Big Four Foreign Ministers Recycle Moscow Pattern in London Talks
The London talks echo Moscow as Molotov blocks changes to German frontiers while Marshall Bevin Bidault press for compromises. Potsdam frontier language is cited, yet unanimity remains the hurdle. The same old story of three nations seeking concessions and one rejection persists.
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London
Moscow
Marshall
Bevin
Bidault
Molotov
Germany
France
Britain
United States
Russia
Potsdam
Poland
One-Eyed Justice in War Crimes Trials
After World War II the Allies pursued war criminals on universal moral grounds. The piece argues that trials claimed impartial justice but failed to apply universal principles equally, noting that Soviet crimes were not punished and urging even-handed justice in tribunals.
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IEN
Hindenburg
Hitler
Warsaw
Berlin
Tankers Recalled to Service Boosts Oil Supply
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts helped push the maritime commission to restore 50 idle tankers, easing fears of oil and gasoline shortages. The author criticizes past inaction and argues reconditioning ships offers relief while noting Eastern markets remain vulnerable. The piece closes with a quip about manuscripts and fuel policy.
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Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Maritime Commission
East
Wage scales and living costs under postwar pressure
David Lawrence argues against a third wage round, saying real wages rose more than cost of living from January 1941 to October 1947. He contends unions threaten economic stability and warns about price controls, profits, and potential consolidation of firms if wage demands persist.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Avera
Europe
Inerica
No short-term aid is enough for Europe says Vandenberg
Senator Vandenberg warns colleagues against small stop-gap funds arguing a 15-foot rope for a 20-foot crisis wastes effort. He stresses continued pressure for long-range Marshall aid while urging steady rescue for Europe through larger, timely support to prevent drowning and potential US involvement.
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Congress
Europe
Sud
Postmaster General Donaldson Noted as Postal Service Rise
The piece recalls Jesse M. Donaldson rising from mail carrier to assistant postmaster general and then to the top postal post under President Truman. It highlights the historic aspect of a career postal worker reaching the nation’s top postal office and comments on cabinet dynamics.
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Marshfield News-Herald
Robert Hannegan
Truman
Jesse M. Donaldson
Benjamin Franklin
Postal Service
Donaldson
Middlewest
Wedonto
Barbs Aims at Autos and Teen Bike Club
A city autos check in Ohio found one in seven cars faulty. A separate note hints that checking drivers would be more revealing. East coast girls bike club members say cycling tones arms. An Illinois boy who stole a car radio received a ninety day sentence.
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Ohio City
East
Wisconsin Democrats practice partisan restraint in session
Senator Robert Tehan of Milwaukee notes Democrats limited partisan speeches to narrow disagreements to foster better laws. He says cooperation could occur if Republicans allowed a few Democrats on the new legislative council, contrasting past minority stunts meant to embarrass leaders.
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Madison
Wis
Robert Tehan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Tehan
Legislative Council
Alicans
Council
Democratic restraint noted in 1947 legislature and grand jury explainer
A political column reviews the 1947 Democratic minority's restrained tactics versus Republicans, then shifts to a Washington explanation of grand juries. It covers indictment meaning, the roles of grand and petit juries, and how jurors are selected and secrete verdicts kept.
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Tehan
Washington
House un-American Activities Committee
Union
Why Cold War Talks Persist Between East and West
Dewitt MacKenzie argues the London Big Four talks stall due to mutual fear of atomic-age power and unknown strengths in France and Italy. He says delays aid Western Europe and China over two worlds, hoping time strengthens democracies and weakens Moscow, until a shift to decisive action becomes necessary.
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Russia
Moscow
London
Molotov
Germany
Marshall
Bevin
Bidault
France
Italy
Europe
John Foster Dulles
Paris
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Wausau FM Station Receives Construction Permit
Washington reports the Central Broadcasting Co of Wausau Wisconsin was granted a construction permit for an FM station by the communications commission.
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Washington
Central Broadcasting Co
Wausau
Wis
The
Communications Commission
House Doorkeeper Dies At His Post
Roy H. Beatty aged 59 who served as a doorkeeper for the House of Representatives collapsed at the door of the ladies gallery in the House chamber shortly after the session began. He was from Evansville Indiana and appeared to die of a heart attack.
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Washington
Roy H. Beatty
House of Representatives
Evansville
Ind
Aua Sosity
Traces Lost Water in Franklin Despite No Meters
City Engineer John M. Snow suggests unmetered citizens may waste water at night leading to a weekly loss of about 500000 gallons as bills stay the same for all users. Town officials asked Snow to investigate after consumption rose from last year. He notes taps left running overnight to prevent freezing could be a factor.
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Franklin
John M. Snow
Snow
Germania
John Brindley
St. Ann’s
St. Michael's
la Crosse
Metzler
Chippewa Falls
Central Police Station
Alice Warninger
Ten Years Ago in Tribune Highlights and Alumni News
Ten years ago Dr. N P Anderson of 2027 Cass street was expected home mid December after a Europe Germany Norway study trip, with notes on Chicago lectures en route. Other items include Gottfried Nack visiting Minneapolis, Grace Rosendahl elected Auxiliary president, and Ralph Mattison named captain of Davis and Elkins College football team.
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N. P. Anderson
Cass Street
Chicago
Europe
Germany
Norway
Gottfried Nack
South 10Th Street
Minneapolis
Mary Hanson
Freda Nelson
Grace Rosendahl
Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Court House
Cora Grimm
Sarah Scoville
Loui Gesell
Anna Ryan
Martha van
Marta Nelson
Ralph Mattison
la Crosse
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
Iowa
Mattison
George Beagle
Gillette
Wyoming
Elmer Lokken
Charles Street
Fresh Vegetables Ship From West Coast of Mexico to U S
Nearly 8 000 carloads of fresh vegetables were shipped from the west coast of Mexico to the United States and Canada during the 1946 47 season.
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U.S
Mexico
United States
Canada
Public Debate Letter Advocates Fair Grounds Vote
A respondent to a prior letter urges public input on the La Crosse fairgrounds project. The writer condemns foreign aid bills, calls attention to old age pensions, housing, and suggests converting the current site into a park with a vote to determine the fate of the fairgrounds.
La Crosse Plans Centerpiece Arts Hub And Expanded Civic Spaces
A reader reflects on La Crosse future with a recreation center an auditorium and further additions to enhance the city. The letter notes stronger voices from groups rather than individuals shaping the town's development.
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Tribune
la Crosse
Walkout Threat At Oak Ridge Atom Plant Looms
Senator Hickenlooper said means will be available to prevent a CIO strike at Oak Ridge Tennessee where over 1 000 workers voted to authorize a walkout if contract talks fail The Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp plant agreement ends in December and negotiations continue with the union
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Washington
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee
CIO
Oak Ridge, Tenn
Atomic Energy Commission
CIO Gas, Coke and Chemical Workers
Oak Ridge
Carbide and Carbond Chemicals Corp. Atomic Plant
Dec
Study Ways To Protect Americans In Holy Land
The state department says new measures to protect about 10 000 Americans in Palestine and nearby areas are being studied. Americans are advised through embassies in the Middle East to refrain from provocative acts and avoid unnecessary risks.
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Washington
State Department
Palestine
Middle East
Mihai to marry in Lausanne as royal plans move forward
Maj. Jacques Vergotti, secretary to King Mihai of Romania, said the king would soon seek permission from the Bucharest government to wed Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma. He denied a London report that the marriage was forbidden by a Russian veto. Princess Margaret of Denmark, Anne's mother, was expected to arrive in Lausanne on Vergotti's disclosure.
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Switzerland
Jacques Vergotti
Mihai
Romania
Bucharest
Anne of
Bourbon-Parma
Vergotti
London
Margaret
Denmark
Anne
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