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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1950

Page

8

Soviet veto threat clouds Korea peace move at UN

Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky signaled continued opposition to Lie’s reelection to a new term and hinted more objections later as the United States and allies seek a veto-free assembly extension. A seven nation Korea commission urged capping Syngman Rhee’s area to below the 38th parallel until a broader settlement is reached.

Lake Success Andrei Y. Vishinsky Russia Generet Security Council Lie United States Vishinsky Korea Sir Maswami Mudaliar India Gunnar Myrdal Sweden Jacob A. Malik Rean Commission Seven-Nation Commission MacArthur Pres Syngman Rhee Republic of South) Korea 38Th Parallel

Metropolitan status raised for Green Bay and Kenosha areas

Washington list elevates Green Bay Wisconsin Brown county and Kenosha Wisconsin in Kenosha county to metropolitan areas for federal statistical purposes. The change affects area employment figures payroll and related metrics.

Green Bay Kenosha Washington Wis Brown County Kenosha, Wis Kenosha County Budget Bureau

County board weighed on selling site for city auditorium

La Crosse County board debated selling land for a city auditorium amid factional views. May urged selling while Greene warned of haste and risk of a costly white elephant. Zahn urged signaling city it may obtain the land.

Zahn Greene Henry Ahrens May

Wisconsin Sees Thanksgiving on Nov 23

Madison Wis residents observe Thanksgiving on Friday November 23 the state governor announced. The note mentions inquiries about whether the holiday falls on November 23 or a later date and explains official timing.

Wisconsin Madison Wis

Reynolds Seeks Hoover Commission Economy in Wisconsin

John W. Reynolds of Green Bay, Democratic congress candidate, urged voters to back Hoover Commission economy measures at a Kewaunee County talk. He argued the preparedness program is costly and domestic government must be trimmed. Democratic HQ noted cabinet members would campaign in Wisconsin with To Bin and Agriculture, plus U S Senators O Mahoney and Humphrey visiting Green Bay, Madison, Racine, Eau Claire on scheduled dates.

Korea McCarthy State Department John W. Reynolds Green Bay Congress Kewaunee Hoover Commission Democratic Wisconsin Maurice Tobin Racine Agriculture Eau Claire U. S Seph O'Mahoney Wyoming Herbert Humphrey Minnesota Madison

Planes at 1500 mph risk pilots’ safety in turns

At supersonic speeds, turning with radii under one mile could trigger a blackout for pilots. The author notes aircraft designs already outpace human limits, suggesting machines may outperform human pilots.

Chicago Poultry and Butter Prices Report Stays Steady

Live poultry receipts show 44 loads and 100b paying prices unchanged while butter receipts reach 710 246 pounds with wholesale prices unchanged except a two cent rise per dozen on 83 score AA eggs. Eggs firm receipts total 8183 cases with wholesale prices unchanged except a two cent per dozen increase on U S extras.

Chicago USDA U. S

South St Paul Livestock Market Report

South St Paul Minnesota cattle market shows overall steady to firm prices with 25 higher on slaughter classes. Vealers and calves steady, stockers and feeders scarce, good fed steers 29.00-31.50, cows 20.00-22.00, bulls 21.00-24.50, some cutters and common grades 15.00-20.50, lightweight feeder offerings 20.00 for 200-270 lb. end.

Cate Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA South ST. Paul Minn

Few Communities Retain Curb On Rents Says Woods

Housing Expediter Tighe E. Woods said 184 of 3,000 eligible communities have taken action to retain federal rent control past December 31. Required moves include a local council resolution or a popular referendum to maintain control until June 30. Without action, decontrol becomes automatic.

Washington Tighe E. Woods

Wisconsin tests show borax used as weed killer for beets

University of Wisconsin workers report borax can act as a weed killer and fertilizer in canning beet fields. Typical application runs about 40 pounds per acre, suggesting a practical rate for field use and crop impact.

State Artist Informed HST Likes Art Work

Wisconsin artist Aaron Bohrod will have his oil painting Waiting for the 3 30 hang in the White House after President Truman admired the work in Senator William Benton s office Benton owns the painting and will present it The scene shows a girl beside railroad tracks in a Wisconsin small town Bohrod notes the image echoes the president s campaign railroad stops

Madison Wis Pres. Truman Wisconsin White House Aaron Bohrod University of Wisconsin William Benton D-Conn

2 100 000 Man Armed Force Bradley’s Goal

Gen Omar Bradley disclosed a plan to build an armed force of 2 100 000 men, 62 air groups and 905 navy ships by next June with potential growth in coming years. He cited a current defense price tag of 25 billion dollars and said a new program would require more money and manpower and be presented to President Truman and Congress.

Washington Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Truman Congress Bradley Detroit

Vandalism Follows Wausau Homecoming Demonstration

About 1,000 students mobbed downtown Wausau after a homecoming event. Windows shattered, gasoline tanks sprayed with sand, radio aerials torn from cars, and buses halted. Police released several youths and seek city council action to prevent repeats.

Wausau Wis Eau Claire Everett Gleason

Five 21st century pitchers exceed 300 MLB wins

The list identifies five pitchers who pitched entirely in the 2000s and 2010s and reached at least 300 career major league victories. Each reached this milestone despite most of their careers spanning this century. The article emphasizes durability and longevity among modern workhorse starters.

Hershey backs draft of 18 year olds to bolster troops

Washington selective service director Lewis B. Hershey urges drafting 18 year olds to fill the armed services. He estimates 10 million youths aged 18 to 26 would provide a rich manpower source for the military.

Washington Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Armed Services

Red Prisoners Killed By Cops In Wonsan

Survivors say Korean police killed or carried off many political prisoners in Wonsan. Estimates vary. one escapee claims 500 jailed for political reasons a week earlier. Jung Yong Duk, jailed for a week after organizing a strike, was later shot but survived by playing dead.

Wonsan Korea Rhee Eunhyung Rhee Communist Party Jung Yong Duk Jung

Veteran gardener and WWI veteran Gibson dies at home

Gibson renowned for prize winning vegetables at the Inter-State Fair and for 4-H vegetable display coaching. A former guard at the city water works, he served in Roy L. Wingers post and Holmen Legion. Survived by wife Dorothy, mother Mary, and brothers Ross and the Rev Rollie. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Gibson’s Brice Prairie Gibson Roy L. Wingers American Legion la Crosse Holmen Legion Post Last Man’s Club of Co. B 128Th Infantry Eagles’ Fraternity Dorothy Mary Gibson Fond du Lac Ross Rollie Oklahoma City Okla

Truman to visit Honolulu and then speak in San Francisco and New York

Truman Rugh assistant secretary of state for foreign affairs arrives at Hickam field Honolulu about 8 30 a m Hawaiian time. He will stay until midnight and proceed to meet General MacArthur. The president will return to the area by Tuesday for a major foreign affairs speech in San Francisco at the Civic Opera House followed by a second address before the United Nations General Assembly in New York on October 24.

Rugh Truman Hickam Field Honolulu Gen. MacArthur San Francisco Civic Opera House United Nations General Assembly New York

Health exhibit on home hazards at Vocational school

The health department presents Exhibit A at the Vocational school for Western Wisconsin Education association teachers. Dr. Garland Weidner notes more Wisconsin deaths come from home accidents than highway incidents. Schools can obtain home safety materials from the health department to start programs.

Health Department Western Wisconsin Education Association Garland Weidner Wisconsin

Israel Rations Toilet Soap Amid Soap Supply Cuts

Shortages trigger government limits on toilet soap while public demand surges. Officials urge conservation as retailers report dwindling stock and shoppers seek alternatives. Ad sources note demand spikes and easing restrictions may follow if supply resumes.

Teachers Hear Debate On Oath and Global Duty

A Kansas educator faction discusses loyalty oaths and policy shifts in education. Dr McSwain urges preparing students for international citizenship and critical reading, while Dr McFarland emphasizes communicating education’s value to funders and the public.

Thirteen Students Named to Nocturne Club

Thirteen applicants won memberships in Nocturne, the Central high school music society. Tryouts in the Central auditorium selected Doris Spangler piano Judy Eckhart violin Demaris Moulis vocal Ruth Kilian piano Norma Wahlstrom french horn Jeanette Nelson vocal Mary Tauring vocal Margie Sill piano Jay Blanchard drums Ardis Volden accordion Betty Knobloch piano Leah Kupperschmid vocal and Adrienne Brietzke piano.

Nocturne Central High School Music Society Central Auditorium Doris Spangler Judy Eckhart Demaris Moulis Ruth Kilian Norma Wahlstrom Jeanette Nelson Mary Tauring Margie Sill Jay Blanchard Ardis Volden

Hugo A Klemm Dies Regional Safety Official at 47

Hugo A. Klemm 47 an industrial safety education supervisor of the Wisconsin Industrial Commission for 16 years died Thursday after a long illness. He had served as secretary treasurer of the Wisconsin Council of Safety since 1939. Previously he was an assistant disbursing officer for the federal treasury at Sheboygan.

Madison Wis Hugo A. Klemm Industrial Commission Wisconsin Council of Safety Federal Treasury Sheboygan

Two La Crosse Girls Hurt When Truck Hits Car

Two La Crosse girls Patricia Youngdale and Nancy Youngdale were hospitalized with minor injuries after a dump truck struck their car at East Avenue near Horton Street. The truck driver Charles Holmes backed into the vehicle as it attempted to pass. Damage to the car was about 500 dollars. the truck remained undamaged. A second rear-end collision on South Avenue near Eighth Street involved Clarence Webb and John Walden with about 50 dollars in damage.

Leroy Bowman Medary Harry Schultz Hofbrau Severn West Avenue la Crosse Street Rudolph Thompson Ho Aan Waupun Aston Sanford Mae Bellerve Relief Department Leona Knebes Lang Drive Ot Ratha A. Owens Sampson Ala Camp McCoy Bond Virgil Hass Cottage Grove Avenue Warren W. Pettis Mtd. R French Island la Crosse Patricia Youngdale North 14Th Street Nancy Dorothy Oungdale Charles Holmes Avon Street East Avenue Horton Street Holmes Clarence Webb South Avenue John Walden la Crescent Minn Eighth Street Webb Walden

Seaman Accused of Breaking into Buckingham Palace

A British seaman named Douglas Monro, 26, of London, is accused of breaking into Buckingham Palace and stealing a dispatch box. Scotland Yard later said the box, found in a nearby garbage can, was recovered intact and contained only correspondence with no state secrets.

London Buckingham Palace Scotland Yard Douglas Monro Palace London Evening News A. C. Salisbury-Jones Mareshal Diplomatic Corps Royal Household

Father Held After Mother and Six Children Found Murdered

In Collie Australia a mother Elsie Armanasco 35 and five of her six children were found slain with throats cut. Father Raymond Armanasco 40 was arrested after an all night search. One daughter survived staying with friends. Collie lies 110 miles south of Perth.

Perth Australia Collie Raymond Armanasco Elsie Armanasco Francis Phillip Annette Raymond Loretta West Australia

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