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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1949

Page

2

Economy Drive Forces Cuts in Military Pay and ECA Aid

The House economy drive trimmed a $400 million annual military pay bill and jeopardized foreign aid financing. After a Capitol huddle with ECA chief Hoffman, Rep Cannon proposed letting ECA use $4.642 billion over 12 to 15 months, aiming to offset committee cuts to the European recovery program.

Washington Economic Cooperation Administration House Appropriations Committee Truman ECA Paul G. Hoffman Cannon D-Mo Tions

Ascension Day Mass Schedule Across City Churches

The article lists Ascension Thursday masses at St James St Josephs Cathedral St Johns Blessed Sacrament Holy Cross St Wenceslaus Holy Trinity St Thomas More and St Marys with multiple times including a noon Mass at 12 10 for St James and the cathedral. A stray line notes a hummingbird weighing less than a copper penny.

St. James Catholic Church St. Joseph's Cathedral St. John’s Blessed Sacrament Church Holy Cross St. Wenceslaus Holy Trinity St. Thomas More St. Mary's

McCarran Calls for Lilienthal Ouster as AEC Chair

Senator McCarran and Senator Hickenlooper push to remove David E. Lilienthal from as head of the atomic energy committee. McCarran says Lilienthal is unworthy, amid a broader move to have President Truman fire the AEC chairman.

Washington McCarran Senate Judiciary Committee David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Committee Hickenlooper Riowa GOP Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Truman AEC

Reuther Shooting Follows Attacks on UAW Members

Police investigated the shooting of Victor Reuther, US labor leader and educational director of the 1,000,000-member UAW, after gunfire shattered a window at his home. A 12 gauge shotgun was recovered near the scene. Authorities said no link to the Ford strike or to another Canadian case could be established. Guards were placed at Roy and Walter Reuthers homes as the inquiry continued.

Ceed Victor UAW Waler Victor Reuther Windsor Cnn Canada William D. Allen Allen Ford Motor Co Walter Reuther Detroit Edwin Morgan Reuther Roy UAW International

Aquinas Prom Flaunts Moonlight and Roses Theme

Aquinas high school hosts its junior prom in the gymnasium from 8 30 to 11 30 with a Moonlight and Roses theme. Pink roses highlight a green and white color scheme as James Jirsa and Jean Zirbes reign as king and queen. The court features 11 junior couples the largest in school history including Gregory Ziegelmaier Loretta Flanagan and others. Music by an all star orchestra directed by a Daniels Aquinas bandmaster.

Aquinas High School James Jirsa Jean Zirbes Gregory Ziegelmaier Loretta Flanagan Thomas Sinniger Annette Kelly Myron Peterson Mary Ziegelmaier John Alexander Rita Beg Thomas Murphy Maureen Goggin James Zanter Jean Horschak Gilbert Haberman Constance Sikorski James Rudolph Marian Cermak Ted Lapitz Mary Lou Shaper Charles Skemp Monna Pederson William Servais Ceh Bracken A Daniels Aquinas

Proposal to restructure Berlin and Ruhr authority debated

Vishinsky proposed a plan for an all Berlin city government elected by the Kommandatura and a four power supervisory authority over the Ruhr with a consultative body from neighboring nations. American sources warned the plan could nullify the West German republic and strip West Berlin of its local government. French view stressed loss of international Ruhr authority set up by six Western nations last year.

Berlin Kommandatura Ruhr Poland Czechoslovakia Denmark Vishinsky West German Peoples Congress Germany West Berlin

Schlabach outlines Wisconsin pollution solution

Sen. Schlabach announced a compromise to address water pollution with a fulltime director for the state water pollution committee, higher penalties, and mandatory disposal plans. The plan, backed by labor, industry and municipal groups, calls for an $85,000 annual committee budget, $8,000 director salary, and orders issued when pollution is found.

Madison Wis Schlabach la Crosse Wisconsin Conservation Fund General Fund Senate State and Local Government Committee Wisconsin State Federation of Labor Wisconsin Cio Wisconsin League of Municipalities State Water Pollution Committee Wisconsin Izaak Walton League Attorney General’s Office

Clash on the Bund as Communists press in Shanghai

The Bund scene near the American consulate and British consulate in Shanghai was crowded with spectators as fighting raged along the Soochow creek area. Foreigners faced entrapment while hundreds of government troops retreated to Chapoo road bridge, and daytime life in the city appeared unusually calm despite the violence.

Glen Line Margaret Broadway Mansions Soochow Creek Chapoo Road Bridge Bund Soochow Bridge

Law committee probes Soviet atomic spy case

The commission questioned Arthur Adams now believed in Russia about possible charges while He refused to answer citing self-incrimination. The hearings link Hiskey and Crouch to a broader Soviet bid to seize atom bomb secrets and probe the figure known only as Scientist X.

Arthur Adams Russia Hiskey Crouch

Veterans tour and indoctrination at Tomah VA Hospital

The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary of post No. 1530 announces a Thursday orientation at the Tomah Veterans Administration hospital. A hospital tour begins at 10 a.m. with the general session at 1 30 p.m. in building 19.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Post No. 1530 Veterans Administration Hospital Tomah

Amazing Relief For Sore Feet

Amazing relief for sore feet promises quick drying and itching relief with HEBOS formula. One daily application supposedly loosens callous tissue and leaves feet feeling wonderful, with a money back guarantee at all drug stores.

Interested Kitten Subject Of Search

Six week old Angora kitten named Checkers vanished from 946 Adams Street. Mr. and Mrs. August Witt searched Tuesday and Wednesday, noting the kitten joined a starling in the garden and tasted new lettuce before rain. They suspect the kitten may have been led away or followed someone home and are still seeking information.

Adams Street August Witt Witt Garden

Lewis Warns of Shutdown Over Coal Talks

John L. Lewis warned coal interests he says pulled out of bargaining with the United Mine Workers. Talks opened in Bluefield as the Southern Coal Producers association led by Joseph E. Moody sought negotiations while Virginia and Winding Gulf groups withdrew. A shutdown is set for July 1 if no agreement is reached.

Bluefield W. Va John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Lewis Southern Coal Producers Association Virginia Winding Gulf Associations SCPA Southern Association Joseph E. Moody

Co Worker Testifies In Rutledge Hattman Case

Miss Lewis an Emerson plant draftsman testified that Mrs Sydney Rutledge remained on good terms with Byron C Hattman after the date she says he seduced her. The witness said she saw Mrs Rutledge at Hattman's drawing board two or three times daily from July 24 to August 6 last year. The trial of Dr Robert C Rutledge Jr continues as the mid point of the fourth week is reached.

Cedar Rapids Byron C. Hattman Sydney Rutledge Hattman

Man Hit By Lightning Settlement Ends $100000 Suit

Normal Hall of Superior said a lightning strike during a August storm caused ear injury after it traveled through a Wisconsin Telephone Co. line. The $100000 case, filed for negligence over improper grounding, was settled out of court during trial.

Superior Wis Wisconsin Telephone Co Superior Court W. Walter Dahl Normal Hall

Gunman in Fairfield Shootout Injures Earl Shelton

A gunman atop a building on the Wayne county courthouse square fired three shots at a card room below, hitting Earl Shelton once. The other shots missed. Earl was transported to a local doctor then Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. The incident occurred about 10:30 p m CST. Fairfield lies about 280 miles south of Chicago. Calcutta India will have subways.

Rom Paget Wayne County Courthouse Square Club Earl Sheltons Big Earl Deaconess Hospital Evansville Fairfield Chicago

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