Marshall Molotov Lunch Showdown Hints at End of Big Four Peace Efforts
At a London luncheon in the Soviet embassy, Secretary of State George C. Marshall and Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov held a tense exchange. Marshall, urging a firm German peace policy, signaled a likely collapse of broad wartime alliance plans as Moscow’s stance hardens. The meeting followed Moscow's prior hardline talks and signals a fragmented path for postwar peace Treaties among the Allied powers.
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George C. Marshall
V. M. Molotov
London
Marshall
Stalin
Moscow
America
Kremlin
Molotov
Britain
France
Russia
Refined by Purpose and Vision Through Time
An ancient verse from Isaiah declares the Lord’s sovereignty in declaring end from the beginning. The message emphasizes divine foresight and certainty beyond human sight. It underscores steadfast commitment to plans that stand firm through change.
Inflation debate over profits wages and productivity
Government labor and industry spokesmen argued the cure for inflation lies in higher productivity and output. Schwellenbach blamed profits for high living costs while Murray warned of wage demands. Bunting urged productivity gains before further raises, aiming for lower unit costs and broader price relief.
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Labor
Schwellenbach
CIO
Murray
President Bunting
National Association of Manufacturers
Queen Michael and Princess Anne as royal wedding pair
Rumors point to a union between King Michael of Romania and Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma once linked to a New York hat shop. The piece notes royal marriages and suggests Michael is fortunate to marry someone with work experience rather than a purely ceremonial life.
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Michael of
Romania
Anne of
Bourbon-Parma
New York
Michael
Old Proverb on Fathers Saving for Daughters and Sons
A concise reflection notes that many fathers labor and save to spare their children from the troubles that shaped the men. The saying emphasizes parental sacrifice and the hope of easier lives for the next generation.
The Leaning Advantage in Shared Efforts
When you rely more on others your own path to success narrows. Collaboration boosts reach but overdependence can dampen personal initiative and accountability. Aligning support with clear ownership helps sustain momentum and results.
Famous after vacation last lines Where did it all go
A reflective snippet asks where the energy and momentum from a vacation have vanished, pondering the rapid shift from leisure to routine. The short line hints at a broader cultural question about return to daily life and productivity after travel.
Tax Reform Backed by Snyder for Equitable Revision
Secretary Snyder urged an equitable tax revision to stabilize the economy and avoid state socialism. He called for eliminating inequities between corporations and individuals, easing burdens of excise taxes, and preserving incentives to work and invest while maintaining full employment.
What Others Think Mounting Cost for Waukesha City Budget
A Waukesha Freeman column notes city budget increases of nearly 250000 over two years plus 165882 for public schools. Tax collections rise from 268992 in 1946 to 435598 in 1947 and an estimated 493105 in 1948. Inflationis cited as a factor and questions accountability of a municipal government.
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Waukesha Freeman
City of
Waukesha
Public Service Commission
Wisconsin Telephone Company
PSC
Posy for the Housewife
A Detroit wage earners praise for the city’s hardest working housewife prompts a broader strike vibe. The piece mocks 15 hour days as unappealing to workers and housewives alike, calling housewives overworked and underpaid. It advocates shorter work weeks, dining out, and overtime pay justice.
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ST. Louis Post-Dispatch
Detroit
Bargain Era Ends as Cityites Face Higher TaxRate
The Rhinelander daily notes the city council approved a tax rate hike beyond previous levels. War era austerity left little postwar fund buildup for needed construction. Rising municipal costs and backlog push an end to the bargain era, with the rate at 4.50 per thousand still within expectations.
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Rhinelander Daily News
Hollywood movie comedian undergoes operation
A notable film comedian in Hollywood was operated on and doctors report no loss of his signature foolishness. The public is urged to stay tuned for updates on his recovery and forthcoming projects.
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Hollywood
Wisconsin GOP Eyes Bold Get Out The Vote Push
Wisconsin Republican leaders weigh a sweeping get out the vote drive for next year’s state elections. The plan faces skeptics who note long standing absentee patterns but expect a similar share of stay at home voters. Senator Arthur Lenroot, newly named budget subcommittee chair, helped shift focus to fiscal matters as the interim legislative committee’s work yields major reforms like the pre-audit and post-audit system. Reynolds reports he’s in Madison hospital for a check up. The University of Wisconsin commerce school gains attention for expansion. Henry Ladd Smith reshapes journalism curriculum. a search for a permanent state treasurer continues. Walter Scott publishes an Activities Progress Report for conservation. Continuous debates over welfare building plans prompt legislative friction.
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Wis
Wisconsin
PAC
Arthur Lenroot
Superior
Legislative Council
Sen
Edward Hilker
Racine
Hilker
Lenroot
Pfennig
Kenosha
Interm
Rennebohm
John L. Sonderegger
Walter Scott
Conservation Department
Conservation Commission
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
State Board of Welfare
Department
James Marlow The Palestine Problem Explored
Washington reports on the Palestine crisis as Jews and Arabs clash over homeland rights. The piece traces history from ancient kingdoms through Zionism, British mandate rule, postwar displacement, and UN plans to partition Palestine into Jewish and Arab states. It notes Jewish immigration, Arab protests, and the Arab League’s immediate measures against a Jewish state.
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League of Nations
Palestine
Britain
Hitler
Europe
United Nations
UN General Assembly
United States
Russia
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Arab League
Egypt
Iraq
Syria
Lebanon
Yemen
Trans
Ten Years Ago at The Tribune Files Opened Shops and Births
The Tribune reports ten years back Weihaupt Auto Supply to open at 507 Main Street with J G Weihaupt and J G Kearney at the helm. Triplets born to Walter and Mrs Gomer marked St Ann's hospital first such birth since 1928. First Presbyterian men’s club elected officers. Wenzel Wais won three games, 207 high score, advancing to finals of a state tournament.
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J. G. Weihaupt
J. G. Kearney
Minneapolis
B. F. Goodrich Company
Walter Gomer
Market Street
St. Ann's Hospital
Cargill House
Fola
August C. Luedtke
H. R. Leithold
C. M. Bozarth
Wenzel
Pete) Wais
Art Gilles
Wais
Hamilton Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
R. M. Schlabach
C. C
H. G. Hanson
Merritt Gibson
P. M. Winnell
O. E. Weiss
R. Hoerner
John Roop
KRS
Gordon McInnis
Adolpp Bergh
Warren Smith
GSR
E. Swennes
Brown Music
Decker Street
Viroqua
Chevrolet
Virgil R. Grubb
Marie Bue
A. Bue
Winnebago Street
Manila
John Sergenmiller
U. S. Army
Paul J. Heideman
la Crosse
Roger A. Murrel
Army seeks physicians and dentists for regular corps
The U S Army invites medical and dental corps applications. Eligibility includes U S citizenship, physical qualification, clean record, no subversive ties, and appropriate medical or dental degrees. Medical applicants must have internship or equivalent experience after graduation. Contact Capt. William T. Whittington at the federal building for details.
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Medical and Dental Corps
Regular Army
William T. Whittington
Army Reserve Office
Federal
Armed Services
Surgeon General
Medical Corps
Capt. Whittington
Buck In Hospital
Frank Buck the wild animal authority and author of Bring Em Back Alive is a patient at Lenox Hill hospital. Buck entered the hospital a few days ago for a checkup, his physician said today.
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New York
Frank Buck
Wild Animal Authority
Lenox Hill Hospital
Buck
Price Drop for 60 Watt Bulbs Sparks Consumer Talk
A 60 watt electric bulb once sold for 1 dollar 75 cents and now lists at about 13 cents. The shift highlights a dramatic decrease in consumer costs and potential impact on household lighting budgets.
Government Expands Program To Find Workers For Farms
Washington announces an expanded program to recruit farm labor as demand in 1948 is described as the greatest in peacetime history. Robert C. Goodwin of the U S employment service says less labor will be available at year’s start than since the war’s end. The emergency farm labor program ends December 31 and recruitment responsibility shifts to the U S employment service and state offices.
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Washington
Robert C. Goodwin
U. S. Employment Service
Goodwin
Agriculture Department
Government to re enter potato market in 14 states
Officials from the agriculture department said falling potato prices have prompted government returns to buying in 14 states including Wisconsin and Michigan. Purchases will support school lunch programs and public institutions or be stored for sale later when prices rise and supplies tighten. Crude oil is produced in 24 states.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Michigan
Dewitt MacKenzie on a Truman Stalin Conference
Dewitt MacKenzie argues against a 1949 US Soviet summit, warning an American bid would signal weakness. He recalls Munich appeasement, rejects any appeasement of Bolshevism, and says two hostile worlds may endure only ideological tension with no full-scale war. He notes Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and UN friction, urging steadfast democracy.
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United States
Marshal Stalin
Elliott Roosevelt
Stalin
Roosevelt
Moscow
Chamberlain
Munich
Czechoslovakia
America
Public Debate Names and Addresses Must Accompany Letters
Letter from CHARLES J. LANG at 1830 South Avenue arguing unions oppose evictions for families with children yet benefit from rents at 1942 levels. He claims unions fund civic projects but neglect housing and landlord burdens, citing a two child case and disruptive tenants. He urges fair treatment and a hearing with union officials.
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Charles J. Lang
South Avenue
Pens Bring Nice Profit at Dockside Sale
At a sale of unclaimed items in the dock area in South Africa a man bought a box for $16 marked sight unseen. Opening it at home he found 600 fountain pens in undamaged condition and sold them for $16 each, netting $9,584 profit.
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Oe. Own
South Africa
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