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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1948
Page
4
Officials warn of rising accident rates in La Crosse as snow and ice create dangerous road conditions. They urge motorists to exercise unusual care during December and holiday celebrations to prevent fatalities and injuries from slick streets and high traffic.
Senator Taft returning from Europe says airlift to blockaded western Berlin is costly but not a total loss. He notes Soviet restraint from direct clash, praises General Clay as a magnificent, rugged commander beloved by Germans and hated by Soviets.
The article reports five to seven year prison terms for seven Moscow factory managers with three more cases pending, accusing officials of using managers as scapegoats for government failures such as poor raw materials and misused plant equipment. It argues political system faults are ignored by branding individuals. It adds a social remark on dating and kissing attitudes.
Medical authorities emphasize respectful handling of the common cold as a legitimate health concern, noting that straightforward care and prevention are appropriate even for mild viral symptoms.
Mr. Hoffman explained at his press conference that he does not determine U S policy toward China and cannot settle the complex issues. He indicated no new U S policy would be announced and suggested continued aid only under existing conditions unless a fully Communist coalition governs.
After a slump in safety in 1945, airlines reduced fatalities to 1.4 per 106 million passenger miles in 1948. The article notes improved procedures and weather instrumentation as keys to reliability, while weather and high profile crashes challenge public confidence and growth.
The Public Health Service report on 1947 U S mortality shows heart ailments and cancer ahead of other causes, despite gains against infectious diseases. Medical progress and new drugs reduce infections, but the need for research and public support to combat noninfectious diseases remains urgent.
Opinion argues higher taxes and wages will lift costs for workers and employers alike. It claims government policy spurs higher prices and reduced purchasing power, appealing to a large, unthinking segment of the public.
The piece discusses how critics want tighter controls over all committees amid the Un American Activities probe. It notes Dr. Condon’s denial request and argues for fair procedures, highlighting suggested codes by Mundt Nixon Hatch and views on committee leadership shaping conduct and rights of witnesses.
The VA home-town outpatient program treated over 1.5 million ex-servicemen for service-connected disabilities from July 1947 to July 1948. Private physicians handled 761,165 veterans with 2,735,429 treatments at a cost to VA of $11,437,739, averaging $4.18 per treatment. General medical and surgical cases dominated, with liver and kidney issues leading, followed by neur opathy, arthritis, ENT, and skin disabilities.
New York announces Mrs. William Paley formerly Barbara Cushing Mortimer as the top best dressed woman of 1948 per the New York Dress Institute. The list includes prominent society figures and editors from New York and Hollywood.
The Veterans Administration reports 1,051,000 World War I veterans enrolled in school as of November 30, down 185,000 from the prior figure. The peak enrollment was 1,245,000 in December 1947, while the Education Office notes only theology seminaries show heavier veterans’ enrollment this fall. Ex-G is now studying for the minus total 4,921, an increase of 1 over last year.
Tokyo reports the government will hold a general election and 598 candidates are filed for the 466 seats in the House of Representatives.
The council's annual report is criticized as dull and overlong yet shows effort. It outlines work to inform the president, congress, and nation on U S economic status, notes no fresh findings, and weighs government role in labor disputes and settlement patterns.
Tribune items list Frances Goethe from Rochester to visit her Rochester nursing student, Edna Schilling from Wells, and local prep scoring leader Rob Olson. Also mentions past site bids for a federal radio station near the airport and various regional notes from 20, 30, and 40 years ago.
The article argues the UN lacks an international police force to halt crises like Indonesia's fight with the Dutch. It warns of a potential Asiatic bloc aligning with anti western powers, notes India and Nehru's stance for Asiatic unity, and cites Bolshevik influence fueling unrest in the region. The piece concludes with a crisis at the UN doorstep.
The Le Crosse Tribune Information Bureau replies to queries on degrees awarded in the year ending June 30, 1948, and civilian entry to army song contests. It covers origins of the Gullah dialect, the President Hoover, Myron Taylor’s Vatican liaison, brain cell counts, race horse diets, California representation, and other trivia.
A 36 page guide explains how to identify and control ants moths flies cockroaches mosquitoes bedbugs carpet moths and more. It includes a four page section on DDT by official experts and costs 15 cents postpaid.
The sender from the Information Bureau in Washington asks for a 15 cent coin payment, wrapped in paper, to obtain a copy of the Common Household Pests booklet.
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