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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1948
Page
2
A La Crosse Tribune notice publicizes the Optimists bicycle safety contest final photo, urging entrants to mail all pictures in one envelope with a completed sentence up to 50 words. The deadline is June 2, and officials note endorsements of the safety program from area residents.
The article notes President Truman did not rule out General MacArthur as a possible rival for the Democratic nomination or the November election. Truman said he would be glad to have MacArthur return home, a request he made after Japan’s surrender and again about a year later, but MacArthur preferred to stay in Japan.
Port Huron Attorney General Eugene Black accused a local group of trying to deadlock the June Republican convention to nominate Dewey Stassen or Taft. He named Arthur E. Summerfield Wilbur Brucker Arthur Iverson and Paul Graves as leaders and said Michigan delegates favor Arthur Van denberg for president. Brucker dismissed the charges calling them treason.
Three Milwaukee Catholics, Robert A. Johnston Charles OHara and Sylvester J Wabiszewski, were named Knights of the Order of St Gregory by Pope Pius XII for outstanding community service. Johnston heads the Robert A Johnston Co and serves on Marquette University board. O Hara is a retired executive and director of Cudahy Brothers Co. Wabiszewski presides over Maynard Electric Steel Casting Co. They will receive papal declarations of membership in the honor.
St John’s Catholic School held its annual picnic Thursday at Copeland Park with PTA members sponsors and chaperones Rev Edwin Knauf Rev Norbert Dall and faculty. Sack races foot races and baseball entertained 235 children. Mrs Roned Larkin chaired the food committee.
Wisconsin marks its centennial with 13 hour events in Madison and celebrations across the state. Distinguished guests include Leahy Krug and Lawler as radio addresses, a 5000-musician parade with 100 floats, and athletic and scholastic programs.
In La Crosse Judge Cowie delayed full sentencing for Frank DeLato after a laundry knife incident. DeLato must serve one to three years in prison, suspended and placed on parole under state welfare supervision with explicit conduct rules. He must also pay court costs. A separate civil case, Oscar Olson v Helen Hoeft, concluded with Olson ordered to pay court costs and Hoeft receiving only a $50 refund.
In Marion Ohio a 41 year old dry cleaning firm owner Charles M Gerstenlauer drove into a Lake Cities express at a crossing after calling his estranged wife and threatening to kill himself and the children. His two young daughters Sandra aged 3 and Gage aged 2 also perished. Deputy Sheriff Ed Fink and train engineer Charles Lowe reported the car stopped briefly before moving into the train at about 150 feet away. The cause is being investigated with statements from Elsie Gerstenlauer and attorney Frank Weidemann.
A two year old, David Curti, was run over by a tractor operated by his father on a Genoa area farm about 5 p m Thursday. He died en route to La Crosse hospital. The child, who lived four miles east of Genoa, had left a play pen in the farm yard and was backed over after the driver did not see him. He is survived by his parents Anthony J Curti and Mrs Curti and a four month old sister Linda. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
Bidders for generators at Dairyland Power Cooperative Flamingo hydro plant near Ladysmith include Allis Chalmers Westinghouse General Electric and the Elliott Co John P Madgett says bids opened Thursday with low bidder pending contract interpretation GE quoted 259,684 129,842 and 20 percent escalation maximum Elliott bid 306,780 153,125 without escalation clause Turbines to be installed by S Morgan Smith Co under earlier contract.
Julian Johnson of Sparta reported a four-car pileup on highway 16 at 4 45 pm Thursday. He said vehicles ahead stopped suddenly and a car rear ended his nearly new vehicle, pushing it into the one in front. Johnson and passengers escaped injury. damage estimates were not available.
Bicycle court in City Hall Chambers will not convene this Saturday due to the Memorial Day holiday. The next session is scheduled for June 5.
A long strong quake was felt in Lima moments after midnight with no immediate reports of damage. Local residents reported intense shaking as authorities urged calm and preliminary assessments continued.
Edward Kubal pleaded guilty to vagrancy as a common drunkard and was ordered to serve 90 days in the county jail. Howard Durkin pled innocent to drunken and disorderly conduct in his home. bond set at 250 dollars but not furnished. A mistrial was set for 2 p.m. on June 4. La Crosse May 27 3 53 p.m. Fire calls note rubbish fires and overheated heater with engine responses at local addresses.
General Douglas MacArthur writes a statement signaling presidential availability from Tokyo. The occupation leader is praised for swift decisive action and unyielding authority while warning against delays and political chaos. His fierce loyalty to aides and relentless work ethic shape Tokyo headquarters as he weighs a major gamble.
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