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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
4
The flood along the Columbia River near Vanport causes massive property damage estimated at 30 million dollars and disrupts a 120 mile region. Officials warn death toll could rise beyond 400 as waters recede. Red Cross mobilizes nationwide aid to assist victims.
A scripture verse from Proverbs 31:28 highlights a mother’s virtue as her family honors her. The text emphasizes familial praise and the blessing she receives for her leadership and care.
Wisconsin press coverage shows La Crosse meters yielding strong revenue and spurring interest in off street parking. Other cities like Marinette Green Bay Oshkosh eye meters to fund civic centers while Oshkosh warns missteps with zoning and courthouse sites.
England’s Coventry rebuilt from ruin features a gleaming civic center and a central statue of Lady Godiva. Princess Elizabeth to unveil a long tressed Godiva, donated by retired builder W H Basset-Green, with a bob preference abandoned to honor her famed ride.
A Georgia mother of three continues her college education, choosing campus learning for its engaging experience rather than learning at home, highlighting dedication to schooling and personal growth.
GM and Chrysler settled wage disputes in different ways, signaling a third round of raises in some industries. The debate centers on using cost of living as the metric, with unions and firms wary of inflated profits, productivity measures, and potential price and supply impacts.
A Mosinee village board plans to repeat last year’s successful aerial spraying of DDT oil solution to curb flies mosquitoes and garden pests. The piece notes reduced polio fears in Mosinee and Sparta after spraying and urges Wausau to consider a similar program citing insects and public health benefits.
A compilation of remarks from Rear Admiral Zacharias, George Bernard Shaw, Sen Kenneth McKellar, and Dr Edward Condon discussing weapons beyond the atom bomb and the role of the military and science in national defense. The speakers vary from military to literary figures and policymakers.
A House Republican lamented that tobacco expenditures appear unrelated to relief programs, questioning the connection to helping U S tobacco growers. The remark reflects a broader debate over relief funding and agricultural support.
Henry A. Wallace declares President Truman Senator Vandenberg and Secretary Forestal as the greatest salesmen of communism, asserting they push the public toward a radical program to solve personal failures.
Wisconsin conservation commission members led by Chairman Charles F. Smith acknowledge a lag in the forestry program and plan a Wisconsin Rapids conference on June 9 to discuss expanding forest protection zones boosting nurseries and research, enhancing incentives and controls to advance forestry in the state. The move signals a major shift toward a broader, more active forestry effort alongside fish and game management.
James Marlow discusses how civil liberties protect dissent while warning that violent change is barred. He cites Justice Holmes on free trade in ideas and notes a current bill aiming to curb the Communist Party by classifying it as part of a world conspiracy.
Frank P. Miller of Portage retires after 50 years as master mechanic on the Milwaukee railroad La Crosse division and is feted at a Hotel Stoddard testimonial dinner. Colleagues and officers attended to honor his service.
Editors request readers to include full names and addresses with all letters to the Public Debate column. Without attached names and addresses letters may not be considered for publication.
Charles Butler argues in a letter that police should not suspend an ordinance prohibiting horn honking during parades on West Avenue. He claims parades disrupt traffic, threaten residents, and questions city capacity to manage events.
Washington faces looming labor strife as a general shipping and dock strike is threatened for June 15 and a coal strike for July 5. Government officials seek to avert disruption by citing General Motors wage boosts, John Lewis' view that a coal strike isn’t inevitable, and a potential presidential inquiry board to review maritime labor issues.
Balkan diplomats in Paris say Russia will absorb central Europe to counter a united western bloc. Yugoslavia appears closest to joining as a Soviet republic but delays persist as Romania, Bulgaria, and Czechoslovakia lag in communist progress. Exiled Romanian cites six to eight months to advance.
The Communist dominated general confederation of labor faces increasing challenge from Christian Democratic party representatives. The Christian Democrats draw backing from the recent national election results. An open fight is anticipated.
Field Marshal Jan Christiaan Smuts resumes political action at 78 after losing the prime ministership to Dr. Francois Malan. The Nationalists hold a slim majority, but Smuts remains a strong backer of the British Commonwealth and imperial solidarity. The fight between isolation and solidarity shapes South Africa’s future and Britain’s security.
A reader inquiry column from The Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington seeks general knowledge. Questions cover doctors by state, daily protein needs, studying in England, red hair presidents, Old Faithful timing, naval observatory moves, child adoption laws, polar flight weather, the largest eye in animals, the Susan B Anthony tree, U S seal on the dollar, military ratings, birds benefits, scowl versus smile muscles, and the Nibelungs in German myth.
A promotional notice from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau markets THE CHILLDREN'S BOOK a collection of stories poems and games for youngsters. It promises hours of amusement for children and adults alike and asks readers to send 15 cents postpaid with name city and coupon.
Editorial and staff credits for the La Crosse Tribune list city and state editors and department heads. The notice details publication, circulation contact, and home and mail subscription rates with zone pricing and payment terms.
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