Truman administration losing able men sparks concern
The piece notes the resignation of Sidney Souers and the departure of Clark Clifford along with David Lilienthal as a sign that capable figures are leaving the Truman administration. It argues this trend threatens foreign and defense policy and domestic governance, warning mediocrity may follow if strong leaders do not fill pivotal roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Souers
National Security Council
Washington
Clark Clifford
Souers
Truman
Clifford
David Lilienthal
Coalition urged to unite against radical programs
AYMOND MOLEY urges a cross party coalition to stop the radical wing controlling the Democratic party. He argues Byrd Byrns Baruch and Hoovers Eisenhowers and Tafts should join to save the nation from a socialist trend and warns a divided party weakens America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aymond Moley
Democratic Party
America
Byrds
Byrnses
Baruchs
Hoovers
Eisenhowers
Tafts
Romulo urges humane diplomacy from UN head
ARLOS P. ROMULO of the Philippines, president of the United Nations General Assembly, tells a group of youths that foreigners are human beings with dignity. He says humor and humanity, not only treaties, promote international peace and a new form of diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlos P. Romulo
Philippines
United Nations General Assembly
Romulo
California Will Age Into 4.6 Million New Voters
The piece notes about 4.6 million young Californians will reach voting age by the general off year election, forming a fertile base for parties to cultivate. It compares new adult voters to virgin prairie and emphasizes building lasting political interest among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Signs of Economic Storms Approaching in 1950 Forecast
The piece warns of a coming economic storm in late 1950 and beyond, citing Taft Hartley amendments, union wage demands, and anticipated inflation. It links labor policy shifts, potential strikes, and reduced defense funding to a possible US recession and increased Soviet leverage in Europe. The analysis frames November 1950 elections as pivotal for pro union power and Truman’s third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL
White House
Truman
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
Europe
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
America
Egg Hunt Sparks Surprise Salvage High Spirits
Around town residents joined an unscheduled egg hunt after a semi trailer overturned west of Sparta. Eggs were unfrozen and some families gathered dozens to full cases, with many eggs still unbroken. A separate note recalls a Sparta father who rode a train to assist his daughter planning to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Tomah
Wyeville
Knora
Wisconsin Republicans urged to publish 1949 session review
Madison reports Republicans and state administration need a concise handbook on the 1949 GOP led legislative session. Democrats have already issued criticism and campaign material. The piece notes notable achievements in health, education, welfare, and state services, urging a proactive Republican public relations effort before the 1950 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Republican
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Wyngaard
Independent Observer
Wisconsin State Medical Society
Year 1949 Peace and Preparation in World Affairs
James Marlow surveys 1949 highlighting continued peace yet rising armament and political shifts. The U S preserved psychological edge with atomic progress then lost it after Soviet test. Communism expanded in Asia and Europe as Western alliances and Marshall Plan activities strengthened Western resolve. Germany remained split and UN atomic control efforts failed, leaving the Cold War state intact heading into 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Russia
Truman
China
Asia
Europe
West
Marshall Tito
Yugoslavia
Stalin
Tito
Germany
Britain
France
Berlin
United Nations
Ambassador Wadsworth and a China POW case amid Turkey notes
Washington dispatch details Ambassador George Wadsworth’s strict protocol and long hours in Istanbul. It also covers the ongoing effort to secure freedom for two American servicemen, Marine M. Sgt. Elmer Bender and Navy Chief Electrician William Smith, held in Chinese custody since 1948 with multiple State Department actions through late 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Wadsworth
U. S
Turkey
Wadsworth
Pearson Tron
Istanbul
Angus Ward
State Department
Elmer Bender
Cincinnati
Ohio
Navy
William Smith
Long Beach
Calif
Bender
Smith
Tsingtao
China
Com
Munist
Hsia Tien
Nan- Tsun
Ernest A. Gross
Congress
Peiping
Gross
Lender
Chou En-Lai
La Crosse Power Co plans 1940 plant and budget
G W Bork, president of Northern States Power Co of Wisconsin, announced 1940 construction budget of 1 987 560 including completion of the French Island steam plant at La Crosse with 13 400 horsepower capacity and target completion by August 1 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bork
Northern States Power Co
Wisconsin
French Island
la Crosse
C. M. Whitney
South Eighth Street
Richard Whitney
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
T. J. Craven
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Virginia
Moley
Franklin Roosevelt
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W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
Milwaukee Nurses’ Training
North Western
John Wyngaard
Capitol Dome
GOP
Legislature
Department of Public Welfare
Wiolj Tetuouinsa
James Marlow
Marlow
Drew Pearson
LaCrosse Tribune
Thomas Reynolds
Twentieth Century Club
R. L. Conte
Milwaukee
la Crosse and
Onalaska Street
Onalaska
Mississippi Valley Public Service Co
National Gauge and Equipment Co
P. M. Gelatt
la Crosse Rubber Mills
E. C. Thompson
Majestic Theater
Peter Newburg
Frank R. Schwalbe
R. A. James
R. V. Stormont
Valier
Mont
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