Mayor Verdota urges Main Street face lift and civic upgrades
La Crosse mayor Verdota urged a broad postwar program including storefront renovations on Main Street with tax incentives to avoid higher assessments. He cited a strong city finances and listed potential projects such as marsh fill Lang Drive extension recreation centers and airport administration building.
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Ayor Verchota
Mainstreet
la Crosse
Main Street
Traffic Bureau
Verdota
Lang Drive
Verdeta
Dr. Andersons
City Plan Commission
Russia No War Says Gilmore After Five Years
AP correspondent DDY Gilmore returns to Russia after nearly five years with a consistent view from conversations with diplomats and Russians alike that the population does not want war. He cites discussions with Russian leaders and ordinary citizens, plus his own insights from a Russian wife, as key factors shaping the national attitude.
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Ddy Gilmore
Russia
Moscow
Gilmore
Ed Stettinius Resigns from United Nations Security Council
Washington expresses real regret over Edward R. Stettinius Jr resignation from the UN Security Council. The president said the resignation had been known in the White House for days while efforts were made to keep him at his post. Stettinius is praised as a high caliber U S representative and a needed executive for government service.
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Washington
Ed Stettinius
United Nations Security Council
Stettinius
White House
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
United Nations Organization
United States
Supreme Court Rules on Veterans Seniority Rights
In a six to one decision the court settles the question of veteran seniority in prewar jobs. Congress gave veterans rights beyond their induction seniority, so they cannot displace higher seniority non veterans. The ruling limits reinstatement to the veteran’s original or like position, ending disputes over seniority in war production.
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NEW York Times
Supreme Court
Congress
Emergency That Truman Sees Des Moines Opinion
The Des Moines Register argues President Truman opposes the Case bill as anti labor yet backs a stricter temporary measure. The piece notes Congress passed the presidency bill amid rail and coal strikes, with a six month expiry after hostilities end. It contrasts permanent labor reform with a temporary emergency approach.
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DES Moines Register
Truman
House of Representatives
Congress
Teft
Petrillo Defiance Seen as Test of Law and Constitution
Washington editorial argues Petrillo’s refusal to obey a broadcasting coercion law tests constitutional validity. It compares past Wagner Act challenges, notes enforcement waited for Supreme Court ruling, and critiques selective application while urging universal reach if law remains unconstitutional.
Quotations on diplomacy and democracy from notable leaders
A collection of quotes on dollar diplomacy limits moral clarity and truthful objectives. Dean No, Bishop Oxnam, Sumner Welles, Justice William O. Douglas, and Harold Stassen emphasize information, honest aims, local government vitality, and duties backing the right to strike.
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Supreme Court
William O
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Labor dispute threatens three coasts ships and unions
ABC explains a proposed maritime strike involving about 3100 ships on the Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts. Seven unions demanding higher pay and shorter hours aim for a June 15 walkout with 275000 workers, while government agencies urge settlement and frame the bargaining as a government neutral process.
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Washington
ABC
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
CIO
AFL
West Coast
ILWU
International
Joseph Ryan
Ready
NMU
Department of Labor
Tribune Recaps Ten, Twenty, and Thirty Years Ago
News notes mark anniversaries and events from 10, 20, and 30 years ago. Readers recall Beranek motor trip and Indianapolis race, Smedal internship plans, Eva Wilson’s move to South Bend, and local civic and school milestones in La Crosse.
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Rudolph Beranek
Indiana
R. E. Rosenberger
Indianapolis
Sigmund Smedal
Eilef Smedal
Cass Street
Albany Hospital
New York
Eva Wilson
la Crosse Young Women’s Christian Association
South Bend
Ind
Martha Kolb
John Kolb
South Eighth Street
Adam Flemske
German Lutheran Church
T. G. Sutherland
la Crosse
Josephine Mahoney
Gertrude Brandt
Ethics debate swirls in Wisconsin senate race
In Madison observers note a growing focus on ethics as Wisconsin prepares for the election campaign. Republicans accuse Robert La Follette Jr. of unethically profiting from radio stakes while challenger Joseph McCarthy faces pressure over campaigning while serving as a state judge.
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Madison
Wis
Joseph R. McCarthy
Appleton
Robert M. la Follette
Thomas E. Coleman
Sen. la Follette
Coleman
la Follette
Federal Communications Commission
Milwaukee
United States
McCarthy
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Q&A
The Haskin Service answers readers questions by mail from Washington DC. It explains China’s capital history noting Nanking as the capital chosen by Chiang Kai-shek in 1928 and mentions temporary capitals Chungking during wartime. It also notes naval aviation and V-5 pilot training availability for eligible men.
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China
W.S. A
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
Chungking
Children's Favorite Songs book offered by Tribune Information Bureau
A children oriented song book with words and music arrangements in suitable keys. Includes directions for singing games and is illustrated with a durable colored cover. priced at twenty five cents postpaid, coupon from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D. C
Britain rejects appeasement as Russia policy in debate
In a two day Commons debate Britain signals no appeasement toward Russia and backs moving forward on European peace treaties. Bevin says lasting peace requires Russia's free participation. Attlee warns Moscow seeks world adoption of Soviet system hindering peace.
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Britain
Russia
Paris
John Bull
United Nations
England
Chamberlain
Hitler
Soviet Union
Europe
Moscow
London
Washington
Ernest Bevin
Attlee
Public Debate Letter From Okinawa Soldiers Demands Action Now
A 1946 Okinawa letter to a congressman urges immediate postwar reforms. The Forgotten Servicemen Overseas promotes shared occupation duties and draft legislation to ease burdens on troops. Letters press Congress to rebalance responsibilities and act swiftly with press support.
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Tribune
Okinawa
Congress
United States
U. S
Gerald C. Post
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Feeds World or War Peace Speech by Msgr Sheen
Milwaukee report on Msgr Fulton J. Sheen urging the United States to feed the world to preserve peace. He warned hunger as a political force and contrasted Communist and Christian faiths. He spoke at Knights of Columbus event in Milwaukee before June 11.
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U. S
Sheen States
Milwaukee
Fulton J. Sheen
Msgr
Sheen
la Crosse Vocational School
Knights of Columbus
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee-Pere Marquette Council
United States
Europe
Msgr Sheen
NSW Education Dept to educate parents on child upbringing
The New South Wales education department in Australia plans a campaign to teach parents how to raise their children.
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New South Wales Education Department
Australia
Petrillo Faces Sedition Trial in Florida Case
In St. Petersburg James C. Petrillo risks arrest under Florida sedition law as he discusses with the American Federation of Musicians the handling of 2.5 million dollars from radio stations broadcasting recorded music. State Attorney Mullen will decide if Petrillo violated the sedition act in a speech at AFM convention opening. The inquiry centers on Petrillo’s remark that Supreme Court ruling on the Lea act could force a change in union policy. The Lea act limits union strikes in radio station employment. A test case is developing in Chicago.
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Washington
James C. Petrillo
Musicians’ Union
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Petrillo
United States
Mr. Petrillo
Supreme Court
The
Liberty League
Congress of the
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Florida
American Federation of Musicians
Chester B. Moe Mullen
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
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International Longshoremen’s Association
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