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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1948
Page
2
The council will consider a 480 dollar annual raise plus a 10 dollar monthly clothing allowance and six holidays. The request cites the need to sustain a decent standard of living for families. Other items include a wading pool at Houska and city cleanup recommendations.
Melrose residents Schleifer aged 17 and Willard Johnson aged 20 appeared in county court Monday and pleaded not guilty to pig theft. Each was set preliminary hearing for Oct 8 at 2 PM and bonded at $1000. Seven pigs from Stanley Goodenough’s hog pasture were reportedly taken and transported in a rear seat to a Model A Ford. A Bangor stockbuyer acquired the animals after Goodenough reported the loss Oct 1. Sheriff’s investigation followed and led to the arrests Friday.
Dr. Enoch Jewell, 87, longtime Richland County veterinarian, died in a Richland Center hospital. He arranged his own funeral ached years ago and recorded his own funeral oration to be played at the rites. He never owned a car but enjoyed driving a horse and buggy.
The text discusses whether the United States will back the anti Communist Nationalist Hatta in Indonesia, a region rich in oil rubber tin and copra. It outlines two diplomatic paths: UN good offices attempts with the Dutch and Nationalists, and possible resumed negotiations within that framework with prearranged concessions.
Pakistan plans a new printing plant to produce currency notes stamps and other items. The project aims to strengthen domestic security and ensure a steady supply of government stationery for official use.
Harpers Ferry Iowa special report notes Milton Dephy 88 longtime Mississippi river fisherman died Friday at his riverbank home. He ran an island fish farm with his sons producing 100000 pounds of corn fed carp annually and trapping 5000 muskrats plus 100 mink each year.
The session drew a record crowd as the United States argued the need to lift the blockade and filed charges against Russia. Officials suggested Moscow aimed to gain political aims while signaling willingness to negotiate, with Argentina possibly moving to chair proceedings.
Chronology of city incidents lists several fire calls including a grass fire on Charlies street and a wall fire on Caledonia street. It also records court actions: Evelyn Krause alias Katherine Cooper sentenced to 30 days, Nassar Markos innocent in miner case with Oct 8 trial, Clarence McCarty forfeiting bond for arterial violation, Gordon Parr set for Oct date with $125 bond, and Durkin pleading innocent to drunk and disorderly conduct.
Irvin Edward Stickler died suddenly at a local hospital Saturday at age 46. Born in Portage on January 17, 1902, he moved to La Crosse as a child and operated woolen mills. He is survived by a sister Della of La Crosse. Funeral arrangements: Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Stickler home with Rev. Otto Larsen officiating. burial in Onalaska Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Sheila Jean Hegland five months died at All Hospital Sunday morning. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold 1639 Prospect Street. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Nelson Funeral Home. Burial in Lutheran Cemetery Houston Minn. Survived by parents and grandmothers Ms Ernest Poulton England and Mrs Cora Erickson.
Mrs Julia Viner of 615 North 17th Street died Monday morning. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced.
A Chicago Transit Authority northbound elevated train rear ended a northbound Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee suburban train. Both trains were all steel. Thirty passengers on the North Shore train were injured while none aboard the suburban train was hurt.
The port of Buffalo in New York is cited as holding a world value around six hundred million dollars. This figure underscores its significant economic role amid regional trade activity.
State Teachers college Homecoming selects 10 queen candidates from campus women after last week’s vote. Final election Tuesday will crown the Homecoming queen on stunt night with the next four on her court. Seniors dominate the group with one sophomore and three juniors among the contenders. Betsy Thomas Platteville and Carol Rogstad Fond du Lac are among the seniors listed.
Ione McKenzie of Elkhorn is crowned queen in a local pageant with Mrs. Kenneth Hanson recognized as a leading organizer and judge. The event highlighted community talents and staged a formal coronation ceremony.
The government in Venezuela announces a new strategy to develop communications networks across land, air and sea. The plan targets improved infrastructure, regional connectivity, and expanded services to support economic growth and national security.
Civilians seized key military sites including the naval academy and the armory and seafront fort. The government declared a siege and dispatched large troop contingents to Callao to strengthen the garrison. An army source said casualties were heavy due to attacks by rebels on shore and by warships at sea. Camels were first to work the Galante tee tek.
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