Evidence Of A Weak Presidency and Foreign Policy Critique
The piece argues that Secretary Matthews and General MacArthur exceeded their authority by commenting on foreign policy, highlighting confusion in the Truman administration. It calls for clear Formosan policy, unified leadership, bipartisan support, and cabinet consolidation to align U S actions with United Nations strategy. It criticizes unilateral statements and urges executive restraint.
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Remembering Larry Schaefer A Community Pillar
The La Crosse citizenry mourns the untimely death of Larry Schaefer a former clerk of court and sheriff and a longtime baseball player. He earned respect for his fairness in politics and his modest generous nature. His legacy includes integrity responsibility and benevolent service to his community as reflected in Job 33:30.
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Nelson Clothing Company
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Secretaries stance on counterattack and peace strategy debated
The Boston speech by Secretary Matthews raises the question of whether the United States should preemptively threaten or use atom bombs in response to aggression. It suggests democracies must consider countermeasures beyond waiting for a formal declaration of war. The piece notes the speech drew Soviet criticism as warmongering.
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Taliate
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United States
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Kremlin
North Korea
Mr. Matthews
Russia
United Nations
America
Solemn Warning on International Atomic Energy Control Debate
A Boston speech by Mr. Matthews prompts warnings on international control of atomic energy with a right to inspect and halt wartime use. The piece argues democracies must address Soviet aggression and call Russia the aggressor, urging decisive action and clear leadership from U.S. presidents and the State Department. George Craig, national commander of the American Legion, echoes the urgency.
Capitol Dome War Shifts Wisconsin Campaign Focus
In Madison, Democratic strategists abandon Taft Hartley and Brannan plan as Korea war dominates. Republicans blame Fair Deal policy for foreign policy woes, tout McCarthy attack line, while voter interest wanes and campaign events draw weak crowds.
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Wisconsin
Congress
Sen
Alexander Wiley
Democratic
Korea
Far East
Wayne Hood
Hood
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Alger Hiss
Judges urge concise opinions at Missouri conference
Missouri judges at a Kansas City conference call for shorter clearer appellate opinions. The Star-Times notes their resolve to curb lengthy writings and promote plain language in judicial decisions.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Smith bakery in La Crosse under new management
Ten years ago the Smith bakery at 811 Rose Street, once owned by the late R R Smith, is now under Coy Harvey in La Crosse. The note also lists local items from 1940 including traffic safety standings and staff changes at WKBH and KITE.
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Wisconsin
la Crosse
Badger State Advancement Association of the Blind
Louise Tausche
Joe McDonough
SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES EXPAND BENEFITS AND LUMPSUMS
The article outlines how the new social security provisions affect fully and currently insured workers and their families. It covers pensions for spouses children widows widowers dependent parents and new lump sum changes plus earnings limits for beneficiaries in covered and non covered work. It notes higher maximum family payments and revised rules for death benefits with emphasis on dependent relatives.
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Washington
Report From Around Town Highlights Odd Local Bits
A quirky column recaps town happenings from tax ideas to license plates and a perfect Skat hand. Notes include Ralph Nuzum on wealth, crowded Wisconsin plates, a Knights of Columbus party, a child’s school joke, a WAF enlistment mix-up, and a reporter breaking the news to Marjorie Muenzenberger.
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ST. Joseph’s Ridge
Knights of Columbus
al Watson
Marjorie Ella Muenzenberger
WAF
Air Force
Miss Muenzenberger
Scrooge
Washington Merry-Go-Round Dispatches and Political Buzz
White House aides probe cabinet changes targeting Acheson and Johnson but Nixon-style intrigue remains informal. Bridges rejects a state secretary post as Johnson’s circle recasts tensions. Balloons to Russia spark propaganda play while North Korean tank promises falter. Plane crash lawyers reconcile then resume suit, rationing debate hues price controls and GOP tactics surface around Baruch plan.
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White House
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
Mr. Big
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Bridges
Truman
Russia
Germany
Bremen
East Germany
U. S
North Korea
Marshal Shtikov
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