03 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1951
Page
1
Opinion column argues price wage controls are imperfect, seeking flexibility and eventual rollbacks. It warns of continued inflation pressures, calls for higher taxes and tighter credit, and stresses production growth as a better anti inflation tool while urging discipline in government spending.
Pleven urged immediate French action to solidify Western Europe defense. He told Washington that France is an ally, not a fair weather friend, and outlined plans for 20 divisions totaling about 900,000 men by end of 1953. Observers warn French Reds affect homeland policy as Paris prepares armed force for anti Communist defense.
Washington editorial condemns the switchmen and railroad unions for flouting court orders and paralyzing transport, accusing the Truman administration of leniency toward labor, and urging a single law to cover all unions with decisive action to protect national interests.
Captain Ivan Richardson of Camp McCoy reports his car damaged by a bakery truck from Erickson's Bakery of La Crosse. A civilian identified as the owner of the Oldsmobile with an Ohio plate, who asked about the car, noted the collision. Richardson says he was pleased to be approached and surprised by the event.
In Madison the editorial argues state leaders mislead residents about tax changes calling them emergency measures. It cites 25 percent surtax and cigarette taxes as examples and notes such levies persist, not repealed, shaping a pattern of chronic emergency taxation.
In the United Nations delegates lounge U S Ambassador Warren Austin hears citizens and diplomats discuss lobbying for peace on China Korea and international relations. Anna Rosenberg defends draft ages while Rivers challenges and notes varied national policies. Readers suggest patriotic actions to bolster preparedness and resist Soviet influence.
James Marlow reviews the widening “great debate” over American troops in Europe. He notes Eisenhower’s opposition to congressional limits, and traces early prompts from Kennedy, Hoover, Taft, Wherry, Connally and Douglas. The piece frames the partisan clash and Truman’s stance on troop deployment.
Ten years ago the La Crosse Tribune notes a civil aeronautics pilot training ground school for non-college applicants sponsored by the La Crosse chapter Reserve Officers Association. Scouts from Gateway Area council chosen to care for a 65 foot flag on Grandad Bluff.
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