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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
4
The Atlanta hotel fire tragedy, with 121 lives lost, prompts renewed calls for fireproofing standards and safer egress in tall structures. It follows recent outbreaks in Milwaukee and Chicago, highlighting rapid flames, trapped guests, and the need for stronger laws and better emergency provisions.
A new government study by Murray W. Latimer proposes coordinating annual wage plans with state unemployment compensation to reduce employer risk. The interim report suggests tax free trust funds for future costs if implemented, but the coal strike and strong labor action cast doubt on expanding such plans.
The Byrd naval task force sails to the Antarctic for Operation High Jump the largest postwar expedition. It seeks scientific geographic and military knowledge from ice bound areas while warning that Arctic studies parallel the aims.
The article argues John L. Lewis ordered a miners’ work stoppage in defiance of the Smith Connally act and a court restraining order. It urges a DOJ prosecution for pre November 20 violations and questions the administration’s handling of the crisis and public opinion.
The piece condemns reports of looting venereal disease and misconduct by some U S forces in Germany. It notes officials and experts urging full disclosure, warns of damage to U S prestige, and stresses denazification as a critical international task over holiday or profit.
A humorous column notes a thigh bone can support one and a half tons while wallets often stay lighter. It cites a professor on women making their own way and marriage as a path to having one’s own way. It mentions Almagordo New Mexico hosting the world’s highest golf course and that serious golfers play on other courses.
A pithy anecdote notes that a man tied to his wife's open strings is fortunate to have a wife who will wear an apron and that burning the candle at both ends rarely yields a bright outcome.
Gov Goodland weakened hopes for funding new state institutional buildings during the budget hearings. The governor signals no tax enablement for further construction, leaving universities and welfare departments facing stiff limits and uncertain prospects for multi million dollar plans. The piece notes financial constraints and political reluctance to raise taxes.
DeWitt Mackenzie notes intrigue about Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of Greece amid royal duties and public appearances. No engagement announced. Philip reportedly seeks naturalization. Observes royal training and duties, suggesting Philip would be Elizabeth’s leading man if marriage occurs.
Tribune reports Mabel Rude of 919 South 16th street left Thursday morning for Seattle to take a steamer to Palmer Alaska where she will enter the U S government's service as a nurse in the Matanuska colony. Also Barbara Flueck of 1243 Park avenue announced marriage to Noah Brinkman of Cassville Wisconsin.
The 1946 coal strikes cost miners and owners dearly. Average wages lost per miner reached $600.88 across 54 idle working days, totaling about $240.352 million for 400,000 miners. Owners faced roughly $54 million in idle-mine maintenance, with 2,200 mines kept in stand by. The two strikes halted 95 million tons of coal, 70 million in spring and 25 million in fall, hitting the nation hard. The government operated the mines but let owners run them under a contract. about 250 government staff handled oversight, while owners paid miners and ran operations.
Q and A format covers energy from U235 fission 8000 tons of TNT answer. Last Republican House speaker Nicholas Orth 1925 to 1931 preceding John N Garner. Butter composition 80 percent fat 16 moisture 3 salt 1 curd. Cloak and dagger means secret dangerous important. Linotype keyboard has 90 keys 6 rows of 15. Tea has riboflavin and coffee contains niacin.
A promotional notice describes Everybody's Song Book containing 205 songs with words and music, including hymns spirituals college songs cowboy chants marching tunes Stephen Foster songs and sea songs. It invites readers to order via a coupon and send 25 cents postpaid to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
Mail to Washington D C. This fragment notes a mailing address format for correspondence to Washington. The readable portion lists an address style with street or rural route, city, and state, followed by ee in parentheses indicating a postal or routing cue.
Editorial and circulation staff listings for the La Crosse Tribune. Publisher information, address, and contact numbers for missed papers and home delivery rates are provided along with mail subscription prices and zones.
A reader letter column questions truth and honesty in public life, condemns graft and press control, and urges openness about powerful interests. The piece cites Wall Street, Washington, and figures like Simon Peter, Stalin, and the House of Morgan while urging informed citizens and scrutiny of leaders.
A harassed mother vents over rising grocery costs focusing on milk butter eggs meat and substitutes. She argues farmers withhold livestock raise prices harming working families and calls for reduced prices to avoid debt and unrest.
John Purucker aged 67 of Fort Atkinson died when his bicycle was struck head on by an automobile on a driveway at the Jones dairy farm late yesterday. The accident occurred near Fort Atkinson Wisconsin with emergency responders arriving promptly.
John Herziger aged 68 died at St Nicholas hospital two hours after falling from his roof while repairing his home in Sheboygan Wisconsin.
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