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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1954
Page
6
Elder statesman Bernard Baruch warns the nation to reapply the law of supply and demand as an ally in future adjustments. He notes government programs have tried to repeal economic laws, causing imbalances and growing surpluses through price supports that push supply and demand in opposite directions.
A University of Illinois survey shows about 75 percent of coffee drinkers kept their consumption steady after price increases, with 25 percent reducing intake. Millican notes Urbana and La Crosse residents may better absorb higher prices due to regional income and awareness. Minnesota GOP leaders favor Benson's farm program and focus on Indochina and Eisenhower's role, as they forecast the fall election dynamics. Cor 15:16.
The article notes a political shift in France with voters supporting ratification of the European Defense Community, despite earlier Parliamentary opposition. It highlights reactions to Dien Bien Phu, unity among parties, consulting Marshal Juin, and a plan to bolster allied defense while avoiding German rearmament.
A Wisconsin opinion piece questions Warren Knowles bid for lieutenant governor and whether it masks Gov. Kohler’s plan to influence the succession, amid Republican power dynamics with Attorney General Vernon Thomson eyed as heir apparent. The column argues Knowles may aim for governor in 1956 if seated as lieutenant governor. It notes Kohler could quell rumors by pledging to serve out his term.
A Tribune reader signed as a mother of two veterans cites Fulton Lewis Jr.’s mail poll showing 77 percent support for continuing Army McCarthy hearings. The letter questions politics, praises oath‑bound conduct, and calls for honoring veterans with proper flag observance and Memorial Day respect.
Senator Hennings of Missouri calls for an investigation into alleged McCarthy era injustices including the Lorwin indictment and the FCC move against Ted Lamb. The piece notes the use of tenuous or political grounds and points to testimony and affidavits suggesting pressure, intimidation and weak evidence in both cases.
James Marlow reports Sen. McCarthy questions who runs the United States as he urges federal workers to turn over information on graft corruption communism or treason. He asserts power to reveal secret material and pressure others while challenging Army and federal secrecy rules.
Ten years ago Mrs Ena M McCarthy resigned as clerk of Selective Service Board 1 and handed records to successor Mrs Alice M Hansen. A school memorial for Jean Crosby was presented by the Training School students and faculty. Twenty years ago the State College seniors held baccalaureate services during its 25th anniversary. Thirty years ago the La Crosse Normal School band planned a Riverside Park concert. A Pettibone Park breakfast was enjoyed by Motor Inventions office girls. Forty years ago Ethel Olberg married Archibald Tausche at home and LC High School students Ethel Mabie and Minnie Olson earned LC awards in declamatory contest.
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