McCarthy Visit Signals Call for New Blood in Wisconsin
The LaCrosse Tribune argues 1946 offers a chance for fresh leadership as Joseph McCarthy campaigns to unseat Senator La Follette. It praises McCarthy as new blood amid stalled Washington, while noting party shifts and the need for independent voter thinking to combat congressional stagnation.
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Joseph McCarthy
United States Senate
Robert M. la Follette
Washington
Joe McCarthy
Wiley
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
McCarthy
Mr. la Follette
Congress of the
United States
Vandenbergs
Congress
Sen
Ator la Follette
Mr. McCarthy
la Crosse
Duroy
Shortage of bread prompts harsh questions and blame
The piece argues high bread demand and hoarding worsen shortages despite calls to cut consumption. It cites war rationing behavior, black markets, and public selfishness as factors, noting distribution gaps and anticipation effects while urging restraint amid famine worldwide.
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Europe
Asia
OPA
Mild Proposal on Labor Case Bill in Truman Decision
David Lawrence weighs the Case bill's impact whether Truman signs or vetoes. A veto would spur violence, delays in reconversion, and political shifts. a signature would bolster labor support, steady independent voters, and public respect for Truman. The measure aims to curb privilege and balance management with unions under law.
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Washington
Truman
America
Congress
White House
Henry Wallace
Mr. Truman
Thomas Jefferson
Sailors and longshore unions threaten maritime strike
Washington brief outlines CMU actions as five unions two groups of CIO and AFL seamen and longshoremen seek wage raises, shorter hours, and overtime changes. CMU seamen push 44 hour week and higher hourly rates, while CMU longshoremen seek 35 cent raise. AFL seamen demand 30 percent pay hikes and six hour days.
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Washington
CIO
Committee For Maritime Unity
CMU
Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific
National Engineers Beneficial Association
AFL
Community Chest appoints ten year campaign advisory group
The Crosse Community Chest named its advisory committee for planning the 1936 financial drive to run September 21 to 26. Members include W. S. Small as chair, with George MacLachlan and Raymond C. Rice. Myra E. Barber wins first College club scholarship after high exam score.
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Crosse Community Chest
E. S. Case
W. S. Small
George MacLachlan
Raymond C. Rice
College Club
Myra E. Barber
Logan High School
Barber
la Crosse
American Association of University Women
Answers to Questions In The Haskin Service Column
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau provides Q and A on various topics. It cites figures on newspaper spending in 1945 and notes small town name origins, rural carrier holidays, soap in synthetic rubber, De Valera’s birthplace, and Vermont as freemen state. The piece promotes a Handy Letter Writer reference book.
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State
Vermont
Open Trial Of Four In Kenosha Slaying
A jury of 12 with 10 men and 2 women will hear opening statements in the Kenosha case against four Milwaukee men charged with first degree murder and assault in the roadside slaying of Mike Farina and wounding his brother Joe. The panel was selected after a full day of voir dire with 24 jurors eliminated. Judge Edward J. Gehl presides.
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Edward J. Gehl
West Bend
Wisconsin veterans show little demand for cash bonus
Wisconsin lawmakers found minimal public push for a World War II veterans bonus with indifference from veterans during hearings. Officials note housing shortages and needs for equipment dominate concerns while state programs already provide tuition and loans. Politicians expect debate to reappear during summer campaigning as 338000 veterans become a potent voting bloc.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Illinois
Capitol
CIO
Milwaukee
State Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Weight of Palomar telescope mirror and mount
The glass and aluminum mirror weighs 14 tons and the telescope tube mounting weighs 500 tons at Mt. Palomar California.
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Mt. Palomar
California
Handy Letter Writer booklet request from Informa tion Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau encloses fifteen cents for a copy of the Handy Letter Writer booklet. The enclosing note mentions careful wrapping of the coin in paper and specifies address details for delivery.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
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Washington 2
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Handy Letter Writer
UN Uneasy Over Spain Delays and Power Struggles Ahead
DeWitt Mackenzie notes growing UN unease as Russia and Western Allies bargain before the Paris foreign ministers conference. A Spanish crisis may jeopardize the Paris talks and European peace treaties, with Byrnes signaling possible unilateral action if Moscow delays.
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U. N. Security Council
Russia
Paris
Security Council
Spain
Byrnes
Moscow
Public Debate on Highway North Side Issues and Dredging
A taxpayer letter criticizes state highway officials and aldermen over river routes. It urges dredging from Clinton Street north to Onalaska to create river drives and home sites, proposing a roundabout and other improvements as cheaper alternatives.
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Tribune
Hale
Cass Street
la Crosse
Clinton Street
Onalaska
La Crosse Tribune Leader-Press Historical Notice
Local newspaper profile notes La Crosse Tribune Leader-Press published afternoons and Sundays in La Crosse Wisconsin. Historical masthead lists Burgess publisher R L Bangsberg managing editor A W Rice city editor and notes Associated Press affiliation and circulation details.
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
le Crosse Tribune “Co
Cass Sts
la Crowe
Wis
LA Crosse
Associated Press
Rep Ludlow Improves in Bethesda Hospital
Rep Ludlow of Indiana who is in the naval hospital at Bethesda with influenza has shown definite improvement in the last 24 hours, according to the hospital report.
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Washington
Ludlow
D-Ind
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Hedy Lamarr Confined at Home With Illness
Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr is confined to her home with intestinal influenza. Doctor Hans Schiff expects recovery within a week. The other note mentions there were only 100 dentites in the United States in 1826.
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Hollywood
Hedy Lamarr
Hans Schiff
United States
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