Schools Open Under War Clouds Across the Coulee Region
The essay notes that with the new school year beginning amid wartime threats, millions of American students will return to classrooms while many youths enlist or are drafted. It argues education must foster citizenship and sacrifice, preparing youth for national service and global responsibility, highlighting the rapid expansion of educational opportunities as a strength of America.
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Coulee
America
Armed Services
Coun
War Taxes Rise With Korea War and Budget Plan
The Korea war lifts expected tax cuts and prompts higher taxes on personal and corporate income. Congress, previously reluctant to tax increases, now faces substantial levies and tighter loopholes. The president aims for more revenue to balance the budget, foreseeing a larger deficit in 1950–51. Acts 2e:21 is cited alongside moral reflections amid the report.
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Kore
Truman
Congress
Bitter Pact and Frontline Reporting in Korea War Dispatches
OWS dispatches from the Korean front describe untrained troops and inept commanders while war correspondents face no formal censorship. An army memo urged reporters to avoid aiding the enemy yet warned criticism of Allied conduct will not be tolerated. Russia’s takeover of German missile science adds a chilling postwar note.
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OWS
Formosa Message Echoes at UN Agenda in 1951
The piece reports Truman officials debating how to handle General MacArthur's Formosa statement and its publication. It notes the UN planned Formosa coverage, the strategic issue of delaying or publishing the message, and the political risk of timing. It suggests the MacArthur note may imply US trusteeship or occupation pending UN action.
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Truman
Macarthur
United
Geeneral MovaArthur
Goat
Ged Gant
Ant Mi Sen Netesans
Otera
Formosa
United States
United Nations
State Department
Austin
Names and Nonsense in the Tribune Editorial Rooms
Report from Around Town recounts confusion over first names Jerry and Harry causing mistaken calls and near misses in the newsroom. Al Rice and Kenny Teachout clash over who is on which beat, then misunderstandings are cleared with a quirky excuse. A separate item notes Eskimos in Alaska being helped by Helen Frost of Spring Grove Minnesota.
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Harry
al Rice
Kenny Teachout
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Teachout
Alaska
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Minn
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Helen Frost
H. H. Frost
Capitol Dome Notes On Wisconsin politics and labor
Madison reporting on labor union efforts and political discipline ahead of state and congressional elections. Kohler rejects changes to primary laws while GOP appoints see open primary, insurance rates spark court action, Decker named to Legion committee, tax investigation to yield epochal findings, Ora Rice seen as possible assembly speaker, Republicans expect steady control. note ends with reflection on work.
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Wis
AFL
CIO
Walter J. Kohler Jr
Candiate
GOP
Whic
Kohler
Legislative Council
Washington Merry-Go-Round: Tipped On Wiretap Probe
Drew Pearson reports Shimon was tipped off about a wiretap investigation by U S attorney Morris Fay after a meeting with Fay at the Raleigh hotel. The column also notes Secretary Lovey Johnson's political exposure and plans, Churchill predictions, and military unification efforts amid Korea.
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Washington
Senate
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U. S
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Bushead
N. C
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Shimon
U.S
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Fay
Lovey Johnson
Sam Rayburn
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Brewster
Maine
Wherry
Nebraska
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Lyndon Johnson
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Don Cook
SEC
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State Department
James Marlow On The Nation And Self Employed Coverage
Washington commentary explains old age and survivors insurance under social security covers jobs not people. It notes a 1937 program start and that about 41.5 million workers were insured or newly covered by changes effective Jan 1, 1951, with 10 million previously uncovered workers added.
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James Marlow
the Nation
Washingson
Marlo
RAOUU
Congress
La Crosse ski, police chiefs at convention. baseball notes
From the Files Of The TEN YEARS acu Chief of Police Herman Rick of La Crosse will discuss using two men in a patrol car at the 47th annual International Police Congress in Milwaukee Sept 9 to 11. La Crosse chosen for the National Ski association convention by the national executive committee. dates Nov 29 to Dec 1. Johnny Schroeder of La Crosse named unanimous second baseman on the Wisconsin State league All-Star team. La Crosse and Fond du Lac lead with three men each. Pitching staff supplied by La Crosse Blackhawks Melvin Henley and Lefty Johnson. Twenty years ago Bijou Strand and Riviera theaters to become sound-equipped. Paul Host of La Crosse to report to Notre Dame football training Sept 3. La Crosse girls named models in Conrad fur show. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Thompson return from 5,550-mile east trip in a house on wheels. Thirty years ago 300 La Crosse women urged Republican affiliation at Pioneer Hall. The Nelson Clothing Co. baseball team.
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la Crosse
Milwaukee
Herbert Ruprecht
Fondu Lac
Johnny Schroeder
la Crose¢é
la Crosse Blackhawks
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Lefty Johnson
Bijou
Strand
Riviera
Paul Host
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Conrad Fur
Dorothea Fox
Marion Jaques
Kathryn Lyons
Elizabeth Griffith
Helen Pavek
Dorothy Kubal
C. A. Thompson
Cameron Avenue
Thompson
La Crosse News Summary of local politics and events
La Crosse residents discuss county government actions, a plan to erect a tuberculosis hospital at the county farm is debated by the county board of supervisors. Mayor Ori J. Sorensen plans a campaign tour across La Crosse Trempealeau counties after the primaries. Wisconsin postmasters gain five days’ leave to attend Eau Claire convention.
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Inet
Ori J. Sorensen
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Washington
Wisconsin
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