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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1950
Page
6
A sermon piece argues Christmas should mourn the six month Korean War, while condemning atheistic communism. It warns that godless rulers bend goodwill to spread hate, urging steadfast Christian virtue, neighborly care, and freedom of belief to defend humanity's spiritual core.
Francis P. Church’s 1897 Santa Claus editorial to The Sun is reprinted here. It affirms belief in Santa as a symbol of love generosity and faith, arguing that unseen truths endure beyond skeptical sight and that childhood wonder sustains life with meaning.
The essay recalls F D Roosevelt’s 1940 call to build 50 000 airplanes a year and compares it to today’s 8 000 yearly aircraft target. It notes lessons from the last war, Truman’s forthcoming budget, and shifts in isolationist and foreign aid sentiments amid rising defense needs. It links past warnings to present calls for sacrifice and production.
Report from Around Town highlights heartwarming, humorous gift choices across Wisconsin. A seven year old Spartan boy buys gifts totaling 75 cents more for two sisters and an uncle, while Hillsboro father E V Hofmeister receives a pipe stem after his daughter notes his need. In Spring Grove, Minnesota, Rev Oscar Mikkelson’s hymn No 5 prompts a humorous exchange with an operator.
Eisenhower assumes post as Western Europe defender facing limited forces. Plan aims to boost allied divisions to 28 by 1952, building reserves in France Belgium Holland and Britain while preparing for Soviet pressure from Germany and Eastern Europe. Ike must rally trust and modernize ground defenses to deter or blunt a first Soviet move.
Drew Pearson reflects on John Crown’s wartime plea for peace and argues that despite hardship the U S has advanced the dignity of man. He decries Moscow propaganda and urges Americans to extend ideals abroad and engage in world peace efforts beyond aid.
The writer recalls Billy Rose as a true showman who aged with the theater and left a mark on colleagues and readers. He notes Rose’s illness and retirement after 50 months of newspaper writing, compares him to Fritzi Scheff, and reflects on the culture and nostalgia of old show business.
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