Safety council says 1949 traffic deaths near record low
The National Safety Council reports six month 1949 road fatalities at 13 810, just under 13 910 a year earlier, noting the low despite high miles and urging drivers to act with heightened caution. It warns large holiday weekends predict fatalities and highlights explosive factors in modern driving and human error.
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National Safety Council
Miami Beach
Fla
Council
New York
Chicago
National Safety Councell
Budget Blues Delays Grip Congress In Deep Stalemate
ENATOR Wiley from Wisconsin accuses Congress of budget gridlock as it relies on temporary spending measures for a second time this summer. The Senate faces sharp criticism for sluggish action and excessive debate, hampering timely appropriations and national finances.
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Enator Wiley
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
More Freedom For Japan by MacArthur
The general has eased military controls in Japan, shifting supervision from armed occupation to civilian hands. The move aims to gradually end the occupation, reduce tensions, and offset communist influences amid restiveness and China’s Red Army advance. The American occupation remains, but governance grows less militarized.
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Spseral MacArthur
Japan
United States
MacArthur
China
Asia
World Health Organization assembly shows global health strain
Peter Edson notes WHO in Rome faced uneven participation from 55 of 64 member nations with warnings from critics about political influence. He highlights postwar health gains in Europe, malaria declines in Greece, and the challenge of funding and autonomy for a world health program amid Cold War tensions.
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Washington
NEA
Assembly of Who
World Health Organization of the United Nations
Rome
Italy
Leonard A. Scheele
U.S. Public Health Service
Allen I. Ellender
Louisiana
Joseph L. Pfeifer
New York
China
Romania
Soviet Russia
Russia
Ukraine
WHO Assembly
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Albania
Hungary
Austria
Marshall Plansid
Greece
Scheele
H. van Zile Hyde
A. S
WHO
Europe
North America
Hyde
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Health Organization
Rome Assembly
UNARA
Brock Chisholm
Canada
League of Nations Health Organization
Geneva
Cairo
Middle East
New Delhi
Southeast Asia
Western Pacific
State costs rise as Fond du Lac faces higher taxes
The column argues state and local spending are increasing and places some blame on Wisconsin legislatures for neglecting public buildings and growing needs. It notes bills for state building planning and higher aids to localities, with school and welfare funding boosted. Fond du Lac will certify its assessment roll, then hold budget hearings open to taxpayers to press for tax relief through increased aids. It also discusses Timothy Brown’s appointment to the state supreme court and questions his lack of judicial experience.
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Fond DU Lac Commonwealth
Wisconsin
Fond du Lac
Brown
Rhinelander News
Timothy Brown
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Wisconsin Division of Departmental Research Aims to Improve State Service
In Madison, William H. Young writes as guest director of Wisconsin’s revived Division of Departmental Research. The article defends state governance, outlines budgeting, auditing, and administrative reforms, and calls for strengthening the governor’s authority to coordinate departments for better service at similar or lower cost.
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Madison
John Wyngaard
Rennebohm
W. H. Young
University of Wisconsin
William H. Young
Wis
Haskin Servicer Answers To Questions
Reader questions cover aestivation in animals talcum powder composition and origin of the bowler hat. The column cites the 1900 currency act placing the U S on a gold standard, biblical head of John the Baptist, two cent coins, Antarctic expeditions, and comet luminosity with concise, fact based answers.
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United States
McKinley
John the Baptist
Joan
Children’s Favorite Songs booklet promotion
Coupon offer from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau for Children’s Favorite Songs a 118 item collection of nursery songs singing games folk and hymns with words and music in a durable 2 bound volume 25 cents postpaid. Requires mail to Washington DC with name street city state and rural route.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Bye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Chidren
Eye St
N.E
Washington
D.C
Truth Is U S Is Up A Tree On China Policy
Washington commentary on a 1054 page White Paper criticizing U S China policy. It argues Chinese Communists control most of China, Chiang Kai shek’s regime failed, and U S aid did not prevent Communist victory. Acheson signals five guiding principles while noting little on how to proceed.
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Washington
United States
China
State Department
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Russia
Acheson
U. S
Moscow
Asia
Nazi escapee becomes US Air Force officer in Arizona base
Borivoj Kubelka, born in Czechoslovakia and once escaping a Nazi labor battalion by disguising as an American, is now a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force at Williams AFB Arizona. He fled Berlin munitions work, reached Paris, sailed from Le Havre, passed U S immigration and joined the service in December 1945. He later earned corporal rank and citizenship, with pilot training approved.
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Williams Air Force Base
Ariz
United States
U. S. Air Force
Borivo] Kubelka
Czechoslovakia
Kubelka
University of Prague
Berlin
Paris
United States Army
le Havre
U. S
Army
Ellis Island
Morrison Air Force Base
Floreida
Safe After Fall From Fifth Story
In Hamburg a two year old boy tumbled from a fifth floor window and survived after snagging his clothing on a balcony clothes-line below the fall. He fell inward onto the balcony. India plans to curb inflation by limiting further creation of purchasing power in public hands.
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Hamburg
Germany
India
Greek envoy fears probe on Maragon role in Truman doctrine
Washington column details John Maragon and General Vaughan as influential figures linked to Greek policy during 1947 Greece aid. It notes Maragon’s White House access, alleged steering of Greek elections, and ties to Rev Daniel and Archbishop Athenaporas, amid fears of Senate inquiry into Greece policy influence.
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Drew
Washington
Senate
Messrs
Vaughan
Maragon
Greece
Kansas City
U. S
Kansas
John Maragon
White House
Warren Harding
General Vaughan
John Meragon
Jimmie Byrnes
Gen
Truman
Byrnes
Trueman
Athenaporas
Thomas Daniel
Daniel
Chrissid
Marietta Heris
New Haven
Conn
Superior Court of
Ronald T. Warner
Atlantic City
N. J
Henry Grady
Athens
Bell Syndicate
Ten Years Ago Frank Riese Visits From Spokane
The Tribune notes a La Crosse resident visiting Tuesday after a long 8 745 mile trip costing over 3500. Frank Riese, now in Spokane, Wash., recalled La Crosse's early days and sidewalks. His son Artur accompanies him. Also Earl Fuller of Medford hosted by the Fuller family. Prof Edward Ireland of Loyola University New Orleans visits 1352 Kanesired.
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Frank, Riese
la Crosse
Riese
Spokane
Wash
Artur Riese
Pia
Earl Fuller
Medford
Ore
M. Fuller
South Suh Street
Edward Ireland
Loyolaniversity
New Orleans
Miton Berg
Kane
All Dome Theatre Sold After Local Negotiations
Forty years ago negotiations closed with M. Lepstein purchasing the All Dome theater and equipment from Albert Nelson and the Norton couple. Norton returns from Washington where he worked in the Sergeant at Arms office during Congress. The street car strike dispute is noted as final, promising a substantial wage increase for workers despite company claims of no room for profit. You English Are Funny remark captures a Dublin visitor's reaction to British goods and customs.
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Emil Krause
United States Army
Elaine DeWitt
Krause
E. C. Krause
Mississippi ‘Street
Fort Hamilton
28Th Infantry
Frank Leonard
Market Street
John Melby
State Street
Minneapolis
Duluth
John Kampschroer
Worth 20Th Street
Mathilda Nanhunge
Europe
Nelson Clothing Co
Leonard Hleeber
Qshkosh
M. Lepstein
Alldome
Albert
Nelson
Horace Norton
Washington
Norton
House of Representatives
Congress
England
A. Clarke
Dublin
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Perts
Research Bureau
Mark Twain
Bureau of Budget and Accounts
Joint Committee On Finance
Haskin
Tropics
South America
William Bowler
Derby
Earl of Derby
Antarctic
Neme
Washingtonton, D.C
James Marlow
USAF
District of Columbia
Washington Senators
Don Watson
San Francisco
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William L. Lee
Philadelphia
Arthur Scriviner
Scriviner
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Potsdam
Truma
Ito
Maragan
Harry Truman
Har Vaughan
Tribune
The
Ma Crosse Tribune
Coule Region
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
Lg. 8
Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
G. G. Moriarity
Ed. Keefe
BE. L. Burgess
Ass't
Mgr
A& E
Teachout
Mer
Cather Wilkins
la Crosse Tribune Company
Cass Streets
Lee
Associatedress
Associated Press
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