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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1949
Page
6
The board of education revises Jefferson school plans to include an auditorium with visual education facilities and seating. Officials say the updated plan suits a small site and limited playground, serving long term needs and group activities.
A verse from Luke 12 21 is quoted warning that hoarding wealth for oneself without spiritual value leaves one poor in God. It emphasizes that true riches come from faith and generosity rather than material gain.
Holmen Commercial club wins unanimous public support for fixing McGilvray road from highway 53 to Trempealeau and reopening it as a main traffic artery. Hearings in Trempealeau and La Crosse area urge full Chamber and Merchants Division participation to back the project and boost tourism to Perrot Park.
The article urges immediate study and formal clearance for using Market Square for multi-deck parking. It cites public interest, council plans, and a spring election deadline to decide on off street parking meters, with April approaching.
A Senate investigating committee report recalls hearings on export controls showing forged orders and reused licenses. Witnesses cited shipments using shoe nails licenses for three inch nails and other evasions. The panel notes tightened rules but calls for stronger safeguards to curb unscrupulous profit seeking and block goods Russia could use for war.
The piece discusses how the aging leadership in both parties and the seniority system shape control of Congress. It notes chairmen, many above 65, hold power over committees and rule the legislative pace, with critics calling seniority undemocratic while reforms face resistance.
State tax authorities pursue profits by 10 operators of Milwaukee policy, adding nearly 4 yy to tax bills. Assessments total 700000 over years, a figure representing profits not gross income, suggesting a far larger gambling take and exposing police skepticism of a hidden million dollar racket preyed on the gullible public.
Tighe E. Woods, the federal rent director, plans to ask Congress to grant both tenants and landlords a right of appeal from general rent increases ordered by local rent boards. He suggests further changes may be considered but opposes expanding the current system beyond allowing appeals. The aim is equal justice for tenants and landlords, though effectiveness under the present method remains uncertain.
The UN is an imperfect tool for maintaining world peace and justice. Some urge new rules or devices, but without a will to base laws on governing principles, new parliaments cannot fix it. The UN should aspire without wielding hypocritical authority across all areas.
A New Yorker plummeted three stories and landed on the first floor, suffering injuries but in stable condition. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators assess how the fall occurred.
Madison commentary argues Gov. Rennebohm, newly seated governor, faces a test of leadership and policy direction. With predecessors lacking a strong program, his first message to the legislature will reveal whether Wisconsin Republicans have clear ideas on taxation, labor, and government controls. The piece views Rennebohm as pivotal to the party’s future.
Wisconsin Republicans have not yet produced a strong ideological leader since Rennebohm returned to power. He enters his first full term after a strong political rise from lieutenant governor to acting governor. He is young, ambitious, and has built a substantial apprenticeship in public service.
Ten years in the U S have not satisfied Danial Petrick son of Mrs Anna Petrick 945 Adams Street He a coxswain re enlisted Nov 1 for another four years He has seen most of the world and witnessed years struggle in the Far East Servais returns for a holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Julius Servais 1706 Jackson Street
Editorial staff and department heads listed for the La Crosse Tribune with city, state, and circulation information. Publication hours, office address at 4th and Cass streets, La Crosse Wisconsin, and entry details through June 23, 1904 are noted along with delivery and subscription rate hints.
James Marlow notes that nine Supreme Court justices often disagree as dissent echoes the judge’s life, education, and era. He cites Holmes and Hughes on dissent as part of democratic truth, while Douglas warns against ignoring the Constitution or shaping law to fit personal wishes.
The speech argues the Soviet threat is enduring and decades deep. It warns against complacency and warns of Red Trojan horses while urging relentless anti communism at home and in Western Europe. It notes possible compromises with Russia and stresses continual vigilance.
The 1949 La Crosse recreation department chess season starts Thursday night at the Central high school social center. The evening focuses on pawn openings with a four opener and features a simultaneous demonstration by Roger Haines of 1317 Adams street, a new entrant to local chess circles with experience in Iowa and Minnesota clubs.
Police traced a suicide by 15 year old Donna Joyce, daughter of Patrolman Herman Joyce, after a quarrel with Bobby. Her farewell note says she could not live without him and asked to be dressed in a black sweater and gray skirt. The gun belonged to her father and was found with her in the living room.
Beloit Wisconsin issues bonds totaling 1.6 million for a proposed senior high school. The article notes a 1.38 million gap between estimated costs and bids, highlighting a substantial difference in projected funding and construction estimates.
The Haskin Service offers readers a question answer feature. Readers mail questions to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC with return postage. Questions cover topics from county sizes to goldfish aging and the Iwo Jima flag raising claim to no special selection.
The White House lawn hosted nine sheep which grew to about 40 during Woodrow Wilson’s presidency. The flock was eventually donated away before the Wilson family left office.
The U S proof system equates each degree of proof with one half percent alcohol by volume. Thus 100 proof whisky has 50 percent alcohol by volume and 90 proof contains 45 percent alcohol by volume. Proof measures the alcoholic content of distilled spirits.
Government experts say shoe toes should extend about half an inch beyond the toe line. In an animal size comparison, a fully grown South African lion reaches nearly 10 feet in body length with a three foot tail, while tigers reach 11 to 12 feet. the Amur region cat is the largest true feline.
Q and A cover topsoil formation longevity and feeding role. They note the United States topsoil depth and time to form an inch, and identify Pennsylvania as the state with eight constitutional signers. Also, Mona Lisa canvas measures two feet six and a half by one foot nine inches.
The Navy League of the United States is a patriotic organization founded in to render civilian aid to the U S navy and advocate naval preparedness.
Bananas are picked green not to withstand transport in an immature state but because they do not ripen well on the plant. If left uncut, their starch can fail to convert to sugar and the fruit becomes unfit for eating.
Notable measures that became law after presidential vetoes include the Worst Act of 1919, an immigration literacy test vetoed by Wilson, the soldiers bonus act vetoed by Coolidge, the Philippine Independence Act of 1933 vetoed by Hoover, the 1535 bonus act, the 1943 War Labor Disputes Act and Revenue Act vetoed by Roosevelt, the Taft Hartley labor management relations act, and the 1948 tax reduction bill vetoed by Truman.
Most Veterans Administration benefits apply to World War II veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries living abroad. Some exceptions exist, including readjustment allowances for unemployment and self employment and loan guarantees on foreign properties. Hospitalization or medical care is available to U S citizen veterans abroad for war service connected disabilities.
A 32 page booklet titled Modern Manners covers table manners telephone etiquette calling etiquette dress for occasions and business etiquette with all emergencies of modern social life. It costs 20 cents postpaid and includes a coupon to Bureau 316 Eye St N E Washington 2 DC.
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