

Fire Ravages Wilhelmina Palace in The Hague

The Noor dame palace suffered severe damage as flames raged for about an hour before containment. Witnesses say strong winds fanned the fire and painters using a torch to burn bright paint on the roof likely started it. The 67 year old queen and other royal members were not present.

Hague Uri Ande Wilhelmina Noordaine Royal Unity Pilice

Weather Outlook Shows Clearing Tonight Then Clouds Wednesday

Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight with diminishing cloudiness and a turn to cloudy skies by Wednesday morning. Expect lingering scattered showers Wednesday with tonight’s low around 40 and Wednesday’s high near 70.

Jews Claim Acre Capture After 3 Day Fight

The old walled city of Acre surrendered unconditionally after a 72 hour battle. Haganah, Israel's army, said 4,000 Arabs were trapped in the northern Palestine town near the new state. They claimed to have drowned 400 Arabs by damming a canal south of the Galilee. Tel Aviv sustained a 45 minute bombardment with fires reported. A Beirut broadcast noted Egyptian and Trans-Jordan troops joining at Lyden, southeast of Tel Aviv. A few Saudi soldiers were mentioned.

Acre Haganah Army of Israel Palestine Galilee Tel Aviv Beirut Lyden Mies Israel Lebanon Arab Higher Executive Committee Rotenburg Lybba

City Health Official Flags Urgent Sewage Crisis at Ward Ave Housing

City Health Officer Dr J Burris Perrin warns a serious health problem exists at the Ward avenue nug housing project with 300 plus residents and eighty families. Cess pools overflow, open sewage pools foul air and attract children to danger. immediate temporary relief via a deep disposal pit is planned while a sewer connection is studied, with long term plans to tap the city line half a mile away.

J. Burris Perrin Pervin Wren Cram Dr. Pevely Perrin Common Council Board of Health

Stalin Endorses Wallace World Peace Plan

Washington reports the Stalin Wallace exchange prompts cautious praise from the State Department while noting key negotiations in the United Nations and other forums. It cites Soviet bloc objections on atomic energy and other issues, blaming Moscow for stalemate as Washington reiterates that major world talks require broader participation beyond the United States and Soviet Union.

Washington State Department Stalin United States Soviet Union Trstalicia United Nations Council of Foreign Ministers Soviet Ukraine UN Atomic Commission White House Stali Henry Wallace Marshall Truman Russia Molotov Moscow Wallace Germany Korea Britain France W. B. Smith

Creamery Contract Approved at Chinpewa Falls School

MADISON Wisconsin approval of a contract for a new creamery building at the Northern Wisconsin Colony and Training School at Chinpewa Falls was announced by Gov. Rennebohm.

Madison Wis Wissconsin Colony Chinpewa Falls Gey. Rennebohm

Arabs Enter Jerusalem in Bold Offensive Across City

Arab Legion announced two legion detachments entered Jewish quarters of the old city as forces moved to the northern rim of Jerusalem with artillery in dominating positions. Reports claimed successes in north and south Palestine while a blockade was hinted at Ix- Tac. Russia recognized Israel and urged UN action to halt the war, with hints of Soviet American talks toward peaceful settlement.

Jerusalem Amman Trans-Jordan Arab Legion Jorane Palestine Dgypt Russia Israel United States Guatemala Hussia United Nations Stylin A Henry Wallace White House State Department Wallace Stalin Washington

Derailment Crashes Freight Train at Waldo Station

Nineteen freight cars derailed after a northbound Milwaukee road train smashed the Waldo Wisconsin station near Sheboygan. The depot was demolished but no injuries were reported. Officials planned detours to restore traffic by afternoon and route the Chippewa fast train around the scene.

Milwaukee Waldo Wis Sheboygan Highway No. 28 Poriodl M. W. Cunningham Milwaukee Road Police Green Bay Cunningham Whalen T. Buechier Road Superior Buechler

New Jersey Fire Kills Ten At Keppers Plant

KEARNY N J A fire sparked by napthalene sprayed from a 5 000 gallon tank late last night swept an adjoining Keppers company tar and chemical division building. At least 10 lives were lost eight bodies recovered and burned beyond recognition. Fire crews continued searches for additional victims among the wreckage as workers were preparing to change shifts.

Kearny N. J Keppers Company Tar and Chemical Division John Perry

British Refuses to Follow Russia on Israel Recognition

The Foreign Office said Russia's recognition of Israel leaves Britain unmoved and has no plans to follow suit. Foreign Ministry spokesman Isaac said London maintains its stance amid the Soviet move.

London Foreign Office Russia Israel Hritain Isaic

Wage talks between La Crosse breweries and union advance

A union wage discussion with Henry C. Rule of the state employment relations board will be held at 10 p m Wednesday to review terms amid a labor dispute between the citys two breweries and the brewers union. A tentative pact between G Heileman Brewing Co and La Crosse Breweries Inc and Brewers Local union No 81 CIO was reached last Thursday, with wage issues deferred for further talks.

A&a mM Henry C. Rule State Employment Relations Board Brewers Union G. Heileman Brewing Company la Crosse Breweries, Inc Tocal Union No. A1 CIO

Meat Strike Negotiations Continue Among Packers

Chicago officials reported resumed talks in the 62 day old CIO United Packinghouse Workers strike as government mediators led by Frank E. Walsh met Armour and Co. representatives. Union leaders refused Swift proposals including any discharge of strikers and sought a 29 cent hourly raise, while other groups accepted a nine cent offer. The nationwide dispute involves about 100,000 CIO workers earning around $1.20 per hour or less.

Chicago Federal Cal Tihaters CIO United Packinghouse Workers Frank E. Walsh Armour and Co Luther Youngdahl Minnesota Union Swift God Co Swift AP Meat CIO

Brewery Workers End Vote On Offer Near End

Milwaukee CIO Brewery Workers union with 6600 members at Pabst Blatz Schlitz Miller Gettelman and Independents will finish voting on a compromise offer of six dollars eighty cents per week pay boost. If accepted, brewhouse muilthouse clar and juckhouse staff get sixty five eighty and bottlehouse workers sixty two eighty. Brewery deliveries of bottled beer are planned for tomorrow and keg beer within 24 hours.

Milwaukee Milwaukue CIO Brewery Workers Union Pabst Blatz Schlitz, Miller, Gettelman Independent Breweries Muilthouse Cclar

Reich Schools urged to back world unity

Dr. Robert M. Hutchins, chancellor of the University of Chicago, urged German universities in Frankfurt to pursue democracy and world unity. He said the world’s only hope lies in a world government with a federal structure, addressing educators at the centennial celebration of Germany’s first democratic revolution.

Germany Robert M. Hutchins University of Chicae Liex

DeLato Enters Innocent Plea In Circuit Court

In circuit court Tuesday morning Frank DeLato entered an innocent plea on a charge while armed with a dangerous weapon allegedly assaulted N E Barber with intent to kill. Bond set at 7500 dollars. no definite trial date given by Judge Robert S.wr eye Monday afternoon.

Frank DeLato N. E. Barber Roberts

Test On Oleo Bill Wished In Senate Hearing

Senate finance committee members declined a butter oleo margarine test as a Des Moines housewife Mrs Barker demonstrated the ease of deception by placing oleo and butter in two boxes and asking senators to tell the difference. The session adjourned without verdict as DeLato faced preliminary hearing and bond set at 7500 dollars. Earlier testimony tied an assault incident at Modern Laundry to unpaid bills, with threats cited by the accused.

Senate Finance Committees Stellt E. Barker Des Moines Alco George D-Ga Barker

Dewey Stassen Debate Outlawing Communist Party Issue

Washington broadcast pits Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Harold Stassen as they spar over outlawing the Communist party amid Stalin’s peace talks. Stassen urges banning party activity while Dewey accuses Stassen of surrendering on the issue. The debate touches on Wallace’s Moscow outreach and the Mundt Nixon bill, with Oregon and Connecticut primary implications in play.

Dewey Stassen Communist Party Jack Boon Washington Stalin Henry Wallace Wallace SU. S Thomas E. Dewey New York Harold E. Stassen Oregon Kremlin Moscow Ington Russia United States Baldwin Staxsen Connecticut Republlicas Raymond Baldwin

Stalin replies to Wallace open letter for peace plan

Stalin states Russia would accept Wallace's open letter as a basis for U S Soviet peaceful settlement if the United States government agrees or not, outlining Wallace's eight points on armament cuts, UNRRA relief, trade, non interference, and democracy. He cites Wallace's proposals as representing hopes for peace and notes American hesitation.

Eddy Gilmore Moscow Stalin Russia United States Henry A. Wallace Wallace New York Mr. Wallace U.S Washington White House State Department San Francisco Germany Japan China Korea United Nations Whiely Wallace UNRRA Europe

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