Some 500 pounds of dead carp removed from La Crosse marsh
Residents reported the foul carp bloom to the health department and cleanup crews removed about 500 pounds of decomposing fish from the marsh east of the causeway. The piece laments ongoing decay as development threatens the area, calling for action to clear the filth and preserve the town’s center.
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Teenicide sport myth sparks call to raise driving age
A public warning describes dangerous teen street games nicknamed sport icide and other stunts that send youths to hospital or death. It cites 1947 fatalities and notes teens cause more crashes than adults, urging license age increases and revocation for youthful stunt drivers.
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End This Confusion as Courts Rule on Oil Station Outlets
A recent Supreme Court decision in a 5 to 4 vote limits oil companies from using filling stations as exclusive outlets for products, citing anti trust law concerns. The ruling prompts talk of legal reform to clarify business operations and reduce nationwide confusion. Police in Pomeroy Ohio hunt robbers using a hypodermic needle threat. no shots fired. Two thirds of the human body is water per medical reports. A commentator jokes that someone will someday sell stock in that fact.
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Supreme Court Rule Threatens Congressional Authority
In a 1947 case the court held lies told to a small committee are not lies until a majority can hear them, challenging congressional practice. Justice Jackson warned the ruling could invalidate past perjury convictions and erode legislative and judicial checks.
Iowa fire losses rise again in 1948 figures
Iowa State Fire Marshal John W. Strohm reported to Gov. Beardsley that 1948 fire losses totaled 9 050 377 dollars with 115 deaths. The year marked a fourth consecutive rise, increasing by 753 304 dollars from 1947 as defective stoves and heating plants caused the largest losses, while smoker carelessness sparked 464 fires, the highest-known-cause tally.
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Iowa
John W. Strohm
William S. Beardsley
Ytowa
Mr. Strohm
Security Review Branch cements broad military censorship order
The secretary of defense has established the Security Review Branch to review military information before public release. It covers military personnel, civilian employees, active reserves, retirees, and even congressional testimony transcripts. Critics warn such power could stifle public debate and informed criticism of national policy.
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Investigation into colleges sparks academic freedom debate
The House Un American Activities Committee begins inquiry into American colleges and universities. Proponents of academic freedom denounce the move while supporters say institutions should welcome scrutiny. The only price not to be criticized is the government bond market.
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House
UN American Activities Committee
Madison Notebook Notes on Vetoes and Senate Power
Wisconsin political notes from Madison discuss possible veto by Gov Rennebohm on a Republican decontrol rent bill. Reports mention outcomes if veto occurs, potential appointments to commissions and the state supreme court, and shifts in party leadership including Charles P Greene regaining Milwaukee Democratic chair. The piece also covers taxation leaks, radio station funding, and travel by Sen Alexander Wiley as he gears up for 1950 re election.
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Vernon Thomson
Richland County
GOP
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Alex Nicol
State Senate
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Gaylord Nelson
Dane County
Jim Dan Hill
Superior State College
Alexander Wiley
Trade Act Dies and U S Faces Red Tape in Trade Talks
Washington reports the reciprocal trade agreements act may die for now as Congress stalled renewal, delaying tar riff reductions with 42 nations and hampering U S experts abroad in France negotiating two-year-old deals. President Truman urged renewal to sustain foreign trade policy.
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Milwaukee CL-5 and GI bill eligibility details
The Milwaukee light cruiser CL-5 was built at Todd in Tacoma and commissioned in 1923. It served in Murmansk during WWII, then was turned over to the Soviet navy in 1944 and scrapped after 1949. An analysis cites 1947 speed violations as a major cause of fatal accidents. A reader’s question notes GI Bill eligibility for those enlisting after July 25, 1947 is denied.
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Ten years ago Farmington official changes stir local politics
Tribune notes Edward Fox resigns as treasurer and deputy sheriff in Farmington after many years. Jack Welda appointed deputy sheriff to replace him as Fox plans a move to Baltimore. The item lists other local personnel changes and civic movements across the area.
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Do Washington's hair and five largest general hospitals
Washington is described as having reddish brown hair that grayes with age, supported by Mount Vernon locks. The five largest general US hospitals by beds are Charity New Orleans 3490, Los Angeles General 3439, Cook County Chicago 3250, Bellevue New York 3049, Kings County Brooklyn 25X. The kiwi has no visible wings or tail.
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Los Angles
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Chicago
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Dictionary For You Promises A Handy World Atlas
The Webster Tower Dictionary and Atlas offers 378 pages of authoritative definitions and facts, plus 16 pages of colored maps. A useful daily reference, it sells for 40 cents postpaid with coupon from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Enclose 40 cents in coin to receive a copy.
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Austria Faces Large Pension Burden After War Losses
Vienna reports the government pays over 65 million dollars yearly in pensions to war invalids and relatives of fallen or missing soldiers. About 505 thousand Austrians, eight percent of the population, are on pensions, including 166,643 invalids, 84,035 widows, 45,856 parents, 85,010 orphans, and 123,580 other relatives.
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Cuba Eyes Undersea Oil Drilling in Bay of Cardenas
Cuba seeks to explore offshore oil in the Bay of Cardenas, signaling potential deepwater drilling. The move aims to expand energy resources and reduce reliance on imports amid ongoing exploration plans and regulatory steps.
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Jacobs Defends Barden as Catholic Faith Is Not Bigotry
Rep. Andrew Jacobs defends North Carolina’s Basil Barden from charges of bigotry, arguing many Catholics oppose Spellman on state funding for parochial schools. He says public aid should aid children without supporting sectarian school systems and contrasts Barden’s views with Spellman’s on federal education control.
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Bareden
al Smith
Congress
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Coan Barden
Barden
20000 Arab Children Learn Three Rs in Palestine Area
In Gaza area more than 20000 Arab refugee children study the three Rs in open air and improvised classrooms set up by UNRWA with help from the Quaker American Friends Service Committee and the Red Cross. Volunteers from UNESCO and Egypt are asked to assist. the plan aims to integrate into a permanent southern Palestine school system once refugees return home.
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Hashim Muad
Yebna
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