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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
4
The piece argues for intelligent, nonpartisan study of farm support prices amid a year of elections and bumper crops. It notes the farm and labor votes influence politics, highlights widespread concern over high food costs, and stresses the need for balanced, sensible policy accepting limits to please all. It cites economic pressures from rising rents and taxes and ends with a biblical quote.
A wartime focus on balancing Britain’s trade shows July exports at 145 million pounds and imports at 145 million pounds, narrowing the gap from 75 million pounds a year earlier. Motor vehicle exports reach 20 million dollars, with 3.5 million dollars from sales in the United States as Britain remains a keystone in Western survival amid tensions.
Washington recalls Charles Evans Hughes, detailing his swift mind and time management, his service as solicitor general, governor, and chief justice, and his impact on the naval armament conference and the Anglo Japanese alliance. The piece cites admiration from Brandeis and Harding and notes Hughes’s near presidency and enduring public service.
The 50th annual Pennsylvania state American Legion convention shows heightened seriousness about defending democracy. Observers note deeper concern over world affairs andurity in restoring American strength. The legionnaires, seasoned defenders of the nation, stand as a bulwark against ignorance and aggression.
Quotations reflect tensions in wartime policy stressing manpower savings and strategic planning. Gen Henry Cabot Lodge urges unity built on individual liberties with economic balance, while Gen Omar Bradley warns of retreat from nerves and inaction. Fremier Joseph and Love cited in varied contexts.
Madison reports indicate strong moves to modernize Wisconsin campaign finance statutes. UW political science professor William Rown and Sen Charles Madsen warn current limits impede modern campaigns using mail, media, and volunteers. Reform aims to curb voluntary committees while avoiding constitutional and partisan hurdles in a potentially contentious legislature.
The Municipal Association named a 12 member study group to analyze defense problems in cities in case of a future national emergency. Mayors Zeidler of Milwaukee Van Angwerp of Detroit served as chair with others including Bowron of Los Angeles. The panel will examine federal state and local roles and consider placing the zonal guard under army jurisdiction.
A mob of about 100 men in workmen's clothes hurled tomatoes at draft pickets outside selective service headquarters in Boston. Five picketers identified themselves as Young Progressives of America affiliates. Police reported placards torn, including lines urging resistance to the draft.
Ontario California hosted a giant picnic on a two mile long table along Evelig Avenue, drawing visitors from 46 states plus Hawaii and Canada. The event marked the first wartime era picnic and occurred Saturday with people testing at the long seating arrangement.
Washington announces the 1948 crop price support for green and yellow soy beans at $2.15 per bushel. Beans must grade U.S. No. 2 and hold not more than 14 percent moisture. Department of Agriculture declared the set yesterday.
Mindgal Point Wisconsin's Charles R. Rutchison will attend the third regular session of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington opening yesterday for a 10 month term. The college, established April 11, 1946, represents the top tier of military education alongside the national war college. Officers chosen for the course have demonstrated outstanding qualifications and experience in command and staff roles across supply procurement and industrial mobilization. Upon graduation they are typically assigned to high level command, staff and planning posts in the national military establishment.
Rep Charles J Kersten announced a House labor subcommittee probe into the CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America will start in Washington on Thursday at 10 2 am The initial witnesses are James E Carey CIO secretary treasurer and former union president and Albert J Fitzgerald UK president They were subpoenaed in Washington today
A night watchman at United Manufacturing Corp. reported two men bound him after barking like a dog and forcing open a door. He named Lawrence P. Carvin as observer and said the burglars fled with about $500.
The Atomic Energy Commission invites scrutiny from the public and press as it seeks broader debate on atomic policy. Officials, including David Lilienthal, stress open discussion, transparency, and educating citizens about atomic energy beyond its wartime power, while acknowledging limits on national defense information.
UAW-CIC Local 248 at Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee plant rejected the negotiated contract proposals covering about 15 000 production workers in West Allis. Union president Joseph Glynn called the action unanimous and said the proposals were unsatisfactory. The firm had offered an eight percent wage increase on June 23, but Local 248 seeks a one penny raise per hour, not a percentage.
In Prague, Roman Catholic leaders urged the Czechoslovakian government to honor pledges of freedom for religious activity. Monsignor Josef Beran, archbishop of Prague, issued an Episcopal letter read across the Prague diocese. Officials withheld copies for foreign press.
American air and sea forces and elements of the British Pacific fleet resumed training exercises Monday. British combat ships moved from northern Honshu toward a rendezvous off central Honshu on Sept 1 with American naval units. The maneuvers end at noon Sept 6 and will feature mock attacks by fighter planes and bombers.
AP dispatch reports the fall of Prime Minister Andre Marie’s coalition government amid France’s ongoing political and economic turmoil. Calls for stronger executive powers and potential general elections highlight instability as De Gaulle supporters push for renewed authority.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC answers reader questions on chaplains in the Revolutionary War early Army, origins of the word doodling, eye yolk positioning, maximum atmospheric height, and the author of The Army Air Corps song.
Our Presidents and Their Wives adds a new feature To Faris About Our Presidents in a 56 page illustrated booklet. It covers every president from Washington to Truman with tables showing popular and electoral votes. Order your copy today for 25 cents postpaid via the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington 2 DC. send 25 cents in coin.
The 1938 city men’s tennis championships begin at the Country Club with Olaf Hoff announcing defenses by Dick Finley former Teachers College star and Minnesota student. Bob McDonald and Country Club rival Bob Jonn are top challengers while Chet Pieper and Bill Baker also contend. In other notes Mrs. Mary Duffe and daughter Jane Mary returned from a three week Seattle Vancouver trip. Twenty years ago updates and Fortye years ago items follow in brief lists.
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