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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1952
Page
6
The piece criticizes flood control and river and harbor projects as pork for lawmakers. It notes a backlog of 949 authorized but unstarted projects spanning from 1917 to the 1930s, risking billions in waste. It urges a cold-eye review to finish essential work and trim unnecessary items.
The article questions President Truman's appointment of Walter J. Cummings Jr. as solicitor general, noting he lacked eminent legal fame and was allegedly favored by the president after a personal appeal by his father a former Democratic National Committee treasurer. It argues a seven week term was inappropriate and suggests veteran officials should have filled the post. It closes with a biblical quote from Joshua 14:12.
Construction activity is seen rising in 1953 as curbs ease effective January 1 and new administration leaders favor industry. Steel copper and aluminum supplies expand for offices schools hospitals public works and homes. Recreation projects lifted from October 1950 bans. industry outlook improves with Eisenhower administration.
Roger Babson argues business supports social welfare despite flaws. He cites research foundations and calls for a joint rise of business with social sciences to improve living conditions. The piece links labor tensions, 1950s politics, and Eisenhower’s leadership to a broader quest for humane economic policy.
Madison lawmakers rail at boards and commissions for rules they opposed. Wyngaard argues delegation of power was deliberate and will continue as complexity and technical needs grow. officials increasingly regulate sectors like agriculture banking and industry.
Notes from the La Crosse Tribune recall events from ten years ago including Miss Bonnie Callicot visiting on the Coast Guard cutter Sycamore, remodeling at Central High School cafeteria, and a carbon monoxide incident saving George P. Watson.
The McCarran Walter Act, effective December 24, changes Chaplin’s possible reentry to the United States. He must first pass a single inquiry officer, then, if needed, the five member Board of Immigration Appeals. Potential habeas corpus action remains available.
The Voice of America broadcasts a Ukrainian refugee letter to Stalin criticizing Soviet life and five year plans. Four Congress members Hoggs Keating McCulloch Karsten propose new election law limits. They call for caps on primary and convention spending, crackdown on dummy committees and child contributions, and mandatory campaign reporting by corporations and unions. A separate survey urges Eisenhower aid to small business via a pro small defense agency with expanded authority and tax relief.
AP Foreign News Analyst argues Stalin’s moves over 16 years are never sincere and aimed at Communist goals. Dulles responds that concrete action is needed and suggests using the United Nations or diplomatic channels.
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