City should study Bemel marsh fill proposal for east side
The La Crosse Common Council is urged to carefully study Max Bemel’s plan to move marsh filling from the west to the east side of the causeway. The proposal asks the city to cover part of the land for streets, based on a total improvement cost and necessary street mileage, with a hoped $100,000 city share.
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Common Council
Max Bemel
Bemel
Monitor Street
Burlington Tracks
Standard Oil
Causeway
la Crosse
Frouses and riches are the inheritance of fathers
A proverb from Proverbs 14 notes that wealth and lineage pass from fathers, while a prudent wife is a blessing from the Lord, emphasizing measured wealth and virtue as divine gifts for households.
Inside View Of China Civil War Through a Tortured Eye
An educated Chinese refugee who endured months of Japanese torment describes a chaotic China. He calls the civil war a wasted struggle, praises disciplined students, notes anti US sentiment among youth, and urges Americans to understand how younger Chinese view their nation and policy.
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China
Japan
Russia
United States
John Leighton Stuart
West Bend mayor touts city planning benefits
West Bend mayor Clyde J. Schloemer told a group at city hall how careful planning and a master plan with natural street layouts can boost growth and subdivision sales. He highlighted cooperation with landowners outside the city and urged greater citizen participation for Sheboygan’s planning program with a possible future joint civic club meeting.
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West Bend
Sheboygan
Clyde J. Schloemer
Loemer
Schloemer
Snow removal praised as Marshfield crews clear streets
The Marshfield News Herald commends city crews for effective snow removal using modern plows and equipment. It notes traffic moved unimpeded on Central Avenue after snowfall and calls for expanded sidewalk plowing to match motorist service, with 20 inches of snow so far this winter.
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Marshfield News-Herald
Central Avenue
Marshfield
Spelling Reform Spurs Madison Board Discussion
The Madison School Board hears praise for new spelling books and notes rising pupil interest. A teacher reports that spellers improve and suggests public concern over declining accuracy. The piece reflects on changes in spelling habits among students, professionals, and older generations.
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Madison State Journal
Madison Board of Education
Phi Betes
Wisconsin cities unveil latest mechanized snow loaders
Wisconsin cities including Beloit Oshkosh Manitowoc and Milwaukee have purchased new mechanized snow loading gear to speed snow removal. Beloit's loader weighs 16000 pounds and can move 10 to 20 cubic yards of snow per minute, 13 feet high and 34.5 feet long with an eight foot swath and nine trucks fed by its output. Milwaukee awaits a chance to prove its capability if storms return. The piece notes potential for a lighter season than last January's heavy snow.
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Daily News
Wisconsin
Beloit
Oshkosh
Manitowoc
Milwaukee
Russia devalues ruble amid inflation debate
Dewitt MacKenzie notes Moscow's devaluation as a response to postwar inflation. He cites new exchange rates and rationing changes, while U.S. officials warn against overstating a Soviet economic collapse. He compares totalitarian systems and questions long term viability of communism versus private enterprise.
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Russia
Moscow
America
China
Moscow Radio
Letter on old age homes and national policy prompts debate
A reader in the Tribune urges attention to housing for the elderly amid rising taxes and living costs. The letter cites income levels, government inflation, food prices, and pension concerns, urging moral action and questioning policy errors. It closes noting Mrs. A. R. Batcheller of 1902 Kane Street as the author.
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Tribune
New York
O'Dwyer
Europe
Taft Hartley Cases Set for Friday Hearings
Two major Taft-Hartley actions move forward on Friday. The CIO National Maritime Union faces a challenge to the acts non Communist oath and financial reporting requirements before a special three judge federal court. The International Typographical Union fight with the National Labor Relations Board probes alleged unfair labor practices across 20 counties in a nationwide publisher case.
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CIO National Maritime Union
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
AFL International Typographical Union
Maritime Union
United States
Great Lakes
National Maritime Union
U. S. Court of Appeals
Wilbur K. Miller
Elijah B. Prettyman
U. S. District Court
Bolitha Laws
International Yeeperes Union
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Robert N. Denham
Three Iowa Escapees Returned To Prison
Three men escaped from the Iowa state reformatory farm at Anamosa were recaptured in St Ansgar after a taxi driver aided in the chase. The trio William B Patterson 18 from Ashford Fond du Lac County Wisconsin Richard D Brown 24 from San Diego California and Benjamin Moore 23 from Danville Illinois fled Saturday in a car stolen from a prison guard. They rode to Waterloo Iowa then forced taxi driver Dick Keisinger to drive them to St Ansgar where he was released after the deputy sheriff Ted Horn was alerted. The suspects planned to seize Keisinger but he remained friendly and they released him.
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ST. Ansgar
Iowa State Reformatory
Anamosa
William B. Patterson
Ashford
Fond du Lac County
Wis
Richard D. Brown
San Diego
Calif
Benjamin Moore
Danville
Waterloo
Dick Keisinger
Keisinger
Ted Horn
City Jail in Oshkosh Ordered Closed by Police Chief
Oshkosh Wis The 60 year old city hall jail was ordered closed after state inspectors planned to condemn the seven cell lockup. Prisoners will be moved to Winnebago County Jail with the city paying for meals.
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Oshkosh
Wis
William Golz
Winnebago County
Railway Clerks Lodge 139 Meeting Recap
Railway clerks lodge 139 holds Thursday meeting at the Labor temple with officer elections and a by law amendment vote. A Christmas party will feature exchange of gifts and refreshments.
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Railway Clerks Lodge No. 139
Labor Temple
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details and Rates
Editorial and circulation staff credits for the La Crosse Tribune list editors and managers. Publication information includes address, filing dates, organization affiliations, and basic mail and home delivery rates for La Crosse Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Legislature Set for Early Months Hearings
Legislative sub committees will begin formal hearings and public discussions in mid January. Agriculture taxation and conservation panels start meetings January 12 with the budget sub committee timing nearby. Some panels including conservation will hold strategic sessions out of state for 5 000 a year, while recent legislatures raised pay to 6 500 or more for similar posts. Marcus remains at his current wage for six years due to oath timing and constitutional pay protections.
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Madison
Wis
Legislative Council
Marcus
Wisconsin political chatter hints at multiple potential candidates
Frank Graass may be considered for executive secretary of the Great Lakes Area Council as it forms under state promotion efforts. Tom Pattison could run for state treasurer. O'Brien is repeatedly named as a possible gubernatorial candidate by Democrats, though he may not decide. The legislature considers cutting waste by reforming the state office building commission saving about ten thousand dollars annually. Ben L. Marcus remains the lowest paid major departmental head in state government.
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Pettingill
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Misissippi
David Lawrence
Abraham Lincoln
Wisconsin
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Minnesota
God
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Goodland
Great Lakes Area Council
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Tom Pattison
Highway Commission
Phil LaFollette
William E. O’brien
War Manpower Commission
O’brien
Timber
Madison
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State Office Building Commission
State Capitol
Ben L. Marcus
Dog's Barking Saves Actress From Fire
Hollywood reports actress Abigail Adams from Greenville, North Carolina, awakened by her cocker spaniel, fleeing a blazing apartment in a nightgown as flames spread. She recalled a possible forgotten cigarette before sleep and lost clothing and jewelry in the blaze.
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Hollywood
Pretty Abigail
Tommye) Adams
Greenville
N. C
George Jessel
New York
Gimbels Plans $12,150 Art Display for Wisconsin Centennial
Gimbel’s department store announced a $12,150 art program tied to Wisconsin’s 1948 centennial exposition. The plan includes painting 32 works by state artists with $4,150 in prizes and each accepted painting becoming a commissioned piece valued at $250 to the artist.
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Milwaukee
Gimbel's Department Store
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