Truman urged to study war navy merger before acting
A Washington columnist critiques President Truman after eight months in office. The piece warns against impulsive defense policy moves such as merging the war and navy departments and urges a thorough, impartial inquiry or a national commission. It cautions independents and the public to judge the president’s judgment.
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Victory Week Urges La Crosse to Finish Victory Loan Drive
The La Crosse Tribune calls for a seven day Victory Week across Wisconsin to boost bond sales and pull La Crosse County from 17th place in the Western Wisconsin district. It urges active effort, pledges to veterans, and a strong final push to fund postwar needs and bring home the fighting forces.
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la Crosse
America
la Crosse County
Wisconsin
George
Builders foresee slow housing recovery to 1949 in Cleveland
The Building Outlook leaders in Cleveland predict that reconversion and supply issues will delay construction’s peak until 1949. They plan to produce 5,000,000 new dwelling units over six years, largely under 6000 dollars and 55 dollars monthly rent, with annual starts rising from 425,000 next year to a million in later years, suggesting prosperity in the near future.
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Eaders
Cleveland
America
Bevin Says Britain Fulfilling Allied Duty in Indonesia War
In a House of Commons report British Foreign Minister Bevin argued Britain is in Indonesia to wind up the war with Japan. He said Admiral Mountbatten carries out the surrender arrangements under General MacArthur and that this view is not widely held in Britain.
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Rnest Bevin
House of Commons
Indonesia
Japan
Admiral Mountbatten
MacArthur
Building Boom In Marshfield Housing Surge
The Marshfield News Herald notes a city teeming with construction and relocation of homes from nearby towns. At least 30 houses sit on prepped foundations, while many new dwellings rise despite scarce rental options. The trend mirrors broader nationwide housing pressure.
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Marshfield
Planning Your City for Fifty Years to Come
The Rotary club urges immediate city planning action, arguing zoning is long and painful but postponement worsens difficulties. It notes delays by the city council and calls for starting planning at once despite other pressing municipal matters.
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Marshfield
Governor urged to appoint study commission on Wisconsin schools
Governor Goodland is urged by the Wisconsin Rural Schools association to appoint a commission to study the Wisconsin public school plant, uncover weaknesses, and report a progressive program of improvements in administration and financing to the 1947 legislature.
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Appleton
Inference table proposed for resolving wage disputes
The piece argues both opponents should sit at the inference table soon to address wages and other issues. It notes costs rise if delays continue and suggests resolving wage disagreements as a step toward broader agreement.
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Christian Science Monitor
Dictionaries to Swell Battle Over Training Policy
The Times-Republican notes a political clash as President Truman defends compulsory military training against the charge it equals conscription. Critics cite fears of forced service while supporters argue for preparedness and national security.
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Marshalltown
Truman
Puzzle on War Origins and Nazi Labels
The item notes a World Telegram puzzle asking how the war began and contrasting German and Japanese rhetoric about Nazism and peace. It suggests public confusion over wartime labels and causation as readers question the origins of the conflict.
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New, York
Refresher on UNO Problems for Congress and Public
James Marlow explains the U S Senate debate over United Nations obligations entered last summer with senate approval. The bill outlines roles for the general assembly security council and two social councils with appointed presidential representatives and annual reports to Congress.
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United Nations Organization
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Security Council
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Promotion reshapes county relief leadership in Wisconsin
Ten years ago Carl J. Neess was La Crosse county outdoor poor relief director and is now district director over eight western Wisconsin counties. Fred Reiman becomes his successor as relief director for Crawford and Trempealeau counties. Frogian Singing Society election at new Krause building. Carl G. Zoerb presides with officers and trustees named. The group is 51 years old.
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la Crosse County
Wisconsin
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Crawford and Trempealeau County
Frohsian Singing Society
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Labor Temple Hall
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Henry Anderegg
Walter Heyn
Frank Heibernig
Robert Daemmier
Charles Bitzer
William Schultze
Ernest Gilmeister
Alvin Reisman
Robert Isler
Herman Schuman
Ineo
Pms
Tehan Emerges as Wisconsin Democratic Leader
Milwaukee lawyer Robert Tehan the 40 year old who heads Wisconsin Democrats is seen as a promising young party leader with appeal to rural voters. He defeated Dan Hoan for the national committee seat signaling his push to expand Democratic influence beyond Milwaukee and prepared for possible future gubernatorial bids.
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Milwaukee
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Dewey
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National Committee
Haskin Service Answers Readers Questions
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers fact answers to questions. send 3 cents for return postage. Topics include a Perry flag from 1854 used in Japan and now at the U S Naval Academy Museum. no exact date for the first rhymed Ten Commandments version. 1689 Lancaster parish register contains a verse beginning Have no other gods but me.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
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England
Review Board Autonomously Clemenies Military Prisoners
In the War Department undersecretary's office a clemency board continuously reviews all general prisoners. Reviews are automatic and no formal request is needed to revisit a case. The Soldier's Medal requires verification and authorization for purchasing ribbons and decorations. An illegitimate child is not entitled to gratuity pay for a soldier killed in action, even if the child is the sole survivor.
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Balkan kings crumble as Albania votes for change
DeWitt Mackenzie notes Albania’s election results threaten King Zog’s exile status while reflecting a broader Balkan shift. He observes former monarchs like Zog, George of Greece and Peter of Yugoslavia seeking refuge in England, amid a waning feudal order and rising democracy.
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Enver Hoxha
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George
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Fan S. Noli
Zogu
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Thwart Another Madison Jailbreak
Dane county Sheriff John Arnold reported a thwarted jailbreak at the Dane county jail with four inmates under suspicion after a broken door lock was traced to a metal shard from a shower. Earlier on November 25 two inmates escaped by striking a keeper with a cribbage board and mop handle and remain at large.
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John Arnold
Arnold
Elmer Ottum
Provo duck hunter survives near freezing night at Utah Lake
Stephen Bee, 89, a noted sportsman and businessman, went duck hunting on Utah Lake. He was caught in a strong wind while returning to shore, fell into a deep hole, waded ashore, and slept in a farm haystack after a near freezing night. He woke at dawn and said he was ashamed because he didn’t bag any ducks.
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Provo
Utah
Stephen Bee
Utah Lake
Bee
Former Gov Julius Heil Suffering From Pneumonia
Former Wisconsin governor Julius P. Heil, 69, was hospitalized in Columbia Hospital with lobar pneumonia. His physician said his condition was satisfactory and that he is out of danger after a several day illness beginning with a cold.
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Milwaukee
Julius P. Heil
Columbia Hospital
Heil
Chile moves to launch nationwide economic diversification plan
Chile prepares a national plan to expand and diversify domestic production aiming to raise economic self-sufficiency by boosting local industries and reducing reliance on imports.
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Chile
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