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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
1
The CIO executive board approved three resolutions backing its economic plan and urging price reductions and wage hikes to boost consumer purchasing power amid rising unemployment. It warned unemployment in early 1949 was 50 percent above 1948 and set up city committees to aid jobless members while debating a new wage increase.
Secretary Brannan outlined the 41 nation wheat pact costing about 84 million dollars in first year subsidies aimed at keeping US farmers in world markets. He argued the program is cheaper than pursuing acreage cuts or abandoning foreign sales, with a fixed price range and annual bushel totals through 1953 needing July 1 approval.
Madrid dictator Francisco Franco charged that the greater part of Europe had been handed to Russia by Western democracies and condemned Western powers for systemic aggression toward Spain. He said he would not seek closer ties with the West unless their policies changed.
Local forecast for La Crosse and vicinity calls for clearing overnight with a low around 45 in the city and near 40 in rural areas. Friday will be partly cloudy and not as cool, with a high near 64.
Eleven grade Guernseys belonging to Forest Richards three miles southeast of Cataract were killed by a single bolt of lightning during a Wednesday flash storm. The cows stood beneath a pasture tree when the strike occurred. The herd, insured, suffered casualties amid heavy rain and hail.
Wisconsin editors gather in La Crosse on Friday for preliminaries to the annual spring Associated Press meeting set for Saturday. AP executives Frank J. Starzel Marion Eheen William A. Weekes Arthur Bystrom and Don Brannon lead from New York Chicago Milwaukee Madison and Minneapolis.
Severe storms and floods sweep Texas and nearby states with tornadoes and heavy rains. Fort Worth reports nine deaths and $6 million in damage from the Trinity flood while Dallas recovers. Oklahoma and Amarillo areas also suffer casualties and widespread outages.
Seattle reports Dr. H. H. Routh of Spokane warns women to avoid buying shoes before 3 P.M. He chairs Washington state National Foot Week and says feet swell during the day making late afternoon fittings more reliable for comfort.
FBI undercover witness Balmes Hidalgo Jr testified in federal court, identifying Robert Thompson, New York state Communist chairman, as Thompson lashed out calling Hidalgo a rat. Hidalgo, a war veteran and informant since 1946, described party boasts of ruling New York City with youth and plans to overthrow the government.
About 1,000 people filled the Wisconsin assembly chamber to debate two rent control bills. One would end federal controls and allow up to 15 percent increases by 1950. the other would let localities decide on decontrol after hearings. Property owners supported repeal, tenants and labor backed local option. heated testimony echoed through the capitol as spectators crowded stairs and balconies.
Ford Motor Co renews its appeal to the United Auto Workers to lift the two week old strike in all but two buildings. The move comes with UAW President Walter Reuther back at talks after attending CIO meetings. About 97 idle workers would return to their jobs in a few days.
Thomas Heggen, 29, author of the Broadway hit Mr. Roberts, was found dead in his bathtub at his New York City apartment on Thursday. Police reported the body was submerged and no suicide note was found. authorities said the death did not appear to be a homicide.
Syria closed its border with Lebanon on Thursday over a dispute after Beirut refused to hand over a Syrian army captain and three others charged with killing a Lebanese national. The official spokesman called Beirut's action extremely unfriendly and cited it as the basis for the border shutdown.
Democratic leaders endorse Gov. Rennebohm housing plan for veterans with changes: retroactive aid for communities already building and per unit aid raised from 1000 to 1200 dollars. Laird and Lenroot measure would distribute liquor tax funds 70 30 for loans and housing authorities.
Edmund H. Lemay was acquitted Thursday by Municipal Judge Herbert J. Steffes of forgery charges connected to forged signatures of his missing wife Cecelia on school lunch fund checks. The judge said prosecution could not proceed without evidence of her voluntary disappearance or Lemay causing it. Assistant District Attorney Harold McGrath planned to discuss dropping the remaining three charges with the district attorney.
North Korea released a statement via officials Limb and Sihn claiming Russia will arm nine divisions with 220 aircraft and 20 patrol boats for the Red controlled regime. The note urged the United States to take corresponding measures toward the republic of Korea.
In Waukon Iowa a 70 year old turntable was damaged when curious youths unlocked the switch causing tracks to misalign. An engine then drove onto the table half on and half off, shearing the pivot and wrecking the table beyond repair. A crane required five hours to remove the locomotive.
William Casper Peter, 79, of Beech Creek near Lock Haven, Pa., chosen American Father of 1949 by the National Father’s Day Committee. He rises at 5 a m to split logs for a paper mill, supports 18 children and 80 grandchildren, and will be honored at Lock Haven City Hall with footage for a New York banquet on June 19. His wife is deceased and all children and grandchildren live nearby.
Probate Judge Katherine Styles Laughton denied the state's claim of 97000 in inheritance taxes against the estate of Mrs. G A Blesch of Menominee Michigan The widow left 1 359 million to charity and 745000 to city and county medical aid The state argued the Blesch fund was not incorporated at Mrs Blesch death May 20 1948 making it taxable
In a tense hearing the Senate set conditions on AEC funding for education against Communists. Senator O Mahoney pressed the issue as Lilienthal defended a $1 090000000 request for the year starting July 1. The dispute included the issue of a $1600 fellowship to Hans Freidtadt and fears over FBI checks.
State Auditor J. Jay Kelcher deemed the University of Wisconsin student athletic activities fund records inadequate and unsatisfactory. He urged lawmakers to ask the attorney general to review for possible illegal or improper expenditures while the fund, not state tax money, funds athletic event expenses through program and refreshment sales.
Maj. Gen. George P. Hays said Russians lifted permits for freight trucks from West Germany halted at Helmstedt but will require permits for other crossings. Western Allies seek removal of the new restriction while flagging possible Berlin blockade concerns and planning protests if negotiations fail.
The state highway commission restricts two La Crosse county bridges on state trunk highway 162. The Dutch Creek bridge near Bangor is limited to five tons and 25 mph and named Narrow Bridge. The bridge near Middle Ridge is limited to ten tons and one lane. Signs will announce posting immediately.
Wim Byer of 1143 South 25th St. asked to cancel his ad for a white enameled kitchen cabinet. The notice highlights how timely placements reach buyers, sellers, and renters effectively.
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