Labor Strife and Excess Profits Tax Shift in 1946
Washington editor argues that with excess profits tax ending on January 1 1946 and a 40 percent corporate rate, industry bears 60 percent of losses, shaping a long labor fight. He warns small businesses face ruin under blanket wage hikes, calls for a fact finding tribunal to reveal the true costs and protect the public interest.
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Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
John L. Lewis
Congress
Roosevelt Warned of Potential Japanese Moves Before Pearl Harbor
The testimony notes a failure in U S leadership to grasp imminent Japanese danger in late 1941. Roosevelt warned that next aggression could trigger US allied action, but underestimated Japan and misread the target of any strike, while Pearl Harbor defense officials say they lacked critical facts amid Washington's mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
United States
White House
Roosevelt
Philippines
Washington
Japan
Thailand
MacArthur
Record Tobacco Prices Boost Wisconsin Growers
Western Wisconsin farmers in Vernon and Crawford counties receive up to 75 cents per pound for tobacco, a record price that may fund new cars and gadgets in farmyards. The crop remains a weather sensitive gamble, rewarding growers this year with substantial recompense.
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Outhwestern Wisconsin
Vernon
Crawford Counties
Trouble In Toyland as 1946 toys arrive in plastic
The piece notes shortages and reconversion cooling the Christmas in 1946 with limited wheel toys bicycles and doll carriages. Plastic and wooden toys are expected to fill shelves while parents face questions about postwar supply and rationing. Victory Bonds highlighted for future spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Santa
Kansas Faces Split Between Dry and Wet County Rules
The question in Kansas centers on whether the state can maintain a half dry and half wet system. Local counties weigh differing alcohol laws, creating divergent rules and potential regulatory conflicts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Congress weighs tax free status for many organizations
Milwaukee Journal reports lawmakers push to re examine tax exempt groups in 1943 with about 40,000 entities earning roughly 4 billion in gross income. Debate centers on labor unions and farmer cooperatives versus true non profits and how policy could level burdens while preserving support for unions.
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Milwaukee Journal
Congress
The
Treasury
Farmer Cooperatives
The Boy Next Door Home From War Seeks Simple Peace
A returning veteran speaks softly of his sacrifices and fears the fuss of hero praise The man in civilian clothes longs for ordinary meals and a quiet life He values peace over parades and asks not to be overstated yet remains a model of resilience and duty The piece urges respect without exaggeration for his service
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Champaign-Urbana News Gazette
Napoleon
One More Medal Please for Civilians Too
The war and navy departments have issued many ribbons patches and sleeve braids to returning veterans. A medal is proposed to recognize any civilian who understands the meaning of military decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
War and Navy Departments
Hobbs bill to criminalize union pressure debated in Congress
Washington report notes the House votes to consider Rep Hobbs Alabama Democrat’s proposal to make extortion in commerce a felony with up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. AFL opposes the measure as poison, arguing it could criminalize union speech and actions.
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Washington
House
American Federation of Labor
Rep. Hobbs
Alabama
Congress
AFL
William Green
Green
Wisconsin party central committees contrasted in Madison report
John Wyngaard explains the three state central committees for Democrats Progressives and Republicans in Wisconsin. He notes Democrats and Progressives run real boss groups with district county and precinct structures while Republicans rely on a voluntary committee to finance campaigns and manage elections. Tomorrow an examination of committee members follows.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Robert Tehan
Milwaukee
Glenn D. Roberts
Robert Pierce
Menomonie
Republican
Republican Party of
Republican Party
GOP
la Follette
W. J. Campbell
Oshkosh Sage
State Central Committee
Tribune reports key witness in Hauptmann case
Arthur Koehler a Madison wood technologist and government witness in a forest products lab testified in a U S district court in a boundary dispute over the Upper Mississippi River wildlife refuge. The testimony helped lead to the dismissal of the action by Judge Patrick Stone.
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Arthur Koehler
Madison
Forest Products Laboratory
Richard Bruno Hauptmann
U. S
Mississippi River
Patrick Stone
Wausau
Elizabeth Leidel
Tornado Path and Speed Noted in Storm Report
A tornado's path is about 30 miles long with an average forward speed near 25 to 40 miles per hour. Winds are estimated between 300 and 500 miles per hour according to the report.
La Crosse Tribune masthead and credits
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press published every afternoon and Sunday morning by the La Crosse Tribune Co. in La Crosse Wisconsin. It lists staff roles, publication dates, and AP affiliation with rights and Syndicate membership details.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
WW2 Jeep Sale Planned For Veterans Nationwide
J A Baldwin district manager in Eau Claire of the Smaller War Plants corp announced about 4000 jeeps will be disposed of nationwide to World War II veterans in the coming days. Eighty six jeeps will be sold from Camp McCoy Wisconsin with bids to be received by December 17 at the Reconstruction Finance corp in Chicago. Veterans must be registered and certified with a veterans preference to bid. no staff cars or trucks are included. All jeeps are usable without repair and sold as is.
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J. A. Baldwin
Eau Claire
War Plants Corporation
Continental
United States
Camp McCoy
Wis
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Chicago
Ill
Baldwin
Soldier Bey Returns From Okinawa Processing
T4 William A Bey 24 son of Arthur H Bey 417 North Ninth Street La Crosse Wisconsin recently passed through the 25th replacement depot on Okinawa for processing before returning to the United States He entered the army April 15 1942 and departed for overseas June 13 1943 While on Okinawa he served with the 198th Field Artillery Battalion He previously worked for the Trane Company in La Crosse Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinawa
William A. Bey
Arthur H. Bey
North Ninth Street
la Crosse
Wis
25Th
United States
T+ Bey
Army
198Th Field Artillery
T4 Bey
Trane Company
Separations Boost Divorce Rates in England
London reports a sharp rise in English divorces linked to long overseas separations during war. The piece cites adultery doubts and misdeeds by soldiers, wartime relocations, hasty marriages, and economic independence of women as key factors. Welfare intervention and renewed commitment by soldiers also influence outcomes.
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London
England
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides a reader Q and A column answering varied facts. Topics include prewar Japanese wages 2 yen daily rising to 3.54 yen by 1942, tax status of adjusted service bonds, Hyde Park guards, national shrine status, ownership of one's own business 80 percent a century ago vs 15 percent now, and Garfield reportedly able to write with both hands with the left hand backward as per his son.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D. C
Garfield
W.G.R. A
Uncle Sam's Almanac 1946 Ad Offer
An advert promotes Uncle Sam's Almanac for 1946 urging readers to order now. It notes limited supply, delivery after the New Year, and a 15 cent postpaid price with a coupon to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
Name Street or Rural Route City State
Mail to Washington D C. This terse entry appears to be a postal or routing instruction from a historical notice providing an address format for correspondence sent to Washington D C It lists a street or rural route and a city state designation to guide mail delivery.
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