Pontecorvo Mystery Deepens Over Missing Atom Scientist
Italian born British physicist Bruno Pontecorvo remains unaccounted after reports place him in Helsinki with his wife and three children seven weeks after leaving Italy. Rome papers linked travel to Poland en route to Moscow, while British authorities say no official interest.
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Chest Drive Expected to Reach 1950 Goal in Cleanup Week
La Crosse Community Chest officials expressed confidence the 1950 goal of 149500 will be met during the cleanup phase this week. Contributions total 118571 or 81 percent with plant employee additions still unreported. volunteers will call missed donors next week.
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UN Forces Push Toward Manchuria Frontline Advance Near Kujang
United Nations forces move toward Kujang 40 miles north of Pyongyang and 63 miles from Manchuria as paratroopers tighten the trap on about 28 000 North Koreans. A task force including U S and South Korean troops searches for a train said to carry UN prisoners while British Commonwealth units link with Sunchon forces.
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Canada may push St. Lawrence project solo if U S delays
Ottawa signals a possible independent Canadian push on the St. Lawrence seaway and hydro development if the United States Congress delays or stalls joint plans. Transport Minister Chevrier cites a new projects branch tied to the seaway and Canada’s impatience with U S holdups. Trade Minister Howe urges closer Canada U S cooperation but notes potential unilateral action.
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City Plans 5 to 10 Year Improvement Analysis
The city planning commission and state planning board advance a master city plan based on a public improvement survey. Project questionnaires will detail name location work scope cost and budget effects to guide a multi year financing program. Harold Erickson leads map work with state approval anticipated in two to three months.
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Church Bells Join Ring Of Freedom On UN Day
On UN Day church bells in La Crosse toll at noon joining bells across Wisconsin and the nation to mark United Nations Day. Memorial services in Madison honor 447 Wisconsin men missing or dead in Korea. Local programs include UN displays, film showings, and a flag project led by civic groups and the League of Women Voters. Governor Rennebohm will ring the capitol bell after a memorial service.
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Army Finance Center Split Up
The Army Finance Department splits its accounting division from Washington to St Louis with new divisions to be set up in six Army area headquarters. Investigators accuse the center of failing to prevent $157 million in erroneous payments and overpayments to servicemen. most will be recovered though $15 million was waived in hardship cases. Communist activity reportedly cited at the center.
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Four Year Old Rescues Sinking Father In Tub
Four year old Alton Lyon saved his father J T Lyon from drowning in a bathtub. J T Lyon had suffered three heart attacks recently and another attack occurred while in the bath. Alton pulled the plug to drain the tub and keep his father from going under. The father is recuperating.
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Government Red Tape ROGATE and Nut Nonsense in Politics
In Britain a Conservative MP cites a government order distinguishing nuts and groundnuts to mock bureaucratic wording. The quip highlights opaque phraseology in official rules and a satirical contrast between simple language and administrative gobbledygook.
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Rhee Faction Backs UN Led Peace Efforts in Korea
South Korea sources say President Syngman Rhee will work with the United Nations and Gen. Douglas MacArthur in harmony to secure peace in Korea. Proposals include temporarily limiting Rhee’s authority to the 38th parallel and holding UN supervised elections north of it, while southern assemblymen elected last May 30 may stay in office. Refugees in the North and South Koreans’ fate loom over the plan.
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Wisconsin student leaders back UN at state convention
About 250 Wisconsin high school student leaders urged support for the United Nations at the 17th annual Wisconsin Association of Student Councils convention. Herbert Lyon of Janesville was elected president, Sarah Miley of Sheboygan Central was named secretary, and Agnes E. Krog of Janesville with George M. Hetherington of La Crosse Central were reelected as faculty advisors. B. A. Kennedy of Prairie du Chien was reelected executive.
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Editorial Writer Clifford S. Raymond Dies at 74 in Chicago Suburb
Clifford S. Raymond, 74, long time Chicago Tribune editorial writer and former chief editor, died Saturday at his Richland Park home. A Tribune staffer for over 44 years, he reported on state legislature before 1909 and retired in 1942. His widow Louise survives.
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McCarthy to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon Oct 31
Senator Joseph McCarthy will address communists in government at a noon Kiwanis luncheon October 31 in the Stoddard hotel La Crosse. Ray Highberg Kiwanis president extends invitations to service clubs with limited accommodations for others and plans to also have a public talk.
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Atomic Works Reported Found In North Korea
Republic of Korea forces report two sites on North Korea east coast Hungnam and Hamhung used for atomic energy work. The Second Corps was ordered to investigate but results are not yet received. Units recently captured the Hungnam Hamhung complex as UN bombardment may have destroyed the plants.
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Truman to address UN on world peace amid Korea aftermath
President Truman plans a United Nations Day speech focusing on peace prospects after Korea. He will urge Western unity against Soviet aims while avoiding sharp rebukes, aiming to balance genuine peace sentiment with strong defense. Acheson and Dulles both signaled openness to talks with Russia, pending non Communist unity and Soviet actions.
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Reds In Prague Demand Unified German Council
In Prague the Soviet bloc foreign ministers urged an all German constitutional council to unify Germany under a single government. The communique also pressed for no remilitarization, removal of barriers to a peaceful German economy, a swift peace treaty, and withdrawal of occupation forces within a year of the treaty.
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Escapee Shoots Officer Then Takes Own Life
A 23 year old Menominee Indian Gordon Pecore shot Officer Joseph Smith in the shoulder during a pursuit after taking his mother's car. Pecore fled in a stolen squad car, then killed himself with a .22 rifle as officers closed in. The incident followed an argument over the car and money spent. Smith was hospitalized in serious condition.
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Malik Quoted Russia For Disarmament And Inspections
Jakob Malik, head of the Soviet UN delegation, told five Chelsea women at the Soviet mission on Park Avenue that Russia supports general disarmament and mutual inspections between governments. He also said Russia promises not to use the A bomb first. Malik did not discuss the interview with the Chelsea women's peace committee members.
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Heil Contract Settlement In Milwaukee CIO Says
A tentative agreement at the Heil Co. provides a wage, pension, and welfare package totaling at least 25 cents an hour. A CIO United Steelworkers union spokesman announced the settlement Saturday in Milwaukee.
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Weather Tonight and Sunday Forecast for La Crosse
Mostly cloudy and cooler tonight with near freezing temperatures. Low around 36 in the city and 30 in the country. Sunday remains partly cloudy and cool with a high near 55. Weather Map on Page 8.
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