Treasury report backs tax reduction with dampening wage demands
The treasury department urges tax cuts as a means to ease rising prices by dampening wage increase demands. It notes higher personal exemptions or lower rates could reduce inflationary pressure, though President Truman may oppose such measures. Republicans cite the report to push their tax relief program ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
Representative Knutson
Truman
Panama Rejects U S Base Lease Extension
Panamanian officials rejected an agreement granting the United States a lease extension on 14 defense bases. The article notes Panama relies on U S payrolls and trade, and questions the country’s future economy if U S money and jobs are reduced. It mentions neighboring Central American nations’ past protests and the income from U S ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
United States
U. S
Sam
Panama dispute shows anti American sentiment in Latin America
The dispute between Panama and the United States centers on perceived discrimination against Panamanians in the canal zone and economic competition affecting border merchants. Observers blame a 1942 treaty and recent U S troop withdrawals for souring relations and risking a broader strategic rift.
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Washington
Panama
United States
Canal Zone
National Assembly
Latin America
Panama Canal
Great Seaway
Congress
U. S
A Safety Solution for Traffic Death Toll in 1948
The piece argues that highway fatalities remain high and unlikely to improve in 1948. It blames neither cars nor drivers alone, urging education from school age on driving safety and the true meaning of horsepower to reduce deaths in the long term.
Singing commercial linked to Happy Days aims at Austrian radio
An army operated Vienna radio will broadcast a singing commercial using the tune Happy Days Are Here Again. The weekly half hour program will open and close with the jingle highlighting America's generosity. It is described as part of the voice of America and a potential secret weapon in the propaganda war with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
America
Voice of America
Russia
Germany
Reich
Europe
Moscow
English
Critics Question Truman Pardon Moves Amid Curley Case
The piece accuses President Truman of politicizing clemency by commuting Boston mayor James M Curley’s 18 month sentence for mail fraud and freeing other linked figures. it links pardons to gang politics and historic endorsements by past administrations. It calls out alleged patterns in governors and the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
James M. Curley
Boston
Truman
Donald Wakefield Smith
National Labor Relations Board
Curley
Mr. Trueman
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Pendergast
Congressional
Rep. Slaughter
James Gavin
Louisville
Kentucky
Capone
Chicago
White House
Wisecrack truth on dollars and productivity
A Memphis Commercial Appeal piece argues that a sharp trade quote about a dollar’s diminished power reflects broader concerns. It notes productivity per worker has fallen in key industries, affecting hours and pay, and that what we achieve for the dollar shapes its value.
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Memphis
Proverbial Loss as Wealth Is Burned to Prove a Point
A speaker laments wasting all money trying to prove a subjective claim, arguing that the total loss showcases folly and misplaced priorities. The quote reflects a cautionary view on material displays versus common sense.
Stop Boring Early and Watch the Pipe to the Furnace
A compact cautionary note compares drilling to knowing when to stop and warns that an expensive pipe from the furnace is easy to waste. It remarks that coins have a long life of about 25 years, suggesting wear or speed may affect longevity.
Wisconsin Capitol Notes on Judges and Public Service Moves
Notes from Madison report Judge J Ward Rector may move from the state supreme court to chief counsel of the public service commission next month. Attorney General John E Martin likely seeks another term, with GOP endorsement anticipated. Portly lobbyist William C Jacobs gains a new contract. chiropractors face funding shifts after a court ruling. The piece notes civic governance topics, study proposals for 1949 legislature, and a new state supreme court secretary.
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Madison
Wis
J. Ward Rector
State Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
Capitol
Rector
Capital
University of Wisconsin
Commission
Service
William C. Jacobs
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Mable Gustafson
St. Croix
Marvin B. Rosemberry
Leora Westlake
James Marlow Explains the Marshall Plan Aims
Washington outlines the Marshall Plan structure costs about 17 billion dollars over four years from 1948 to 1952. It would supply coal steel food and machinery while Europe works to increase own output and lower tariffs to boost trade among 16 western European nations.
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Washington
Truman
Europe
Notable Guests and Yearly Recollections in La Crosse
Tribune notes holiday visitors from Chicago and Madison figures from 10 and 20 years ago, with marriages and business changes. Mentions Mr and Mrs Clifford Lenz, Edward Hoffman, Mrs Schroeder, Delyce Semingson, Anna Generaux, John Reid, Helen McSwords, Della Wienke, Louise Gund, Robert Gordon, Arthur Holmes, C M Cody, and local firms. Also recalls La Crosse Normal school contracts and 1907 fire losses.
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Clifford Lenz
Edward Hoffman
Chicago
William Schroeder
South 16Th Street
Charles Street
Anna Generaux
Big Sandy
Mont
Anna Kreibich
John H. Reid
Marian Reid
Vine Street
Akron
Reid
The
Swift Company
Della Wienke
Main Street
Leslie M. Wienke
Fort Wayne
Ind
Louise Gund
Henry Gund
King Street
Robert Gordon
Gund
Arthur T. Holmes
Morris and Hartwell
C. M. Cody
la Crosse
la Crosse Normal School
Madison
Weather Bureau
la Crosse Cracker Company
Coren
Cargill
Electronic heating of bread kills mold in seconds
A brief experimental note shows that applying brief electronic heating to bread for five seconds eliminates mold growth. The result suggests a rapid post harvest mold control method, potentially reducing spoilage without chemicals.
Prices Rise In Russia After Decoupling Confusion
U S officials report continued shortages and rising prices in Moscow after the Soviet rationing end and ruble revaluation. Cables describe long lines at food shops and Soviet citizens buying only small amounts of staples as inflation pressures grow.
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Washington
State Department
Moscow
Two Veteran Physicians At Mendota To Retire
Dr. M. K. Green superintendent at Mendota state hospital and Dr. August Sauthoff announce retirement January 31 after nearly 87 years of combined service. Green joined Mendota as an intern in 1901 and became superintendent in 1924 while Sauthoff started in 1906 and became assistant superintendent in 1929. Both leave upon reaching retirement age of 70 with no replacements yet named.
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Madison
Wis
M. K. Green
Mendota State Hospital
August Sauthoff
Mendota Hospital
Green
Sauthoff
Former UW Student Dies by Own Action in Madison
William P. Kuechenmeister, 26, a former University of Wisconsin student, shot himself in a Delta Chi fraternity house phone booth. Dane County coroner Dr. David C. Atwood said the death occurred nearly two days before discovery and cited ill health as a factor.
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Madison
Wis
William P. Kuechenmeister
University of Wisconsin
David C. Atwood
Dane County
Delta Chi
Atwood
Kuechenmeister
France Accepts U S Aid to Speed European Reconstruction
Paris reports the cabinet authorized Foreign Minister Georges Bidault to sign an interim aid accord approved by the United States Congress. The aid totals 522 million dollars for France Italy and Austria to support Marshall plan implementation.
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Paris
Georges Bidault
France
U. S
Italy
Austria
Owl Crashes Family Christmas In Drexel Hill
A grey brown speckled owl invaded the Denny home in Drexel Hill and perched on the Christmas tree. Mrs. James Denny and neighbors chased the bird for about half an hour before it flew out an open window.
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Philadelphia
James Denny
Drexel Hill
Denny
Trade With Potential Enemies Faces Moral and Practical Risk
Dewitt MacKenzie weighs the risks of wartime trade with adversaries as Britain ships grain to Russia and the USSR aids with rails. He notes U.S. hopes of mutual gain, cites Japan before Pearl Harbor, and argues Germany’s postwar recovery would still shape world stability. A line should be drawn to limit dangerous economic entanglements.
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Britain
Russia
Soviet Union
England
Tass
U. S
William C. Foster
United States
America
Washington
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Answers to Readers Questions on War, Marriage, and Records
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides fact answers. Stimson says atomic bombs saved a year of war and many casualties. A study shows engaged couples share similarities, especially in faith and culture. Alma Gluck’s 1911 recording became the first best selling phonograph record. Mary Surratt was executed in DC on July 9, 1865 for Lincoln’s assassination.
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Japan
Stimson
Old Virginny
Alma Gluck
District of Columbia
Mary Surratt
Mrs. Surratt
Lincoln
Tournament of Roses Began In Pasadena in 1890
The Tournament of Roses in Pasadena on New Year s Day was introduced in 1890 as a village festival to celebrate mid winter flowering season. Residents decked their buggies with roses and went picnicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Santa Claus School Founded by Charles W How ard
The Santa Claus school was established by veteran Santa Charles W How ard who first offered the training course in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Charles W. Howard
Why Marines Lead Landings in Combat
The Marine Corps serves as the expeditionary or landing force of the Navy and is naturally first to land in combat. In amphibious operations the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard cooperate jointly.
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Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
United States Ships Record Food Exports Last Year
The department of agriculture reports the U S sent the largest annual food export volume from any nation, exceeding 19 million tons. About 114 million tons went to Europe, roughly 60 percent of total, with 34 million to the Far East and Pacific and Latin America also receiving substantial amounts.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Far East
Pacific
Latin
Laureation: term for conferring a degree by a university
Laureation denotes the conferring of a degree by a university. It traces to ancient Greek practice of placing laurel and daphne sprays on the foreheads of victorious heroes and poets.
Set Your Children A Good Example
A La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau notice promotes the booklet Modern Manners. It urges parents to model proper behavior at the table and in daily life and offers a fifteen cent postpaid copy with a coupon. The message frames parental example as key to children’s judgments of right and wrong and invites readers to order the guide for brushing up manners.
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Junior
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
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Phil Haberman
Idea Dept
Jefferson County
Arthur Mussehl
Wisconsin County Boards Association
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U. W
James Marlow
Western
Ruhr
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James F. Lienlokken
Alfred W. Rice
Gerald G. Moriarity
Ed. Keefe
Edward L. Burgess
Ass’t. Business
Arthur E. Teachout
Luther Wilkins
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th and
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Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Call Tribune
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Dewitt MacKenzie
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