Truman Urges Swift Approval of Universal Military Training
In a surprise shift, President Truman calls for swift passage of a universal military training bill. The draft would train 850,000 men annually aged 17 to 20 for one year, arguing ground forces are underprepared in Korea while air and naval units perform better. He cites postwar demobilization and warns of empty defenses if Congress delays, urging action this campaign season and noting strong support from veterans groups. He ends with a biblical citation.
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Truman
White House
Korea
Air Force
Navy
Gen. MacArthur
American Legion
VFW
Johnny
Congress
Supremacy in the Air Highlights Taegu War Front
The article notes overwhelming Allied air power over North Korean targets near Taegu. It describes 30,000 North Koreans assaulting Taegu while Fifth Air Force and naval forces, plus Australian squadrons, maintain air dominance and support ground operations with rapid target strikes. The writer credits tactical air use and mocks Soviet support as unlikely to alter the balance.
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Taegu
Korea
U.S
Fifth Air Force
Siberia
Hussia
Too Much Reliance on Limited US Military Policy
Washington argues for a re-examination of US defense policy to replace the limited approach of air war with atom bombs and minimal ground forces. It criticizes overreliance on NATO cooperation and UN federation, noting the Korean War reshaped threats to Japan and the United States and urges clear strategic planning beyond short-term budget pressures.
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Washington
United States
United Saties
United Nations
Pacific Ocean
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Truman
Long range military policy urged by Senate panel
Discussion urges a formal long term defense strategy to align armed forces with diplomatic aims. It critiques dependence on quick fixes and calls for coordinated policy as crucial for U S safety. Names Lyndon Johnson and committee members cited while noting Russia Japan Korea dynamics. Also mentions beauty shops and an auto crash memory gag.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Chapman
Kentucky
Kefauver
Tennessee
Hunt
Wyoming
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Morse
Oregon
United States
Wisconsin faces costly plan for a southern lake state university
MadisonWis report by the American Council on Education urges decentralization of higher education through an auxiliary state university on the Southern Lake Michigan shore. The proposal outlines a $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 price tag for a 5,000 to 10,000 student campus, with strong doubt in the legislature about approving new taxes amidst competing needs and a world crisis.
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Madison
Wis
American Council On Education
Rennebohm
Lake Michigan Shore
Wyngaard
Wisconsin
Council
Milwaukee
Welfare Department
University of Wisconsin At
Madigan
Kansas City
Missourian
Charles Gargotta
Charles Binaggio
Lister Hill
Alabama
Senate
Scott Lucas
Ken Wherry
Sen
Allen Blender
Louisiana
Uncle Sam
State Department
India
FBI
Wareroom of Water town patrolman or big boy in exhibition boxing
A report from Waterloo Iowa notes Patrolman George R Stemmer man a former La Crosse boxer who fought Jack Dempsey Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey in exhibitions. He praises catfish luck near Dresbach dam while cooking catfish bait and serving coffee to anglers. The piece also mentions Osborne answering a late night doorbell in Sparta Wisconsin during governor days.
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Waterloo
la Crosse
Jack Dempsey
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Dresbach Dam
George R. Stemmerman
E. L. Papenfuss
South 11Th Street
Big Boy
Avalon
Hamilton School
Waterloo Force
Catfish Luck
Art Beckman
Dresbach
Ralph Osborne
Sparta
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Osborne
Washington Merry-Go-Round on Hoodlums and War Profiteers
The column cites political influence hindering deportations of racketeers like Silvestro Carolla and Orlando Portale, illustrates wartime profiteering by surgical manufacturers raising prices, and notes criticisms of crime probes and AMA concerns over medical education funding. It cites politicians Morrison Ferguson Hill Lucas Wherry and Weiskotten, urging action on immigration reform and education aid.
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Washington
Silvestro Carolla
New Orleans
Carolla
Italy
Jimmy Morrison
Louisiana
Caroll
Mexico
Lucky Luciano
New York City
Black Hand
Tijuana
Orlando Portale
Detroit
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Korea
Congress Must Decide On Vet Benefits For Korea Veterans
Washington details the evolving veteran benefits for men drafted or volunteering after July 25, 1948. It outlines national service life insurance, disability pay, job rights, and hospitalization rules, noting Korea veterans may not receive full World War II benefits and highlighting the need for Congress to decide restoration or reform.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Airforce
Korea
Veterans Administration
Congress
National Service Life Insurance
Veterans Hospitals
Ten Years Ago at Wisconsin State Fair 4H Represented by La Crosse County
From the La Crosse Tribune files ten years ago, twenty four La Crosse county 4H boys and girls were at the Wisconsin State Fair this week, sent by local merchants to represent the county in statewide contests. Also noted is Josaph S. Blaschke announcing candidacy for county coroner on the Progressive ticket.
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la Crosse County
Josaph S. Blaschke
North Sixth Street
Colton
Wisconsin Paid Firemen's Association
la Crosse
Milwaukee Road
Lindon
Wis
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Cornell
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The
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Albert Bellevue
1Th Street
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