Demands Police Chief's Resignation At Hearing
The report notes a police hearing where demands were made for the chief to resign amid ongoing tensions. Details focus on procedural aspects and public accountability at the municipal level.
16 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1948
Page
1
The report notes a police hearing where demands were made for the chief to resign amid ongoing tensions. Details focus on procedural aspects and public accountability at the municipal level.
In Onalaska Wisconsin neighbors rally to aid Mrs Villa L Grothem and her four children after a basement fire Monday. The Onalaska Men s Club seeks clothing bedding and related necessities to furnish the home while volunteers repair the basement. Paul Grothem Zackary bears the fire damage teddy bear story details highlight the grateful response from local residents.
The La Crosse Safety Council pressed for Chief Herman Rick's removal after a written report accusing the department of faults. Capicotte cited perceived motives and argued for changes including patrol sergeants and more officers. The council referred the matter to the committee of the whole for later public discussion.
President Truman says four power negotiations cannot resume until Soviet blockade of Berlin ends. He plans to review the world situation with Secretary of State Marshall and Harriman at the White House on November 22. He will not meet Stalin in person or send a envoy to Moscow.
City Engineer John Barth announced Seventh Street will become an arterial from Cass to La Crosse with stop signs on both sides at intersections Cass Street from Third to Seventh will also be arterial with bidirectional stops. A contract has been let to install conduit under State Street for a stop and go signal at Seventh Street intersection.
Clearing and colder tonight with low near 32 in the city and 28 in the country. Wednesday should be fair with a high around the 40s.
Franklin Pamperin reports the La Crosse school system salaries relative to other state systems in Sundays La Crosse Tribune with corrections in Mondays edition. The federation vows to publish current salary positions for La Crosse teachers and city employees as committees discuss pay raises and civil service reforms.
Nanking reports a major victory claim on the Suchow front as the government insists Reds withdrew northeastward while others question the outcome. The U S embassy warns Americans to evacuate and British foreigners prepare to join the second evacuation ship from Nanking. Government rationing eases the food problem.
The La Crosse county board faces a decision on continuing the county child guidance clinic after two years of state demonstration funding that ends Jan 1 1949. Lenore Wilson an education expert outlines national and state moves toward mental health programs and the local impact of the new health education program as discussed after last Wednesday night’s events.
Arizona national committeeman Clarence Budington Kelland demands the Republicans dismiss the so called Albany group from party control. He criticizes the campaign of the defeated nominee as arrogant and insincere and says a top to bottom housecleaning is needed. A meeting to air views is planned for after the new year.
Beebe 65 of Rockland pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery in a case arising from alleged molesting of several women near Eighth and Ninth and Badger streets. Detective Smith arrested him Monday eight blocks away after witnesses identified him. Beebe signed a confession stating he grabbed three women in the last month. He is an employee of Northern Engraving company and was ordered held without bond with sentencing adjourned for medical examination.
The 13th Air Force reported a Flying Fortress missing on a voyage from New Guinea to the Philippines has been located. None of the 12 on board were seriously hurt according to officials.
In Paris the United States Britain and France maintain that four power Germany talks require an end to the Berlin blockade. Russia insists on four power talks on Germany as a whole and rejects preconditions. Trygve Lie and Evatt press on despite the stalemate. President Truman cited Key West indicating the allied position. Vishinsky voiced the Soviet reply.
Former attorney general Grover Broadfoot was sworn in as a member of the Wisconsin Supreme Court by Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry in Madison today.
Portland report states CIO President Philip Murray plans to seek re election at the national convention next week. He told newsmen it is reasonable to assume he shall be a candidate, denying rumors he would not run again.
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