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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1948

Page

2

Escape Death In Car Crash

GALESVILLE Wis Special Mr and Mrs Henry Ryczek Tamarack road visited friends on Tamarack Valley. They chose the west road due to construction. Loose sand tossed the car out of control and it rolled pinning them beneath. Gasoline sprayed from the tank as the engine ran. Ryczek freed a door and helped his wife escape the wreck.

Galesville Wis Henry Ryczek Tamarack Road Ryczek la Crosse Hospital Tamarack Valley

Two Provisions Outline Defense Treaty Plan

The article explains a draft treaty shaping a collective defense. It envisions two key provisions: an attack on any one nation as an attack on all, and each government acting according to its constitution to determine steps. It notes this would not automatically commit the United States to war, using France as an example.

United States France

Preinduction Call For 19 Men

The local army and air force recruiting station schedules preinduction calls for 19 men on November 12. Selective Service Headquarters moves from room 214 to 208 in the federal building. Local board hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. closed Saturdays.

Army and Air Force Selective Service Federal Building

President Vetoes War Powers Curbs Mentioned in Debate

The excerpt reiterates that only Congress holds the constitutional power to declare war and that even after a national attack such as Pearl Harbor the president must seek a declaration of war. It emphasizes the distinction between executive action and congressional authorization.

United States Congress Pearl Harbor

Endurance Fliers Surpass 100 Hour Mark

In Longview Texas the endurance fliers passed the 100 hour threshold aboard their specially equipped plane. They reported they are settling into routine operations as radio contact continued. California fliers Bill Barris and Dick Riedel had to land yesterday due to magneto trouble after spending 106 hours aloft.

Longview Tex Simons California Bill Barris Dick Riedel

U E Local Bars Reds From Office

United Electrical Workers local with 6000 members bars Communists from holding union office challenging the international union rule and reaffirming anti Communist stance in Mansfield.

Mansfield United Electrical Workers International Union

Wisconsin cities seek tax reform to avert municipal crisis

Wisconsin municipal leaders warn of a serious financial crisis facing cities and villages if the legislature does not act. They push for a broader tax base and new funding, including a possible sales tax, to support schools, welfare, and relief while noting the unemployment fund surplus as a potential source for relief.

Wisconsin Spe League Walter Morton University of Wisconsin Department of Economics

Man Crushed Between Trailer and Truck at Freight Station

Theron Knutson, 37, of 317 South Third Street, was taken to a local hospital by police ambulance at 11 40 am Monday after being crushed between a trailer and a truck cab at Stand ard Freight Lines station 115 Mt Vernon Street. The cargo trailer had uncoupled and began rolling as Knutson and others tried to stop it. His injuries are believed serious.

Theron Knutson South Third Street Standard Freight Lines Mt. Vernon Street Knutson

Margaret OBrien Increases Holdings in 1947 Finances

Hollywood financial notes show 11 year old Margaret OBrien increasing net holdings by 18530.86 dollars in 1947 from 98239.47 to 116770.33 dollars.

Hollywood Margaret O’brien

Radio state network plan faces funding and political questions

Wisconsin officials and radio executives debated a proposed million dollar tax supported state network for broadcasts. Critics warned of government ownership risks and political influence, while WHA supporters argued educational and public service aims. A budget request for expansion is to be presented to the next legislature.

Dad Huey Long Dahl WHA H. L. Ewbank H. B. McCarty Wisconsin

War news round up from Europe and Asia

Russia’s coal strike drags into week four with 3,000,000 tons lost. Police occupy half northern France mine fields. Berlin considers prosecuting six anti Communists for war mongering. German Socialists deny tactics aimed at terrorizing the city. Von Seydlitz reportedly shot at in Brandenburg. Dutch report Indonesia quashed a Communist revolution begun Sept 9. Korea says only mop up remains as Communists blamed. US sea icebreakers and weather aids seek to return POWs through winter. Reds still hold 470,000.

Peety France Berlin Societ Walther von Seydlitz Moscow South Korea Taiyuan Sians U. S Reds

Truman reiterates Palestine stance amid travel and speeches

President Truman, traveling and addressing reporters, repeats support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. He responds to Gov. Dewey and Alfange about a GOP platform pledge, affirming his earlier UN partition endorsement and stating his current view remains unchanged.

Truman Palestine Gov. Dewey Dean Allange American Christian Palestine Commit- Alfange United Nations S al Committee

Election updates shape key races across Iowa and beyond

The report notes a tight race between a Democratic civil rights advocate and Senator Joseph H. B. High prices and Taft Hartley dominate the issues. Governor Luther Young Dahl is favored to win reelection over Charles Halsted. In Iowa, Guy M. Gillette challenges A Wilson, with Republicans aiming to keep seven of eight House seats and back William S. Beardsley for governor after Carroll, Des Moines bureau chief, reports.

Joseph H. B Luther Youngdahl Charles Halsted Brainerd Iowa Guy M. Gillette A. Wilson William S. Beardsley Carroll Wrizer Des Moines Robert D. Blue

Chicago Bakers Strike Shuts Bread Supply Area

About 15,000 AFL bakery workers in Chicago went on strike Saturday night. Local 100 of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers union seeks wage increases as they halt supply of 55 to 75 percent of the city bread.

Chicago AFL AFL Bakery and Confectionery Workers Union Local 100

Warn Children Against Starting Brush Fires

Shelby fire chief Rudy Smolek appeals to La Crosse County Highway to help apprehend and warn children starting brush fires in the bluffs and lowlands. Chief Ivan Wright says his department will follow through on any call. Report brush or bluff fires to county highway police or Shelby Fire Department.

Rudy Smolek Shelby la Crosse Smolek Ivan Wright Vonner

Mystery of Vagrant Boat Solved After Ownership Proves It

Fritz Joseph of La Crosse read The Tribune Saturday night and found a boat matching his craft description. He informed Sheriff Lamp, and correct ownership was confirmed, ending the mystery of the missing vessel.

Fritz Joseph la Crosse the Tribune Joseph Sheriff Lamp

Hobby Exposition to Open in Philadelphia Hall

A world hobby exposition described as the nation’s second of its kind will run November 15 to 20 in Convention Hall Philadelphia highlighting various crafts and displays for visitors.

Philadelphia

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