Taft Wins GOP Rules Vote as Liberal Revolt Fades
A drive by 13 Republican radicals and liberal peers to block Taft as policy chair failed 29 to 13. The old guard reasserts control in the Senate, signaling a return to conservative roots and a four year Taft-led reorientation for the party under the Truman era. The January Republican committee shakeup looms as liberals seek Chairman Scott's scalp.
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Willkie
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Wall Street Journal Outlook Compiles Prices Decline Amid Uncertainties
The Wall Street Journal predicts a cooling economy with inflationary pressures easing and price drops ahead. Sears Roebuck reports an average 1.7 percent fall in prices, suggesting real cost reductions across consumer goods beyond food and autos.
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Flexibility in Farm Price Supports Sparks Congressional Debate
The 1948 crop season is cited as evidence that price supports and favorable weather boosted harvests. A 1949 outlook suggests larger yields with flexible parity under consideration, moving away from the wartime 90 percent rule. The National Grange backs flexibility to curb overproduction while aiding farmers.
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National Grange
Truman State of the Union Speech Critics See Slippery Socialism
The editorial critiques President Truman's state of the union message as favoring government intervention and potential state ownership. It warns of government loans and price controls, possible nationalization, and threats to free enterprise, urging caution on labor laws and taxation debates. The piece argues such policies undermine private industry and investor confidence.
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Special squad to curb central city crime praised
The Philadelphia Inquirer endorses a new police special squad to fight assaults, holdups, and robberies in the central city. The move follows postwar crime waves seen in many cities and aims to supplement existing bandit patrols. Citizens expect protection and may push for more patrols if crimes persist.
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Central City
Philadelphia
Howard P. Sutton
The Store and the Community
The article argues retail stores serve as purchasing hubs and community builders. It notes stores attract residents, support development, and create attractive shop centers, benefiting merchants and towns alike.
Dem prospects dim as retirements reshape Wisconsin Senate
The piece notes large retirements hit Democrats in the Wisconsin Senate with key losses to federal appointments. It cites Anthony Gawronski and Clem Zablocki from Milwaukee, and Tehan’s potential federal judgeship, risking Democratic control without his Senate seat. Assembly leadership shifts follow.
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FHA
Wisconsin
Clem Zablocki
Charles Adsen
Luch
Polk County
Madsen
Rennebohm
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F. Ryan Duffy
U.S. Circuit Court of Apeals
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Leland McParland
Cudahy
George Molinaro
Kenosha
Robert Lynch
Green Bay
Molinaro
CIO
McParland
Boss Tehan
Gaylord Nelson
Madison
Dane County
Nelson
Willaim Duffy
Brown County
Republican Assembly
Terpstra Re-elected La Crosse County Highways Chair
Ten years ago Terpstra was re-elected chairman of the La Crosse county board highways committee during the courthouse organization meeting. Fred Goddard was named vice chairman and Herman Affeldt secretary with Ray Parmenter Aas Gerke also on the panel. Also noted are oath of office for county officials and various relocations and appointments across local boards and firms.
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Greeneld
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Harger
La Crosse Restaurant Association backs health agency plan
La Crosse Wisconsin Restaurant Association chapter, meeting with Elmer Conforti, agrees with the city health board on a sweeping sanitation program. A committee will consult with health officials to audit all local food handling establishments and report findings and recommendations.
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Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Elmer Conforti
State Association
Health Department
Board of Health
Vacation Jobs Open for College Students in Federal Agencies
Milwaukee Wisconsin reports vacation employment openings across federal agencies in fields including veterinary medicine physical science soil conservation and engineering. Positions include veterinarian chem engineer meteorologist and soil conservationist with starting salaries from 2498 to 2974 yearly. Vacancies span Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin. Information and applications available from U S Civil Service regional offices in Chicago Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
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Truman and Congress Face Civil Rights and Health Plans
Washington analysts map a delicate path for Truman as Democrats split with southern members on civil rights while seeking health insurance and federal aid to education. Republicans may back or balk, reshaping early session momentum and potential Taft Hartley repeal.
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Public Debate On City Snow Duties And Wages
A La Crosse Citizen defends winter city crews for snow removal and long shifts. The letter argues workers miss meals and endure 16 hour shifts, noting they receive straight time for extra hours and challenging readers to work similar hours.
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Unions Split Over World Federation Ties
The article discusses global labor unions facing Bolshevist influence via the World Federation of Trade Unions. It notes U S CIO and British leaders seeking independence, with talks in Paris and London about cleansing WFTU or forming a new world federation to defend democracy.
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Russia
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World Federation of Trade Unions
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Ter Reuther
Paris
Louis Saillant
WFTU
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London
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British
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Hugh Capet
Haskin Service Answers On History Snails Frost And Sun
Questions and answers cover Magna Carta seal by King John not signed. edible snail Helix pomatia used as food. frost prediction linked to clear still nights after rain. origin of trapshooting sport dates 1825 to 1870 with 1880s and 1900 associations. sun’s life estimated at about 15 million million years remaining.
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Interstate Association of Trapshooters
Amateur
Inaugural Hat Held by Senator Douglas in 1861
Henry Watterson attempted to take Lincoln's hat during the 1861 inaugural observance, but Senator Stephen A. Douglas stood behind him and kept hold of the hat for about thirty minutes, according to Carl Sandburg's Lincoln biography.
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Carl Sandberg
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Henry Watterson
Senator Douglas
Children's Favorite Songs booklet offered for 25 cents
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a 118 song collection for children. It includes nursery songs, singing games, folk songs, patriotic tunes and Sunday school hymns with words and music, in kid friendly keys, bound in a durable illustrated cover. Enclose 25 cents postpaid to obtain the booklet.
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