Russia Clashes With U N as Byrnes Proposes 25 Year Armistice
Mark R Byers argues Moscow aims to wreck the United Nations and press for expansionist aims. He notes Russia blocks U N action, opposes concessions, and spurns a 25 year treaty guaranteeing German disarmament. He cites Molotovs refusals, Iran and Manchuria involvement, Siam France border incidents, and Arab League tensions over Palestine.
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Byrnes
Russia
Molotov
Germany
United States
U. S
Europe
Romania
Austria
Poland
Red Army
Iran
Manchuria
India and China at cross currents of freedom and civil war
The piece contrasts India's struggle for independence with Jinnah's Pakistan demand and Gandhi's stance on the British plan. It also reports Gen George C Marshall's mission in China to broker peace between Nationalists and Communists, noting setbacks and the pivotal role of US credits in shaping outcomes.
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India
Ghandi
Congress
Britain
Jinnah
Pakistan
Washington
George C. Marshall
Truman
Chiang Kaishek
China
Marshall
Great Wall
Manchuria
Yangtz
Gen Marshall
Civil War Momentum in China Grows After War with Japan
AP Newsfeatures notes an eight year lull ending as both Kuomintang and Communists rush to fill the power vacuum in North China and Manchuria. US aid via General Marshall offers limited hopes for a broad peace settlement while distrust deepens.
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China
Japan
Manchuria
Kuomintang
United States
Marshall
Russia
America
Swiss Nazi assets deal nears ratification outcome
Half of 200 to 250 million in German assets held in Switzerland will go to the Allies for distribution to devastated nations, while the rest stays with Switzerland for eventual return to German owners. Agreement awaits Swiss parliament ratification and aims to block Nazi funds from aiding a revival, with remaining assets possibly ending up in pro Nazi underground.
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Switzerland
Germany
Broad Program Of Labor Union Regulations Favored In U S
Princeton dispatch reports broad public support for union reform including feather bedding bans cooling off periods compulsory arbitration and draft-like measures for strikers. Polls show majority favor government action yet public sympathy for wage gains and collective bargaining remains.
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U. S
United States
France
Princeton
N. J
Congress
Bernard Baruch
General Motors
Truman
Riods
Institute
Twenty Six Japanese Leaders to Face Trial in Tokyo
Twenty six top Japanese leaders are slated to stand trial before Allied prosecutors in Tokyo. The proceedings aim to detail Japan's 1928 to 1945 actions and the roles of the accused in expanding empire and aggression. Lead defendant Hideki Tojo faced suicide attempt but was saved by surgery.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hideki Tojo
Senate Ratifies Britain Tax Treaty on Double Tax Exemption
Washington notes the Senate approved two treaties with Great Britain removing double taxation for citizens working in the other country. Senator LaFollette warned the foreign relations committee that a separate agreement may be needed to extend the exemption to movie and stage actors, as the treaty itself does not exempt them.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
LaFollette
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press Header Note
La Crosse Tribune and Leader Press publishes daily in La Crosse Wisconsin. The issue records editors publisher and staff roles and dates, noting Associated Press affiliation and post office filing details.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wis
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader Press
Lee Sewspapers
Associated Press
Polio Conference Set For Milwaukee Two Days
A two day conference sponsored by the state health board and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis will be held in Milwaukee Tuesday and Wednesday. Physicians and representatives from 72 county chapters of the foundation will attend.
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Milwaukee
State Board of Health
The
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
National Foundation
Answers to reader questions from The Haskin Service
A reader questions service provides facts via The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Topics include energy sources in the United States, sculpture exhibits at the Field Museum, and canary lifespans with numerical details.
Do aliens have the right to vote in states
A Twentieth Century Fund survey states aliens do not have voting rights in any state. The question asks about voting eligibility and is answered by the policy that aliens lack the franchise across the union. A separate query notes the average life of American business concerns is five years.
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United States
France
French Institute of Opinion
Gallup
Russia
Britain
Canada
M. A
Twentieth Century Fund
Humbert II of Italy Aged 41, Holds Multiple Titles
G A Humbert II is 41 years old while reigning as King of Italy. His title list includes King of Sardinia Cyprus Jerusalem and Armenia and Duke of Savoy.
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Italy
J. G. A. Humbert II
Sardinia
Cyprus
Jerusalem
Armenia
Savoy
States Producing the Most Wine
California leads with about 90 percent of U S wine production. New York ranks second in the national output.
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California
New York
Is Robert W. Service Still Alive
The British author of The Shooting of Dan McGrew was in France during the German invasion and secured passage to England. He later moved to the United States where he presently resides.
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Robert W. Service
Dan McGrew
France
England
United States
Derivation of the expression goodbye
The phrase goodbye is a contraction of God be with ye.
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God
Why a Black Cat Is Seen as Bad Luck
An old legend links a black cat to Satan, suggesting he favored that form. The exact origin of the superstition is unclear, but this association likely fueled the belief that black cats bring bad luck.
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Satan
Old Olive Trees Reach Ages of 700 to 1000 Years
In ancient olive groves trees are believed to be 700 to 1000 years old. The olive does not come into full bearing until about 30 years, an age when most orchard trees are past their useful life.
Timothy Dwight Accepts Greenfield Hill Pastorate
Dr. Timothy Dwight in 1784 accepted a county pastorate at Greenfield Hill Connecticut and received a substantial salary for the time. The source notes the compensation as a good figure for a New England clergyman of that era.
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New England
Timothy Dwight
Greenfield Hill
Conn
Why Do We Yawn And What It Does
Yawning restores the equilibrium of air pressure between the middle ear and the outside ear. This equalization often leads to a feeling of relaxation.
Heaviest rainfall region identifies Assam Cherrapunji district
The question notes Assam in northeastern India as having extraordinarily high rainfall with 50 to 60 feet annually, far surpassing the United States average of 29 inches per year.
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Assam
India
Cherrapunji
United States
Favorite Hymns booklet advertised by La Crosse Tribune
The ad promotes a 25 cent post paid booklet titled Favorite Hymns from the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. It claims you can learn words and tunes without piano or reading music and suggests carrying it to church for next Sunday's hymns. It provides a Washington D C mailing address for ordering.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington, D.C
America
Eye St
Washington, D. C
Hoeing in the garden tale ends with a wife’s warning
In a humorous Monroe County Democrat item, a man tries to hoe his wife’s garden but each spot holds a valued plant. She shouts to avoid petunias gladiolas bachelor buttons and more, so he leaves for town with the hoe still in hand.
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James
Monroe County
Democrat
Beauty Galore in Arcadia Spring Scenery
In Arcadia vicinity readers are urged to find beauty close to home. A trip up the Fernholz dugway in Buffalo county reveals lush green wooded hills, blossoming fruit trees, and pastoral quiet that rivals distant landscapes.
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Arcadia
Fernholz
Buffalo County
Primieval
Arcadia News Leader
Three Sparrows Learn a Dust Bath Lesson
A short tale from Lanesboro Leader describes three sparrows sharing a dust bath space for 50. One bully chases the others away until he is left alone, then leaves in a huff. The piece imagines uniting the two weaker birds to outvote the bully and invite 47 more birds to share.
Farmers Speak Out Over Grievances in Caledonia Argus
The Caledonia Argus notes farmers feeling disgruntled as national actions stir unrest. It argues farmers deserve to express their feelings without blame as class activities aim to keep the country in an uproar.
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Caledonia
Argus
Famine relief gifts draw contrast with European luxury
A Midwest farmer sends 1030 dollars to aid U S famine relief while reports from France describe the Duke of Windsor and his wife living in a grand villa with 30 servants amid widespread starvation among Welsh coal miners.
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U.S
France
Duke of Windsor
Duke
Houston
Attractive Homes Across Small Towns and Cities
Travelers note the appealing upkeep of homes in small towns and the spaces between. Shrubs, flowers, and trees are common, reflecting Americans’ value on home care and investment. In larger cities the trend persists with well maintained residences cited by visitors.
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United States
Westby Times
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