House Passes Economic Control Measure for War Mobilization
The House quickly approved compromise legislation granting President Truman sweeping powers to control the domestic economy and curb inflation. The bill, sent to the Senate, would authorize wage and price controls, rationing, hoarding penalties, and defense material allocation, with sunset dates in 1951 and 1952 and potential revocation by Congress. Walter Reuther of the UAW is slated to speak in La Crosse on Sept 28.
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GI Allotment Bill Receives Final Okay
The House Armed Services Committee will study raising the draft age to 35 and extending it to veterans, with fathers likely drafted as dependents benefits bill passes. Officials expect married non veterans aged 19 to 25 to face induction, while veterans with 90 days active service stay exempt.
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D-Ga
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Truman Addresses Nation On Korea Action
President Truman will speak from the White House at 8 p.m. to explain why U S troops were sent into Korea. He is expected to frame the move as essential for world peace and to halt the spread of communism, with broadcasts via radio networks and television.
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City registration deadline for Sept primary urged
City Clerk Fred Kramer warns voters to register by Wednesday for the Sept. 19 primary. Regular office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First time registrants must appear in person in Kramer's office, and women who have married must re register. changes of address must be reported in person.
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Warns Against Fake Checkers by City Fire Dept
Fire Chief Adolph Kessel warned that two men visiting homes claiming to be furnace inspectors sponsored by the fire department are not authorized. The men inspect furnaces and list repairs to boost their business. residents are told that legitimate department calls will be in uniform.
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Kessel
Proclamations Issued For National Observances
Gov Rennebohm in Madison issued two proclamations on Friday. One declares National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week to begin October 17 and the other designates Constitution Day on September 17.
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Madison
Wis
Rennebohm
Five Years Ago Surrender Ceremony On Missouri Deck
A Tokyo harbor ceremony marks the fifth anniversary of Japan's formal surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. General MacArthur presided as Allied leaders from the U S Army and navies of Britain Australia Canada and France gathered on deck to praise international effort and pray for lasting peace.
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Tokyo Bay
Experts Open Investigation Into Desert Plane Crash
Cairo based Trans- World Airline reports 55 dead from the Constellation Star of Maryland crash in the Libyan desert near Cairo. Seven crew, nine passengers identified including Francis Pope and his children. Last radio contact reported all fine before the crash that shattered aircraft and ended overseas safety record.
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Local Milwaukee Road Promotes Four Top Executives
Directors of the Milwaukee road announced in Chicago Friday the election of John P. Kiley as director and president and Lloyd F. Donald to succeed him as vice president operations. William J. Whalen appointed general manager of the eastern lines and John J. O Toole named assistant general manager lines east. Effective Sept 1. Kiley succeeds Charles H. Buford who retired Aug 31.
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Sweepstakes Lottery Tickets Confiscated in Madison
Fifteen books of Jamaica sweepstakes lottery tickets were confiscated by Madison post office officials this week. Postmaster J A Wirka said Friday the books had been seized under the procedure required by postal regulations.
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Madison Post Office
J. A. Wirka
Flying Laboratory Sets 85 Mile High Rocket Flight
White Sands officials described the latest test as a flying laboratory the biggest heaviest rocket launched from the site. It climbed 85 miles at 3600 mph, carrying many instruments. The warhead was larger than early German rockets. Parachute retrievers recovered test components for analysis. Col. G G Eddy, commander, said it was the fourth major test and all flights exceeded 80 miles, indicating stability.
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White Sands Ordinance Proving Ground
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Wisconsin parties clash over open primary policy
In Racine Democratic senatorial hopeful La Verne Dilweg assails Republican tactics to influence the primary and criticizes party leaders for pressuring nominees. Disney condemns the drive to handpick candidates, praising a CIO stance for a hands off primary while Labor Federation leaders back Sanderson. War defense comments follow with Senator Wiley urging readiness amid a mass casualty scenario.
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Tom Coleman
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Disney
Harvey Higley
Marinette
Walter Kohler, Jr
Coleman
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George Haberman
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Camp Haven
Sheboygan
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House Passes Doctor-Dentist Draft Bill
The House approved by voice vote a bill to draft male doctors and dentists through age 50 not in reserves. It also covers four allied specialties and requires 21 months service. The measure targets 5,600 doctors and 3,000 dentists who trained with government funds and saw little service. The bill moves to the Senate with no set deadline.
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House
Senate
Gulf Hurricane Death Toll Hits 39 Across Gulf Coast
A gulf hurricane that tracked 2000 miles over ten days caused 39 deaths and millions in property damage. Winds crossed Tennessee into Kentucky after battering Cuba August 26, with scattered Florida and Alabama damage totaling about half a million dollars. Two indirect deaths occurred from a downed power line and a fast rainstorm. Several injuries followed a tornado spawned by the storm near Apalachicola, Florida.
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Zumwalt Family Welcomes Boy As Tradition Continues
In Olympia Washington a birth to Mr and Mrs Ritchie Zumwalt celebrates a boy joining the family this week preserving a longstanding lineage. A girl born to another family member is also noted in the same report.
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Wash
Ritchie Zumwalt
Zumwalt
VFW urges halt of Korea war and UN action against USSR
At its 51st encampment the Veterans of Foreign Wars calls for Russia to stop aiding North Korea and be deemed aggressor by the UN. The group also backs pursuing aggressors beyond the 38th parallel and urges denial of bail for 11 convicted Communists. Delegates pick New York City for the 1951 encampment.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
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United Nations
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Korea
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Organized Labor
New York City
Bee Vfw
Fifth Division Lashes Back To Stop Invaders
Belman Morin reports from Tokyo on a major Korean War push by North Korean forces against the United Nations beachhead. U S tanks and infantry counterattacked near Hamman recapturing ridges west of the city, halting momentum on the 55 mile front. The 25th Infantry Division bore the brunt, with heavy fighting, air and artillery support, and reports of 1,000 enemy killed. Carrier planes and Australian fighters joined the air effort as the offensive reportedly contained with potential further threats still possible near Masan and the Pusan to Taegu corridor.
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Gale Woman 90 Breaks Hip in Galesville
Mrs Sadie Knight aged 90, celebrating a birthday last Sunday, is hospitalized in La Crosse with a fractured hip after a fall Wednesday evening. She was with neighbors Mrs Allen Thompson and Mrs Almeda Bills when her leg gave way on a curb and she tumbled into the street. an ambulance carried her to La Crosse.
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Wis
Sadie Knight
la Crosse
Local Weather For La Crosse and Vicinity
Generally fair conditions forecast for La Crosse and nearby areas. No significant temperature change expected with a low around 55 tonight and a high near 80 on Saturday.
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