Jolson A True Radio Personality By C E Butterfield
Jolson a prominent radio and television entertainer under contract with CBS since 1949 faced a mixed slate of appearances including Crosby shows as part of an exclusivity deal. His recent media presence spans Kraft Music Hall NBC runs through 1949 and a long radio career dating to the early 1930s.
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Jolson
Geneve
Eeries
Sansidoe
Crosby
CBS
NBC
Openings in Typing Classes at Vocational School
A long waiting list for the beginning typing class at La Crosse Vocational and Adult Schools led to an additional session. John B. Coleman, school director, stated the new class will run from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays as part of the board's effort to meet community training needs.
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la Crosse
John B. Colemean
Board of Vocational and Adult Education
Local Patrolman William Finley Found as Hobbyist Hunter
William Finley a 56 year old patrolman lives at 1736 Ferry street with his three children. He has served with the force 21 years and was educated in Seneca.
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William Finley
Ferry Street
The
Force
Seneca
Simmons Co Wins Army Contract For Shelter Tents
Kenosha Wisconsin reports that Simmons Co a major bed and bedding maker signed a multi million dollar contract with the Army Quartermaster Corps in New York to produce shelter tents. Tents measure 16 by 16 feet with wooden floors and production begins next month.
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Kenosha
Wis
Simmons Co
Edward McCaffery
Army Quartermaster Corps
New York
Maori Origin Sought by Reverend Peters Arrives in Auckland
Reverend G W Peters PhD and an American anthropology expert have arrived in Auckland to trace the Maori origins. He notes a resemblance to certain Latin American Indian tribes in physical characteristics.
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New Zealand
G. W. Peters
Auckland
Latin America
La Crosse Tribune Opens Classified Records
Public notice records detail newspaper post and filing dates for La Crosse Wis. operations, referencing second class mailing status and historic 1904 entry at the local post office.
Building Costs For Hospitals Up
A group was told that building costs for hospitals have risen, raising concerns about funding and capacity. Officials cited material shortages and inflation as key drivers and urged careful budgeting to avoid service gaps.
Wisconsin hospital costs rise per cubic foot spark convention debate
Otis told 125 delegates that hospital construction costs in Wisconsin have climbed from $1.43 to $2 per cubic foot. Bids for projects in Waukesha Ripon and New London show the rise since January. He criticized federal split project policy and Korea era cuts, noting only $1.82 million remains for seven projects.
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Neenah
Wis
Wisconsin Hospital Associa
Waukesha
Ripon
New London
Otis
Korea
Wisconsin
Government Eyes Nationalizing Orchards in Kashmir
Srinagar reports the state government proposes nationalizing all large orchards in Indian-held Kashmir including the Valley of Kashmir. A committee will set compensation rates for orchard owners while agrarian reforms aim to distribute farm land among tillers with a 20 acre ownership cap.
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Srinagar
Kashmir
Welcome Newcomers To Intermediate Girl Scout Group
A city wide Fall Roundup for fifth and sixth graders will welcome new members this fall. Mrs Lloyd McCoy the program chairman says the outdoor event in the park from 1 30 to 3 30 will feature games treasure hunts and folk dancing. Each attendee should bring her own lunch.
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Lloyd McCoy
Anaa
Legion Post Seeks Dues as Renewal Drive Opens
The American Legion urging members to pay dues before November 11 to keep benefits and camaraderie across WWI and WWII veterans. The note highlights service officer helps and warns of losses if veterans remain in separate groups. Plus, Auxiliary reports Christmas gift shop, orientation courses, and a Sunday mixed doubles bowling event at Pla-Mar bowl.
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Lane
Badger
Green Bay
la Crosse
Tomah
Gertrude Schneider
Fairgrounds
Pla-Mar
Legion Club
Lustron Founder Seeks Return of Control Over Company
Carl G. Standlund president of Lustron Corp says he aims to recapture control after a U S circuit court of appeals ruling in Chicago he attributes to invalidating RFC seizure of Lustron assets He proposes transferring authority from RFC to HHFA and reopening the plant for military and civilian housing use.
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Washington
Carl G. Standlund
Lustron Corp
Standlund
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Columbus, O
Reconstruction Finance Corp
RFC
Lustron
The
Housing and Home Finance Agency
HHFA
Egg mishap at lunch cracks egg on knee
In Memphis Tennessee a coworker of James Pulley cracked an egg from a paper sack at lunch. The egg spattered over him when his wife forgot to cook it, creating a humorous kitchen mishap at work.
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Memphis
Tenn
James Pulley
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