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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1946
Page
6
A 1946 La Crosse Tribune Sunday morning piece argues the conditions set for Gen Marshall’s reconciliation efforts are designed to thwart success, framing the effort as nearly impossible given the political climate and public opinion.
Paris talks on European peace face friction over voting rules with Russia favored by Byrnes and Evatt leading small nations. Draft treaties show Moscow gains on reparations and borders while Trieste and Tyrol disputes persist. China crisis deepens as four marines die in an ambush and US arms support signals amid civil war strains.
The British propose a plan to split Palestine into Jewish and Arab provinces and President Truman orders American Anglo American committee members home for consultation. Critics blame British imperial politics and warn of growing violence as arms caches surface and extremists on both sides hinder peaceful settlement. Truman faces hot water whichever stance he adopts after consultations.
The UNRRA director Fiorella LaGuardia journeys through Europe in a puzzling tour that mirrors former president Hoover’s world food review. He questions long term famine plans while delivering speeches that fuse policy with politics, a shift from his mayoral vigor.
Gen. Alden Waitt testifies before Mead committee that he saw nothing improper in traveling to New York on government expense for a contractor wedding party and letting a contractor pay his hotel. He admits he did not review all evidence before whitewashing his office. The panel questions high officers who were entertained by profiteers during wartime as soldiers fought at Anzio and the Rapido. The case calls for discipline for breaches of honesty and trust.
The Kansas City Star urges a broad inquiry into political activities in congressional campaigns. It supports investigating the CIO PAC and its 6 million dollar fund, and calls for examining other pressure groups including the National Association of Manufacturers, to curb influence on national policy.
The piece recalls postwar 1920 price spikes as Buver strikes and profiteering arrests swept the nation. It notes 1920 cost of living more than double prewar levels, worker protests in clothing, sugar, eggs, coal, rents, and meat, and large anti profiteering drives with 185 food price index in 1920.
Brazil eyes the value of its wild rubber industry after wartime imports and U S aid fueled a mass migration to the Amazon. Production rose from 16 178 tons in 1940 to 30 000 tons last year, with 32 000 expected this year, amid doubts over long term returns and fears of a “lost battalion.”
The first real settlement at what is now the city of Sydney, Australia, was established on January 26, 1788.
George Gallup reports a Who's Who in America poll of prominent citizens showing Harold E. Stassen leading with 48 percent for 1948 presidency among Republican leaners. Dewey trails at 15 percent, with Vandenberg and Warren following. survey spans teachers, scientists, clergy, medical, media, military, finance, and industry.
The joke explains weather forecasting began with a king who hired a prophet to predict rain. When rain arrived despite the prophet, the farmer explains jackass ears tilt with rain. The king then hires the farmer or the jackass, humorously noting jackasses have held political positions since.
A Sparta Herald column argues the United States remains strong when citizens share broad agreement on major issues while acknowledging minor disputes such as income taxes and inflation. The piece cites CPA Harry Truman and references topics like the atom bomb labor strikes and Russia.
In a neighboring county court, a lawyer pressed a witness about his occupation and family, asking about the father’s work and labeling him a loafer. The witness pointed to the father in the jury box, saying, You’d better ask him.
In 1820 Solomon Juneau later Milwaukee mayor wed Josetta Vieau at Green Bay mission church. He, a tall imposing Alsatian, then led his bride by bark canoe paddled by Indians to Milwaukee.
Ray Ryan from Caledonia warns that busy summer seasons and local commerce can blind communities to national and world issues. He argues civic participation is essential to ensure tomorrow’s problems aren’t worse due to divergent views.
A suggested toast says marriage is a happy estate like shears joined to move apart yet cannot be separated, always punishing anyone who comes between them.
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press publishers and staff are listed with roles at 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper notes June 12 1904 entry as second class matter and credits the Associated Press for dispatches and local news.
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