Battles at Suchow End Phase Seen by Officials and Observers
Government spokesmen claim Suchow victory with 130000 Communist casualties versus 40000 Nationalist losses and mopping up operations within 30 miles. US Marines rush to Singtao, while observers place results between claims. Tangku wheat shipment to north China aids Peiping and Tientsin food rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Suchow
Chang Liu-shih
Chiang
Chow Chih-jou
Chen Yi
Chen
Liu Po-cherg
R. W Urquhart
Shanghai
China
North China
Tangku
Tientsin
U. S. Economic Cooperation Administration
Peiping
Truman Signals Higher Postal Rates Next Year
President Truman will push for higher postal rates in 1949 to offset a projected 500 million dollar postal deficit by next June. Officials expect increases mainly in second class mail for newspapers and magazines, with some action already voted to raise air mail stamps and parcel post rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Know
Post Office Department
Mr. Truman
House of Congress
Congress
It Wasnt A Flying Saucer Just Planes Landing Lights
A La Crosse area sighting of bright landing lights sparked skyware a moment as a large airliner climbed from the airport toward Grandad Bluff. A small plane with a green light prompted precautions before the larger craft passed overhead. the mystery proved to be routine aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Grandad Blut
Grandad
Grandad Bluff
County Board Adopts 1949 Tax Levy One-Half Mill Lower
The La Crosse county board approved a 921 033 30 tax levy for 1949 set to apportion taxes by district valuation. The levy is half a mill less than last year due to a 14 month 1948 budget, and a repeal of the 1947 rural school consolidation law was debated with postponement to December. County officials discussed expanding facilities for the mentally impaired at the West Salem hospital as aging residents rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
A. R. Lewis
la Crosse County
Rennebohm
William Keppel
Mindoro
Albert Funk
la Crosse County Taxpayers’ Association
Charles Lang
Landlord's Association
Rey Ahlstrom
West Salem
Ahlstrom
la Crosse County Hospital
J. D. McIntire
Thee County Board
Pageau
Potato price support cut to sixty percent for 1949
Secretary Brannan announced a 60 percent price support for 1949 potato crops, down from 90 percent. Growers must stay within county and individual goals to qualify, amid a costly program as plantings and consumption shift. Brannan said the move is reluctant but necessary and not a precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Knutson Backing Higher Corporate Tax Rate
Rep. Knutson of Minnesota urged a four percent increase in the corporate income tax, saying many companies are earning excess profits. He indicated no further personal tax cuts and left such ideas to the new tax committee chair. He cited the steel industry as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knutson
R-Minn
Congressional Committee
Boy 16 Shot To Death In Break In Attempt
In Fruita Colorado marshal reports a 16 year old Wisconsin boy Don Giesel of Beaver Dam was shot to death during a break in at a filling station. Four other youths from the state school for boys at Waukesha had stolen a car and traveled to Colorado. The marshal pursued after discovering a broken door glass and was attacked during the ensuing struggle. One youth, Robert Shields aged about 14 of Milwaukee, was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruita
Colo
FE. H. Wilson
Wisconsin
Don Giesel
Beaver Dam
Wilson
Giesel
Waukesha
Colorado
Robert Shields
Milwaukee
Church Women Back Plan to Sponsor Displaced Persons
Members of the United Council of Church Women in Milwaukee resolved to participate in an active displaced persons program. Each member should urge her local church to sponsor at least one displaced individual or family in the coming year. The council covers 84 Protestant denominations and about 10 million women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
United Council of Church Women
Weather Update La Crosse Area Rain Snow Tonight Then Clearing
Rain mixed with snow falls across La Crosse and vicinity tonight with moderately heavy amounts likely. Strong northerly winds reduce temperatures with a low around 28 degrees. Clearing and colder conditions expected Friday with a high near 37 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Dulles Named Acting Chair of U.S. UN Delegation
President Truman designates John Foster Dulles as acting chair of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations. Benjamin Cohen is appointed chief U.S. delegate to the UN general assembly in Paris, replacing Warren Austin who is ill. Dean Rusk serves as alternate delegate during Austin's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Filia
Truman
John Foster Dulles
United States
United Nations
Benjamin Cohen
UN General Assembly
Paris
Warren Austin
Austin
Dean Rusk
State Department
Cohen
Dulles
Thomas E. Dewey
GOP
Marshall
White House
Truman and Forrestal Discuss World Peace Steps In Key West
Secretary Forrestal flew to Key West to discuss with President Truman the growing China crisis and threats to Europe. The meeting signals potential shifts in American policy as Truman plans a White House review with Marshall and Harriman. Forrestal announced 1250 more Marines to Tientsin and two transports to evacuate Americans ahead of Communist advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Forrestal
Washington
U S
Tsing-tao
China
Forrestal
Key West
Fla
Defense Forrestal
Truman
Europe
Marshall
Economic Cooperation Administration
W. Averell Harrion
White House
Tsinziao
Increase U S Marine Forces At Tsingtao
The United States plans to sail 1 250 Marines from Guam to reinforce the 3 600 strong garrison at Tsingtao to aid in the evacuation of U S nationals. Officials say the action is to protect lives and property, with decisions on fighting pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guam
Singtao
Suchow
U. S. Naval
Shanghai
Tsingtao
Tsiwan
U. S
George W. Malone
Nanking
Chiang Kaishek
U. S. Marine
Washington
United States
China
Navy
Defense Forrestal
Forrestal
State Department
Michael J. McDermott
Yellow Sea Port
Aras
Shanghai-Nanking
Tsingtao Hae
Vagrant Kenneth Riel Dies After Self Inflicted Burns
Milwaukee police report vagrant Kenneth Riel aged 42 died from self inflicted burns after his clothing caught fire in a cell at the No 2 police station. Riel had appeared for vagrancy, grew ill, was treated, returned to the station, and per detective Lieut Zilavy set himself ablaze while alone in the cell. He died about an hour later at Johnston Emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Kenneth Riel
No. 2
John Zilavy
Riel
Zilavy
Johnston Emergency Hospital
World Without Swiss Cheese Sparks Export Debate
Swiss cheese makers warn that rivals in northern Europe are using EU recovery funds to boost their cheese exports while Switzerland keeps export quotas in place. They say rationing at home and rising packaged cheese competition threaten Swiss industry, urging greater export of harder cheeses despite government controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
United States
United
Denmark
Holland
Finland
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Tremors Rock Northern Portugal Cities This Morning
A violent earthquake tremor struck Porto Braga and Viana do Castelo in northern Portugal this morning with no serious damage or casualties reported. Authorities assessed aftershocks and urged calm as residents described shaking and crack openings in some buildings.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Porto
Oporto
Braga
Viana Do Castelo
Smuggling Runs Grow in Border Shops Ahead of Christmas
Belfast reports rising smuggling activity as the holiday season approaches with shady stalls selling knockout drops to quiet poultry and special devices to silence cows. Authorities warn buyers and traders of risks and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Eire-Ulster
Rep. Delaney Dies in Brooklyn at 70
New York reports Rep. John J. Delaney, a Democrat from Brooklyn, died early today at his home. A congressman since 1931 and recently reelected despite illness, he also represented his Seventh district from 1917 to 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Delaney
Brooklyn
Delaney
May Lift Rent Ceilings In Several Areas
New York housing official says a national survey may lift rent controls in several areas where the housing crisis has eased. Tighe Woods expects to end restraints in these communities by year end, while New York City and large urban centers remain under regulation due to ongoing shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tighe FE
Woods
New York City
Millions Die As Australian Drought Ravages Livestock
CANBERRA. More than 5,000,000 head of sheep and cattle perished in one of the century’s worst droughts. West Queensland and the Northern Territory suffered three years without adequate rain. Soil experts fear recovery unless rain comes in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Queensland
Northern Territory
Elizabeth and infant prince doing well in hospital
London dispatch reports Princess Elizabeth and her newborn son are doing well after birth. Doctors say Elizabeth had a comfortable night and were assisted by Sir William Gilliatt and Sir John Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elizabeth
William Gilliatt
John Weir
Two Die In Crash In Soviet Occupation Zone
Two killed and two injured when a British C 47 airlift transport crashed in the Soviet occupation zone. RAF officials reported the casualties and stated the incident occurred last night with initial investigations begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Royal Air Force
Cat rides 1800 miles in plane nacelle
Connie the cat reached Los Angeles after stowing away in a TWA Constellation nacelle. Mechanics found her when the engine for the Chicago to coast flight warmed up, revealing the long 1800 mile journey at high altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Connie
Municipal
Chicago
Retention of Agricultural Act of 1948 Predicted
Senator Aiken says major provisions of the 1948 farm act will be kept by the Democrats in the 81st Congress. He, as former Senate agriculture chairman, told the Iowa Farm Bureau that repealing key provisions would mark a policy reversal from the Truman administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Aiken
Vermont
Senate Agriculture Committee
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Truman
Sets Sights For Future Housing Needs La Crosse Urged
Miss Marion Neprud on leave from the national housing administration urged La Crosse to plan for housing needs 20 to 30 years ahead. She called for a strengthened housing authority, wider public information on housing effects, and better temp housing facilities. She supported an executive director and stressed presenting cold facts on crime, delinquency, and costs tied to inadequate housing.
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la Crosse Group
la Crosse
Marion Neprud
Coon Valley
National Housing Administration
Central Council of Social Agencies
Salvation Army Temple
Ment
Housing Authority
Neprud
Themv
Predict Snow Colder Here For Wisconsin Forecast
Forecasters warn of snow and colder air across Wisconsin after days of rain. La Crosse and nearby areas should see mixed precipitation with a 28 degree low and 37 degree high on Friday as strong north winds clear conditions. Western Kansas Nebraska and eastern Colorado endure heavy snow and wind while western Wyoming reports subzero readings.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse
A. D Sanial
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
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National Society For Crippled Children
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Romulus
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Kalamazoo
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Rockford
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Vermontville
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U. S. UN
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