Marshall plan seen as key to sustained American prosperity
Agricultural economists expect a five year foreign demand for U S farm products if Europe recovers. Prosperity hinges on the Marshall plan and stable Europe, with Truman noting the program costs about five percent of the war outlay and under three percent of national income. Past postwar food exports show why Europe’s recovery matters to U S markets and farm communities.
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Europe
America
Italy
Truman
Congress
United States
Costly Victory Aims in German Occupation Plan
The new British American agreement on German occupation commits the United States to about 800 million dollars for German relief next year, double the 1947 outlay, with total next year likely reaching 1 billion. Britain contributes about 121 million, though American aid far exceeds that, while Washington gains the controlling voice in key recovery agencies.
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Germany
United States
Britain
Soviet Setback Echoes in France as Communists Fail
The article reports a major setback for Communists in France with the Schuman coalition gaining strength. Troops faced strikes, the government restrained upheaval, and the National Confederation of Labor leaders were forced to surrender to rising public opinion. Russia’s bold move also failed.
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France
Europe
Schuman
Chamber of Deputies
National Confederation of Labor
Russia
Third Party Ticket Could Aid Truman, Wallace Run
Analysis by David Lawrence examines how a Henry Wallace third party bid could shift the 1948 race. He argues Wallace draws radical and isolationist voters, potentially splitting the non radical base and altering Democratic strategy toward non radical positions.
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Washington
Henry Wallace
Truman
Wallace
Europe
Middle West
John W. Davis
President Coolidge
West
Far West
Davis
Mr. Coolidge
la Follette-Wheeler
Ruman
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Babson Sees U S Employment Boom With Wages Rising
Roger W Babson reports record non agricultural employment near 60 million and a low unemployment rate as 1947 wage scales surge. He notes wage gains across sectors, notes potential cuts in some industries, and urges stable policy to sustain 1948 production and full employment.
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New York City
New York Stock Exchange
Midwest
Southwest
New England
Deep South
Far West
Barbs Seven watches found on Texas pickpocket
A Texas pickpocket was found with seven watches in his pocket. The note adds a wry line about time and a sly dig at entertainment and the role of a husband. The excerpt closes with a reflection on harsh weather and nostalgia.
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Texas
Capitol greetings from a Wisconsin chronicler to public officials
Madison columnist offers year end greetings to Gov Rennebohm and a long list of public figures including Ed Kaveney Ernie Swift Arthur Wegner Charles Crownhart Lawrence Gooding Walter Kwapil Tom Coleman Harvey Higley Bob Tehan Charles Greene Morris Rubin Paul Reynolds Charlie Alexander Howard Ohm E G Doudna Luke Murphy Jerry Higgins Dr Jim Dan Hill George Sundquist Tony Madler John Martin Warren Knowles Gordon Bubolz and the legislature thanking them for courtesies and support during the year.
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Wis
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Statehouse
Rennebohm
Ed Kaveney
Public Service Commission
Ernie Swift
Arthur Wegner
Charles Crownhart
Wisconsin Medical Society
Lawrence Gooding
State Labor Board
Walter Kwapil
Tom Coleman
Harvey Higley
GOP
Coleman
Bob Tehan
Charles Greene
Morris Rubin
The
Progressive
Paul Reynolds
Charlie Alexander
Wisconsin Taxpayers’ Alliance
Doc Schneberger
Bill Grimmer
Conservation Department
E. B. Fred
University
Scott Cutlip
E. G. Doudna
Normal School
Luke Murphy
Jerry Higgins
Capitol Rotunda
Jim Dan Hill
Superior
George Sundquist
Tony Madler
John Martin
Capitol News-Hawks
John Callahan
Hank Smith
Warren Knowles
Gordon Bubolz
Aquinas Alumni Face 1937-38 Avalanche In Holiday Meet
The Tribune Files recalls a decade ago when a lanky Aquinas high school alumni basketball squad met the 1937-38 Avalanche in a holiday feature at the school. Notables like Greg Keegan and Joe Derouin were listed among the alumni players with other locals and visiting guests noted.
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Aquinas High School
Avalanche
Greg Keegan
Scranton
Johnny Paul
Herman Derouin
Joe Derouin
Jim Haggerty
Harold Padesky
Bob Rathburn
Rich Nekola
Bob Brenner
Jimmy Shields
Frank
Lucinda) Schwalbe, Jr
Honore Mourning
California
la Crosse
Food Administration
Lodge of Elks
Fifth
State Streets
Motorist Triggers Chain of Wrecks in Essex on Christmas Eve
A driver knocked a telephone pole across a road in Essex Maryland on Christmas Eve. Police charged the driver with drunken driving as chain reactions caused multiple crashes and additional reckless driving counts. One man was treated for minor injuries. A bystander shouted Merry Christmas as the scene unfolded.
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Essex
William Boyd
William Weinham
Pentagon Surpasses Empire State in Sprawling Space
The U S war department's Pentagon in Washington offers three times the working space of the Empire State Building in New York and fifty percent more space than Chicago's Merchandise Mart.
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U. S. War Department
Pentagon
Washington
Empire State Building
New York
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Atomic power information push seeks public understanding
James Marlow reports on efforts two years after Hiroshima to educate Americans about atomic energy. The National Committee on Atomic Information coordinates 60 organizations including the AFL and ACLU to distribute materials, sponsor speakers, and promote civilian education while Lilienthal notes the AEC should not lead this effort.
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Hiroshima
Eeee
David E. Lilienthal
National Committee On Atomic Information
American Association of University Professors
American Association of University Women
American Federation of Labor
American Jewish Congress
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Catholic Association For International Peace
CIO
Foreign Policy Association
Federation of American Scientists
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
National Education Association
Progressive Citizens of America
National Negro Congress
NCAI
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Good
Atomic Energy Commission
Lilienthal
Commission
Family Of 14 Loses All In Home Fire
Des Moines reporters describe a five room home fire that destroyed the household of James Rhodes and his 12 children. All escaped safely. Park County residents donated food clothing and toys as the family split among neighbors while seeking a new house. A Des Moines hotel provided Christmas dinners for the family. The fire began when a Christmas tree ignited from a coal stove.
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Des Moines
James Rhodes
Park County
Veteran Chicago police reporter dies at 71
James F Murphy, veteran Chicago police reporter and dean of the city, died after a long illness. He joined the Chicago Daily Times in 1929 after starting as a messenger in 1892 with City Press association. He covered major cases including the Iroquois theater fire, Eastland disaster, and the Bobby Frank murder.
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James F. Murphy
Murphy
Chicago Daily Times
City Press Association
City News Bureau
Chicago Police Digest
Chicago Police Department
Iroquois Theater
Eastland
Chicago River
Bobby Frank
Tiny Village Of Farmersville Proves It Has A Big Heart
In Farmersville Wisconsin a 12 year old Mary Ann Schraufnagel with a bone disease received a Christmas boost from the 35 resident village. Neighbors donated gifts and a heartfelt card signed by every resident helping the family with medical and daily needs. Mary Ann called it the happiest Christmas ever.
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Farmersville
Wis
Dodge County
Peter Schraumnagels
Mary Ann
Schraufnagel
Santa Claus
Panama Rejects U S Lease on Military Bases
Dewitt MacKenzie explains Panama’s unanimous Senate refusal to renew leases on 14 bases including Rio Hato, weakening defense of the canal. He notes U S troop withdrawals, proposed alternative canal sites, and lingering Panamanian dissatisfaction with American influence and sovereignty.
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Republic of Panama
Uncle Sam
Panama
Pacific
Atlantic
Republic
North
South America
USA
Government of
Panama National Assembly
Washington
Rio Hato
United States
Nicaragua
Colombia
Tehuantepec
Mexico
Knowland
California
Congress
Panama Canal
Balboa
Theodore Roosevelt
Haskin Service Answers Reader Questions From The Trib
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D C offers answers to varied questions on topics from monarchy heirs to mink fur quality science and history. Questions cover bankruptcy totals in 1947 naval task forces in World War II Nobel prize value for literature and the Oraibi village claim with details on the famous doughnut hole origin story.
Average family life insurance amount across the country
The Institute of Life Insurance reports the national average life insurance owned per family is 4400 dollars. The District of Columbia leads with an average of 7200 dollars per family, according to Spectator Year Book statistics.
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Institute of Life Insurance
Spectator
District of Columbia
Everybody's Song Book offered by Washington bureau
A 6 by 9 inch 144 page song collection with 205 tunes from Stephen Foster college and sea songs. Includes words and music in common keys with pleas ing harmonization and durable three color cover. 30 cents postpaid orders to La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington DC with name address and money enclosed.
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