Two Decades Ago in La Crosse News 1949 Highlights
Twenty years ago Cydell Swenson, Central High School librarian, was honored by appointment to a national committee to compile a modern catalog of best books for children. Allis-Chalmers outlines a retirement plan for 30,000 workers, including 1,500 at the La Crosse plant, with health benefits. Wisconsin standards set for mechanical signaling devices on cars. Drinking fountains on city streets failing health board tests. Michigan schools urged to lessen sex education emphasis by adult education council. Bishop Northcott speaks at Asbury Methodist Church organ dedication. Thirty years ago Soviet Russia expelled by League of Nations vote. Selznick refuses to trim Gone With the Wind to 80 minutes. Packers back stadium construction in Milwaukee. Dr. MacArthur presides at Masonic Lodge past masters night. Washington launches free school lunch program with surplus food. Forties era notes include airmail planes forced down and Hoover releasing 34 Communists. Charity Ball nets $1,600 for Social Service Society. fashion trends noted. La Crosse retail sales rise in October. High school students’ car usage rising, bikes outnumber cars. Prohibition Party in Wisconsin declared dead. Coal restrictions to lift midnight. Sugar shortage harms Christmas candy supply and large families shrinking. Senator Johnson launches presidential bid. streetcar service rebuts curtailment.
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National Committee
Allis-Chalmers Co
la Crosse
Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department
Board of Health
Common Council
Michigan
Home and Family Committee
Adult Education Council
H. Clifford Northcott
Methodist Church
Wisconsin
Asbury Methodist Church
Soviet Russia
League of Nations
David O. Selznick
Green Bay Packer
Milwaukee
D. S. MacArthur
Masonic Lodge
Washington
Austin M. Riley
Gateway City
Brotherhood of Railroad
Ava
Hoover
White House
Paris
Local Fuel Administration
W. W. Scott
Wisconsin Division of Markets
Hiram Johnson
R.calif
Media Errors Highlight Coverage Gaps in Vietnam Atrocity Story
Washington correspondent notes press and TV lack perspective guardians. The article cites a Newsweek piece misplacing Dresden and Hiroshima blame, suggesting U S role in mass wartime bombings was overstated and risks fueling misperceptions.
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NEA
Washington
Rising Generation Is Handsome One
Sydney J. Harris argues modern generations appear healthier and more attractive than earlier ones. He notes improved youth looks, aging adults who defy old limits, and fewer handicaps among children, while criticizing cosmetic judgments and praising evolving vitality across age groups.
Nixon odds on new car engines to curb pollution
The Nixon administration plans a multimillion dollar subsidy to spur development of electric and atomic powered engines as part of a broad antipollution program. The strategy aims to shift from internal combustion to fumes free power, with federal standards proposed for exhaust emissions in new cars and a nationwide push to block registration of polluting vehicles after January 1, 1975.
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Nixon
Congress
White House
Roland Beers
John Hopkins University
California
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Delaware
New Mexico
Arizona
Connecticut
Illinois
Moscow Still Key To Peace In Asia
Washington and Moscow hold the key to peace in Vietnam the U S and the Soviet Union must cooperate to forestall renewed conflict The piece argues for transferring peace talks from Paris to Moscow and Washington and for a coordinated approach that respects self determination and Southeast Asia defense pacts to avert a broader war
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Asia
Washington
Vietnam
North
South
Soviet Union
Saigon
Hanoi
Paris
United States
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Red China
South Vietnam
No Sale In This Area The Tarr Task Force Hearing
The La Crosse Friday hearing on Tarr Task Force tax sharing proposals drew opposition from public officials across La Crosse County. Spokesmen from Grant and Trempealeau counties noted areas would gain revenue via school aids and shared income tax, while La Crosse would face shortfalls. The Tribune argues the county could coordinate services to cut costs, urging a state reform approach with regional cooperation and local sacrifice as needed.
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la Crosse
Tarr
la Crosse County
Platteville
Grant County
Blair
Trempealeau County
Madison
the Tribune
Milwaukee
Tarr Group
A Game Two Can Play Paris Talks Stalemate
Davenport Times-Democrat notes a stalemate in Paris talks with the Vietnamese Communists. It cites satisfaction in using their tactic of walking out, and mentions the resignation of Lodge and Walsh. It observes President Nixon delaying replacements while career officials handle representations.
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Davenport Times-Democrat
Paris
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lawrence F. Walsh
Nixon
Hanoi
South Vietnam
National Liberation Front
Bible Verse About Daniel Four Youths Wisdom Learning
A biblical verse notes that God granted Daniel and four youths talent in learning and wisdom, with Daniel gaining understanding in visions and dreams as described in Daniel Chapter 1.
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God
Daniel
Hearings Around State Seen As Political Gimmick
Madison report notes Sen. Gerald Lorge holds hearings in distant cities on the tax redistribution bill. Critics call it a publicity tour to gain exposure and test public mood ahead of possible high office run. Observers question its legislative value and motives.
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Madison
Gerald Lorge
Bear Creek
Senate
Sorge
Sen. Sorge
Lorge
U.S
Draft Lottery Law Sparks Mixed Feelings Across Nations
President Nixon signs the draft lottery bill admitting inequity remains but flags a seven year era of suspense ending in a single year. Willard Waldbridge of the National Association of Broadcasters notes the press and government increasingly critique each other.
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Willard Waldbridge
National Association of Broadcasters Board
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Maine
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Scott
By David Lawrence
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Geneva
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Che la Crosse Tribune
Sarge
By John Wyngaard
Tarr Study Commission
John Wyngaard
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