In Due Time MacArthur's Return
General Douglas MacArthur declines a return invitation to report on the Far East. He has repeatedly said no citing duties in Tokyo. The piece argues his homecoming should be a national event driven by official Washington and public support, not hurried by political pressure.
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Eneral
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Japan
MacArthur
Congress
Tokyo
Three Choices Offered by the Lord to David
A biblical verse from I Chronicles records the Lord presenting David with a choice of three actions. The speech frames God’s offer and David’s response within prophetic guidance.
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David
Economic report notes stable personal incomes in June
Economists reviewing the commerce department findings say personal incomes in June showed a slight rise to an annual rate of 213.5 billion dollars, helped by farm income. The data, covering June but not July, suggests stability during the readjustment period though a sharp wage-led rise could reverse the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Decline in U S Tuberculosis Deaths Reaches New Low
The National Tuberculosis Association reports 11 percent fewer deaths in 1948 than 1947, with a rate below 30 per 100 000. More cases were found due to chest X rays, but as preventive measures expand many cases remain undetected. Tuberculosis now ranks seventh among major causes of death, a decline from second in 1900.
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United States
National Tuberculosis Association
The
Tuberculosis Association
Number of trotting horses on race tracks debated
The article notes over 7000 trotting horses nationwide and questions how many are actively racing on tracks, hinting at a larger pool of stock beyond the circuits.
It's strange how many boy geniuses grow up to be.
A reflective line notes that many youths labeled as geniuses become ordinary adults, suggesting disillusionment with early promise. The quote frames a broader commentary on talent, maturation, and societal expectations.
Control Of Coal Monopoly By Labor Union Probed
Senator Willis Robertson leads a senate inquiry into the United Mine Workers union control of coal production and the three day week. Thurman Arnold and legal experts argue unions can violate the Sherman act when they restrain production, while the administration shows reluctance to act. Redistributive industry-wide bargaining and its impact on steel and coal are highlighted as national economic concerns.
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Washington
Truman
Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
United Mine Workers Union
Willis Robertson
Virginia
Senate
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Robertson
Thurman Arnold
New Deal
Senate Committee
Arnold
New York
National Steelworkers Union
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Taxes and government costs cited in Babson talk
Roger Babson warns Gloucester readers that everyday purchases from deodorant to tea iced taxes from federal and state levels push costs higher. He cites a $3.17 daily tax load and argues social programs require more government employees and higher taxes.
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Gloucester
Mass
United States
C. E. Glander
Ohio
Nat's Assoc
American Petroleum Institute
U S
Wisconsin Department of Securities Seeks Safe Market Practices
Wisconsin's Securities Department explains registration standards for sale in the state. It notes that registration does not guarantee success and warns that many ventures may fail after initial start up. The department advises buyers to verify licenses and that securities are legally saleable in Wisconsin. It cites inquiries about Canadian gold mines and uranium or oil ventures and urges checking registration before investing.
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State Department of Securities
John Wyngaard
Madison
Edward J. Lamp
Wis
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Securities
Securities Department
Department
Department of Securities
Kentucky
Maryland
State Education Department
Pacts Plans and Programs Shaping Western Unity
Washington outlines major postwar efforts including the Marshall plan aiding 16 nations, the Atlantic pact military alliance among 12 nations, arms programs pending congressional approval, and the European Council of 13 nations. The council acts mainly in debate and recommendation, with limited sovereignty surrender possible and a two-body structure. Federation ideas gain traction in Congress with hearings expected next year.
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Washington
Arms For Europe
Council of Europe
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Netherlands
Italy
Austria
Belgium
Luxembourg
Greece
Norway
Sweden
Trieste
Turkey
Denmark
Iceland
Ireland
Canada
Pepe
Portugal
U. S
Congress
Council
Eo ‘Se Lands
Orway
Parliament of Nations
Europe
European Unity Movement
Winston Churchill
Washington Roundup finds U S prestige in Middle East
A U S official returning from the region notes American prestige amid turmoil in Iran where Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi imposed martial rule. Iran’s press faced crackdown with 17 liberal editors jailed, six later convicted, and pardons issued after a silent but pointed gesture by U S ambassador John Wiley. Wiley’s action drew Iranian hostility and press tension.
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Iran
U. S
John Wiley
Wiley
State Department
Washington
Reader Q and A on height flags and city alarms
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers readers questions on child height at ages one two and 18 months the busiest U S airports in 1948 Liberian flag schooling constitution false fire alarms and matter at absolute zero.
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National Bureau of Standards
Excommunication of Queen Elizabeth by papal bull 1570
Pope Pius V issued Regnans in Excelsis on February 25, 1570, excommunicating Queen Elizabeth I by name and releasing her subjects from allegiance sworn previously. The document marked a dramatic clash between papal authority and Tudor rule.
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Elizabeth of
Pius V
New York State Enforces Adultery Based Divorce
The text states New York grants divorce when adultery is proved, reflecting strict divorce grounds. It presents New York as having rigid divorce law.
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New York State
New York
Children’s Animal Picture Book from Washington Bureau
The Information Bureau of Washington issues a 32 page illustrated booklet from the American Museum of Natural History. It describes mammals, their appearance and habits, and why some are friends or enemies. Cost is 20 cents post paid. orders to La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau, 316 Eye St., N. E. Washington 2, D. C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Washington Information Bureau
American Museum of Natural History
Washington
D. C
Street or Rural Route City State Mail to Washington
The notice lists a postal instruction indicating delivery routes including street and rural route designations with a destination in Washington D C. The fragment shows routing details and the request to mail to the capital city.
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State
Washington, D. C
Reunion picnic and locals in La Crosse and area
Tribune items note the Binger family reunion picnic set for Myrick park in La Crosse County. Also mentioned are Donald Dinny Frey on the Wisconsin State squad and Janesville chosen as the 1940 Wisconsin State Federation of Labor convention site by two votes.
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Binger
la Crosse
Myrick Park
Donald
Dinny) Frey
la Crosse Central High School
State University
Janesville
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Valentino Era Recalled As Movie Set
New York producer Edward Small plans a life of Rudolph Valentino amid renewed interest in his 1926 Broadway death scene. He notes 201 Broadway and Hollywood tests and 292 in foreign studios to cast the title role. Fans remain active, with 1,007 Valentino clubs worldwide.
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New York
Manhattan
Shiek
Rudolph Valentino
Edward Small
Hollywood
Broadway
Italy
Hollwood
Valentino
Small
Motion Valentino
Now They Can Serve Onions On Airplanes
New ventilating system for airplanes allows airlines to serve corned beef and cabbage fish and onions without offending passengers. The W B Connor Engineering Corp says air in high altitude jets is purified by activated carbon filters allowing odorous foods on menus aboard Boeing stratocruisers.
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New York
N. Y
W. B. Connor Engineering Corp
Boeing
Tribune masthead and contact notices
Staff listings and publication details for the La Crosse Tribune dated from the early 1900s include editors, department heads, office address, circulation contact, affiliation with the Lee Group and Associated Press, and subscription rates for local and mail editions.
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the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Tribune
la Crosse
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Wisconsin Conservation Commission
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Heart of the Couse
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