Truman’s veto shapes 1947 labor policy test
The article criticizes President Truman for vacillating between labor harshness and pro CIO positions, vetoing the Wagner Act amendments and fearing union influence. It argues his stance alienates independents and risks a Republican wave, urging a steadier, more courageous leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Truman
Buchanan
CIO
Congress
White House
Cio-Pac
Capitol Hill
Bricker
Democratic Party
al Whitneys
Johnsons
Henry Wallace
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
England
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Labor
Mr. Truman
What Does It Mean for La Crosse Tax Assessments
Property owners in La Crosse seek clarity on a proposed 15 percent assessment boost before it takes effect. The editorial questions whether the move is arbitrary and urges the assessor’s office to explain how equalization with the state tax commission will work. It notes the tax supports city services and distinguishes it from bond-funded improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
State Tax Commission
Wisconsin voters stand by Governor Goodland despite opposition
Governor Walter S. Goodland declares on the record he will stay in the governorship race, saying he filed his papers and is going ahead. Supporters praise his honesty and forthrightness while opponents include highway fund segregationists and slot machine interests, yet many Wisconsin voters remain committed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Goodland
la Crosse
Ralph Immell
Wisconsin
Goodland
Governor praises Coulee Region highway views and slow roads
The Coulee Region welcomes Governor Goodland who notes scenic yet winding Highway 14 into La Crosse. He remarks on challenging hilly terrain and the costly road-building tasks it necessitates, while supporters defend regional segregation of highway funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulee
James R. Law
Law
New Auto Prices Rise as Steel Costs Hit Car Makers
A Washington OPA announcement raises automobile prices by 75 dollars amid a five dollar per ton steel price rise. The passage notes a radio commentator and hints at auto-suggestion in new cars while mentioning ongoing Chinese civil war ceasefires and supply concerns with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Unidentified plane flies low over Clintonville
The Tuesday aerial visit by an apparent advanced navy training two seater caused public anger as it buzzed over Clintonville for over half an hour. Residents fear for safety after a Chicago crash killed a woman, pilot, and passenger. The pilot may be identified and should lose flying privileges if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clintonville
Navy
New Orleans Moves to Legalize Horse Race Betting
The city votes near seven to one to legalize race betting in exchange for tax revenue while Louisiana lawmakers consider authorization. Critics warn gambling could revive past degradation as casino interests seek profit and slot machine bills fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
New Orleans
Louisiana
Security and public confidence comment by Dr Willis A Sutton
Dr Willis A Sutton former NEA president argues that while security matters most people retreat into complacency and that a sense of security alone did not build the country. His remarks emphasize practical action over mere reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis A. Sutton
National Education Association
How to keep OPA control in Congress debate
James Marlow outlines the congressional struggle over extending the OPA price and rent controls beyond June 30. Debates split between preserving a strong agency with controls and trimming it to a shell, with inflation risks if controls are lifted too soon. The Senate weighs its own bill, likely removing many price controls July 1, affecting about 60 percent of food items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Congress
House
Senate
Notes From A Political Reporter In Madison Wisconsin
Madison political notes report salary boosts for Gov Goodland aides Frank Graass and Edward Roethe now paid 6000 annually surpassing prior 5000 standard. Hagerty returns as GOP publicity chief. Discussion on La Follette family involvement, Loomis faction resentments, Pasch joins Immel campaign, Mullen potential adjutant general, and a critique of state economy efforts including the outdated state office building commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Frank Hagerty
Milwaukee
GOP
Capital City
Hagerty
Pasch
Immell
Maurice B. Pasch
Orland S. Loomis
Loomis
Goodland
Mullen
Col
John Mullen
Wisconsin
State Office Building Commission
Capitol
One in One at Maple Grove for Local Golfer
E A Keil of West Salem scored a hole in one on the second hole at Maple Grove during a foursome that included Walter Babe Weigent Ernie Kaeppler and Charles Boyle. The event marked Maple Grove’s first ace in three years and was the standout golfing moment in the local notes.
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Maple Grove
Walter
Babe) Weigent
Ernie Kaeppler
Charles Boyle
E. A. Keil
West Salem
Ernest L. Spicer
North 14Th Street
Osage
Sara E. Cleveland
Bolivar Department seeks US firms for 500 bed hospital
The Department of Bolivar in Colombia invites United States firms to design erect and equip a 500 bed hospital with an estimated cost of 850000 dollars. The project aims to allow future expansion to 1000 beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Bolivar
Colombia
United States
Answers to Questions from The La Crosse Tribune Bureau
The column provides reader queries answered by The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Questions cover religious trivia about sea saints, historical wheat production in 1944, and Spanish colonies. Answers note St Nicholas as patron of seamen, a 1944 U S wheat total of 1 078647000 bushels, and Spanish Guinea Western Sahara and Spanish Morocco with about 82 400 square miles and 951000 population in 1935.
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United States
Africa
Spanish Guinea
Western Sahara
Spanish
Morocco
Rattlesnake Derby Origins and Plymouth Memorial Trivia
Q asks about the first Rattlesnake derby in McCamey Texas April 1936 with $200 purse and Slicker winner. Supreme Court notes land under navigable waters belongs to states. Plymouth memorial inscription by Wilfred Munro recalls Mayflower passengers burial ground. First Negro periodical was Freedom's Journal begun 1827, renamed Rights of All, died 1830.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. What City
G. R. S. A. McCamey
Texas
Slicker
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Plymouth
Mass
R.B.F
Wilfred H. Munro
United States
Freedom's Journal
Rights of All
Canning and Preserving: A Modern Household Guide
Practical booklet offering up to date science based canning and preserving methods. Includes recipes for jellies jams marmalades preserves pickles and preserves meats fruits and vegetables with directions to stock cupboards now. Fifteen cents post paid from The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington
D. C
Railroads in Alaska beyond the Alaska Railroad
The Alaska railroad, owned by the federal government, comprises 505 miles of the total 536 miles of railway line. In addition there are the Yakutat and South District lines and other minor routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Alaska Railroad
Yakutat
South
Bevin Warns On Palestine Policy At Bournemouth Conference
Britain's foreign minister declares no immediate Jewish immigration to Palestine and threatens separate peace deals if Paris talks fail. He links military costs to expansion of aid and notes US involvement sought for Middle East issues as Britain and the United States align on broad peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bevin
Britain
Labor Party
Bournemouth
Palestine
Paris
Holy Land
United States
Foreign Office
London
John Bull
Sam
Byrnes
Russia
Europe
United Nations Assembly
America
Public Debate Names and Addresses Must Accompany Letters
A long reminiscence by George C. Will argues La Crosse declined after railroads bypassed the city and suggests modern highways and skyways as the revival path. He notes Milwaukee and Chicago rail lines shaped early growth, then laments the missed double decked bridge idea and calls for renewed development along gateways to Milwaukee Chicago St. Louis Omaha and St Paul.
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Milwaukee
la Crosse
Root River Valley
Middle West
Chicago and Northwestern
Clover
Mississippi River
Northwestern
Medary Junction
Onalaska
Winona
Minn
Wisconsin
Enterprise
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
St. Paul
Rip van Winkle
George C. Will
Caledonia Street
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Masthead Note
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press list details of publication in La Crosse Wisconsin including address at Fourth Street Cass Street and masthead credits with Burgess publisher Bangsberg editor Rice editor and AP membership indicating reprint rights and 1904 registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
la Crosse Tribune
4Th
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Vis
LA Crosse the Beautiful
T. Burgess
R. L. Bangsberg
A. W. Rice
la Crocise
Wie
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper
Associated Press
Nurse Shortage Closes One Floor at Kenosha Hospital
Kenosha hospital closed a floor due to a nurse shortage after two appeals for graduate nurses failed. The 300 bed, three story facility did not specify the affected units. Administrator Omer B. Maphis confirmed the action and noted staffing constraints remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Kenosha Hospital
Omer B. Maphis
Brain Size Compared To Gorillas
A health note states the average human brain is about three times the size of an average gorilla brain. It highlights cognitive differences linked to brain volume and evolution.
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James Marlow
John Wyngaard
Shipstead Aid
R. M. la Follette
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Sen. la Follette
Wisconsin Progressive Movement
Ed Thye
Stassen
Bob
Shipstead
Phil’s
la Follette
Phil la Follette
Tribune
Charlotte Kohlhaas
Knoxville
Tenn
George Baum
New York City
Rose Street
Walter D. Synder
United States Navy
C. J. Snyder
Main Street
New London
la Crosse Post Office
Albert E. Daniel
Edward Cronon
Col. Bryand
I. H. Eng
H. E. Horne
South 10Th Street
Ella Margaret
Carl C. Olson
Ortonville
Germania Hall
Green Bay Street
Mormon Coulee Road
West Avenue
John J. Koblitz
Letter Carriers’ Association of Wisconsin
Marinette
U. S
Arenz Shoe CO
J. R. Williams
Pepe
The
Haskin Service
Eve Street
Washington, D. CC
St. Nicholas
Kim
Era Railway
Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Company
Spain
State
Washington, D. C
Esquire, Inc
Firestone Store
DeWitt Mackenzie
Lacrosse
Ora’‘S
Canada
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