Wisconsin Food Dealers Convene With Governor In La Crosse
The Wisconsin Food Dealers association holds its state convention in La Crosse and hosts Governor Oscar Rennebohm in a centennial year event. The article notes the region’s hospitality and the industry’s concerns amid a troubled economy and postwar recovery influencing prices and supply.
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Wisconsin Food Dealers Association
Oscar Rennebohm
la Crosse
Coulee
Wisconsin
America
Western Wisconsin Food Dealers Association
United States
la Crosse Grocers’ Association
Fear not believe only for she will be made whole
In Luke 8 50 Jesus tells a messenger not to fear but to believe for healing. The verse records Jesus instructing faith as the path to restoration for a dying daughter.
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Jesus
Forrestal moves to unify defense policy across services
Secretary Forrestal convened army navy and air force chiefs to craft a directive to end conflicting policy statements and outgivings by the services. The first session produced only acknowledgment of the problem, with further talks planned as a new push to resolve long standing tensions in defense governance.
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Symington
Defense
Forrestal
Defense Department
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Force
Japanese Admirers Turn To American Films In War-Torn Japan
A wartime report notes Japanese audiences flock to American movies, paying about 100 yen for admission in makeshift theatres amid shortages. Locals view US films as a rare real voice from abroad, despite food prices and other scarce goods.
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Southwest Pacific
Japan
Voice of America
State Department
Beauty tips urge frequent brushing for hair and heirs
A brief beauty note recommends regularly brushing the hair to train it properly. The same advice is humorously extended to the heir, suggesting routines for shaping appearance and behavior.
Will History Repeat in Politics of 1948 Campaign
The piece analyzes how cost of living and anti-Communist sentiment shape the 1948 campaign. It notes the 1946 losses for Democrats over meat control and future implications of the special session, OPA, and price controls. It cites groups like the American Legion AFL DAR and Catholic affiliations behind anti-Communism.
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OPA
Congress
House un-American Activities Committee
House of Representatives
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Catholic Church
Truman
White House
Henry L. Stimson
Hoover
Stimson
Taft
Mr. Wilson
Peace or War in 1948 Campaign Sparks Sioux City Debate
The Sioux City Journal reports Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho and Henry A. Wallace as leaders of a new party ticket arguing the central issue is peace or war. Wallace advocates détente with Russia and withdrawal of troops from Berlin, sparking charge of Communist influence and U.S. misdirection in foreign policy.
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Sioux City
Russia
Berlin
Henry Wallace
Glen Taylor
Soviet
Britain
France
United States
Wallace-Taylor
Wallace
Truman
Madison Square
Women faced barred life insurance in 1876 handbook
A curious 1876 life insurance handbook in the Institute of Life Insurance library shows women could only buy policies up to 2500 dollars and faced extra premiums until age 48. Unmarried or childless women could not obtain coverage before that age. Other records note regional exclusions and travel limitations affecting policy issuance in the mid 1800s.
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Institute OF Life Insurance
The
Wisconsin
California
NBS Director Defends Credibility of Congress Inquiry
Dr Edward Condon director of the National Bureau of Standards says he has nothing to conceal and any omissions were due to irrelevance or lack of listeners amid a congressional investigation. He asserts openness in the bureau's dealings.
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Edward Condon
National Bureau of Standards
Conegress
A. J. Opstedal
Sta.bureau of Personnel
Rennbohm
Public Service Call Channels Deep National Duty
David E. Lilienthal, chairman of the U S Atomic Energy Commission, urges universal public service urging men to devote productive years to private sector service for community and country.
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David E. Lilienthal
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Fred Learns It's A Long Way From Okinawa
New York trip turns emotional as Fred and Emma recall Okinawa. Fred seeks a former lieutenant Jim to share memories of a dangerous mission and a medic's death. The journey exposes faded war bonds and a longing for closure as a tired family drives on toward an uncertain future.
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Okinawa
New York
Emma
Greendale
Jim
Red expansion fears in Europe as plebiscite resurfaced
DeWitt MacKenzie warns that a late month plebiscite in Romania could join it to the Soviet Union, enabling Moscow to dissolve the Romanian parliament and deploy troops. He argues Soviet pressures and four divisions surrounding Bucharest threaten regional stability and hint at a broader push toward a Danube axis and western Europe.
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Soviet Union
Russia
English
Romania
Moscow
Bucharest
Belgrade
America
Britain
France
Danube
Europe
State Unemployment Payments Increase
Wisconsin unemployment compensation payments in July totaled 520000, up 11000 from June. Civilians received 319000, down 27000 from June. Jobless veterans collected 201000, up 38000, largely due to student veterans working summer jobs. Unemployment levels remained low amid material shortages.
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Wis
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Local Sergeant To Serve In Alaska
M. Sgt. Otis C. Vedum son of Mrs Selma Vedum of 925 Ferry will serve in Alaska. A veteran of 13 years, he was previously assigned to the Chanute air force base detachment of the airways and served as the non commissioned officer in charge of that detachment.
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Selma Vedum
Chanute Air Force Base
the Airways
Magnetism Cannot Be Fully Confined By Material
The text states that no material exists capable of completely confining magnetism, indicating an inherent limitation in current materials science. It notes ongoing research into magnetic containment and the fundamental challenges in achieving full confinement.
Difference In Answers Faces Congress Refusal to Testify
Two witnesses refused to answer questions before a congressional committee. One could be cited for contempt, the other could not because he invoked the Fifth Amendment. The article notes Victor Perlo Alexander Koral and Gregory Silver, and cites committee opinions denying contempt for those standing on constitutional rights.
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Bers
Congress
Congressional Investigating Committee
un-American Activities Committee
Victor Perlo
Alexander Koral
Gregory Silvermaster
Board of Economic Warfare
Short Shots In Politics in Wisconsin Politics
Wisconsin officials issue statements defending a veterans housing constitutional amendment while facing criticism from the American Legion. The piece also notes Democratic organizing efforts in Madison, a new party office, a planned campaign handbook, and potential staffing changes under Governor Rennebohm.
Kiwanis leaders elected at Stevens Point convention
George Hetherington of La Crosse Central High was elected governor of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis district with Glenn S. Meader chosen lieutenant governor for the western district during the closing session at Stevens Point. Florence Ott Mary Heilman Mary Buchman and Lou Gautsch are vacationing in the west.
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George Hetherington
la Crosse
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan
Kiwanis Clubs
Stevens Point
Glenn S. Meader
Florence Ott
Mary Heilman
Mary Buchman
Lou Gautsch
West
Chris Yutze
Ann
Sheffield
W. B. du Mez
Loomis Street
Kendall Dairy Cooperative incorporated in Kendall village
The secretary of state announces the Kendall Dairy Cooperative Association of Kendall village is incorporated with 750 common shares at two dollars each and 23,500 preferred shares at one dollar. Signers include Ray Hoard John E. White Henry Weiland Vincent Wildes and Ervin Weber.
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Madison
Wis
Kendall Dairy Cooperative Association
Kendall
Ray Hoard
John E. White
Henry Weiland
Vincent Wildes
Ervin Weber
Haskin Service answers questions on ships and people
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides facts on topics from the Coral Sea launch in 1947 and vessel dimensions to Roosevelt sons in WWII, the coldest state, grande statues, and Robert Owen’s quoted line with concise sources.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
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Flags and symbols and moon hoax questions and answers
The text covers flag display rules with nations on equal levels, a Moon Hoax description attributed to Richard A. Locke, the bald eagle as a national symbol first used in 1776 and named by Congress in 1782, cattle age classifications vealer calf yearling, German money printed in 1947 48 in the U S, roses cut timing for longer petals around 430 p m, and notes on perfect numbers being even with seven perfect numbers under 40 000 000.
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Congress
Massachusetts
Red on the outside of the primary rainbow
In the inner or primary bow the spectrum shows red on the outside and violet on the inside. In the outer or secondary bow the colors reverse order.
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La Crosse Tribune Publisher and staff list notice
Editorial and staff details for the La Crosse Tribune include publishers editors and department heads. Advertising circulation and delivery policies are listed with mail and home delivery rates and zones.
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4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Call Tribune
la Chosse
Kuy Mail
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