Gallup Poll Signals Republican Swing in Early 1948
The Gallup organization finds Dewey leading Truman by 48 to 37 with Wallace at 5 percent if the election were held today. A June comparison shows a similar gap. Even with a Wallace withdrawal the GOP would likely win a sweep, though the November result remains uncertain.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
Indebting Yourself economy in government urged by Bradford
Ralph H Bradford of the U S Chamber of Commerce calls economy in government spending essential for solvency and survival of the American system. He warns against profligate spending and warns that debt burdens future generations, urging citizens and leaders to make solvency politically popular.
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Bradford
United States
Mr. Bradford
Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Congress Just Sits Beetecakes and Politicks
Peter Edson laments congressional inaction amid rising prices and political rhetoric. He notes Republicans claim tax cuts lower costs while prices for hamburger, haircuts, and autos rise, arguing true causes include price supports and policy noise. He urges voters to replace lawmakers in November.
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Charlie Halleck
Indiana
Senate Policy Committee
Robert A. Taft
United Kingdom
Federal Reserve
The Nose Dog Solves Piermont Missing Woman Case
Spotter of Little Brook, a 14 month old dog, located Mrs. Margaret Guzma in 12 minutes, reuniting a couple and surpassing local responders. The piece notes dogs’ superior scent-tracking, contrasts bloodhounds with other hounds, and praises Spotter’s quick result.
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NEW York Herald Tribune
Piermont
New York
Margaret Guzma
Little Brook
Fire Department
Publishers Seek Decent Standards for Comics and Radio
The Overdue Reform column notes publishers aim to remove crime sex and lurid content from comics and calls for a similar code for radio thrillers. It cites six murders in one half hour and urges parental boycotts to curb what the writer calls an American habit. A Milwaukee librarian urges cleaner reading and better material to raise standards and reduce mediocrity.
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Waysau Record-Herald
Association of Publishers of Comic Books
Milwaukee
Special session actions set to influence election outcomes
The news report notes that measures passed or decisions made at a special session will impact the upcoming election. Both parties are expected to adapt strategies, and the average citizen is seen as the one who should benefit from the resulting changes.
Sweden ends neutrality stance amid Cold War pressure
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Sweden cannot stay neutral in the Communist threat. Britain doubts neutral prospects for Scandinavia as Moscow seeks a front in the region. He warns that the new ideological warfare aims to destroy freedoms, urging democracies to unite to defeat Bolshevist aggression.
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China
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America
Voters Favor Close Military Ties With Europe Poll Shows
Princeton N J voters show strong support for a permanent peacetime military alliance with Marshall Plan nations in Western Europe. About 73 percent favor joining defense commitments, with both Republicans and Democrats near 75 percent. Wallace followers split, slight tilt toward alliance.
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Russia
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Berlin
Ten Years Ago In The Tribune Files Highlights
Miss Ann Schlabach and Miss Josephine Hughes arrived in the city from abroad and Vienna for study after graduating from Ohio Wesleyan in 1937. Mrs. Thomas Morris entertains daughters in New York City. Local golfers defeated Winona visitors 16 to 13 as medalists were noted. A comprehensive traffic ordinance proposes 20 mph speed limit and 15 minute parking in congested areas. Corporal Edward A. Brown earns praise for daylight operation in No Man's Land. Joseph H. Colman promoted to second lieutenant in France. Dr. W. A. Edwards leaves for Chicago for postgraduate study. James Lister sets course record at Country Club. Reiman and Thordt open a new ready-to-wear store at 535 Main Street.
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Ann Schlabach
Cass Street
Josephine Hughes
Madison
la Crosse
Miss Schlabach
Institute of International Relations
Geneva
Switzerland
Miss Hughes
Vienna
Austria
Ohio Wesleyan
Thomas Morris
Main Street
Catherine Ilwaukee
Mar. O’donnell
New York City
Robert Boschert
Cincinnati
Street
Common Council
Corp
Edward A. Brown
Co. B
E. C Brown
Farnam Street
No Man's Land
Seamus Sey
Joseph H. Colman
E. L. Colman
France
W. A. Edwards
Chicago
Country Club
James Lister
Reiman and
Thordt
Teaching American history and world history in schools
A columnist argues that schools should require American history for all students and also teach world history to show the origins of the nation's values. He cites a New York Times survey and discusses how emotion rather than intellect drew people to communism, urging broader historical education to produce informed citizens.
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Elizabeth T. Aoe
Vassar
Columbia University
Hebert
D-La
House
UN American Activities Committee
New York Times
Sereodinedae
Soviet
Russia
Communist Party
FBI
Miss Bentley
Milwaukee Journal Publishes 190 Page Sunday Edition
The Milwaukee Journal released a three pound 190 page Sunday issue with a 64 page Wisconsin exposition edition. The edition used 193 tons of newsprint and produced about 430000 copies and 250000 advertising lines.
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Local Man Enrolled at Auto-Lite School
Harley B. Stevens of La Crosse enters the Electric Auto-Lite company automotive service school in Toledo Ohio. He started Aug 2 and will graduate after four weeks of training at the 10 year old program that trains automotive servicemen to offer uniform service worldwide to car owners.
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la Crosse
Automotive Service School
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Toledo
Ohio
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Birds Maintain High Activity With Elevated Body Heat
Birds sustain elevated activity through a body temperature range of 104 to 108 degrees. This physiological trait supports metabolic rate and endurance during flight and foraging activities observed in avian species.
Progressives Shape Wisconsin Democratic Congressional Nominations
The Wisconsin Democratic field for Congress shows many newcomers and former Progressives taking key roles. Notable candidates include Jack Harvey in the first district, Horace Wilkie in the second, Frank J. Antoine in the third, Clement Zablocki in the fourth, A. J. Biemiller in the fifth, Kenneth Kunde in the sixth, Ralph E. Kronenwetter in the seventh, and Daniel W. Hoan challenging Alvin O’Konski in the tenth.
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Jack Harvey
Racine
Horace Wilkie
Democratic Party
Prairie du Chien
Frank J. Antoine
Antoine
Don C. McDowell
Crawford County
Assembly
Assembly Sear
Milwaukee South Side
Clement Zablocki
Zabrocki
Milwaukee
A. J. Biemiller
la Follette
State Assembly
Wesley C. Harrison
VETS
Kenneth Kunde
Oshkosh
Amvets
Ralph E. Kronenwetter
Mosinee
John Lawrie
Redgranite
Kon-Tiki raft and other Q and A from Haskin Service
Questions and answers from the Haskin Service inform readers on a raft built of Ecuadorian balsa for a Pacific crossing, UN Charter ratification votes, the meaning of alleluia, raccoon native range, Fort Knox history, flag on veterans coffins, fair employment practices in major cities, microbes meaning, stamps portrait topics, and early colored eyeglasses dates.
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Pacific Ocean
Ecuador
Home Law Book offers practical guidance on family and business
The Home Law Book provides up to date legal rules on marriage divorce naturalization contracts notes interest wills property copyright and trademarks. Compiled for laymen by a layman it runs 438 pages and sells for 20 cents postpaid.
Home Law Book Request Enclosed by Reader
A reader encloses 20 cents in paper wrapped coin to obtain a copy of the Home Law Book. The note provides a Washington District of Columbia mailing address and requests the publication be sent to Washington DC.
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La Crosse Tribune Staff and Publication Details
The La Crosse Tribune reports its editorial staff and department heads, including publisher W. T. Burgess, editors, city editor Alfred W. Rice, and state editor G. G. Moriarity. It lists circulation, advertising teams, and service hours, with post office details and billing for home delivery and mail subscriptions.
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R. L. Bangsberg
J. E. Lienlokken
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G. G. Moriarity
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E. L. Burgess
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