End of Era for Smith Wagon Works in La Crosse History
William L. Smith, last surviving son of the Smith Wagon Works founder, dies at 87 marking the final chapter in La Crosse’s Smith Manufacturing firm once thriving before 1919 as auto demand rose and wagons declined. The founder William H. Smith and brothers Burt Fred Charles Frank faded after 1933 1938, with headquarters eventually sold to Allis-Chalmers in 1936.
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Lillie Smith
Will” Smith
Portage
Lower
Badger Street
Montague Company
Allis-Chalmers Company
Burt
Fred
Charles
Frank
Smith Manufacturing Company
Federal plan to rebuild and extend U S highways over 20 years
The Public Roads Administration unveils an 11.3 billion plan over two decades to repair and expand the interstate system. It targets 667 unsafe bridges 8185 narrow spans 210 tunnels and 21 thousand rural miles below width standards while proposing four lane urban by passes and selective open country expressways. The plan avoids flashy superhighways and emphasizes safety and practicality.
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Public Roads Administration
U. S
PRR
The
Roads Administration
Philadelphia
Ohio Line
Congress
PRA
Washington
Truman Midyear Economic Report Signals Shifts and Continuities
President Truman’s midyear economic report introduces the Brannan farm plan and the Point IV program, signaling shifts from January proposals. He rejects major tax increases, favors rail and corporate tax changes, and reiterates a higher minimum wage, extended unemployment, and Social Security boosts while soft-pedaling education, health, and housing initiatives.
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NEA
Truman
Congress
Brannan
Rotary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Farmers weigh future of price supports and surpluses
The July crop report sparked debate over government price supports as forecasts show large wheat and corn crops and rising meat output. Analysts discuss Brannan Pace and Hope-Aiken plans, possible pork market pricing, and 75 percent parity ideas while weighing national interests and farm stability.
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Minnneapolis Journal
Washington
Brannan
Treasury
O. B. Jesness
University of Minnesota
Legion program aims to spark local business through consumer survey
The American Legion proposes post level committees to survey the community for unmet goods and services and stimulate new ventures. Inspired by Burnet Texas 1949 results, the plan could lift employment and business, arguing vision and courage can beat a slump.
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American Legion
National Organization
Legion
Burnet
Texas
Governor moves to dissolve groups prowling Alabama
Muscatine Journal quotes the governor vowing action to end aggressive groups in Alabama. The statement emphasizes firm government action and societal rejection of such groups.
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Muscatine Journal
Alabama
Legislative Recess Keeps Wisconsin Legislature Open for Fall
John Wyngaard argues Wisconsin lawmakers chose a fall recess rather than final adjournment to review vetoed bills and retain last word over executive actions. He notes habit, distrust of governors, and avoidance of special sessions drive the practice, which sustains legislative prerogatives and prepares for potential fall changes.
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Wis
Rennebohm
Statehouse
Walter S. Goodland
Kohler
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers reader questions on topics from Panama Canal dirt usage to plant root tips, monuments, the word Tory, wood dust fire risk, aluminum paint safety for drinking tanks, Bourbon whisky origin, Irish migration, postal regulations on outside work, and army rank definitions.
Stain Removal Booklet Offered by Information Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau advertises a booklet on stain removal. It stresses identifying stain type and fabric as crucial to avoid setting stains or damaging fabrics and offers the booklet for 10 cents postpaid by mail to Washington DC.
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Fact-Finders Face Big Job in Steel Dispute
President Truman appointed a three member fact finding board to study the steel wage dispute. With no strike for 60 days the workers and companies agreed to cooperate and provide information as the board weighs whether demands are justified and what the likely public impact would be.
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Truman
Eel
CIO
New York Summer Theaters Draw Heat Fueled Crowds
New Yorkers seek nocturnal entertainment beyond Manhattan as heat drives patrons to Rialto Theater in Hoboken and other venues in New Jersey Connecticut and Long Island. Margie Hart returns to perform Rain at the Rialto amid ticket hiccups and malfunctioning cooling fans.
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New Jersey
Connecticut
Long Island
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Rialto Theater
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N. J
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Christopher Morley
Bohemia
Margie Hart
California
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Somerset Maugham
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Power lobby sabotages Truman promise in senate action
In a behind the scenes move, the Senate appropriations committee cut government transmission funding and invited private power firms to build lines, shifting public power to private utilities in the west. Senators Hayden Chavez and O Mahoney defended public power. Thomas led the opposition.
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Truman
Drew Pearson
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Thomas
U. S
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Arizona
Joe O’mahoney
Wyoming
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Milt Young
North Dakota
Pat McCarran
Nevada
Kenneth McKellar
Tennessee
Chan Gurney
South Dakota
Clyde Reed
Kansas
Guy Cordon
Oregon
Senate
House Appropriations
House
Idaho Power Company
Anderson Ranch
Boise
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Shasta
California Central Valley
Public Service Company of Colorado
Big Thompson
President Truman
West
80Th Congress
Beil Syndicate, Inc
Ten years ago Miss Ruth Eberle visits hometown
The Tribune notes Ruth Eberle a University of Minnesota nursing student holidaying with her parents at 1607 South Ninth street. It also highlights Francis Lupie of La Crosse winning the Outstanding Freshman Athlete award at the University of Dubuque for multi sport prowess and doubles tennis with John Wilson. Richard Whitney reports for summer training at Annapolis.
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University of Minnesota
A. J. Eberle
South Ninth Street
Francis Lupie
la Crosse
University of
Weenie) Wilson
Richland Center
Richard E. Whitney
C. M. Whitney
South Eighth Street
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Idaho lawmaker's engagement leads to marriage report
Red haired Idaho state representative Edith Miller checked a story about her engagement to Rep. Edwin Snow at a Boise news office in February. She later married newspaper man Sandor Ss. K Boise Thursday. The engagement had been announced from the house floor and was later broken without explanation.
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Idaho
Edith Miller
Sandor
Klein
Miss Miller
Edwin Snow
Snow
Spaniels Favorite At World’s Largest One Day Show
Spaniels dominated the world’s largest one day dog show drawing 4,000 entries at Cheltenham End where a crowd of 12 spectators tied up traffic for a mile and a half.
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