County Blood Drive Aims 1800 Pints In La Crosse
La Crosse County red cross chapter announces a 1800 pint quota for the local blood drive with the mobile unit operating Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm and returning at intervals. Donors can pre register at blood headquarters 104 post office building or by calling 42252. The program, begun nationally in 1947, relies on healthy residents to supply blood for emergencies and routine needs.
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Baruch’s 80th Birthday Echoes His Cold War Warnings
Bernard Baruch, in his eighties, predicts the United States can beat any foe once Americans recognize the challenge. He urges stronger defense planning, universal training, and revived wartime mobilization, arguing past warnings were ignored and that piecemeal steps risk total defeat. His remarks align with his 1947 Cold War prophecy and faith-based exhortations.
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Babson warns against scare buying and inflation risk
Roger Babson argues heavy hoarding of farm goods and non-durables is driving price rises in the US. He cautions against fear-led stockpiling and urges reasonable supplies, noting current surpluses but warning about metals dependence and potential price controls if hoarding worsens. He details cocoa coffee and sugar outlooks and calls for voluntary cutbacks.
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Photogs Brave Duty Amid Korea War Frontline Risks
The article honors civilian news photographers in Korea who, armed with heavy cameras, face guerrilla attacks, shells, mortars, tanks, mud, rain, disease, and insects, sharing dangers with U S soldiers and Marines. Many were war correspondents or WWII veterans.
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Wisconsin GOP Aligns State Drive With National Agenda
Wisconsin Republicans coordinate state ticket campaigning with national GOP aims. Kohler leads the ticket backed by party organ and supporters, promoting competent business administration at the state level and a broader push to counter New Deal power in Washington. Vernon Thomson shares the bid, while Lt. Gov Smith and Treasurer Warren Smith appear sparingly. Fred Zimmerman acts independently, attacking public ownership ideas and cooling party unity.
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Washington
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Wauwatosa
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Eleanor Roosevelt urges Truman to fire Johnson
The former first lady writes a private letter urging President Truman to replace Defense Secretary Louis Johnson. She argues cabinet changes may be needed and notes public doubt in Johnson amid wartime policy and defense concerns.
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How Businessmen Win U S Government Contracts
Washington reports a Department of Commerce system linking 42 regional offices and about 2 100 outlets to inform businessmen of government bids. Daily 500 contract summaries reach local chambers, boards of trade, and offices, enabling firms like Peoria zipper makers to bid on Army needs. Some contracts remain secret for security, but many procurements are publicly advertised and awarded to the lowest qualified bidder.
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La Crosse Tribune Ten and Twenty Thirty Year Snapshots
Ten years ago Rev Esra R Vornholt resigned from Trinity in Mormon Coulee to lead Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed in West Bend Wis. Pla Mar bowling center opening set for 7 30 p m with Mayor Verdota Police Chief Rick and officials. George K McDonald re elected secretary treasurer of Wisconsin State Poultry Breeders Assoc. winter expo to coincide with La Crosse Poultry Assoc jubilee show. Twenty years ago Kiwanis inter club day in La Crosse with 200 members from region. events at Winneshiek golf course and Hotel Stoddard. Charles A Dittman returned from Fraternal Order of Eagles grand aerie convention in San Francisco. Thirty years ago Leonard Kleeber elected vice president of Wisconsin Circuit Clerk Association. Waupun twine plant profits exceed 500000 in past five years, linked to John E McConnell. Our Savior Lutheran church surprised pastor H G Magelssen with 972 purse on birthday. Forty years ago Gertrude Hogan elected Humane Society director, Levee park beautification planned by park commissioners.
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Aging issue frames research at Washington conference
Washington notes report the aging population will reach 20 million by 1975, with 7.5 percent of Americans aged 65 plus. The Conference on Aging, called by Oscar Ewing, aims to boost welfare and independence for elders amid rising numbers and limited benefits.
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