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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
4
The La Crosse board of public works backs plans for seven proposed off street parking zones around the business district. Residential areas may be acquired as conditions permit to speed public acquaintment and ease daytime curb use. The board will study immediate and long range feasibility and explore additional sites to meet demand.
The article notes improved civilian military ties and rapid U S war production readiness since 1941, with 11,000 plants surveyed and 151 stand by among 209 tied up by the security clause. Stockpiles aim at 3 billion dollars, with half a billion already secured, as chemists seek relief in non ferrous metals amid tight supplies.
The piece compares Churchill in the United Kingdom and Smuts in South Africa, noting both have been removed from office by their countries. It argues Churchill remains influential while Smuts’ domestic policies were deemed too radical, and expresses hope Smuts will oppose isolation and segregation advancing in his nation.
A witty quip notes that despite novelty of lighted bags, the interior contents should remain unseen, playing on fashion tech and mystery. The line hints at cautious style choices and humor about modern accessories.
The piece discusses Republican opposition to cutting ERP funds while noting a broad congressional commitment to the 5.3 billion plan. It traces authorization versus appropriation, cites Taft and Taft allied figures, and predicts a Senate restoration with possible House compromise under Speaker Martin’s influence, highlighting potential party splits.
Report on a by invitation only gathering in Milwaukee by followers of Gerald L. K. Smith, described as the nation s leading hate purveyor. Attendees numbered about sixty, with attacks on Jews, Negroes, foreigners, and others and distribution of inflammatory literature. The piece warns the House Un-American Activities Committee to scrutinize this group, likening it to communism in danger to democracy.
A British anthropologist defends American club women caricatured by Hokinson. Geoffrey Gorer argues these mothers of grown sons are civically conscious, idealistic, and willing to donate time and money, offering a useful, disciplined force for American life, countering Wylie’s harsh critique.
The city will install both manual and automatic meters to speed up parking and generate revenue. Early parkers on Minnesota Street will pay per hour while others may use side streets for shorter visits. Experience in other cities shows meters free up spaces in shopping districts and shift opinions among supporters and opponents.
Madison political notes report Herman Runge a Sheboygan lawyer and state department commander of the American Legion weighing a second bid for attorney general as his Legion term ends this summer. The piece also cites William Sachtjen Grover Broadfoot and potential shifts in tax committee leadership and state spending outlook.
Arthur Nuernberg of 125 South Fourth Street has received a U S War Department appointment in Washington D C as a second lieutenant in the quartermaster reserve. Other items note travel plans for Mr and Mrs Louis D Pralle to Minneapolis for the summer, Mrs Peter Schott visiting La Crosse, Robert Moevs receiving a general freshman scholarship at Harvard and Camp Decorah dedication in La Crosse with local civic members and skat league activities in Milwaukee.
Ensign Roy Ahlstrom of Chicago spent Thursday with his parents at 1511 Woodstreet and has left for Annapolis. Normal school athletes brought home 17 medals and a state championship trophy from Whitewater. Central High enrolls 310 pupils for a six weeks course. A joint convention of Minnesota and Wisconsin bankers groups held at city hall with 150 delegates. W G Williams of Wisconsin chaired. Heppel, outfielder with the La Crosse Colts, was released by manager Hawley.
A Bombay censorship tally shows 449 feature films censored last year, with 225 American productions among them. The data highlights a substantial share of U S cinema in local censorship decisions.
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In a debate on a draft law the Senate considers allowing 25,000 anti-Communist aliens to enlist with a path to citizenship after five years. The discussion references mercenary history from ancient Greece to the Civil War and notes concerns over loyalty and battlefield use.
The text notes Cole Porter born June 4 1893 rose from a Peru Indiana upbringing to become a leading songwriter. He briefly pursued law at his father’s urging before turning to music and served in World War I. Porter and his wife built fine homes in several cities and hosted renowned parties.
The Primary Correspondence School in Brisbane serves about 12,000 people of varied ages and backgrounds. Lessons travel to Papua and New Guinea via planes to Port Moresby, then by motor launch, native boat, and canoe, wrapped in waterproof sheeting, carried by native post boys through jungle rivers to reach island children. Buy Savings Bonds.
An American diplomat notes a quiet front in Europe as the Soviet Union faces internal and external obstacles. He cites the collapse of Czechoslovakia, Finland’s rebuff, Italian elections, and Greek guerrilla failures, arguing a Western unity forms to resist Moscow. Russia seeks a new route to reengage, while the will to resist persists across Europe.
Reader questions span topics from political conventions to butter yields and ship load line shifts. Notable facts include Dempsey earnings at 3,483,114 dollars, Dead Sea salt concentration about eight times seawater, Olympia Stadium Detroit as largest indoor rink, and nylon hosiery debut at the 1939 San Francisco World’s Fair with nationwide sale by May 15, 1940. The exchange documents varied inquiries and concise Smithsonian notes.
The text notes that American citizens are called Brother Jonathan and explains noble metals as gold, platinum, iridium, rhodium, osmium, and ruthenium. It identifies the daffodil as native to England and much of Europe and notes Bern Switzerland bears a bear as its emblem. It also outlines the U S employment service founded in 1933 with duties like interviewing counselling and maintaining unemployment records.
The term Benelux comes from the first syllables of Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg. In the United States there are 23 Baptist bodies each with its own doctrine.
An ad offers a Home Doctor Book describing 50 common diseases and home treatment until a doctor can be consulted. It includes 40 pages on care of the sick home medicines infant care and disease prevention. A coupon exchanges 15 cents postpaid to The La Crosse Tribune Information 316 Eve St E Washington DC.
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