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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
4
The La Crosse Civic Symphony under Leigh Elder performs again at the Vocational School auditorium. Members come from varied backgrounds to contribute fine city music and foster civic pride. Public support could sustain this promising ensemble’s bright outlook.
Editorial commends President Truman for creating a commission to study how the government tests employee loyalty. It notes the delay before action, cites a House Civil Service subcommittee report urging unified investigation, and says the panel must report by February 1 to enable new legislation after Congress reconvenes.
The article argues Poland delays national balloting to January 1947, sidelining anti communist groups and smearing free elections. It criticizes Warsaw for bowing to Moscow and notes U S protests may expose dictatorships as false democracy while urging clear records of political control.
Representative Taber urges mass government job cuts as a New Deal era remedy. The speaker notes substantial mail department costs and criticizes inefficiency amid public concern over excessive federal hiring.
The text notes pityriasis rosea as a common skin condition thought to arise from wearing new clothing or stored fabrics. It makes a light, though not fully precise, connection to nudism as a humorous aside.
A compact phrase contrasts current realization with the worn metaphor of last winter's overcoat. It hints at enduring tangles beyond international affairs, suggesting deeper layers beneath surface events without naming places or people.
The OPA approves a price increase for tuna fish signaling potential shifts in the market. Fishermen and suppliers weigh prospects of fishing activity versus market demand as prices rise.
James R. Young describes arriving in Hiroshima Japan aboard a diversified American train as crowds surge from eight platforms and ruins loom. He notes postwar chaos with inflation and black markets, missionary controversy, repatriates returning from Manchuria, and a militarized populace resisting occupation.
The Wisconsin banking commission refuses to let state banks, savings banks and trust companies invest in bonds to be issued by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under Bretton Woods. Chairman James B. Mulva notes about 63 percent of foreign securities were previously financed by Wisconsin institutions and questions the value of European guarantees.
The article credits Mark Twain and GE scientists in Schenectady for creating a man made snowstorm and suggests people could replicate weather control by releasing dry ice from an airplane to produce real snow. It notes a shift from nostalgic white Christmas songs to practical ice cloud manipulation.
The Waushara County board has argued over producing a plat book since 1931. They consider including villages townships lakes and cities but the price is high. Some counties publish township only editions but feel it lacks value. The board may wait before proceeding.
Sen. Brien McMahon of Connecticut, chairing the Senate Atomic Energy Committee, says that human nature ensures ambitions to conquer remain and the best safeguard is international control to deter atomic warfare and prevent surprise attacks.
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin states reports claim war material is being produced in the Soviet zone of Germany. He urges verification and warns of potential implications for postwar security and Allied policies.
DeWitt Mackenzie analyzes the Greece Albania Yugoslavia Bulgaria turmoil with civil strife in Macedonia. He notes Athens accuses northern neighbors of fomenting disorder while Britain and Russia clash over influence in the eastern Mediterranean and the UN may be tasked to weigh the crisis.
The Haskin Service provides a Q and A column with readers sending questions to the Washington D C information bureau for three cents return postage. Topics cover birds in flight cadet company assignments West Point languages world countries fur sources and veto votes with concise factual replies from experts.
Editor notes that letters to the Public Debate column must include names and addresses. A reader asks if the Jaycees can fund a new Santa suit before sponsoring another parade. Readers urged to provide full identifying details for consideration.
A new resident laments worn white curb lines that erase parking guides and urges repainting. They also critique pedestrians crossing on green, calling for stricter enforcement of traffic signals to improve safety.
A short advertisement offers The Children s Book for ten cents postpaid with a coupon from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. It invites readers to send ten cents and a coupon from a Washington address to receive a copy titled The Children s Name Street or Rural Route City State.
James Marlow analyzes whether Judge Goldsborough overstepped in ordering John L. Lewis not to tear up a coal contract, amid Norris LaGuardia limits and government interests. The piece weighs potential Supreme Court clarification on government power to curb strikes in vital industries.
Gov. Goodland faces a looming budget fight as department requests reach about 170 million with total proposals possibly near 200 million. Rising costs for pensions veterans and welfare, plus needs for education and transport, pressure higher spending and possible tax measures.
The article argues the incoming legislature will face tough tests governing spending requests. It predicts many proposals will be rejected or sharply trimmed and warns against assuming a large tax program will pass. It notes the University of Wisconsin seeks more funds to serve a surge of new students and veterans.
The Tribune Files recalls ten years ago with Ohio Wesleyan University Dean's List names Josephine Hughes Anne Schlabach and Margaret Schlabach and notes an average GPA of 2.30 or higher and unlimited class cuts for those on the list. Also Arthur Swan Tuesday becomes president of La Crosse Business Men's Club. Office moves and farm reports are summarized.
Manila reports President Manuel Roxas says location of U S bases in the Philippines remains under negotiation. High U S army advisers indicate current Pasig River and other waterfront sites may not be permanent.
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