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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
4
As mid August approaches the Coulee region welcomes a renewed fair season led by the Inter-State fair in La Crosse. The piece urges urban and rural residents to attend, highlighting agriculture livestock and home economics exhibits and the role fairs play in production and community ties amid wartime concerns.
The first half of 1950 shows a booming American economy with auto production near 7.8 million annual rate, housing starts at 687,000 in six months, and industrial output hitting a postwar peak. Wall Street Journal data show profits up 46.5 percent over last year, despite a looming mobilization and tax impacts. The piece argues the economy proves robust against Cold War fears and resists government controls, framing industry as a powerful civilian and potential war machine.
Peter Edson notes Congress balks at extra defense funds as the American-Canadian radar fence lags. Air force shifts existing gear and funds to begin the project but faces a $31 million shortfall, with costs rising to about $40 million. Congressional hesitation and security limits slow progress. The piece closes with a census echo on population change.
Madison report notes the Socialist and People's Progressive parties show weak, unknown candidates and no clear path to victory as Dems siphon away radical support. Socialists field Hart for governor with token lawmakers, while Progressives lack viable legislative bids and rely on legal status. Independent parties shrink as a two party system solidifies.
Washington notes no change in the ban on A bombing in Korea but Air Force chiefs draft ready-to-launch targets and bases to retaliate within 24 hours after Moscow. The piece also surveys Navy teamwork, political moves, and personnel shifts in the era’s defense and government.
An explainer detailing monthly pay ranges across noncommissioned, warrant, and commissioned ranks in the army, with scopes for length of service. It covers allowances for housing food and lodgings, noting differences for single versus married officers and a $5,000 annual expense addition for full generals.
The La Crosse Tribune retrospective notes Ben Benson known as Hobo Benson as a six star candidate for King of the Hobbies at Britt Tennessee August 19 while visiting La Crosse. U S Senate nominee William Maas of Milwaukee delivered two talks in La Crosse County. Robert McCoy and Walter Lubinsky tour Mexico.
Your correspondent recalls sharing a steak at Charlies cafe while Admiral Nimitz dined upstairs on the same trip. The writer, also former navy, notes the admiral seemed unaware of his presence. Other town tales include a tree sitter cat in La Crosse finally brought down after ladders and nets failed and a playful exchange about Dakota state names.
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