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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1949
Page
7
Angelo Patri argues for clean speech to shape a child’s language and behavior. He urges stern parental correction of profane words and irreverent use of religious terms, plus a supportive home atmosphere to deter bad vocabulary and promote proper eating habits as outlined in his No. 303 booklet Eating.
Major Nial outlines how a pending VA appropriation may remove barriers to GI bill flight training. He cites previous bans, approval rates by VA regions, and proposed amendments requiring affidavits to prove training ties to veterans’ business plans. Editors invite readers to submit service questions with a self addressed envelope.
Jean François Pilâtre de Rozier became the first person to ascend in a balloon in 1783, a milestone noted by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Two men kidnapped and robbed Forrest Turnbull of $300 after tying him in a wooded area. The suspects called the Miami News Tower with a tip about a good story and forced Turnbull to drive to a secluded spot where they robbed him and took further action.
Niagara Falls Ontario man Major Hill, 30, was pulled from the Niagara River after a failed attempt to run the lower rapids. He was in the river for over five hours, trapped in a swirling eddy for the final 90 minutes. Rescuers reported possible internal injuries and a leg fracture. A doctor was lowered into the gorge for treatment.
KEYSER West Virginia residents were startled when five skunks invaded downtown overnight following a similar incident. Police Chief Claude Martin responded with a .22 rifle and flashlight, bagging three of the animals while the others scattered. Odor lingered long after the encounter.
The column notes that restoring old houses can be profitable and invites readers to consult for remodel methods and materials. It mentions a location at 1714 So. 16th St. and encourages readers to pursue such projects.
Adm Altan G Kirk new United States ambassador to the Soviet Union plans to visit the country and travel widely. Sources close to the ambassador said he hopes to visit early in his schedule including Stalingrad as part of his mission.
Georgia Gov Herma Talmadge appointed ex editors to state posts since November drawing salaries and board positions. The Atlanta Journal reports twelve editors or former editors linked to state jobs, with several commenting on the arrangement. The ASNE inquiry followed scrutiny over newspaper personnel serving in government roles. The roster includes J R Ham informational representative welfare department $350 monthly Carey Williams board regents income $7 daily plus expenses Lawton W Griffin workmen’s compensation director $500 monthly Theron Jennings deputy revenue commissioner $200 monthly.
Between 1929 and 1933 the number of restaurants and eating places in the United States grew from 134 293 to 170 000. The data reflect a rapid expansion of casual and prepared food venues as economic conditions shifted.
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