Tribune Photographers Sweep Inland Press Awards in Chicago
Tribune photographer Harry Larsson led a group winning first prizes in the Inland Daily Press association contest open to 375 papers. "Diamond Wedding" topped Feature Picture while "Pitching for Victory" won in General Pictures. Six more Tribune images by Larsson Burgess and Moriarity earned honors.
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Harry Larsson
Inland Daily Press Association
Chicago
Victory
General Pictures
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George Turner
Near Viroqua
Lee Brodhead
Highway 14
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Stanley Reeves
the Tribune
Wisconsin
Moriarity
Soldiers Grove
Fred Schoville
Three Tribune Photographers Honored In Manchuria Report
Reports say Soviet troops withdrew from Manchuria by May 3 as fighting emerged between Communist and Nationalist forces. The Kuomintang allegedly used American arms, with seven bombers downed, some of which were American. U S pilots denied to operate over Manchuria except on peaceful missions.
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People's Revolutionary Army
Peoples Revolutionary Army
China
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Szepingkai
U. S
Yanks and British press to keep Iran case on UN agenda
The United States and Great Britain urged the UN Security Council to keep Iran on its agenda until a full report is completed. Edward R. Stettinius Jr and Sir Alexander Cadogan pressed for continued scrutiny of Soviet troop withdrawals and Iran’s complaints of Soviet interference. Hussein Ala and Premier Qavam voiced concerns, while Andromyko signaled possible boycott, as council members weighed the next steps.
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Great Britain
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Elegatec
Alexander Cade
Council
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Iran
Russia
Netherlands
Eecko van Kleffens
Qavam
Ala
Oscar Lange
Ale
Andromyko
Sir ’ Cadogan
Ali
Monkeys Released Into Myrick Park Zoo Quarters
Monkeys at Myrick Park Zoo were released from winter quarters to the outdoor island on Wednesday morning. Zoo officials say the animals are acclimated to milder temperatures and a cold snap could endanger them, with 14 adults currently on site. The park had planned to add upland birds, but food shortages prevent new arrivals now.
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Wednessey Morning
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Animal Hospital
Streicher
Rain Forecast Persists Into Wednesday Afternoon
Meteorologist A. D. Sanial notes ongoing rain in Rochester and Lake Pepin with conditions continuing tonight into tomorrow morning. The storm system brings steady showers and a damp forecast for the region.
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A. D. Sanial
Rochester
Lake Pepin
Sanial
Local Weather for La Crosse and Vicinity
Local weather notes showers or thunderstorms possible late in the day across La Crosse and surrounding areas as a low pressure system moves through the region. Temperatures remain mild and humidity is elevated. Local forecasts call for scattered activity through the evening.
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Rubber Mills Worker Injures Fingers in Machine Accident
Rudy Krueger of 1330 Liberty Street suffered flesh injuries to the index fingers of both hands while operating a machine at the La Crosse Rubber Mills Monday afternoon. He was taken to a local hospital where doctors found no broken bones and he will undergo skin grafting during his hospitalization.
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Liberty Street
la Crosseubber
Colonel Re Enlists In U S Army As Sergeant
David Kirk former adjutant general of the second service command re enlisted in the army citing wages and housing. He notes $6230 yearly pay before tax equals about $400 monthly, master sergeant pay of $373, retirement privileges and housing ease. Kirk has over 27 years in service.
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New York
David Kirk
Second Service
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Kark
Government may extend Wheat Bonus beyond May expiration
Government aides consider keeping the 30 cent per bushel wheat bonus past May 25 as cereal shortages persist. Officials cite slow farmer sales, limited elevator space, and railcar shortages delaying shipments, while the international food conference outlines long term famine relief with delegates from France, Brazil, China and South Africa.
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Agriculture Department
International Food Conference
France
Brazil
China
South Africa
Tribune staff win broad awards in press contest
James E. Lienlokken reports The Tribune earned several prizes at the Inland Daily Press association contest in Chicago. Harry Larsson led with six awards including two first prizes for Diamond Wedding and Pitching for Victory. Frances Burgess and State Editor Gerald Moriarity also won honors for their photographs.
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Canada
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Harry Larsson
Frances Burgess
Gerald Moriarity
Stalin Denies Late Plea on UNRRA Wheat Aid
Moscow radio said Stalin informed President Truman his request for Russia to assign grain to UNRRA came three months too late. He noted Russia had already sent foodstuffs to France and other nations and urged coordination of grain exports with other wheat producers to ease a global hunger crisis. The broadcast stated no principled objection but called for special study of the proposal.
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Romania
Marseilles
Stevenson Charges Tito Sold UNRRA Sugar To Yugoslavs
Rep William H Stevenson of Wisconsin charged in the House that 54000 long tons of U S sugar sent to Yugoslavia to aid the poor was sold by Marshal Tito to friends at 125 per pound. He said the move damages U S credibility and fostered Yugoslav contempt for Americans.
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William H. Stevenson
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UNRRA
U.S
la Crosse
United States
Congress
World
Truman Signs Housing Bill
President Truman signed a housing bill to spur private construction of 2.7 million homes in two years. The measure raises government mortgage insurance authority by 1 billion dollars and extends priority allocations for building materials through 1947, with veterans receiving preference in buying or renting new homes.
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Truman
Wilson W. Wyatt
Veterans
Congress
House
OPA
Hope Miners Will Work Under Krug Seizure Plan
Washington announces government seizure of 4 500 coal pits to avert a renewed strike. Secretary of the Interior Krug and Vice Admiral Moreell take charge to settle the contract while keeping wage price policy, with a quick meeting planned with UMW leader John L. Lewis.
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John L. Lewis
White House
Truman
J. A. Krug
Krug
Adm
Ben Moreell
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Krug and
Greel
Solid Fuels
Flour Shortage Hits Wisconsin State Institutions
Milton H. Button head of the Wisconsin department of agriculture appealed for government flour aid for state institutions for the physically and mentally handicapped. He said facilities face a critical shortage after the War Food Administration limited mills to 21 days of wheat supply and the government created a bonus plan for farmers selling wheat to UNRRA.
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Milton H. Button
State Department of Agriculture
Button
Anderson
Production Marketing Administration
Wisconsin
War Food Administration
UNRRA
Union Leaders May Hold Meet With President
Washington April 14 railroad unions press for settlement as a five day truce nears expiration. John R Steelman said prospects for agreement look uncertain after talks with the brotherhoods and A F Whitney indicated a White House invitation may come. wage disputes loom over 45 working rules while government moves to limit shipments if a strike occurs.
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Truman
Trainmen’s Brotherhood
White House
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Stellman
Alvanley Johnston
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Uncle Sam
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
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Navy
West Allis Pupils Strike Over Lunch Ban
About 350 West Allis Central High School students walked out to protest a rule barring eating lunches on school grounds. Principal R O West had banned outside meals last week citing litter issues. a student committee met with West and Supt Harry B Nasa to discuss the dispute.
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