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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1946

Page

6

Officer Shot In Chicago

Major John F. Fletcher 46 educational officer in the Canadian army was shot four times in his Morrison hotel room near Clark and Madison. Donald Murray 41 Chicago salesman friend of Fletcher was held for questioning as the investigation traced Fletcher’s leave from Vancouver to Wheaton and asks about divorce filings. An inquest was set for tomorrow.

Chicago John F. Fletcher Morrison Hotel Jerome Looney Donald Murray Murray Doris Fletcher Elem Clark and Madison Streets suburban-Wheaton Academy Looney Vancouver B. C Morrisoner Laura Fletcher Wheaton Murrays William J. Terrell Central Police Terrell Rceer

Murray proposes six month strike truce tied to Case bill veto

Sen Murray of Montana proposes a six month strike truce in exchange for a veto of the Case bill and withdrawal of strike draft legislation. He says Congress could study labor management relations during the truce as debate on government takeover of facilities and penalties continues.

Sen Murray Washington D-Mont Truman Congress Senate Labor Committee Montana Senate House Pepper D-Fla Interstate Commerce Committee

Danish women directors lead in global cinema says Hal Boyle

Hal Boyle notes Denmark produces many women film directors led by Alice O Frede ricks who has directed 52 pictures. She laments low budgets and limited Hollywood-like money while praising Danish talent and low salaries. Co director Grete Frische supports this view as Denmark grows while Americans earn far more.

Copenhagen Denmark Alice O'Fredericks Hollywood O Fredericks America Miss Grete Frische Miss Frische Sweden

Poet Laureate of Aus Retains Lifetime Appointment

The poet laureate of Australia keeps a lifelong tenure despite shifts in political values. The appointment remains permanent and unaffected by government changes.

Aus

Radio Programs Schedule From May 1966 Listing

Central daylight and standard time listings outline NBC CBS ABC and MBS programs for Wednesday May 2 1966 featuring The Frolics Amos and Andy Fibber and Molly Red Skelton American Melody Big Town Kari Swenson Dont Ever Love Me Inners Sanctum This Is My Best Fur ious Bride Lum and Abner Dark Venture Drama Rep H H Buffet OPA Hoosier Hop and other shows across networks with notes on changes and repeats.

Central NBC Amos and Andy Molly Red Skelton CBS Kari Swenson ABC Lum Abner H. H. Buffet MBS Nick Carter American Forum

Tavern league of La Crosse forms to unite tavernkeepers

Articles of organization filed in the register of deeds for the Tavern league of La Crosse. Signers include Paul E Jorgenson of Racine Elizabeth Steilien and Katherine Wilson with addresses unavailable. The group aims to unite tavernkeepers to promote welfare, higher industry standards, and lawful sale of intoxicating liquor in La Crosse city and county.

Register of Deeds Tavern League of la Crosse

Weather forecast and river rise inland areas

Temperatures will reach 85 today with a high of 83 on Monday. Clouds increase tonight with thundershowers late tonight into Wednesday. Lows near 56 and a Wednesday high of 84. River levels rising over the next 36 hours from Hastings to Trempealeau due to higher flows from the St. Croix and Minnesota rivers.

D. Sanial Hastings Trempealeau St. Croix Minnesota

Memorial Day Reflections and VFW Activities Ahead

A Veterans of Foreign Wars message urges honoring war dead by aiding the living. It outlines Memorial Day plans in Oak Grove cemetery, a VFW parade, and a Memorial Day baseball game with the American Legion. Poppy Day proceeds and community thanks are noted, along with a call for Cooties members to report for weekend work.

United States VFW Copeland Park The American Legion Maske la Crosse Tribune WKBH la Crosse Fair Grounds Ted Blinn Ted

Rochester Mass Picket Halted City Services

In Rochester New York labor leaders led a mass picketing that halted public transportation extensive clothing plants and other industries delaying city operations 25000 workers were idled five hours after dawn despite a settlement reached with city officials Gov Dewey helped end the dispute announcing workers would return without prejudice with right to unionize.

Rochester N. Y Anthony A. Capone Rochester Central Trades and Labor Council Public Works Department Monay AFL CIO Capone Frank Gannett Times-Union

Scouts Collect Paper In City Next Saturday

The Boys Scouts will collect waste paper citywide next Saturday with bundles tied and placed where visible from the street. Each troop covers a district through the summer with monthly pickups. Sam Kresky chairs the committee with Harold Fletcher Archie Geiwitz Jack Geiwitz and Jean Buchel as district commissioners.

Sam Kresky Gillette Street Gillette Windsor Street Windsor 15Th Ward Zeisler Street Pine Street Pine State Street State King Division Street Market Mississippi Street Adams Denton Denton Street Kresky Harold Fletcher Archie Geiwitz Jack Geiwitz Jean Buchel

No La Crosse Men At A C Conference

La Crosse local union No. 1424, CIO, had no representatives at the Milwaukee conference Monday with Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach and Allis-Chalmers management and labor. Schwellenbach left Washington without comment. Walter Geist and Robert Buse refrained from commenting. The La Crosse plant strike is one month old Tuesday. Personnel manager George Sarazin said the end is not in sight due to illegal picketing by the union.

la Crosse CIO Milwaukee Lewis B. Schwellenbach Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company Schwellenbach Washington Walter Geist Robert Buse West Allis Cioac George Sarazin

Man Reports Loss of Billfold Containing Cash and Papers

James Jackson reported to police that he lost a homemade billfold on Mississippi Street containing $60 in various bills and papers. The belongings include his driver’s license automobile title union card draft registration card and copy of his service discharge.

James Jackson Mississippi Street

State Guard to Take Part in Memorial Day Parade

Wisconsin State Guard Co M 3rd Bn 3rd Rgt will participate in the Memorial Day parade Thursday Capt Theodore Garder commanding officer said Tuesday All members report at South Avenue Armory 8 am Former members invited to parade with the unit.

Man from Bangor Hospitalized After Barn Roof Fall

Blair Feak aged 50 of Bangor Wisconsin was reported doing well after falling from a barn roof Monday afternoon. Police received an ambulance call at 1:30 p m and he was treated at La Crosse hospital for a fractured pelvis.

Blair Feak Bangor Wis la Crosse County la Crosse Hospital Feak

Waukesha to extradite sailors for murder trial

Waukesha county authorities left for the Great Lakes naval training station to bring three sailors charged with first degree murder to stand trial. Extradition papers arrived from the navy and were presented by District Attorney Leon L. Brenner assisted by Sheriff Martin Fromm and others. The trio may retrace the April 29 route of the crime against Kenneth Kinner in West Allis.

Waukesha Waukesha County Great Lakes Leon L. Brenner G. L. Russell Navy Kenneth Kinner West Allis Jack L. Braddock Toledo Wayne R. Payton Ft. Wayne Ind Charles L. Cooper Findlay Brenner Martin Fromm James W. Hannon James Doherty Kirner

Wisconsin cheesemakers back cheddar hold back

In Marshfield Wisconsin last night northern Wisconsin cheesemakers voted to support the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association in withholding cheddar from the market until prices rise. Association president Leonard A Kopitzke of Marion said the industry would not sell below costs after meeting wartime government goals despite OPA handicaps.

Marshfield Wis Wisconsin Wisconsin Cheesemaker’s Association OPA Leonard A. Kopitzke Marion Association

Singing as Exercise Aids Chest and Throat Weakness

The article promotes singing as a health practice for individuals with chest or throat weakness, highlighting its benefits as a form of exercise and potential aid to respiratory strength.

Weather Record for Midwest States

The forecast shows fair conditions tonight in Wisconsin with mostly cloudy and windy skies and showers in the north and west. Minnesota and Iowa expect scattered thunder showers tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change.

Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa

River Readings Forecast For Upper Mississippi Valley

A 36 hour river forecast shows rises in the upper section from Hastings to Trempealeau due to flow from the St. Croix and Minnesota rivers. Central Rockies and eastern states report showers and general rain from a moving low. mild temperatures persist from the Great Lakes to Louisiana and western Wisconsin through Wednesday.

Hastings Guttenberg Iowa Trempealeau St. Croix Minnesota Rockies Montana New Mexico United States Middle Atlantic Great Lakes Louisiana Mississippi Valley Central Plains Wisconsin

Big Dipper Guides Sailors Across Ages and Skies

The Big Dipper, also known as the Great Dipper or Plow, has many names across cultures including the Seven Rishis and the Wagon. Its seven bright stars form a guiding cue for directions via the Pointer Stars, leading to the North Star as the Earth rotates through day and year.

India

Hogs calves and lambs move in Chicago market report

The Chicago live stock market shows Salabie hogs 5 500 and calves 5 000 strong with active demand and rising bids for red steers and yearlings. Sheep and lambs also quoted with steady to higher prices on fed lambs and clipped wethers, while grain and poultry prices list futures and cash quotes from Chicago and La Crosse.

Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Swift & Company Winona. Minn Winona

Two Youths Confess To Burglaries Here

Winona police said two 16 year old boys confessed to burglaries at the Onalaska Pure Oil station the E A Stone station at Midway and the Standard Oil station at Rose and Monitor streets here Friday night. They admitted stealing an automobile in Winona Friday and driving to La Crosse Onalaska and Midway to commit the burglaries and later returned home. The youths confessed to more than 25 burglaries in the past two months.

Winona la Crosse Onalaska E. A. Stone Midway Standard Oil Company Rose

County Clerk Seeks Car License Title From Holder

Esther Domke, county clerk, seeks the owner of series two license 63-637. The license was bought but the title was not left in her office. It remains valid until the title is verified by the Madison motor vehicle department.

Esther Domke Miss Domke Motor Vehicle Department Madison

Committee to Review Liquor License Apps in City

Common council committees meet Tuesday night to consider tavern liquor license applications within city limits. Alderman Archie Downey, administration committee chair, will wield the gavel. Meeting starts 7 30 p m in council chambers at city hall.

Archie Downey Council City Hall

Fire and court notes from La Crosse Daily Records

Fire calls include a truck fire at Isle la Plume via engine 3 and a smoking furnace at Gateway Creamery on 400 South Front. Police and county court items record fines for drunken disorderly conduct, vagrancy pleas, indecent exposure convictions, license violations, and a lewd conduct charge with a $100 fine. Real estate transfers list multiple property deeds in French Island Isla la Plume and West Salem.

la Crosse Isle la Plume William Heméer Gohres Street Gateway Creamery South Front Street Sparta Wis John Andrings, Jr Eleanor Soper Woods Oscar Hanson Oscar Kathleen O. Seidel French Island Edward Hickey Joseph and Vicoters Hotler Isla la Plume Edith Anderson Walter J Margaret A. Mitby Lib Horton and Bennett Streets Rosina Niesen Leonard R Martha N. Bothe Bengor Mary N Hulda M. Sander West Salem

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