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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
4
A Christmas message urges faith in Christ to bind nations and overcome fear from godless communism. It stresses maintaining resolve, rejecting hatred, and guiding hearts toward universal brotherhood, with a biblical reminder from John 16:13.
The March of Dimes prepares for its annual campaign as 1952 records the highest polio cases yet and $28 million spent on victim care. Despite calls for price and wage controls in Congress, support for polio research and patient aid grows, reflecting broad national effort and debate over regulation.
Washington column argues Britain's fading world role pushes U S leadership, cites Mediterranean command tensions between American and British naval forces, Mountbatten versus American admiral command, and calls for renewed alliance strength to deter Russia. Includes a closing roster of light jokes.
Washington notes say Secretary Sawyer returned from a 30 day European business survey deemed okayed by President elect Dwight Eisenhower. Sawyer planned to bring Charles R Hook and Langbourne Williams on the trip with his invitation requiring GOP approval. Ike replied the trip a fine idea and Hook should accompany him.
Wisconsin budget concerns rise as Kohler faces cuts in the wake of a historic spending surge. The piece likens state financial strain to a household budget battle, noting persistent calls to trim department requests and curb extravagance while preserving essential services.
Washington column reports Pan American and other lines faced IATA pressure yet Air France and several carriers ran chartered flights to repatriate GIs. About 200 initially sought charters, with Pan Am accused of blocking others. Some GIs stranded. others paid tourist rates.
In Washington George Meany of the AFL says labor is ready to settle for changes to Taft Hartley rather than repeal. He notes labor cannot expect full repeal, given past Congresses and party dynamics. Committees will study TH changes, but floor amendments may alter any outcome.
An emotionally charged crowd near the Milwaukee depot witnessed La Crosse County selectives depart for Army induction at Fort Sheridan Illinois. Red Cross canteen workers handed out lunches as Miss Lois Erickson returns home for the holidays to 1926 Liberty Street.
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