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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
6
Christmas reflections declare the universal goodwill and divine cheer that bridge war's aftershocks and human need. The piece speaks of humanity touched by divinity, the light of Christmas guiding through darkness, and the Magi’s enduring vision toward peace and hope for all people.
A text reprints Francis P. Church's 1897 New York Sun editorial answering a child’s question about Santa Claus. It asserts Santa exists as certainly as love and generosity and urges belief to preserve childhood faith, wonder, and joy across ages and generations.
The article discusses Senator Arthur Vandenberg’s push for open hearings on President Truman's four year European aid plan. It notes opposition from isolationists and business interests who warn of inflation and economic risk, while supporters urge frank debate to decide if the United States can afford to aid Europe or risk collapse without it.
Springfield Union notes Governor Dewey's advisers prefer starting with a smaller delegate lead to build strength on later ballots. They stress maintaining Dewey's gubernatorial image and a cautious tone on national issues while endorsing policy stances on Palestine partition and universal military training.
The Chicago Daily News criticizes Illinois constitutional limits that allow banning livestock but fail to empower Chicago to remove abandoned cars from streets. The piece, quoting former Corporation Counsel Barnet Hodes, argues the 77 year old document cripples both state and local governance with tragic daily impacts.
The United Nations should admit all willing nations to promote world peace and clearly distinguish Russian satellite states. The London conference collapse teaches a plain lesson to those who pull in the opposite direction.
Senators and congressmen from the isolationist Midwest report light mail on the aid-to-Europe plan. Explanations vary, with some attributing it to public confusion. The Russians are portrayed as influencing opinions by stressing that self-interest compels helping Europe.
A legislative council sub committee on state government administrative agencies led by Sen. Gordon Bubolz will meet after the new year to examine the adequacy of state government organization and consider reorganization proposals. It will review Griffenhagen reports on transfers and commissions, and assess overall structure, duplications, and the need for periodic surveys to improve efficiency.
In a reflective Christmas meditation, DeWitt MacKenzie shares a prose poem inspired by a friend’s letter about a Christmas tree. The piece journeys from wartime memories to evergreen symbolism, portraying the tree as a bearer of peace, beauty, and universal welcome for all people.
The Tribune recalls ten years of holiday visitors and local addresses. Midshipman Francis A. Riley returns on leave to his parents at Loomis street while Edith Molzahn visits from Milwaukee with her family. Prof. Robert G. Cerny and family stay with the Bourchers and other relatives. Ten and thirty year retrospectives note past visits, land values, and skating rink attempts, with mentions of G. A. Kaeppler, Nora Beust, Rosemary Volz, Celia Volz, Marie Volz, Alice Solberg, and local addresses in La Crosse.
Coosa River Newsprint Co of Birmingham Alabama registered with the SEC 238829 shares of 50 each for an initial 32 million dollar plant to make newsprint The mill will produce 300 tons of newsprint 250 tons of groundwood pulp and 200 tons of sulphate pulp daily Public sale aims to raise about 11.94 million with bonds to follow Details of the bond offering were not disclosed The company bought 615 acres in Talladega County Alabama from the government for 30750 dollars and Kimberly Clark will manage the venture.
Poland's Wedel chocolate company produced a large amount of amare pounds of confectionery in Warsaw but the exact figure and timeframe are unclear from the fragment. The report notes Wedel as a major national firm in the sweets industry.
Mrs. Antoinette Novata, 71, told Circuit Judge B. Miner her 81 year old husband Joseph blamed her for not accompanying him to a dance and said she was too old. She filed a cross-bill for separate maintenance and desertion, with a pending divorce action. The judge postponed a decision on support to December 30.
William Sanderson of Black River Falls has been sounded out by state Democratic leaders as a 1948 gubernatorial candidate. President of the Wisconsin Association of Cooperatives and former secretary to Rep. Merlin Hull, he is seen as appealing to rural voters though uncommitted. A veteran Progressive era organizer, he has no prior Democratic ties.
The YMCA in La Crosse will show a movie Friday afternoon at 1 30 p m. Clark Dobbins boys director says the event is open to both boys and girls and a small charge will cover the film cost.
Poland adopts a rationing policy capping daily food intake at 822 calories per person until the 1948 harvest. This compares with a prewar average of about 2,700 calories per day as reported by the ministry of food.
James Marlow captures a Christmas verse satirizing Congress and Santa Claus as he imagines Santa delivering reform bills and war plans to Capitol Hill. The piece riffs on elections, the Marshall Plan, tax cuts, and the high cost of living as Congress debates policy and spending.
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides a Q A on Francis Bellamy born Mount Morris New York May 18 1855. He studied at Rochester University 1876 ordained 1879 served churches 1879 1885 and 1885 1891 and with Youths Companion 1891 1896. After 1923 he lived in Tampa Florida where he died August 28 1931. Indians on reservations exempt from hunting licenses. those off reservations must follow state laws.
The Potala in Lhasa is described as the largest residence. It sits atop a mountainside city and is estimated to hold 10 000 chambers. It houses the Dalai Lama and thousands of monks.
The text states a law requires all citizens over 21 to vote and to have their name on the permanent electoral roll. It notes an exception for the Australian Capital Territory, likened to the District of Columbia.
Mrs. Hoover, wife of President Herbert Hoover, served as a Girl Scouts president for a year and remained devoted to the organization after leaving the White House. At her death she was honored as vice president.
A recent survey reports the annual cost at about 798 dollars, up from 580 dollars before the war. The figures reflect a rise in college expenses and are presented as a comparative stat.
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