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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

2

James Comes To Rochester Dance at Mayo Civic with James Band

James and his Music Makers bring a one night engagement to the Mayo Civic for a dance from eight to midnight. Featured trumpet styles and old favorites like You Made Love You and Sleepy Lagoon highlight the first tour in five years. James plans to spend much of the future at his San Fernando Valley ranch with Betty Grable and Victoria Elizabeth. Singers Marion Morgan and Buddy DiVito appear, along with a full band roster.

Merry James Mayo Justion Chibiri- Belece James California San Fernando Valley Tiny Timbeeill Juan Tizol Bruce Mack Donald

State Press lauded by governor as Newspaper Week begins

Wisconsin Governor Rennebohm praises state press in letter to editors marking national Newspaper Week. He urges greater newspaper interest in state government to spur citizen awareness and improve governance in coming years.

U. S Madison Wis Wisconsin Rennebohm

African Seeks Return of Grandfather Skull from Germany

A African tribal chief asks Britain to press Germany to return Chief Mkwawa's skull held in a German museum. Britain cites a Versailles clause as basis for a restitution. The colonial office orders a search of German museums amid pressure for colonial-era restitution.

London Britain Germany Colonial Office Versailles Mkwawa Africa Timself Germains

Longfellow Students Hear Piano Recital From Guest Artist

The program featured a varied set of pieces including themes from Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. The performer, back after military service, delivered lively numbers such as Sabre Dance and Polonaise plus own arrangements and medleys like Bumble Boogie and Now is the Hour.

Frederic Chaikovsky and Rachmaninoff Copeland Claire de Lune Debussy Katchaturian Chopin de Falla Carmichel

Demonstration Of Air Ground Tactics Planned

The six week maneuver will demonstrate air ground tactics to more than 3,000 service school students. Live ammunition will be used including two ton bombs. Five men have been killed and 27 injured in rehearsals when bombs fell short of target. Participants include navy army marine corps and air forces.

Elg'n Field Fie Navy Army Marine Corps Air Forces

Break 20 Windows Ring Indications of Air Rifle Damage

Indications point to damage of twenty windows caused by air rifles. No other details available on location or timeframe. Authorities are assessing the incident and pursuing possible suspects.

Stock Market Edges Higher Amid Oil Rally

Stock totals show a modest session rise with about 650000 shares traded. Barnsdall Oil Co. boosted crude prices in the south sparking late gains, while steels motors and metals stayed firm. Rails stayed narrow as railroads petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for an eight percent freight increase on items including fresh fruits vegetables lumber sugar coal coke and iron ore.

Barnsdall Oil Co South By Interstate Commerce Commission

Obituary Mrs Louisa Judson Former La Crosse Resident Dies

Mrs Louisa Judson 63 former La Crosse resident died in a Beloit hospital. Funeral services set for 1 p m Saturday at Rosman chapel Beloit with Rev L R Berry officiating. Burial at East lawn cemetery Beloit. Survived by two brothers Benjamin R Rogers La and Charles Vandalia Ia one sister Mrs Marion A Beloit. Born Rogers in Hawkeye Ia she was a 1920 graduate of La Crosse hospital nursing class. Lived in La Crosse 1917 to 1927.

Louisa Judson la Crosse Beloit Rosman Chapel L. R. Berry Eastlawn Benjamin R. Rogers Charles Vandalia Marion A . Beloit Judson Rogers Hawkeye, Ia la Crosse Hospital

Miss Jennie Outmans Dies After Lingering Illness

Miss Jennie Outmans of 614 North 17th Street died Thursday evening in a local hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by one sister Mrs. Carrie Lau of St. Petersburg Florida. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 3 30 p m at the Hell Morris funeral home.

Jennie Outmans North 17Th Street Carrie Lau St. Petersburg Fla Hell- Morris

Milwaukee Road stockholders vote to buy Terre Haute line

Milwaukee Road stockholders voted at a meeting yesterday to complete the purchase of the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway. A spokesman said Milwaukee now owns most of Terre Haute outstanding stock and leases the line. Terre Haute will vote on the sale proposal late in October.

Age Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern Railway Company Road Ssa Milwaukee Terre Haute Terre Haute A

Thompson Says Democrats Use Farm Prices as Scapegoat

Stoughton Wisconsin farmers were urged not to trade a field of clover for trouble as Thompson accused the Democrats of trying to wreck the federal farm price program. He claimed Republicans would blame farmers for high prices and that the Democratic party is the friend of the farmer.

Stoughton Wis Wisconsin Seedaas Thompson

Beehive Attack Kills Cow in Japan Farm Row

Kinjiro Matsuda reports 60 000 bees swarmed from nearby hives on Masato Yanagi’s farm and fatally stung his cow after it swiped at a bee. Matsuda and the owner fought off the swarm but 10 000 bees died in the combat.

Tohiro Kokkaido Japan Kinjiro Matsuda Masato Yanagi Matsuda Matusa

Poll by Dr Skelton Reveals People Are People Everywhere

Dr Skelton cites a nationwide radio audience thought as underestimated and notes listeners vary little by region. Red recalls touring towns across the West South and Midwest and hearing greeting heckles while staying with residents. He says audiences want good clean entertainment with a thoughtful message.

Dr. Skelton Red Midwest

Clyde Johnston Named Acting State Treasurer in Wisconsin

Clyde M. Johnston, 57, a 32 year state employee, became acting treasurer after Marvin Duel’s death. He succeeds John Sonderegger, who has served as acting treasurer, and Gov. Rennebohm said the post will be filled permanently later. Sonderegger remains with Rennebohm Drug Co. as secretary and controller.

Madison Wis Clyde M. Johnston Ber John Sonderegger John Smith Zak Rehealion Vane Me Marvin Duel Rennebohm Sonderegger Treasury Insurance Post

Penicillin Inhalation Study For Respiratory Infections

Researchers from the University of Illinois and Northwestern report penicillin dust inhalations may reach high concentrations at infection sites. Patients breathe through a mask for three to six minutes per dose, one to three times daily, with potential use for selected cases prone to pneumonia and sinus or ear trouble.

Louis Krasno Department of Clinical Science University of Illinois Medical School Paul S. Rhoads Mary Karp Northwestern University Medical School Krasno

Drunken driving and fines in La Crosse area court notes

In La Crosse County Daily Records police court details Francis Krees, Harold Meacham Onalesks and others fined for drunken driving or traffic offenses. Multiple defendants from La Crosse addresses, with fines ranging from 2 to 75 dollars, are listed. County court entries show Clifford Brown and Clyde Peterson Le Parge entering pleas of innocence on assault and vagrancy charges, with trial dates set and bonds noted.

la Creese Francis Krees Brownevillee Minn David Schiffer North 7Nd Street Wilfred Beier South 16Th Street Harold Meacham Onalesks Dorothy Adams St. Cloud Street Charles Street Caledonia Street William A Oo Ee Ee Sag Gime Gracie Gast Cee Wiliam Hanson Market Street Clarence Bahr la Crosse Robert McLeod Green Teland Milton Henson Jackson Street Robert Roller la Crosse Street la Vearl Hubber Raymond Krueger Bernard Buse George Street Arnold Hansen Cass Street la Creme Clifford Brown Vine Street Prank Lynch South Fourth Street Vireges Wis Clyde Peterson le Parge

Kroger Strike Enters Fourth Day in Wisconsin

A 125 member Kroger strike by truck drivers and warehouse workers extends into its fourth day in Madison. Picket lines appear at the La Crosse Kroger store as union leaders say local 442 members stand firm while drivers from elsewhere are spread across Wisconsin. No official statements from Kroger amid stalled talks.

Madison Wis Kroger Grocery Co Kroger la Crosse Kroger Food Store South Fourth Street Kroger Grocery Company George Hall Yf Crosse Thebune Krogeree Hall Wisconsin Adolph Man

Experiment in Cutting Construction Expense

Urbana report by the small homes council of the University of Illinois details a year of site construction research. Using an industry engineered house plan, six homes were built to test cost cuts by prefabricated dimensions in lumber yards and mills. Three homes use frame construction and three use masonry, aiming to reduce material waste by four inch multiples.

Urbana Ill University of Illinois Producers Council National Retail Lumber Dealers Association

Dewey Campaign Push Across States Amid Senate Battles

The article outlines Dewey's bid to unite allied nations and press for peace as he travels to Cheyenne and Albany. It notes Republican drives in Wyoming for E. V. Robertson against Gov. Lester Hunt, plus Senate races in West Virginia and other states, with Wallace campaigning in Hollywood to advance his racial equality platform.

Dewey Cheyenne Wyo Albany Wyoming E. V. Robertson Lester C. Hunt Senate West Virginia Mr. Truman Charton GOP Chapman Revercomb Stiff Com M. Neely New Deal Henry A. Wallace Progressive Party Hollywood el Paso Texas

County Buildings and Grounds Committee Reviews Next Year Budget

Members met at the courthouse to discuss the coming year budget. Riese chaired the session and prepared the report for submission to the board.

Ee Oe Seperrene Riese

Hold Funeral Services For Polio Victim

Lois Eglinton a polio victim and daughter of Mr Albert Eglinton of Uaioe township farm family had funeral services held at Potter's Funeral chapel. Burial followed in Union Ridge cemetery. Lois died Tuesday after being treated at a La Crosse hospital since Saturday. She is survived by parents and a brother Allen.

Caledonia Minn Lois Eglinton Albert Linton Potter's Funeral Union Ridge Lois la Crosse Allen

American debate on atomic control and world power

The discussion centers on international control of atomic energy. U S officials claim the plan would curb militarism while Soviet officials warn it gives the United States unlimited global economic control via the atomic bomb. Hermann and Vishinsky argue the aims are imperial and dangerous.

Atomic Commission Bernard M. Baruch United States Russia Vishinsky United States of America U. S Warren R. Austin Austin

Bevin Feeling Low During Paris UN Meeting

British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin has not been feeling very well since arriving in Paris for the United Nations meeting, though officials say there is nothing seriously wrong with his health. The embassy spokesman described him as feeling pretty low.

Paris Ernest Bevin Bevin

Time for international friendship urged by Rotary

Frederick S. Brandenburg, district governor, told La Crosse area Rotarians that international fellowship should start now. He outlined Paul Harris foundation efforts and district sponsorship of a graduate student, Jeira Lambert of Araguari Brazil, studying at the University of Wisconsin with expenses covered by all 45 clubs. Lambert plans visits to district clubs during the year.

Frederick S. Brandenburg Wis Rotary Brandenburg Paul Paul Harris Foundation la Crosse University of Wis- Brandenburg Jeira Lambert Araguari Brazil University of Wisconsin Lambert University

Group Opposes State Sales Tax Endorses DAV Campaign

Council president V. Weisensel announced the group backed the Disabled American Veterans Get-Me-Not campaign. The council meeting drew reps from American Legion La Crosse and Bangor, Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, United My War Veterans, Catholic War Veterans and Amvets.

Con Aeal

Truman's Aunt Dies at 99 in Independence

Mrs. Joseph T. Noland, 99, died today in Independence Missouri after years confined to home following a June 1946 back injury. The president’s aunt, a favorite relative, often hosted visits and lived across the street from the Truman home.

Independence Truman Joseph T. Noland Noland

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