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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1949
Page
7
A dry goods salesman by trade, Smith won the lieutenant governor primary after a quiet campaign, narrowly beating two front runners. He holds a unanimously praised senate resolution naming him presiding officer, and observers expect rivals to seek the party endorsement at the June convention.
Harry A. Bullis of General Mills argues the industrial wage earner is the economy's balance wheel. He notes fewer farmers, sustained wages, and strong factory pay despite a tough year. He urges more production, better labor relations, stronger advertising, and smarter merchandising to sustain prosperity.
A Vienna report from Bert W. Hansen describes Austrian life under four occupying powers. He notes food and employment improve but oppression and TB persist, and that Marshall Plan aid supports recovery while Soviets hold oil and factory assets. Austria seeks full withdrawal and a federated European role.
Wisconsin officials say aviation growth is steady but below earlier optimists. The Wisconsin Aeronautics Commission notes 2209 airplanes owned in the state, 168 airports, and 12 scheduled air stops, with private and non scheduled business aircraft rising. Per mile operating costs for business aviation now compare favorably with autos, and time saved is a key benefit.
The Army Ground Forces Band known as the Kings of the Highway will perform at Riverside Park on August 25. Capt John F Sills and Capt Chester M Whiting outline a program of Broadway tunes marches and classical numbers with the band’s history and World War II service noted. The free concert is sponsored by the County War Veterans Allied Council and the local recruiting service.
Wisconsin Public Service Corp of Milwaukee asks the Securities and Exchange Commission for authorization to offer 4 million dollars of 30 year first mortgage bonds and 2.5 million dollars of its 10 cent common stock to the parent company Wisconsin Electric. Proceeds will retire short term bank loans used for new construction. Terms will be filed by amendment.
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