The Gamble That Was Cleveland’s Rioting Test
The piece explains Mayor Carl Stokes struggles to quell east side rioting by deploying 500 Black leaders and 100 Black officers to deter looting and arson. Initial calm gave way to looting pros who ignore appeals, leaving Stokes still in a tough, unresolved position. Related editorials and AP analysis are noted.
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Carl Stokes
U.S
Stokes
East Side
David Lawrence
Austin Scott
Associated Press
Ohio
Ronnie Stephens
France
De Gaulle’s Rudeness Triggers French Goods Boycott
The Washington Star reports that Atlas reprints Figaro claiming General de Gaulle’s rudeness has cut American demand for French wine and cheese. Delicatessen windows in New York show snails and foie gras disappearing while a Chicago restaurant warns it will not serve French wine. There is speculation the boycott stems from rude remarks by France’s leader and TV personalities.
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General de Gaulle
Figaro
Atlas Magazine
U Thant Tax Free Pay At U N Revealed In Hearing
Representative Rooney disclosed U Thant’s compensation as UN secretary general totaling 93,800 tax free, including 50,000 salary 6,300 post adjustments 22,500 expense allowance and 15,000 rent. Bundy noted U Thant rose to world figure but differing views remain on policy.
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U. Thant
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John Rooney
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William Bundy
Rooney
U Thant
Nose To Nose Confrontations In Cleveland
In Cleveland, peacekeeping volunteers confront around 50 youths bent on looting a record shop. They urge restraint, justify tactics, and aim to curb violence while fostering pride in black neighborhoods. Moderate black leaders back the program as a path to restore peace.
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Stephens
Whitey
Controversy Sparks Cancellation At Brooklyn Polytechnic
Secretary Willard Wirtz speaks on growth and distribution in Washington with humor about averages. Harold Taylor cites cancellation of a Brook lyn Institute symposium over a planned controversial Ne gro speech, arguing free discussion is essential to university life.
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Washington, D.C
Harold Taylor
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
Cleveland Riot Tied to Black Power Plot Across Cities
Washington report alleges a coordinated Black Power conspiracy behind Cleveland violence and potential disturbances in Chicago Detroit and Pittsburgh. FBI briefings cited planned outbreaks and a broader federal concern over gun control and interstate arms trafficking as Congress faces elections and policy decisions.
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Charles A. Vanik
Ohio
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House of Representatives
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Truman proposes inflation relief and housing action in special session
Twenty years ago in 1948 President Truman outlined a point program to Congress urging action to curb inflation and the rising cost of living and to relieve the current housing shortage. Harry W. Schilling seeks re election in 2nd La Crosse County district. Ringling Brothers circus comes to town on four silver enameled trains with two performances at Salter field. Frank R. Schneider runs for state senate in the 32nd District. More than 500 killed and 2 000 injured in an explosion and fire at the I G Farben chemical plant in Ludwigshafen Germany.
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Harry W. Schilling
Assembly
la Crosse County
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Salterfield
Frank R. Schneider
State Senate
I. G. Farben Chemical
Ludwigshafen
Germany
Reader letter challenges Dietrich on love ins and morals
Burdett W. Wakeman of La Crosse Wisconsin responds to Ira Dietrich with a critique of fire and brimstone preaching. He argues biblical decency supports marital sexuality and cites science and scripture while defending his twenty five year marriage.
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Dietrich
Burdett W. Wakeman
Ferry St
la Crosse
Wis
Light Shines Through Matthew 5 16 Verse
A compact verse reflection notes Jesus teaching Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
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Matthew
Isn t It The Truth! Notes On Married Life
A humorous quotation on married life praises two points home nights and a grumble partner at breakfast. It contrasts a single man as an incomplete animal likened to the odd half of a pair of scissors.
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Benjamin Franklin
Cart Riblet Jr
Rattlesnake Bounty Sought by Wisconsin Resident
Mrs Paul Gilbert of Chaseburg Wis asks The Tribune to raise the rattlesnake bounty from $1 to a higher amount after near encounters with snakes at a home and neighbor's milk house. She cites incidents involving children and expresses fear for local safety.
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Paul Gilbertson
Chaseburg
Wis
La Crosse Tribune Publication Details
The La Crosse Tribune published daily afternoons and Sunday mornings from 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin 54601. It is a member of Lee Enterprises Inc and the Associated Press with AP rights to local and dispatch news. Second class postage paid. Rates: 0c single copy and $1.25 every two weeks by carrier.
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la Crosse
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Wisconsin
Attaining Peace Without Armies Says Nietzsche
Sydney J. Harris cites Nietzsche’s 1880 critique of military power arguing that peace requires unarmed nations and a peace of mind rather than armed deterrence. He notes wars persist despite warnings and wonders if only a complete abolition of military force can prevent future conflicts.
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Sydney J. Harris
Nietzsche
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