City approves 6.8 percent telephone rate rise
La Crosse Telephone Corp. wins state approval for a 6.8 percent rate increase, effective with June bills, boosting annual net operating revenue by 114 475 dollars. Increases vary by location with new business and residential rates set per exchange including La Crosse Onalaska Barre Mills West Salem Viola Readstown De Soto and Genoa. No late payment penalties to be charged.
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Mystery Man David Niles in White House Circles
Washington report paints David K. Niles as the White House mystery man an administrative assistant to President Truman valued at 10000 a year and tied to civil rights advisement. The piece traces Niles connections to Roosevelt era brain trust allies left wing figures and political funding deals.
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Boston
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Henry A. Wallace
John L. Lewis
Rewrn
Lewis
CIO
Sidney Hillman
City Housing Vote Set For June Referendum
The city will hold a referendum on June 6 to decide if it should accept 10 percent of shelter rent in place of taxes as its contribution to a low rent housing project. The plan would tax exempt properties but fund municipal services via payments in lieu of taxes, a practice debated nationwide.
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Public Housing Administration
Tax Commissioner
Milwaukee
Hillside Terrace
Decatur
Ill
Acheson Calls for Balanced Western Forces Against Russia
Secretary of State Acheson told Congress that Russia’s growing power requires balanced collective forces from the West. He urged strengthening the North Atlantic Treaty and Western Europe partnerships, noting no immediate war threat but a need to act now to deter aggression. The plan envisions each NATO power boosting troops and arms per need.
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Remodeled House Burns After Long Remodeling Labor
In Danville California the George Helebrandts completed a six room frame house after two years of effort. While resting on the patio they heard a crackling sound and rushed inside to find the home aflame. The house burned to the ground.
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George Helebrandts
Bus Upset Leaves 22 Injured in Michigan Crash
A Greyhound bus carrying holiday travelers overturned on US 2 near Manistique Michigan injuring 22. Six seriously hurt include five women and a youth. Driver Frank MacPhetridge 31 escaped with scratches. Passengers treated at Shaw hospital. The bus traveled west from St Ignace to Manistique. Bengt Monson 16 of West Branch suffered a concussion and was listed in serious condition.
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Gulliver
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Gladstone
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West Branch
Thousands Parade Honors Vets In La Crosse Memorial Day
La Crosse dedicated itself to honoring fallen service members with a sunny two hour parade. Thousands of school children and patriotic groups displayed colors for veterans of land sea and air including Argonne D-Day and Anzio memories. Many units from the Wisconsin National Guard and reserve services marched or watched as officials and veterans rode in cars or walked in uniform.
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Make Sure Of Home News For Every Day That You Are Away
Vacation readers can arrange daily mail delivery or layaway pickup for the La Crosse Tribune. Call 2-8040 to set up service before your trip and receive timely home news while away.
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Toll Of 560 Deaths Sets New Record
Memorial day weekend deaths reached 560 with 340 traffic fatalities over 102 hours from Friday 6 p.m. to Tuesday midnight. The tally includes 92 drownings and 128 other accident deaths. Ned H. Dearborn called it a Memorial day massacre and urged driver self discipline. Wisconsin reported seven highway deaths and two drownings. Mrs. Wayne Gullickson died after being struck on Rice Lake Main Street.
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Census Data Show Healthy Trade Rise in La Crosse Area
Preliminary 1948 census figures indicate strong growth in La Crosse county retail wholesale and service sectors. County totals reach $69.3 million in retail and $43.3 million in wholesale with employment rising to 5 771 in these sectors. City of La Crosse accounts for most activity with 649 establishments and 61.2 million in sales.
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Weather outlook for La Crosse area cools tonight
Fair and cooler tonight with a low around 50. Thursday will be partly cloudy and cool with a high near 68 in the afternoon.
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Racine Population Hits 70 749 in 1950 Census
Racine Wisconsin saw its population reach 70 749 in the preliminary 1950 census, up 3 554 from 1940’s 67 195. The city had fallen from 1930 to 1940, when it stood at 67 542, then rose during the 1940s to surpass the five percent growth.
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Racine
West Germans, Reds Clash Across Border Tensions Rise
West German border towns faced confrontations as 10 000 FDJ youths returned from the east. In Luebeck police were stoned by 7000 blue shirts amid compulsory medical checks and 600 youths defied luggage inspections at Helmstedt. Violence limited to scattered stoning. rallies in East Berlin passed without incident.
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Germany
Berlin
West Germany
Luebeck
Free German Youth
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Helmstedt
East Berlin
No Man’s Land
George Long Named La Crosse Police Chief After 14 Applicants
George Long forty nine year old former La Crosse police detective will take over as police chief Thursday succeeding Herman Rick. He was selected from 14 applicants by the police and fire commission in a two hour session with a three to two vote in Long's favor. Long will lead the department with a focus on discipline courtesy efficiency and public relations. He is a World War I veteran and veteran officer with thirty years in service and prior retirement in 1948.
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Common Council
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Wis
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Second district lauds Davis for political courage
In Watertown Wisconsin the second district Republicans praised Rep Glenn Davis of Waukesha as 230 delegates from Dane Dodge Columbia Waukesha and Jefferson counties caucused Monday night and passed a resolution citing him for political courage and adherence to sound Republican principles.
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Jefferson
Davis
Davis seeks reelection to Wisconsin's Second District
Rep. Glenn Davis of Wisconsin announces his candidacy for re election to Congress. Elected April 1947 to fill an unexpired term and reelected in 1948 he says his campaign will rest on performance and public service and his effort to keep district residents informed about his votes and views.
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Wis
Glenn Davis
Didacy
Wisconsin
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Jefferson
Davis
America
Kohler Pushes Continuity in Wisconsin GOP Campaign
Walter J. Kohler of Sheboygan seeks the Republican nomination for governor promising to continue the party's reorganization of Wisconsin's administrative branch. He urged voters to support proven effort and duty in public service during GOP proceedings.
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Walter J. Kohler
Sheboygan
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