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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1946
Page
6
A biblical verse from Genesis 1 26 is attributed to Mark R Byers in a note on foreign affairs. The passage speaks of humankind being made in the image of God and given dominion over sea creatures birds terrestrial animals and all living things.
The piece notes a large American squadron arriving in European waters amid a Paris peace conference stalemate. It links Moscow’s pressure over the Dardanelles, Turkish policy, and Middle East tensions with U S and British aims to counter Soviet influence. It also covers U S Palestine diplomacy and Chinese civil war uncertainties.
The CPA will authorize another at least five percent rise in retail automobile prices atop recent increases. The piece argues the hike restores dealer margins prewar and pre-OPA, noting dealers face strong profits as demand remains, while some manufacturers show wartime losses. It cautions future price declines possible when no strikes and competition resume.
The passage presents wry observations on driving accidents, repeated injuries, and cautionary remarks from an athletic director. It then notes the value of weighing oneself and the life of farmers who must earn before saving for a rainy day.
An Illinois man who sold peanuts for a quarter century has retired and salted away a fortune.
Preston Tucker outlines a plan to mass produce the Tucker Torpedo at a rate of 1500 units per day next year, with a 100 mph top speed. He leases a former Chicago Dodge plant, aims for 167 daily sales to break even, and promises advanced brakes and a unique hydraulic drivetrain.
A George Gallup survey shows 50 percent favor strengthening the United Nations to act as a world government with power over armed forces, 24 percent oppose, and 22 percent have no opinion. The poll notes broad cross section support including middle western readers and Who's Who members, with fear of future war driving approval.
The European peace conference voted 15 to 6 to invite Austria to present its views on the draft Italy treaty and unanimously invited Iran as well. Britain led the push with U.S. support, while six Slav nations opposed. The move aims to air Austria’s claim to South Tyrol amid calls for faster work by the big four.
Publication masthead lists La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press details with publishers editors and office address. It notes June 1904 post office classification and Associated Press affiliation for re publication of news dispatches.
A reader query list from The Haskin Service provides brief Q and A on topics from amputees in World War II to the Virgin Islands purchase and a Confederate cannon. The columns feature short factual lines with names and places like Washington DC, Denmark, Georgia, and Athens.
Charles K. Low Cloud reports from Black River Falls Banner Journal that Rev E W Sihler of Bethany Indian Mission warned that despite schooling and English, Indian families face a loss of tradition as old Indians pass away. He urged youths to keep faith and thrift, noting slower progress and persistence of white norms.
Western Air Lines officials in Wyoming report stew ardesses faced embarrassment as passengers question the meaning of Grand Tetons. They instructed staff to reply that the name means Sweater Girl Mountains per Viola News.
Doc Nugent and his son Nick chased off a northern pike that seized their sunfish stringers. Nick yanked the line, and a four pound pike leaped aboard, teeth embedded in a sunny. Irish Cooney La Bonne reports a similar catch tale and a turtle's head jammed in a fish sack leading to turtle stew.
In northern Minnesota a town gets a new water system funded by excess profits from a nearby mine. The piece reflects local hopes for economic development and community improvements.
A brief reminiscence recalls a time when 20 pounds of sugar cost little and a sidewalk spill led to a domestic scene. It notes rising food prices and compares past and present groceries, recalling a Badger school supper with 25 cent per couple and 15 cent single prices that raised about 14 dollars.
American troops receive a Japanese phrase booklet to aid interactions in postwar stations. Phrases include You're very pretty, How about a date, Where will I meet you, and fourteen ways to say goodbye. Arcadia News Leader reports on civilian and military linguistic ingenuity aiding daily life.
The article advertises Improving Your Housing a government study of farmhouses in 352 counties across 46 states. It promotes Modernized Farmhouses as a helpful publication addressing crowded quarters room layouts water supply lighting floors and overall improvements. Ten cents postpaid via The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington DC with a coupon enclosed.
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Eli Motschenbacker, a station agent, claims a garden encounter with an unusually large swarm. He bent to weed and found he could not rise as mosquitoes thickly swarmed his back, forcing him to call for help to brush them away.
The La Farge Enterprise reflects on aging and nostalgia noting that today’s youths face a tough present while comparing them to “hard-boiled boys” of a century ago. It argues progress comes with challenge, but a second hundred years may see the town on top as animosity fades.
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