31 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
1
Economists forecast a calmer 1949 with a return to normal buyers market and fewer shortages. 1948 set records in production and spending, but late 1948 data hints at a leveling off or slight decline. Domestic demand may soften while foreign spending and rearmament tail off.
Washington reports Taft of Ohio mobilized broad Republican backing to fend off 13 self styled GOP liberals seeking his ouster. The rebels named Lodge of Massachusetts to head the Senate GOP policy committee, while Ives of New York urged Lodge as replacement. A Monday caucus of all Republican senators will decide Taft's leadership amid party tensions.
Washington reports the dies of the 80th Congress as the House continues to face an alleged Soviet espionage ring. The Un American Activities Committee asks for a continuing mandate into the 81st Congress to pursue spy cases they say have breached U S security with alarmingly critical results.
The Republican controlled 80th Congress adjourned as Democrats prepare to convene on Monday with the Senate meeting, many Democrats absent for a caucus. The Hoover commission report and a shift of power dominate the transition, while Whittaker Chambers is cited as a key witness in new investigations.
Assistant police chief Aaron C. Sanford announced there will be no extension of tavern closing times for New Years Eve. All taverns must close at 1 a.m.
A Burlington Wisconsin event crowns L. W. Tupper as the world champion of tall tales for 1968. Honorable mentions go to John H. from Johnson City and Dr J. F. M. Le of the University of Arizona, Tucson, with runner-up Edward S. Krikee of Comstock.
Moscow announced a new trade pact with Yugoslavia reducing 1949 trade to one eighth of 1948 due to Premier Tito's unfriendly policy. Tass distributed the notice saying the protocol foresees the cut in turnover and did not state values for 1948 or 1949. Tito warned Yugoslavia would sell to the West if bloc members fail to honor trade.
President Truman convenes a planning session with top aides to map the New Deal agenda before Congress. The meeting centers on foreign issues from his latest press conference and includes key leaders Barkley Rayburn Lucas and McCormack for input on forthcoming policy and waterfront matters.
Churches prepare for New Year with watch night and communion services. Local Protestant houses schedule 9 p.m. watch nights at Assembly of God Calvary Baptist Moody Memorial and Bethany Gospel Tabernacle. English Lutheran First Evangelical Lutheran observe multiple services. Catholic masses listed for St Joseph’s, St Thomas More, St Mary’s, St John the Baptist, St James, St Wenceslaus, Holy Cross, Holy Trinity.
Deadline for announcing Snow Queen candidacies is today. Representatives of La Crosse business firms have not indicated plans and may call Jaycee Chairman Robert 1037.
A trolley bus collided with two automobiles last night in Milwaukee, sending 14 people to hospital. The bus lost control, jumped the curb, and struck a building, knocking bricks from a wall two stories high and 15 feet wide. Nine of the 65 aboard and three automobile occupants were hospitalized.
William Bonadurer leads a 20th annual Grandad Bluff display lighting the sky with continuous bangs from 12 to 12:15. The event features a Christmas Tree and Niagara Falls numbers and ends with a 200 aerial bomb finale. Residents are urged to watch from safe parking areas and remain off the bluff during the display.
A cautious New Year is anticipated in 1949 with expected soft celebrations due to global tensions. European cities mark the occasion with subdued rituals and official bans on rowdy displays while traditions like champagne in Paris and beer in Brussels persist.
Friday total for the Marion Krajewski family aid fund reached 1546.49 with remaining collections expected to push past 1600. The drive by the Onalaska Men's Club La Crosse Tribune and Salvation Army funds clothing furniture and building materials to reestablish the seven children and mother after a recent fire. Donations included groceries gas stoves and various small gifts from local residents and groups.
Chiang Kai-shek said he is ready to discuss peace with the Chinese Communists but attached so many conditions that settlement seems unlikely. He urged negotiated peace only if it preserves independence sovereignty constitutionalism and living standards, while vowing to defend Nanking Shanghai and hold the north at all costs.
Nine inches of snow broke the Lagoon rink ice which was in good condition before the snowfall. Water holes formed as ice weakened and spreading water requires sub zero weather to refreeze. After freezing, snow and surface ice must be removed and the ice scraped before skating resumes.
General MacArthur returns the sun flag to Japan, allowing its display anywhere without permission. He hopes the banner will symbolize nationalism aligned to universal laws within the family of nations.
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