New Chief Merits Full Support in L Crosse Police
New police chief George Long takes over the L Cross[e] department after the retirement of Chief Herman F. Rick. The community hopes for full cooperation from force and public to overcome internal factionalism and improve efficiency under the new regime. The piece urges unity and ongoing vigilance by the police and fire commission, ending with a biblical verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L* Crosse
Herman F. Rick
George Long
Police and Fire Commission
Jon
Long
Curb Death By Standard Traffic Laws
The piece argues that varied state and city traffic rules create unsafe driving conditions nationwide. It cites inconsistent speed limits headlight rules hand signals and no passing markings, urging adoption of uniform codes by states and cities to foster real driver education and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Don Eddy
American Magazine
Missouri
Eddy
South Dakota
Nebraska
California
Michigan
Philadelphia
National Highway Conference
Brannan Plan Seen As Campaign Issue Not Policy
The Brannan plan is debated as a political issue across the nation with Democratic speakers touting it while administration leaders fail to push it in Congress. Critics note a Democratic majority and a Truman presidency, yet no action follows and suspicion grows that the plan serves campaign aims more than real farm relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Congress
America
Washington
National Capitol
White House
Truman
America Wants An Honorable Peace
The piece argues Congress cannot hold Secretary Acheson accountable and compares U S parliamentary limits with foreign systems. It contends the Acheson report accepts the inevitability of future war and urges cooperative defense among the twelve democracies rather than reliance on force. It links domestic desire for peace with distrust of militarized escalation and notes Soviet propaganda and Russian public education toward continued conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremlin
Acheson
Capitol Dome Essay Voices on Liberty and Responsibility
An editorial essay discusses self-government, liberty, and civic duty. The author contrasts American democratic rights with criticisms of Communist regimes and notes low voter turnout, urging responsibility and scrutiny in exercising freedom. The piece reflects on rights, duties, and the gap between ideals and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wyngaard
State Capitol
George M. Keijth
Madison, Wis
Née
Responsibility and Liberty in Public Welfare Critique
A reflective critique argues that liberty requires responsibility across individuals and communities, warning that neglect of duties by families and local governments weakens democracy. It cites public assistance, education, law enforcement, and immigration aid as areas where laxity harms society and necessitates vigilance to prevent centralization.
Mystery voices from payphone light up town
Report from around town recounts a caller hearing voices and music on a pay telephone when the receiver was lifted before coin insertion. After reading the dial instructions, a similar incident occurred, then silence followed by a normal dial tone.
Johnsons friends in lush posts stir General Aniline probe
Washington columnist Drew Pearson alleges Secretary of Defense Johnson uses influence to benefit allies tied to General Aniline and Film now run by the justice department. He claims law partners and several directors profit from the company while profits drop, with other political links and disputes noted. The piece also mentions Congress relief efforts for a messenger and a McCarthy investigation反
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
Johnson
Louey Johnson
General Aniline and Film
United States
Justice Department
Louey
Lovey
General Aniline
Uncle Sam
Jack Frye
Democratic Party
Trans World Airlines
Bob Hannegan
Donald C. Lincoln
Richard C. Patterson
U. S
Guatemala
Floyd Odlum
Morton Downey
Coca-Cola
David Bazelon
Bazelon
Court of Appeals
Atlantic Union push gathers 125 in Washington for world democracy
About 125 people from 40 states meet in Washington to push for a western Atlantic union of democracies under a central government. They plan a congressional push, a convention, and possible two-stage action toward a union with a shared currency, army, and post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
Atlantic Union
Capitol
Atlantic Union Committee
Democratic Nations
Owen J. Roberts
Supreme Court
Will Clayton
Robert P. Patterson
Wer
Truman
U. S
Britain
Canada
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Democratic Union
Houses of Congress
Congress
Frank B. Anderson retires after 57 years with Milwaukee railroad
Ten years ago a career of more than five decades ended for Frank B. Anderson as a telegraph operator. He served 57 years with the Milwaukee railroad, marked by steady service and long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Frank B. Anderson
Drew Pearson
Washington
State Teachers College
O. ©. White
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Capitol Dome
George M. Keith
Okow
Crosse Tribune
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L, Bangsberg
Art Lass
Clark Transport Co
Delafield
Sparta
Ditoi
Calvin Brown
Motion Picture Daily
Frank Walker
William J. Mulraney
San Francisco
John S. Bugas
Ford Motor Co
T. Colburn Davis
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Horace C. Flant
New York
Robert Heller
Harold Church Paull
Rhode Island
Seton Porter
National Distillers
Ways ,and Means Committee
Hughton Greene
Mills
Arkansas
Doughton
North Carolina
Greene
Cooper
Tennesset
Reed
Woodruff
Freedmen’s Hospital
Bell Syndicete, Inc
James Marlow
Clarence Streit
The
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse Telephone Corp
W. F. Goodrich
City of
la Crusee
Wesdell A. Anderson
Olaf A. Skaar
la Crosse
Woodrow Wilson
Skasz
Madison
State Tax Commission
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