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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1946
Page
1
Secretary Krug presents tentative government proposals to John L. Lewis on the soft coal truce. Lewis will study the plan and repatriate his decision by 3 30 p m as Truman links the issue to a labor crisis address.
The La Crosse Tribune announces next Tuesday will begin severe rationing of advertising space for five days with potential indefinite extension if the railroad strike worsens. The move aims to curb shortages and stabilize publication.
Calcutta police and U S military police raided a quiet ill lit lane house recovering aluminum ingots cigarette lighters and beer from the inconspicuous residence Army officials offered no immediate comment.
Clearing and cooler tonight with a low near 42 degrees. Sunday stays generally warmer with the high reaching water noon guidance though the text is garbled.
The senate banking committee voted to end price controls on meat poultry and milk by June 30 next year. Amendments for milk products and for livestock and poultry products were approved 9 to 8 and 10 to 8 respectively as the panel nears a one year price control extension. Chairman Wagner said voting on margins for producers processors and dealers may begin soon.
Camp McCoy Wisconsin plans to advance clocks to daylight saving time at 11 p m June 1. The change follows a request from the 6th Service Command after scheduling conflicts. Civilian staff survey supported the move, while La Crosse based McCoy Transportation questioned feasibility due to earlier bus connections.
The Rural Electrification Administration announced a $3,380,000 loan to Dairyland Power Cooperative, La Crosse, for 1947 budget extensions to farmers in western Wisconsin. The cooperative serves 43,000 members across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois with lines from Genoa and stations reaching 100 to 150 miles' radius. The loan carries 2 percent interest and 35-year repayment.
The AFL United Mine Workers served notice that it would terminate its contract with hard coal operators at midnight May 30. The union, representing about 75,000 miners in Pennsylvania, says negotiations have continued two weeks. Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. spokesman J B Warriner said talks may continue five days after May 30 for further negotiation.
Gen Tai Chien, named to lead Chinese occupation forces, will depart for Tokyo on Monday to meet General MacArthur regarding the deployment and use of the troops in Japan. The talks aim to align command and operational plans for the postwar occupation.
Dr. Marcel Petiot, convict in the Rue La Sueur murders, was beheaded at La Sante. He calmly faced death, uttered a parting line to his wife and son, and received last rites as police cordons sealed the court.
Hail as large as a half inch damaged about ten percent of Kanagawa area wheat while debates over central control of farm goods surface. Nippon Keizai notes farmers fear hoarding and back government seizure, with 300000 bales of polished rice reportedly cached near Iwo Jima to ease Tokyo Yokohama shortages.
Ansa reported a neo Fascist leader in Milan said underground fascists formed a secret 25,000 men military organization. He named a Capt. Faccini as the arrested figure and said a high personality was to review the force in northern Italy.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune notes a housing crunch with an ad offering a new 1946 car at a discount and immediate delivery in exchange for information leading to rental of a five or six room house. The item reflects a quirky wartime era housing crisis tactic.
President Truman, in a stern address, demands end to the rail tie up and warns he will use the army unless 140,000,000 Americans can rely on trains by 3 p.m. CST. He appeals to strikers to return to work as Congress prepares to hear plans for drastic government action against striking engineers and trainmen.
The Senate with large majorities adopted a 60 day cooling off period to curb quick strikes and then endorsed President Truman's call for fact finding boards in labor disputes. The amendments apply to pending labor legislation as President Truman prepared to appear before the chamber. Senator Byrd warned that a handful of labor leaders could destroy the economy and urged Congress to act tonight and tomorrow to strip that power.
President Truman urged rail workers to return to service as talks stalled after unions rejected a government backed wage plan. He cited food shortages health and safety risks and economic disruption from the stoppage while urging Congress to back temporary government operation of railroads and wage adjustments. Senate Leader Barkley and Pepper weighed in on potential interim agreements to end the strike.
La Crosse headquarters awaited the 4 p.m. deadline set by President Truman for striking engineer and trainmen to return to work. Burlington engineers reported for duty but were not assigned, while Milwaukee crews prepared two freight engines if needed. Rail officials indicate heavy hiring and possible military protection to operate trains after the deadline.
Washington AP John R. Steelman labor consultant to President Truman announced the railroad strike had been settled and urged more negotiations on working plans as details emerged.
Postmaster Wenzel P. Dvorak reports first class mail is being routed by rail and contract trucks to New Lisbon Mankato and Austin with connections from other offices. Air mail is hauled by road to Rochester and then flown to other points. Army transport and Camp McCoy facilities are not yet used. Nearly 7,000 hatchery chicks were shipped nationwide, 1 100 sold locally. Only first class registered and air mail accepted.
Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama was unconscious at Naval Hospital after collapsing during a Capitol Hill finance committee hearing on a price control extension bill. Doctor George Calver cited heat exhaustion as a possible cause while awaiting full examination.
Washington officials say a dairy price program will raise butter ceilings by about ten cents per pound and cheese by five cents while milk and evaporated milk rise modestly. The move aims to sustain dairy farmer earnings and encourage herd growth amid tighter supplies and higher costs.
In Tokyo a GI driven campaign uses radiograms reading love and kisses to urge US Congress to extend the draft. GHQ PR men sent coded messages to leaders in the Senate and House at a fraction of standard costs. Publicity planned through Stars and Stripes amid gripes over inaction on the draft bill.
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