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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
20
Lowden will speak and lead songs at a Youth for Christ rally on Saturday, August 7 at 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Christian Business Men's Committee, the event features Lowden as a noted Bible teacher with a history of youth work and church leadership.
The National Cranberry Association announces the first National Cranberry Week from October 18 to 23 with celebrations in Wisconsin. The grower owned cooperative says cranberries are a longstanding staple and will be highlighted in stores and restaurants. Cranberry sauce will be promoted as a versatile pairing for meals.
The Wisconsin conservation department set up 48 seed purchase points for pine and spruce under an apediien forestry program with support from Trees for Tomorrow 4H clubs and other groups. The state will buy cones from Norway pine and about 2226 bushels of various pine and spruce species at prices from 1.50 to 10 per bushel, shipping all cones to Trout Lake for seed extraction.
A resident confronts Jane over persistent night barking by her dogs, sparking tension and fears of lasting bad blood. The confrontation leaves the neighbor worried about ongoing conflict and future consequences.
The Soviet Union reports honey as a successful treatment for stomach ulcers. About 250 patients at Ostoumov Basman and Moscow garrison hospitals received honey for 14 to 18 days with about 80 percent ulcers healed and many patients pain-free after the first day.
June sales in La Crosse department and general stores rose six percent over June 1947. The first half of 1948 shows a three percent year to date increase. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports districtwide gains from four to six percent aided by an extra trading day. Cumulative year sales up seven percent versus 1947.
Infants paralysis spreads in many states as weekly July 31 figures rise above 1946 levels. During the week ending July 31 1 215 new cases were reported July total 3 425 and year-to-July 31 5 798. Last week July comparison shows 982 and 169 in 1947 final week. Three states hit by epidemic account for 47 percent of the nation.
The report notes a rise in new polio cases during the prior week and a 60 percent increase in cases in July's second week, signaling ongoing transmission concerns and the need for continued vaccination efforts.
Rome completes its 19th Tiber crossing after a long postwar halt. The bridge, initially slated to be named the Africa Bridge, was renamed Testaccio after the suburb it serves due to Italy’s wartime ventures and ensuing difficulties.
London report says clergy grants from mine owners will end in 1951 as the National Coal Board announces the change under the Labour government. The statement notes the grants were pre-public ownership and will cease with the new year.
A highly sensitive weighing instrument used by scientists weighs a fingerprint for testing metals in jet engine research.
In an interview after a 10,000 mile air tour, McCormick says Americans underestimate their importance and nations abroad see American impact. He notes higher nationalist views, praising American-built airplanes and global aviation influence seen in Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, England, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, and Portugal.
Wildlife experts stress that human activity directly or indirectly drives bird extinctions, emphasizing habitat loss, pollution, and climate pressures as key factors in ongoing biodiversity decline.
Door County expects its greatest cherry crop with potential to reach 43 percent million pounds, 10 percent above the 1946 record. Loogee Stedman notes the Fruit Growers co op is about 15 percent ahead of 1946 output, with expected 22 million pounds from two plants in the county and Sister Bay. Factors like rain and picker shortages could affect the final yield as seasonal workers remain limited.
Organic detergents once called soapless soaps gained early traction in wool scouring and fabric treatment before dyeing, changing textile washing practices across the industry.
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