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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
11
Hollywood gossip notes many stars in flux from laments to comebacks. Dorothy Lamour faces taboos while Rita Hayworth ponders script choice during extended vacation with Ali Khan. Don Ameche forecasts Los Angeles Dons losses as others pursue personal tours and reunions.
Cadet Midshipman Thomas Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Ward Phelps La Crosse will finish his fourth class year at the United States Merchant Marine Academy Queens Kings Point Long Island New York and return home on leave for Christmas. After holidays he will ship out on merchant marine vessels as part of a four year education in the cadet corps. During his third year sea duty he will serve as a cadet midshipman aboard a merchant ship to learn shipboard routine and complete a sea project applying plebe year theory.
In the recent month Japan produced about 22 000 tons of matches. The output highlights a strong manufacturing push in the sector with large order books and sustained demand.
The piece discusses the possibility of life on Mars and Venus, noting Venus as Earth’s twin with warm conditions but thick clouds, Mars with clear surface but thin air. It cites telescope limits like the Mount Palomar and argues life could exist in forms different from humans, even on distant exoplanets around other stars.
Milwaukee County reported a public utility tax yield increase of more than 22000 this year. County Treasurer C. M. Sommers said the total county share from state assessed real estate and personal property taxes by utilities stood at 622273.68 dollars. One notable rise was in the airline sector, with four carriers paying 17275 dollars, up from 11622 dollars.
The Coulee Region reached Philadelphia when city publicity films This Is La Crosse and Scenic 16 aired on station WCAU last week. Richard Pearse Sr of Trane noted the clips reproduced very clearly, surprising spectators.
Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at 12 05 p m on Wednesday at the chamber office to discuss local business matters.
Ruth Cowan reports at Camp Lee that the first postwar WAC basic training company has graduated. The Army quartermaster has leftover wartime khaki skirts, forcing WACs to measure hems from the knee. Col. Mary Hallaren notes regulations limit uniform appearance while officers buy their own skirts. Hair rules relax slightly to fit tailored uniforms.
A Cairo pickpocket explains in a classical Arabic note left in place of a stolen wallet that he was forced to steal to fund Eid celebrations. The message uses poetic quotation to convey regret and justify the act.
Plan for Christmas broadcasts features both TV and radio. NBC and networks present two holiday specials each, a North-South all-star football game on CBS, and an NBC World Tour program. The White House Christmas tree lighting with President Truman will be televised, and midnight mass airs on ABC from New York and New Orleans.
Corporal Charles F. Knobloch of La Crosse Wisconsin serves with the Kumamoto military government team in Kuma moto Kyushu Japan. The unit advises the Kumamoto prefectural government on public safety sanitation public works health and education. Knobloch joined the army in August 1946 at Fort Bliss Texas and arrived in Japan in November 1946. His brother William Knobloch lives in La Crosse.
Dale Axtell twenty two was fined one hundred dollars plus costs in justice court for careless operation of an airplane over a highway near Menominee Michigan. Justice George Kramer noted Axtell twice dived at a car driven by a young woman along the highway near the airport yesterday. After sentencing the M and M Aviation Co grounded him permanently.
Radio spotlight notes Horace Heidt climbs to 6 p m Sundays on WKBH NBC after two strong debut years. His Horace Heidt show searches for young talent nationwide and showcases a live life story format similar to THIS IS YOUR LIFE. Also on WKBH: Bob Hope hosts Jane Russell in The Paleface trailer night, Fibber McGee and Molly tackle daily life, and Big Town airs a Christmas trimmings caper as Steve Wilson tracks racketeers.
The article discusses how children born during wartime adjust to fathers returning from service. It notes variations in bonding, potential grandparent warmth, and the need for patience and flexibility. Dr Patri’s leaflet P-28 offers practical guidance. requests 5 cents and a stamped self-addressed envelope via the newspaper to obtain it.
La Crosse district Boy Scout and Cub round-tables set for Thursday at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church under John Sleik and at La Crosse State Teachers College gym with Commissioner C J Weigel in charge. Attendees include registered cubs and den mothers to plan the February Housewarming for the Boy Scout anniversary.
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