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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1948
Page
6
The article reports that hopes to adjourn around June 18 are likely, with lengthy daily sessions and night meetings planned to push through controversial measures. A recess through the party conventions is seen as probable, while key issues include ERP funding, European displaced persons, selective service reform, and civil rights debate.
A biblical exhortation urges timely proclamation of truth with patience. It emphasizes rebuke and correction alongside exhortation, grounded in steadfast doctrine and endurance.
UK diplomats in Washington warn the so called peace offensive from Moscow may be a stunt. Tass signaling no Russian concessions ends the chance of talks while Washington demands proof of sincerity. The state department must stay alert to possible further moves and keep a door to settlement open.
A rough line notes that an average piano contains about 222 pounds of steel and adds uncertainty about the weight when Junior takes a turn. The remark suggests a playful or competitive context around piano construction or handling rather than a formal report.
A reflective quip about summer frustrations with radio performance. It asks readers to pause when provoked by a nonfunctioning radio and consider their reaction instead of immediate anger.
A terse line notes a friend as someone who vents about the game and similar things the speaker also dislikes. The remark contrasts shared criticism with the way others are treated. It captures a skeptical view of loyalty and common grievances.
The remark notes that the average small boy's ambition equals about six feet in height. It reflects a playful or figurative measure of youthful aspiration.
Cordell Hull's new memoir notes blunt differences with Franklin D. Roosevelt on domestic reform pace and foreign policy, detailing tensions over diplomacy, the Four Freedoms slogan, and the secretary's stance on a third term and vice presidency.
A Christian Science Monitor piece cites a poet foreseeing a tension between feet and shoes and adds a foot expert warning that human feet may be on the way out. The spread notes cars and other changes, predicting 10,000 years for any shift, and questions if experts will still have a leg to stand on.
University of Illinois architects and engineers push standard methods and materials to cut house costs. They formed a small homes council aiming to reduce wasteful practices. Early house tests show labor cuts of about one sixth and cost reductions toward a third, with wallboard plastering and truss roofs delivering major time savings. Plumbing install time dropped to about a third due to easier partitioning around pipes.
A veteran farmer laments future corn planting tied to four days of good weather while noting power farming has increased speed and security against delays. He recalls horses limited by day and night work and compares old and new farming, with August droughts beyond control. The piece ends with a sly aside on who fixes the wife’s spring bonnet price.
Madison notes outline Gov Rennebohm seeking Republican convention endorsement for renomination and election while opposing a prompt request. Conservation seeks to hire Adolph Kanneberg for Wisconsin water resources background. Legislative moves include tax law revamps, ethics questions, and veterans housing debate. Leaders discuss a possible special session and focus on internal improvements revisions.
Informed reports say the proposed Wallace party in the state struggles to obtain petition circulators. Attorney General John E. Martin worries rumors about his possible state supreme court appointment could annoy Gov. Rennebohm and harm his nomination chances.
From The Tribune Files The Ten Years Ago section notes William Hagen and son Harold returning from Marmouth North Dakota while La Crosse people travel to Manitowoc for a United Commercial Travelers convention. Twenty years ago celebrates Frontier lodge 45 F and A M charter anniversary with Wisconsin Masonry officials and guests. Passports sought by William Eggler for a European trip. La Crosse Eagles send seven delegates to the state convention at Fort Atkinson. Thirty years ago Goose Island farms flooded as river levels rise. rail service cuts announced for Sunday. Rudolph Blatter shines in track events at Camp Randall. Forty years ago Mayor Anderson opens a pure food show and a tannery fire causes damage ahead of the state high school oratorical contest.
Maple Shade school in Holmen Wisconsin combined its centennial celebration with an annual picnic on the grounds. Readings included Wisconsin history by Sylvester Marking and a reminiscence of Maple Shade days by Mrs Edna Schaller. Eighth grade graduates were Ronald Loveng and Sylvester Marking with teacher Mrs Walter Ofstedahl.
Six young people were graduated from the Bible department of the Independence Lutheran church in Whitehall Wisconsin at Sunday commencement services conducted by Rev O G Birkeland. Each senior received a New Testament with diploma inserted and name imprinted on the cover. The graduates were Alan S Hanson Eugene E Cook Muriel A Engum Ardis V Gunderson Elaine M Olson and Romelle Schwanke.
New York reports death rates under one per 1 000 for whites aged 5 to 14 and 5 to 24 respectively in 1947. The rates indicate unusually low mortality in these groups across the United States.
Washington reports a looming potato surplus as USDA officials project daily shipments of 300 to 500 carloads this month totaling at least 25 million bushels by July. Surplus mainly from California, North Carolina, and Virginia risks prompting government purchases to support prices, with potential shifts into livestock feed and by products.
A daylight holdup at the Huddle bar netted $700. Police pursued a suspect to a hotel where he escaped by leaping to a roof and down a fire escape. A gun found in his room may have been used in the crime. He had registered at the hotel over the weekend.
Jamestown NY report describes a family narrowly escaping a fire after a broken mirror ignited a celluloid lampshade and spread to a curtain. A light bulb and the mirror cord failed, but dinner upstairs alerted the family to avert major damage.
La Crosse Tribune publisher and editorial staff listed along with office address at 4th and Cass Streets La Crosse Wisconsin. Details include circulation contact times and home delivery and mail subscription rates with terms and payment in advance.
DeWitt MacKenzie portrays the February coup in Czechoslovakia and the March election as a total shift to Bolshevist control with a single front ticket. He notes mass blank ballots and invalid votes, predicts possible Benes resignation, and warns democracies to read the warning of Red conquest.
A reader questions column from The Haskin Service provides answers on topics including average education cost per pupil in the nation and state comparisons, constitutional amendment ratification time limits, a pencil stroke time estimate, reasons Jesus used parables, and the Salton Sea as the lowest U S lake. The information reflects Q and A format with brief explanations and scripture references.
A promotional note offers a new reference calendar with a famous birthday for each day and daily facts to settle arguments. It promises useful reference material for the year and asks if you know your congressman and highlights a cabinet member change. Postpaid at 20 cents.
A reader from La Crosse Tribune in Washington sends 20 cents in wrapped coin to request a copy of UNCLE SAM'S ALMA NAC 1948. The note shows interest in the government publication and payment enclosed.
Name Street or Rural Route City State Mail To Washington D C appears as a mailing instruction or notice fragment. It references a location in Washington D C and the format suggests a postal addressing line used in notices or correspondence.
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