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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1949
Page
6
A riot erupted during a planned protest against Paul Robeson in Peekskill, New York, last Saturday night. Veterans condemned hoodlum tactics and mass intimidation, arguing the violence harms true freedom and national loyalty.
The American Red Cross seeks at least 100 registered nurses across 14 Midwestern states to aid polio patients. Miss Lona Trott, director of nursing services, notes long backlog despite 529 nurses recruited since July. Nurses are urged to contact local Red Cross chapters. fund support comes from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
The piece discusses a $1.114 billion flood control and river harbor bill and outlines a common congressional strategy. Lawmakers seek initial authorization to secure future funds, then approach appropriations with arguments that the project has long been authorized, sometimes asking only token starts before requesting real money.
Power Crosley Jr predicts U S vacation travel income will top 11 billion dollars in 1949, up about ten percent from 1948. He estimates around 70 million will vacation by car this season and 10 million by other means, signaling a vigorous economy despite earlier drops.
The president asserts a democratic community of nations must not dictate each other's internal politics and emphasizes cooperation over unilateral action. He repeats that mutual concession and joint effort are the path to sound economies while British leaders visit for talks on the dollar crisis.
Des Moines Register notes Sen. Rourke Hickenlooper failed to persuade congress or the public about mismanagement and security lapses at the Atomic Energy Commission. The Chicago uranium loss claim collapsed under expert review, and his push to shift control to the military faces skepticism from the American Legion.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Vice President Barkley, aged 71, may become the first vice president to marry while in office. It compares his situation with past vice presidents who were oldest at inauguration and those who never married, remarried, or married after leaving office, and suggests there is a first time for everything.
A note suggests fresh pumpkin pies to lift spirits, describing pies that look inviting and comforting. The casual remark emphasizes cheer through warm treats.
Gov Rennebohm faces a return of the legislature on September 12 to review vetoed bills. Most vetoes are expected to stand as lawmakers honor the executive’s objections, aided by party unity and administrative harmony. Three bills draw the sharpest interest: funding railroad signals, rural library demonstrations, and annual private vehicle inspections.
Iran seeks a 250 million World Bank loan while pressing for equal aid as Turkey and Greece receive. Ebtehaj, head of Iran's state bank, visits Washington for a bank governors meeting and wages diplomacy to secure funds amid tense U. S.-Iran relations.
Information Bureau of The La Crosse Tribune provides factual answers to inquiries. Examples include Langley’s flying machine tests on Oct 7 1903 and Dec 8 1903, the first successful Wright flight at Kitty Hawk, and later Curtiss tests at Hammondsport. Also explains Jersey fabric naming after Lily Langtry, Reichs designations used by Nazis, aluminum roofing quality, and the Constellation launched Sept 7 1797 as the oldest US Navy ship.
Questions and answers cover strawberry vitamin C levels with on plant ripening fruit higher in C. John Colter is named as the first white visitor to Yellowstone, details of his time with Lewis and Clark, and later confirmations after 1870. Other entries note Luke the evangelist painter and elephant trunk symbolism in luck charms.
Government booklet Slip Covers For Furniture offers simple instructions and material advice for slip covers. Fresh light colors protect furniture and brighten homes at low cost. Order copy for 10 cents postpaid via the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D. C.
Name Street or Rural Route City State Mail to Washington DC appears as address formatting in a notice or listing.
Washington debate centers on whether the air force should reach 70 groups by 1952 or remain at 48. Congress and President Truman clash over funding as the air force reduces to 48 groups while awaiting money and political compromise.
The newspaper Trud argues that rising strikes in capitalist nations prove militant worker activity and international solidarity. It cites the London dockers and 24,000 Australian miners as notable examples among many actions across the world.
The nation’s vacation travel income for this year is expected to top 11.0 billion dollars, a 10 percent rise from 1948. Powel Crosley notes about 65 to 70 million families will vacation by car, with another 10 million traveling by train, bus, air, or boat, spending over 11 billion dollars at hotels resorts camps restaurants motor courts and gas stations.
Tribune Files La Crosse to send a large delegation of U S post office letter carriers to Milwaukee for at least one day of the golden jubilee convention. Ernest Hiegel and Arnold Marking to represent the local carriers organization as delegates. Pedersen holds subcontract for reinforcing steel in Grand River dam at Disney Oklahoma. George A MacLachlan re elected president of the YMCA board.
Readers may submit letters on general interest mat ters up to 400 words The editor may condense or withhold publication Personal or religious controversy and candidate support will not be printed Names and addresses must accompany letters or a pen name may be used On request authors or those directly affected may reveal names of persons organizations or causes mentioned
A reader from Onalaska Wisconsin laments youths destroying cemetery stone markers and property. He links juvenile crime to modern safety razors and lost tools, notes a rock through a window and a cherry tree damage, and warns horse owners about county sleeping sickness. Taxpayer costs of incarceration are criticized.
Sulgrave Manor near Oxford England once home to George Washington's ancestors is now owned by the Colonial Dames and maintained as a memorial site.
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