This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1949
Page
2
Three senators predicted the government may provide far more loans to sustain price supports for farm crops. They cited estimates of at least an additional 1 billion dollars, on top of nearly 5 billion already available to Secretary Brannan, with prices sagging and surpluses rising, likely prompting action when Congress convenes in January.
The budget outlines total expenditures at a historic high with $214,585 in revenues and surplus. New programs from the 1949 legislature include $16.2 million for state buildings and $16 million into the veterans housing trust fund, plus $13.9 million for schools and $1.136 million for mental hospital care. Revenues rely on a $20 million estimate from a 25 percent income surtax and a one cent per pack cigarette tax. Giessel notes 1948-49 disbursements of $177 million, split between executive and revolving budgets, with $105.4 million to local units.
Ter a Abrams and Mer lin Johanningmeier died in a Calmar crash after their car skidded into a bus on icy pavement. Two other Postville youths, both hospitalized in Decorah, were injured. Johanningmeier, 18, leaves parents and two brothers.
Illinois and Saskatchewan researchers unveil a portable linear accelerator with a rotatable head and concrete shielding designed to deliver deep tissue radiation. The device uses electrons striking a platinum target to generate focused rays that maximize damage a few inches beneath the skin, offering stronger cancer cell kill than standard X rays. A model is shown at the Radiological Society of North America convention in Cleveland.
The assembly, by 53 to 5, urged a Western statement of essential peace while denouncing aggression and war preparations. It adopted the 1950 UN budget of 49,641,773 dollars, including 8 million for Jerusalem internationalization, and elected Adrian Pelt of the Netherlands as UN commissioner to guide Libya toward independence within two years.
Palmer, longtime newspaper executive and Hearst associate, died of pneumonia after a two month illness at his winter home in Miami. He resided at Saranac Lake for about 40 years and is survived by a sister and a niece in Hollywood. Funeral arrangements were not complete.
Adm. Forrest P. Sherman named Vice-Adm. Francis S. Low to review the fleet’s submarine defense plan. Low recalled the Bay Biscay air saturation tactic and urged heavy forces including air, land based and carrier units with modern detection gear to stop subs before they reach U S waters.
Soldiers of Hu Tsung nan's 350000 man army march to Sichang as Chiang exits Chengtu. Nationalist headquarters shift to Sikang while Communists press from 50 miles away. Officials fear Formosa support may last only three to six months without U S aid due to strained resources.
Willard Johnson, taken into custody by La Crosse police at the scene of a robbery, pled guilty to a charge and a single count was bound over to circuit court on Monday. The case was before Judge Lambert.
A broad cold wave brings sub zero temps from New England to the Dakotas with blizzard warnings in Montanas north and western Dakota. Gusts reach 40 mph, heavy snow expected in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin while California reports snow and rain in Los Angeles area and Santa Monica harbor sinks with no casualties.
The La Crosse Tribune notes Christmas cheer amid a recovering economy with promises of full payrolls after strikes. Jaycees stage Christmas in the Air with three daily broadcast periods and 18 choirs, while evening caroling and downtown events intensify holiday preparations for the New Year season.
Jaycees lead singers touring central districts to visit shut ins and elderly. Armand Muth chairs caroling. Snow Queen contest enters its third year with sponsors selecting candidates. A home decorating contest returns after wartime hiatus. Choirs and directors listed for the Christmas in the Air project include multiple churches, schools, and religious orders.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.