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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
5
Hal Boyle describes U S Marine reintegration after Hungnam withdrawal. First Marine Division veterans, bruised but resilient, relax in tents near Korea with football, beer, and casual talk as they restore gear and reflect on recent battles against Chinese forces.
The Methodist church reports higher 1950 figures with membership rising to 8,935,647 from 8,792,569 and total contributions reaching 244,676,674. Building outlays rose to near 74 million. debt service and world service receipts also gain, while church schools and the Women's Society of Christian Service show major expansion across 40,158 preaching places.
Chicago bishop J Ralph Magee president of the Methodist Council urges 9 million Methodists to observe Sunday December 31 as a mid century day of prayer for peace. The appeal follows a prior peace call issued December 7 by the council in New York City.
A reader asks about Alaska coast patrol by the U S coast guard and gifts of tires for Indianapolis race cars. The Coast Guard patrols Alaska’s 26 000 mile coastline with planes and cutters, while manufacturers do not give free tires but may provide engineers and cash prizes for cars. Hirohito’s hobby is marine biology. US Dept of Agriculture data show more automobiles than horses on farms, 5 800 000 vs 5 310 000 respectively.
AP analysis argues the Soviet Union may push a new popular front to delay war, citing past 1930s tactics, atom bomb leverage, and Western arm superiority as deterrents while questioning Soviet readiness for a major clash. It examines Kremlin strategy and U.S. responses under Truman.
The Q and A discuss the spectrum of Indigenous skin tones from dark chocolate to lighter shades due to aging and exposure. It notes the misnomer red Indian and cites tribal variation, with darker hues among some South and elderly groups and lighter tones among women and children in civilized life.
In a wartime tone the speaker asserts America must mobilize, noting the need for a clear message the enemy understands. The reference to a popular front movement implies the foe’s nerves are showing and confidence is shifting.
A sportswoman in Umtata South Africa cared for her baby during a match with an East London visiting team. She left father and child in a parked car at halftime to change diapers and return to play.
Zenith Radio Corp will begin its Phonevision test in Chicago on January 1 for 300 families. Full length Hollywood and European films will be scrambled and require a $1 key signal per movie to unscramble. Showings are at 4, 7, and 9 p.m. CST with a rotating daily schedule and viewer satisfaction as the test goal.
Units of Britain’s home fleet will join with the U S Sixth fleet and the British Mediterranean fleet in maneuvers in February, the Admiralty announced Tuesday night.
Washington says a defense department statement issued Tuesday night lists 245 casualties with 28 dead 122 wounded 77 missing and 18 injured in accidents.
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