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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1948
Page
4
The United States expects the second largest wheat harvest at 1.24 billion bushels and a record corn crop of 3.33 billion bushels. Western feed corn shows strong stands in July while price supports face quotas and parity rules amid Marshall Plan purchases and farm loans.
The piece notes Greece remains in civil war with a weak government. It credits American aid for delaying a Communist takeover and keeping the door open for a future vote. It calls U S policy liberalizing the regime and expanding aid, including a Greek extension service modeled on county agents.
A joint campaign by American overseas aid and the United Nations appeal for children faltered, raising only 4 million dollars of a 60 million goal. Many Americans believe ERP covers Western nations, and high living costs limit private giving. Agencies face a serious setback despite essential work.
With prospects of the nation’s largest corn crop, Americans may see renewed emphasis on pork as a staple. The commentary hints at shifting diets and industry expectations amid agricultural abundance and evolving food choices.
A Michigan man received a jail sentence after threatening to haunt the judge. The judge stands by the rule of law, asserting the consequence reflects justice and order.
They rely on standard route cues and drum majors guiding tempo and spacing. Officials indicate the turn or pass by a fixed point, then bands resume music once clear of the line of march.
Washington debates the St. Lawrence Seaway project as New York State seeks a license for dam power. The clash pits public power sales to municipalities and coops against private utilities profits, amid questions of federal versus state control and the looming White House outcome.
The article argues that Republican and Democratic platforms align on foreign policy, pledging UN support, a shared international security approach, and stronger military forces. It notes Truman and Dewey backing bipartisan lines, with unity in Western Europe and aid to free nations, in a call for national consensus.
Story notes how thousands of acres around Du Quoin Illinois shifted from waste piles to productive pasture and orchards after strip mines were repurposed. The spoil banks now yield fence posts timber and fruit while cattle dieoffs on the banks raise concern.
The Soviet boycotted little assembly backs extending its life and powers. It notes Seoul’s democratic government as a model and argues a stronger body could help a peace organization outside the Russian bloc function.
Reader questions answered by the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau on topics from equestrian statue foot position to birthplace of George Washington and naval ship types. Answers reference sources, dates, and historical notes with brief explanations.
A brief booklet titled Canning and Preserving offers the latest science based kitchen guidance. It includes recipes for jellies preserves marmalades jams fruit butters pickles and methods for canning meats poultry fruits and vegetables. Order by sending a coupon and payment to the information bureau.
James Marlow looks back three years after the Hiroshima bombing noting dual impulses: fear of another war and hope for peaceful uses of atomic power. He cites state of world tensions with the USSR, the UN atomic controls attempt, and the path of US atomic policy via the Atomic Energy Commission. He warns of a hidden threat behind the door opened by the bomb.
Ford brings its 35 unit truck and equipment caravan to 7 major county fairs in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The show covers more than 1 000 miles and 10 weeks of planning overseen by Lee Peart of Ford. State police escorts fire safety measures and mapped display areas accompany the exhibit. A generator tower lights 10 000 to 40 000 square feet of space with 18 000 candlepower and 1500 feet of cord powers floodlights. A neon sign mounted on a pole derrick identifies the display.
Memorial services drew about 10,000 mourners as the Bury blast victims and a chemical plant explosion toll rose to 180. Rescue workers pressed through wreckage to reach survivors and recover the dead.
Dwight W Griswold retiring chief of the American aid mission to Greece left by plane for Germany today en route to the United States.
In Wisconsin the Republican contest for governor dominates the slate with Rennebohm backed by regulars facing Immell's insurgent Progressive bloc. Panzer vs Trinke lines up for lieutenant governor while several minor bids test treasury and secretary of state races amid crowded, unsettled campaigns.
Ten years ago Walter Fahl left for Washington D C after a month’s visit with his parents at 2121 Prospect. Herbert and Stanley Pataska returned from Hollywood. Evelyn Mertlick visits from Washington D C. Tournament scores from Madison and Kenosha featured, including Schwalbe, Weatherwax, Niemeyer, Lofts Gordon, and Van Auken. Also notes on Antonio Alonso, Bonsack couples and travels. Thirty years ago Max C Buest receives commission. brewing petitions circulate. new streetcar schedule set. Forty years ago Rev E Berger arrives. ISWA venue secured. Fire Chief Bradfield returns to work.
Minneapolis reports that the nation's flour millers and bakers will spend about four million dollars to persuade Americans to eat more bread. The millers allocate two and a half million for a nationwide nutrition education program and the American Bakers' Association estimates one point six million.
A new radio transmitter perfected at Stanford university allows doubling the number of radio phone stations that can be operated without interference. Researchers assert the device improves signal separation and reduces cross talk among adjacent channels. The breakthrough promises denser broadcasting in crowded spectra and potential applications in urban communication networks.
City desk editors list Alfred W. Rice and G. G. Moriarity with department heads in advertising and circulation. Publication info notes La Crosse Wisconsin address, history since 1904, AP affiliation, circulation contact hours, and mail subscription rates.
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