17 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1948
Page
1
In La Crosse during the centennial celebration thousands view century old treasures in store windows sparking a push for a permanent public museum. Citizens urge a permanent building with an expert curator to preserve exhibits and educate future generations, keeping interest alive after the centennial ends.
During the rearmament debate Congress pursued an 70 group air force measure to expand air power. The house passed a separate authorization for a 70 group force but the bill died in the senate. Congress did approve 22 aviation bills boosting peacetime military air leadership.
A biblical verse from Ecclesiastes 11 6 urges diligence in both morning and evening work to understand which efforts will prosper, acknowledging uncertainty in outcomes and the value of persistence.
Hollywood actress Irene Dunn visits the Republican convention in Philadelphia out of curiosity. She is photographed with a bouquet for Mrs. Tom Dewey and handed a Warren banner and a seconding speech manuscript before a crowd. Her political affiliation remains unclear.
The Canadian approach to Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls hosts a colossal carillon costing 100000. Its deep tones rise above the Falls and are praised as a tribute to Anglo American war leaders. Critics note neighbors hear cheaper radio music, while debate grows over tobacco export under relief measures.
Federal tax collections reached a record high, placing a heavy strain on Washington bureaus as they attempt to allocate and spend the windfall.
Washington commentary argues Truman’s move to call Congress into session backfires for both parties. It forecasts veto battles over civil rights, potential clots in the Senate, and a political opening for Republicans led by Dewey while noting risks to Truman’s 1948 campaign.
A set of brief quotations from George Bernard Shaw Ely Culbertson and William O Dwyer comment on war, foreign policy and politics. Shaw says the atom bomb is out of the question, Culbertson notes unreality in policy toward Russia, and Dwyer asserts a liberal Congress is essential regardless of the president.
Madison text argues for broad and varied school programs for full human development. It emphasizes modern teaching aids beyond textbooks, and designs of rooms and buildings as instructional equipment to ensure quality education.
The piece lists essential school services from teaching to health care and lunch facilities, noting only formally organized teaching is universally provided. It laments current teaching methods in elementary, secondary, and higher education, urging teachers to adopt non classroom learning approaches observed outside schools.
The article argues for well structured education with placement and follow up services, work integrated learning, and regular camping to aid development. It stresses health and library services, transportation, and quality teaching as crucial, calling teachers “quality folk” with empathy and judgment.
Tribune notes John B. Haraldson's Haraldson Shoe Shop at 1203 Caledonia Street will celebrate 25 years in its present location. Nearby items list guests visiting from Sioux Falls and Warwick while other local residents return from trips and announce old anniversaries and community events.
James Marlow reports that President Truman aims to force Republican resistance by a July special session while Republicans may push anti lynching or anti poll tax bills. Southern Democrats could filibuster, risking party rifts and shaping upcoming elections.
Hillsboro officials and business leaders joined Governor Rennebohm and James R. Law of the Wisconsin Highway Commission in Madison to study paving three miles of Highway 33 through Juneau County. The session followed July 8 findings from Wonewoc and will prompt further review by the governor and Law. Attendees included H R Knowe Dr W C Cubela Carl Herwig Earl Lawsha Fred Bernien and Oscar Neuman.
RAF planes from the 60th fighter-bomber squadron attacked a jungle clearing in north Malaya destroying a Communist camp with rockets and cannon fire. Ground forces had been unable to reach the site. casualties were not disclosed.
In Vilas County Court Judge Frank Carter fined Charles F. Taylor $400 for operating a gambling house at the Jack O’Lantern in Eagle River. Authorities also ordered destruction of gambling equipment seized in Thursday raid including a roulette table 2000 chips dice a blackjack table and a dice table.
The Dalton Victory carried 3,962 American war dead from the Philippines, the third such shipment. The army reported 10,360 bodies have been returned from this theater to date.
The Rural Electrification Administration approved a 340000 dollar loan for Eau Claire Electric Cooperative in Eau Claire Wisconsin and a 140000 dollar loan for Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association in Alanson Michigan.
Analysis notes De Gasperi's swift use of police and troops to quell Bolshevik unrest after the Togliatti shooting. The piece frames the crisis as a pivotal moment for democracy, fearing renewed revolts if Togliatti dies and Moscow weighs its stance on a communist Italy.
The Information Bureau explains insects may outnumber plants and animals, with vast species numbers and individuals, while control methods grow. A reader asks about a woman's waist size. corset makers report 25 inches as the present smallest regular size, contrasting with the past wasp waist of 18 inches.
Since the mission’s founding over 150 years ago the swallows traditionally arrive on March 19, St. Joseph’s day, and depart on Oct. 23, San Juan’s day. In 1940 the custom was broken as they left two months early, and in 1947 they arrived two days late.
The mahogany tree, an evergreen of West Indies and tropical America, is plentiful but costly due to intensive labor. Few trees per acre mean scarce supply, and after felling the logs must be dragged to river beds by oxen or tractors to await flood transport to the sea.
A report in The Journal of Aviation Medicine finds jets roughly four times more dangerous per 100000 flight hours than conventional planes. It cautions that early jet data may overstate risk as new models of standard aircraft show similar accident rates.
The first air mail stamp in this category was issued by Italy in 1917. It was stamp C1, an overprint on a Special Delivery 7 stamp, SDI design from 1902 to 1926.
The 20th Amendment adopted in 1933 states that if the president elect dies before inauguration the vice president elect becomes president. The Fish and Wildlife Service notes no test exists to name the fastest running bird. candidates include the road runner rail and ring necked pheasant with high speeds.
The flying wing was aptly named by John M. K. Northrop, inventor, since the aircraft is all wing with no fuselage or tail.
The Indian population declined from 846,000 at Columbus time to about 270,000 in 1905. Since 1905 the Indian population has been increasing. Two veteran merchant seamen organizations exist, including the Association of the United States.
After Bikini tests, Professor W. J. Humphreys, former U S weather bureau official, calculated that a full fledged hurricane generates more energy than 1 000 atom bombs exploded simultaneously.
The government booklet Slip Covers for Furniture provides simple step by step instructions for making decorative covers. It suggests material choices and color ideas to refresh rooms. Order for 10 cents postpaid from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington DC.
The page lists the newspaper staff including W. T. Burgess publisher editor R L Bangsberg editor J E Lienlokken news and protector Alfred W Rice city editor G G Moriarity state editor Ed Keefe circulation manager Ed Burgess assistant business manager A E Teachwut retail adv Luther Wilkins classified mgr.
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