Congress Rejects Universal Training Plan This Session
President Truman's commission urges universal training and a single defense department but Congress shows reluctance to act this session. The report warns of growing weakness against Communism, rapid warfare changes, and the need for a strong informed nation. It frames postwar versus prewar uncertainty and highlights international obligations.
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Truman
Congress
Department of Defense
Hungary
Washington
Proverbs Wisdom on Refining Silver as Vessel
A proverb notes the process of refining silver to purify it into a finer vessel. It frames patience and effort as necessary to produce quality, valued outcomes.
Tobacco Crop Failure Threatens Vernon County Growers
Oldtimers in Vernon County fear a possible tobacco crop failure after a four week late season. The unusual backward season endangers transplanting and may depress farm income, with tobacco seen as vital to the area akin to Iowa's corn.
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Vernon County
California
Midwest
Iowa
Capper Warns Truman Doctrine Costs Billions
Arthur Capper argues the Truman Doctrine will cost at least 10 billion dollars in the next two or three years. He urges judging the program by its effectiveness, not by the price, noting the U S wartime costs and the need to balance risk and purpose.
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Arthur Capper
America
Peron Sells Wheat Abroad at Five Bushels a Price
Dictator Peron of Argentina plans to export wheat at five dollars per bushel while implying some citizens could obtain it free through Uncle Sam. The remark stirs confusion over government aid and international trade policies.
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Peron
Argentina
Uncle Sam
Government reclamation plan draws gold from seawater
Report claims gold worth five dollars can be extracted from sea water at five thousand dollars in cost. The note hints at a potential government reclamation project and its high expense compared with the tiny returns.
Scented Streetcar Courtesy Hope for Better Perfumes
The remark wonders if women riding streetcars could improve their fragrances for a more pleasant environment. It emphasizes social manners and personal presentation in public transit.
Notable Quip Surfaces About Knowing and Doing Best
A concise proverb notes that those with the least knowledge often maximize opportunity, suggesting clever action over certainty. The statement highlights practical wisdom and self awareness in pursuing outcomes despite limited information.
Labor Bill Weakened in Conference Report Says Analyst
Washington analysis argues the House and Senate conferees weakened the labor bill further. It says the measure grants the labor board more power over employers, preserves union admission controls, rewrites the unfair labor practice clause, and weakens injunctions and enforcement. The piece cautions Truman to veto only if overridden, warning the labor lobby gains from the compromise.
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Washington
Joint Conference Committee
House
Senate
Truman
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Possi
Iency
America
Protesting Labor Regulation Sparks City Proclamation
New York Mayor O'Dwyer issues a city seal proclamation calling for a protest against federal labor regulation. The AFL backs the move urging citizens to oppose restrictive measures while critics say it escalates mob sentiment and clashes with Congress and the public will.
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Chicago Tribune
O'Dwyer
New York
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senate
House
Congress
New York City
Truman
Wisconsin Senate expands liquor license revocation power
The article argues for strong enforcement against lawless taverns. It supports giving the beverage tax department authority to carry completion proceedings for license revocation. It condemns slow local enforcement and calls for decisive action to curb violations and uphold orderly conduct.
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Appleton Post-Crescent
Wisconsin Senate
Beverage Tax Department
Wisconsin
London Cigarette Tax Sparks Sharp Sales Drop
Cigarette purchases in London plummeted by about 50 percent after new taxes raised prices. The decline reflects consumer response to higher tobacco costs rather than changes in product quality or availability.
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London
Ohio Bride Finds 500 Love Letters Hidden in Home
An Ohio girl married recently discovers 500 love letters hidden in her home. The letters reveal a romantic past and mark a personal moment when the writer parted with liberty.
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Ohio
Liberty Goodby
Notes From A Capitol Reporter On Wisconsin Politics
Madison notes describe joint finance committee opposition to treasury hand outs for quasi public ag groups while press access fades. Assembly GOP distrust of insurgents ends weekly caucuses and agriculture cuts spark questions of budget choices. Senate lunch parties feature cheese and smoked fish as social diversions amid legislative maneuvering.
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Madison
Wis
Capitol
Legislative Joint Finance Committee
State Treasury
Senate
State
House
Melvin Olson
Iowa County
Everett LaFond
Manitowoc County
Lake Michigan
Caontes
St. Croix County
Sen. Senroot
Lake Superior
Sen. Schlabach
Mississippi River
Moscow Vienna Seoul talks test Soviet US aims
Edward E. Bomar notes two parallel tracks as Vienna stalls over Austrian peace terms and Seoul negotiates a Korea trustee regime. Moscow seeks favorable conditions for Austria while U S officials push for inclusive Korea governance, with oil asset disputes blocking progress in Vienna and Molotov signaling willingness to keep talks alive.
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Seoul
Moscow
United States
Joint Commission
Korea
Russia
Mark Clark
U. S
Clark
London
Austria
Zisterdorf
Washington
Molotov
Committee On
Kremlin
Parachutes on commercial airliners debated
James Marlow questions why passengers do not wear parachutes. CAA and Air Transport Association say parachutes are not required or recommended because most crashes occur too quickly to escape. Even with time to react, trained pilots and passengers face psychological and logistical hurdles.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Air Transport Association of America
CAA
LaGuardia Field
New York
Maryland
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Drowns In Rescue Try Drowns In Rescue Try
John Wieczorek a 14 year old student drowned during a school picnic at Brown's Lake near Burlington while attempting to rescue a classmate. Four senior St. John's students were in a floating boat when a damaged oar caused Shulak to dive after it. Wieczorek vanished as he tried to aid his friend.
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Racine
Wis
John Wieczorek
Brown's Lake
Burlington
Wieczorek
St. John’s School
William Shulak
Franksville
Mary Ann Kiernan
Patsy O'Neil
Shulak
First automobile license issued to Elwood Haynes in Kokomo
Elwood Haynes of Kokomo Indiana is granted the first automobile license marking a milestone in early motor vehicle regulation. The issuance signals formal recognition of personalized vehicle operation in the state with Haynes noted as the recipient.
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First Automobile
Elwood Haynes
Kokomo
Ind
La Crosse Tribune Masthead and Publication Details
Editorial and circulation staff listed for the La Crosse Tribune including editors in chief city state and desk heads. Publication info covers address La Crosse Wisconsin contact numbers delivery options and subscription rates with terms and zones.
Ten Years Ago In The Tribune Files A Look Back
Ten years ago Eleanor Jo Anderson from Phoenix visited her relatives at 826 Cass street. Richard Martinek of Evanston earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. Martha Irene Williams returned from Winona after attending senior high school graduation. Merle L. Grant graduated among 180. Martin Schlegel left for New York to sail to Switzerland aboard the S S Roosevelt. Michael Nowak hosted his daughter Mrs Charles H Hicks of Boulder Colorado. Helen Dorset traveled to Milwaukee for a meeting of the state board of the American Association of University Women and serves as treasurer of the Wisconsin federation. A class of 11 confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran church. Mrs Oscar H Hulberg will reside in Evanston as her husband serves at Fort Sheridan. For Fortieth anniversary notes Vice President H B Fo, Grand Marshal Theodore and C P Thompson returned from Minneapolis with the Northwestern Scandinavian Singers. The Jap steamer made a record run from Brownsville to La Crosse in under an hour. Cr F Klein left for Superior for a grand lodge meeting of the Odd Fellows.
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Eleanor Jo Anderson
Phoenix
Ariz
Leonard Kleeber
Cass Street
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
Richard W. Martinek
South 15Th Street
Martha Irene Williams
Liberty Street
Winona
Merle L. Grant
Martin Schlegel
New York
S. S. Roosevelt
Switzerland
Michael Nowak
Ferry Street
Charles H. Hicks
Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Helen Dorset
South Sixth Street
Milwaukee
The
American Association of University Women
Dorset
Wisconsin Federation
Ley Larson
Edwin Colby
Orestes Rundhaugh
Oscar H. Hulberg
Evanston, IL
Fort Sheridan
H. B. Fo
Theodore
C. P. Thompson
Minneapolis
Northwestern Scandinavian Singers’ Association
E. C. Higbee
Brownieville
la Crosse
Cr. F. Klein
Superior
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Kettering Retires as GM Research Chief
Charles F. Kettering ends a 27 year association with General Motors retiring as vice-president in charge of the research laboratories. The GM board named Charles L. McCuen as general manager of the research laboratories division succeeding Kettering.
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New York
Charles F. Kettering
General Motors Corporation
Corporation Board of Directors
Charles L. McCuen
Kettering
Navy School Graduate George W Van Vleet
Fireman first class George W Van Vleet son of Mrs Cora Van Vleet of La Crosse has graduated from the electrician's school at the naval training center Great Lakes Illinois.
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George W. van Vleet
USN
Cora van Vleet
la Crosse
Electrician’s
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
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