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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1952
Page
6
On the first day of June the article urges enjoying city and county parks Myrick Veterans Memorial and Onalaska for picnics and recreation. It notes large public investment and the need to curb vandalism such as carving initials in tables and wall surfaces, urging the minority to find other pursuits.
The piece laments smear tactics in politics and warns they corrode decency. It cites Moscow inspired attacks and urges parties to curb hostility as the 1952 Taft Eisenhower contest looms. It calls candidates to restore honest issue based campaigning and moral standards.
Paris reports renewed hope for peace as the United States France Great Britain and West Germany sign documents. The move aims to end occupation of West Germany, form a European Defense Community with a European Army, and strengthen NATO ties while balancing German rearmament concerns and American troop presence.
The terms of the European Defense Community treaty prompt questions about national forces, recruitment, and command structure. Key points include retained national armed forces for international missions, groupment divisions as core units, and national control under a three tier system. The nine member commissariat veto and uniform discipline raise concerns about military justice and rights. Expect years of friction as the European Army shifts from paper to operation with patience and coalition spirit.
Frank Tripp argues a $50 million rise in annual newsprint costs threatens newspapers and presses government control. He warns labor, publishers, and unions must cooperate to keep papers affordable, preserving local news and an unfettered press for American ideals.
A parade of assorted vignettes recalls old rail depot painting via sand for finish preservation in 1906-07. August Witt notes depots still stand. modern color changes occur. A Decorah boy wanders to a late Western movie, found asleep in a theater after midnight. A traveling tale praises odd Massachusetts Connecticut motels and Boston baked beans myths.
The Washington Merry Go Round notes Ike outtalks rivals to dodge political questions. It recalls Harold Stassen at SHAPE where a 15 minute follow up talk remained nonpolitical, and references Ridgway and MacArthur posturing for rank, plus Truman hints on possible drafting by the Democrats.
The Brooklyn Democrat asks if Truman would reconsider and accept a draft if the Republican nominee opposes his administration on policy. Truman answers firmly that he has served long and wants to enjoy ten more years. He notes he rose from precinct captain to the White House and won’t be drafted.
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