Wisconsin urges unified highway plan over piecemeal rebuilding
The Milwaukee Journal and readers urge ending piecemeal highway construction in eastern Wisconsin. Focus is on Highway 41 and local routes 53 and 61 14, arguing for a statewide, continuous plan overseen by the state highway commission to avoid repeated closures and detours. The note cites examples from La Crosse to Frenchville and Holmen to Hunters Bridge.
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Milwaukee Journal
Journal
Wisconsin
Coulee
la Crosse
Frenchville
Holmen
Hunters Bridge
Osseo
State Planning Board
State Highway Commission
Step In Germany Signals Shift to German Cabinet Rule
The United States plans to replace its military government in the American zone of Germany with a cabinet of German officials under the supervision of the American high commissioner. Allied officials face delicate tasks to balance control with German self rule as Western Germany’s federal government forms. The outcome will gauge Germany’s path toward democracy and its future role in world stability.
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United States
Germany
Adequate Alaska Defenses Backed by Secretary Johnson
Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson defends adequate Alaska defense plans and refuses to reveal them at a public hearing, citing the need for secrecy. The piece notes Alaska’s strategic position near the Soviet Union and the nation’s postwar defense concerns, praising Johnson for affirming readiness. It also includes a contrasting Atlantic editorial questioning faith in national destiny and urging accountability to veterans and the public.
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Alaska
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Pearl Harbor
Chicago Daily News
Mrs. Roosevelt
Party of Humanity
Proper Defense Spending Faces Strategic Reckoning
David Lawrence argues that 16 billion dollars yearly defense outlays may not protect U S cities in a future war. He discusses B 36 long range bombers and bases in Alaska Labrador England and the threat from Soviet submarines and long range bombers. He warns that relying on fixed bases is a Maginot Line and advocates mobile carrier task forces for instant use.
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Congress
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New York
Moscow
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Fairbanks
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Goose Bay
Labrador
Russia
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England
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U. S
Department of Defense
Coming Farm Meet: Republicans See Big Midwest Conference
The Sioux City farm conference on September 23 and 24 is hailed as a major party occasion by Republican leaders. They aim to gauge farmer sentiment in the agriculture heartland and shape a substantive party policy, especially after Democrats rejected the Brannan farm bill.
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Sioux City Journal
Sioux City
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Five Percenters Target Murray in Senate Lobby
John Maragon a former bootblack and ally of Gen Vaughan, linked to the five percenters, attempted to shake Senator Murray of Montana's hand in the senate lobby. Murray dismissed him, ordering a doorkeeper to throw him out, illustrating a broader call to purge five percenters and their allies from Washington.
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Milwaukee Journal
John Maragon
Bootblack
Gen
Vaughan
Senate
Tvo
Murray
Dem
Mont
Washington
GOP Ferment in Creston Ad Fails to Define General Election
The Creston News Advertiser notes GOP leaders may clash within the party, while Democrats unite after primaries. The piece suggests intra party strife fuels Republicans but Democrats rally for the general election.
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Creston
Wisconsin highway program shows record construction in 1940s
John Wyngaard reports on Wisconsin road work under a growing budget. About 30 million dollars worth of contracts this season marks a high for state improvements. Bridges lag behind roads as past depression era building shifts focus to maintenance and efficiency.
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Wis
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Highway Commission
House
Ray Madden
Ind
Herbert Hoover
Madden
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Ill
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John Davis Lodge
Conn
Sabath
League
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Lodge
Vaughan to testify on five percenters in Senate hearing
Maj. Gen. Harry Hawkins Vaughan, Truman’s military aide and veterans affairs coordinator, is set to speak at a Senate subcommittee hearing on five percenters. The 56 year old, noted for bold rhetoric, faces probing questions about contracts and gifts, including seven home freezers from a perfume firm.
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Harry Hawkins Vaughan
Truman
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Vaughan
Guatemala
Drew Pearson
Peron
Argentina
Reserve Officers Association
Edward F. Whitsell
Army
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Harry Vaughan
Westminster Presbyterian Church Across the Potomac
Alexandria
Truman Vows New Push on Welfare Plan Despite Senate Rebuff
President Truman plans another push to enact government reorganization plan No. 1 creating a department of welfare. He spoke with Rep. Robert Crosser and Rep. Wayne Hays amid Senate opposition and vows to send revised plans after each veto. The piece also notes protests over Hoover era economics and touches on tax and oil policy debates.
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Senate
Truman
Robert Crosser
Wayne Hays
Ohio
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Questions and answers service outlines arms of Ireland and fives game
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau lists that Ireland’s coat of arms features a gold harp with silver strings on blue. Fives is similar to handball and originated in Ireland in the 10th century, popularized in the U S in the 1880s by Phil Casey who moved to Brooklyn around 1882.
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Irish Republic
Republic of Ireland
England
United States
Ireland
Phil Casey
Brooklyn
Best spots in U S to view the northern lights
The aurora is visible mainly north of a line from New York City to Pittsburgh to Des Moines to Boise to Salem Oregon. It is rarely seen south of this line.
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United States
New York City
Pittsburgh
Des Moines
Boise
Salem
Ore
Fortune Telling booklet offered by Information Bureau
Readers can buy Fortune Telling a useful booklet with directions a dictionary of dreams horoscopes and omens for 15 cents postpaid via coupon. Include name and 15 cents in coin to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington DC.
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Street or Rural Route State Mail to Washington DC
A compact routing note lists street or rural route addresses directing mail to Washington DC. The text signals standard postal routing for parcels or letters. It emphasizes mail handling across state lines and the appropriate routing format.
Weeping Willow Origins and Global Pests Quiz Questions
A quiz style item discusses the most prolific termite queen laying 30 000 eggs daily the destructive rat and its disease spread the tariff act comma error and corrected duties and notes the weeping willow’s origin being introduced to the United States from England in antiquated text.
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United States
L. A
England
A. Hyatt
Ten Years Ago Miss Schulze to Return from Buffalo Trip
The Tribune notes ten years ago Miss Dorothy Schulze of 230 North 22nd street planned a homecoming next week from a vacation to Buffalo New York and northern Wisconsin. Delegates H L Atlee and Mr and Mrs Walter Heyn traveled to Milwaukee to represent La Crosse at the Wisconsin State Chess association picnic and inter state Wisconsin Illinois match. Plans for a new 14 foot head dam by Neshonoc Light and Power Co near West Salem were approved by the Wisconsin public service commission.
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North 22Nd Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Wisconsin
H. L. Atlee
Walter Heyn
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Wisconsin State Chess Association
Illinois
Neshonoc Light and Power Co
West Salem
West Selem
Wisconsin Public Service Commission
Madison
Kratchwil Candy Co
Woodling
Heileman Brewing Co
South Third Street
D. S. Fairbairn
Richard Shelby
Logan Street
Public Debate on Bus Routes and Community Voice
Letters at length discuss bus line rerouting to serve the west side of George street and fears of noise and pollution. A citizen urges planning boards to consider residents’ needs and asks for responses from readers. The piece also notes friction with boat operators over fishing enjoyment and river access.
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Loomis Street
George Street
Rose
Caledonia
Avon
Liberty
Charles Streets
Greece to open ECA financed vocational schools
Athens reports Greece plans new vocational schools funded by the ECA to meet growing demand for skilled labor across nearly all industries.
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Greece
Athens
Fishing Restrictions Mentioned on Black River
Tribune editor laments motor boat operators disturbing anglers on Black River from Clinton Street Bridge and Yerry's dock. He cites near misses under the bridge and near the fourth pier west of the draw span, where a boat crowded the line and caused a lost catch.
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Black River
Clinton Street
Yerry’s
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