Moral force vs Russia at Paris conference gains ground
In Paris a debate among 21 nations, led by Byrnes and Molotov, shows moral pressure may outpace military options. The Soviet press is pressed to print open exchanges while democracies push for concessions without surrender. The open dialogue strengthens anti totalitarian sentiment and could pierce Russia's iron curtain without weapons.
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Washington
Paris
Luxembourg Palace
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Australia
France
Europe
Russia
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
Britain
Iron Curtain
La Crosse Tribune Births and Bible Verse Quote
A brief La Crosse Tribune item presents a Job quotation about human frailty. The verse is printed with a headline-like sentence and reflects a religious or moral context preceding other local notes.
FBI Takes Over Garsson Munitions Probe and Higgins Case
The Justice Department will examine the Garsson munitions empire and Andrew J. Higgins amid a Senate probe. A grand jury action may follow only after careful review of books and records, with potential indictments if material supports charges.
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Clark
FBI
Garsson
Senate
Department of Justice
Andrew J. Higgins
New Orleans
Higgins
Justice Department
Restrictions on RFC surplus fabrics hit small firms
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation says an unprecedented shortage of men's clothing exists and will release surplus fabrics from military stocks. Only firms with under 500 workers may bid and must convert fabrics into suits or overcoats within 120 days and sell through retailers. Critics question why large manufacturers are barred.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Remote controlled drone bombers set transcontinental record
In Hawaii last week two B 17 type robot bombers flew 2400 miles across the Pacific to California with ground crews and two mother ships guiding landings. Brig Gen William L Richardson says Operation Remote signals a future where fleets of unmanned planes can be steered remotely to distant targets.
Inconsistent Gambling Rules Highlighted by Michigan Case
A Michigan judge notes that states cannot legalize some gambling forms while banning others. The case involved bribery of a police chief for protecting slot machines bingo and craps. The judge argues consistency, warns against selective gambling legalization to gain a revenue cut.
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Milwaukee Journal
Michigan
Chicago
Wisconsin
Gertrude Stein Dies at 73 Critiqued As Endearing Fraud
Louisville Courier-Journal notes Gertrude Stein dies at seventy three. The piece calls her writing a paradox that confounds readers by obscuring ideas and acknowledges her genius as a publicity feat rather than literary greatness.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Gertrude Stein
Miss Stein
P. T. Barnum
Remembering the Maine and the Spanish American War
The piece notes how few Americans beyond the middle aged recall the 1898 conflict sparked by the USS Maine. It lists figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Dewey, key events, and phrases, explaining how later wars have eclipsed this war in public memory.
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Milwaukee Journal
Maine
Teddy Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
Rough Riders
Santiago
Gridley
Hobson
Garcia
Cuba
Quotations on unemployment and food shortages in public discourse
A collection of quotes notes unemployment as productive when matching skills, urges conserving bread and flour to stretch supplies, and cites Italian Premier Alcide de Gasperi on Venezia Giulia as a call for agreement. The speakers include Ewan Clague of the Employment Security Bureau, Clinton P. Anderson, and Alcide de Gasperi.
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Ewan Clague
Employment Security Bureau
Social Security Board
Secretary of Agriculture
Clinton P. Anderson
Venezia Giulia
Alcide de Gasperi
On-the-job Training for Veterans Under Scrutiny
General Bradley warns that the GI bill funded program risks a national scandal as some employers abuse approvals. Veterans may be paid a subsistence allowance of 65 to 90 dollars monthly while training, but wages plus benefits must not exceed skilled worker pay. Instances cited include delayed real training and fake programs.
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James Marlow
Washington
Bradley
Veterans’ Affairs
Veterans Administration
State Department of Education
Ten Years Ago Nostalgia From Tribune Names and Trips
Tribune items list ten years ago vacationing Miss Leona Kritchman and Miss Lillian Wagner in Pasadena and Los Angeles while Miss Dorothy Woods visits Chicago and parents in LaSalle. Mentions Port Arthur captain Don Allien visiting Clyde street residents and a Wisconsin utilities chair election. A YMCA farewell honors Fletcher and Schutte as Wally Affeldt dominates with 13–0 no hit.
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Leona Kritchman
Adams Street
Lillian Wagner
South Seventh Street
Pasadena
Los Angeles
Dorothy Woods
Chicago
Harry L. Woods
South Ninth Street
Miss Woods
First Unitarian Church of
Don Allien
Port Arthur
Tex
Allien
J. L. Garder
Oakland Street
Clyde L. Hedges
Mississippi Valley Public Service Company
Wisconsin Utilities Association
YMCA
R. N. Fletcher
F. K. Schutte
Wally Affeldt
la Crosse
la Crosse Medics
Milwaukee
Wisconsin faces looming municipal finance crisis
John Wyngaard reports on Wisconsin cities expanding services and rising taxes as reconversion strains budgets. Madison considers a one percent payroll tax while Racine cautions on legal hurdles. Experts warn a test case in the supreme court could follow if finances worsen.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Capitol
Racine
Supreme Court
Questions and Answers from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Readers submit questions on varied topics from sun sensitivity to history and language. The column cites authorities and provides concise answers, noting the Army air corps origin, spelunking meaning, Gretna Green practices, bilaterality in limbs, and the Russian Institute of Columbia University aims with a 1946 start.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D.C
Eye St
Washington, D. C
Children’s Book on Mammals Describes Appearances and Habits
A publication aimed at young readers explains mammals with focus on their appearance and behaviors. It introduces various species, highlighting distinctive traits and common ways they live, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
DeWitt Mackenzie on Unilateral Action and Iran Juggle
The piece analyzes competing powers in Iran where Russia Britain and the United States hold oil interests. It notes Britain would act to protect nationals if the UN fails to prevent disruption and questions the UNs role versus a return to unilateral force.
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United Nations
John Bull
Iran
Persia
Russia
Britain
America
Moscow
England
U. N. Security Council
Red
Tehran
Basra
Iraq
British Foreign Office
Security Council
New York
Public Debate Names and Addresses Required for Letters
Editor argues Viroqua centennial celebration should not feature Gerald L. K. Smith as main speaker. Letters require names and addresses. editor condemns Smith's radical views and cites past police escorts and negative local reception. Citizens urged to reject Smith and uphold democracy as the centennial proceeds.
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Tribune
Viroqua
Gerald L. K. Smith
Gerald Smith
United States
Frey
Mr. Frey
Smith
Paul Revere
Key
Paine
Billy Mitchell
America
Benedick Arnold
Contraband Seized in Arica Hotel Find
Authorities in Arica Chile report a major contraband haul from a hotel carried by Nicholas Taras Barsalovic. Luxury goods dominated the inventory with 17 bars of gold weighing 80 pounds and silvered to conceal their nature. The metal was deposited in a local bank for safekeeping.
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Arica
Chile
Nicholas Taras Barsalovic
La Crosse Tribune Leader Press Masthead
The La Crosse Tribune Leader-Press publishes each afternoon and Sunday morning from La Crosse Wisconsin. The paper lists Burgess as publisher N L Bangsberg as managing editor W Rice as city editor and notes June 2 1964 as entry date. It is a member of the Lee Newspaper Syndicate and Associated Press.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Sts
la Crosse
the Beautiful
T Burgess
N. L. Bangsberg
W. Rice
Wis
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
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W. P. Roellig
Helen Berg
la Crosse Hospital
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Elizabeth Osterhout
A. C. Radtke
Glenwood
Minn
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Board of Public Works
Minneapolis
S. Jesse
Edgar Brenner
Harry Newburg
Dubuque
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Carload
J. R. Williams
John Wyngaard
Kaukauna
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Army
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Division of Aeronautics
U. S. Army Signal Corps
Wright Brothers
Gretna Green
American Museum of Natural History
State
Animal
Toledo
L. G. Kistler
Front St la Crosse
DeWitt Mackenzie
U. N
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United Nations Organization
Leader-Press
MirraApianos
Terry
Friendly Dealings
Corduroy Repeaters’ Club
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