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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
4
A LaCrosse Tribune editorial argues for swift passage of the universal military training bill. It criticizes opponents as misinformed and praises UMIT for building discipline and citizenship without forcing service. A Fort Knox visit by a 16 year old supporter is cited as persuasive evidence of the program’s value.
A compact quotation from Matthew 17 20 urging steadfast belief. The verse promises that faith the size of a mustard seed can enable removal of mountains and the performing of the impossible. A timeless message of spiritual empowerment.
Senate receives a joint committee report showing government payrolls rose by 1,341,683 through January 1, 1949 despite a wartime peak drop of 1,476,437 from June 30, 1945. Between June 30, 1945 and January 31 this year non war department employment grew by 318,167. The study argues bureaucrats shift staff to peacetime roles, bureaus expand, and calls for drastic budget cuts to the federal establishment.
Supporters of gradual improvement point to a notable development in Nicaragua signaling a move toward normalcy despite ongoing violence. The observation frames the event as a positive shift amid instability and unrest in the region.
James R Young profiles Bill Powell editor of the Shanghai China Weekly Review who accuses Chiang Kai Shek’s Formosan governor of totalitarianism. The piece details censorship, bureaucratic overreach, and economic decay under Chinese rule with warnings of possible international intervention and a looming US loan.
The Stevens Point Journal discusses a rising black market in new automobiles driven by car hungry buyers and production slows from strikes. It notes hundreds of 1947 cars diverted to dealers at high prices, calls for better distributor control, and urges industry cooperation to curb illegal sales while delivery delays persist for over a year.
Dr C Charles Burlingame chief psychiatrist at the Institute of Living argues that many seek psychiatric reassurance for trivial inner issues. He warns against joining mass or cultivating surface activity and urges discovery of the true spiritual self that unites individuals with common good.
Governor Warren of California advocates prioritizing a substantial payment on the national debt before enacting tax reductions. The remark highlighted fiscal responsibility and debt servicing over immediate tax relief.
James D. White reviews Secretary of State Marshall’s Harvard talk stressing renewed emphasis on economic aid to Europe to halt chaos that feeds Communism. He argues the plan must be a joint European effort spanning three to four years with substantial American funding to restore economic health and political stability.
Ten years ago negotiations neared completion for the Tribune to buy the David Law estate and Erickson Bakery site at Fourth and Cass streets in La Crosse. Plans to construct a modern newspaper plant were announced by The Tribune company.
A vintage advertisement warns wearers about denture embarrassment and promotes FASTEETH the alkaline powder. It claims the product holds plates more firmly, reduces slipping and wobbling, prevents souring, and combats denture odor. Available at drug stores.
James Marlow weighs the Truman Doctrine and H. Wallace proposals as Congress balks at piecemeal European relief. He questions whether a coordinated 10 year reconstruction plan could rally Europe while avoiding Soviet expansion, warning of potential US-led blocs and conditional aid.
C K Herreid of Viroqua Wisconsin argues in favor of liberty and a free press while warning against crooked politicians and Communist influence. He contends Republicans and Democrats should keep Communists out, urges peaceful coexistence with Russia, and calls for government focus on housing and civic stability.
John Wyngaard outlines Wisconsin practice of segregated taxes funding specific programs such as pensions liquor revenue and conservation. He notes long standing earmarked taxes for forestry fishing hunting and state institutions and observes critics push for change while business groups often back segregation to avoid broader tax hikes.
Two Kenyon College calculus students named Tom Smith, one from Hubbard Ohio and one from Evanston Illinois, are identified as Sine and Cosine by Professor William Transue for distinction.
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