Truman Labor Policy Sparks Public Petition Demand
A writer argues the American public wants stronger action against labor unions and faster congressional restraint. They claim Truman’s veto and ties to CIO staff show political manipulation, warn of inflation and higher costs, and urge a two thirds congressional vote to reflect public will. The piece highlights OPA removal, wage rises, and potential 1948 economic decline.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
CIO
Capitol
White House
House of Representatives
House
Mr. Truman
OPA
America
Senate
Walter Woods Civil Engineer Shaped La Crosse’s Growth
Walter Scott Woods devoted his life to La Crosse public works. He helped design the river wagon bridge in the 1890s and planned Riverside park fill. He drew plans for the Masonic Temple and led civic efforts through decades before his death.
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Walter Scott Woods
Walter Woods
la Crosse
Masonic Temple
The Flag Flies High Anniversary Message
The piece reflects on the flag as the emblem of liberty and courage. It traces its meaning from the oppressed to the free and brave, notes its role in westward expansion and battles, and calls on current guardians of liberty to honor heritage by striving for a world symbol of peace and goodwill.
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R. T. S. A. John Ise
No Recommendation on World Order in Min Tribune
Arroll Binder notes that democracy must prove it can order life better than rivals, beyond speeches and defense spending. He warns time is short to show wartime strengths also apply to peacetime leadership and world peace. The piece contrasts Western democracy with evolving alternatives and mentions a dental ad about golden smiles.
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Arroll Binder
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune
Innocent Bystander as Insurance Risk Example
A cautious overview warns that an in nocent bystander can become a bad insurance risk. The note stresses unintended exposure from casual witnesses and the need for careful risk assessment to protect policyholders.
Babson Gives Leading Industry Outlooks in Semiannual Report
Babson Park Mass Roger W Babson surveys industries including paper petroleum utilities railroading steel and tobacco with cautions on government bonds municipal bonds and corporate bonds He argues stocks remain best long term but warns about wars currency and regional risks and urges diversified asset allocation across sectors.
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Babson Park
Mass
Europe
United States
Life Insurance Companies Corporation
Ihevestors
How The OPA Affects You In Two Weeks
Washington report outlines how Congress plans to extend or end the Office of Price Administration. If OPA dies June 30 prices could rise quickly and wages may push up costs of production. A joint House Senate committee will craft a final bill for President Truman to sign or veto within the next two weeks.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
OPA
Truman
La Crosse Faces Skilled Labor Shortage Amid Growth
Ten years ago the Tribune notes a shortage of skilled labor in La Crosse as construction of 64 new residences and nine new businesses plus Mississippi river channel work consume skilled workers. Local leaders cite demand from building and river projects as the main cause.
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Frank Knowales
Winnebago Street
L. Weitrausch
Chicago
Washington
Wisconsin Voters Face Split Progressives in Governor Race
In Wisconsin the governor race appears to center on Gen Ralph Immell and Sen Robert La Follette misidentified as a Progressive ticket. Both run independently with no public alliance amid Goodland’s influence and factional tensions within the Progressive wing. The result is a curious, non ticket campaign dynamic.
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Madison
Wis
Ralph M. Immell
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Immell
John Blaine
Phil la Follettes
National Progressives of America
Wisconsin
Republican Party
Parage A
Walter S. Goodland
Goodland
Answers And Questions From The Haskin Service Information Bureau
Readers can mail three cents to The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau in Washington D C for answers to factual questions. The Q A covers cicadas feeding, Moses meekness, compulsory school ages, navy anchors, guayule rubber, common law wives and gold standard explanations.
Rubber extraction methods from plant sources
During growth a large portion of latex coagulates and the best method to obtain rubber is by grinding the entire shrub and separating the rubber from the fibers. This describes a processing approach rather than standard tapping.
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Overview
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press pages note publication details including frequency afternoon and Sunday morning editions, address at 4th and Cass Sts., La Crosse Wisconsin, and staff roles for publisher, editors, and city editor. It also records June 1904 postmark status and AP syndicate membership.
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la Crosse
Stories For Children Activity Book 32 Page Fun
A 32 page children's entertainment booklet offers classic stories verses puzzles riddles paper folding and more. Aimed at young readers the publication promises nostalgic fun for grown ups and kids alike and is offered postpaid for ten cents.
Copy request for The Children's Book sent with payment
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau forwards ten cents in a wrapped coin for a copy of The Children's Book. The note mentions the address 316 Eye Street Northeast Washington 2 D C.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington 2
D. C
Paris Conference Vital for World Peace Says DeWitt Mackenzie
DeWitt Mackenzie argues the Paris talks among the United States Britain Russia and France decide peace terms for Europe The stakes center on Russia’s concessions and the Western Allies push for a quick agreement A failure could split Europe into Russian and Western zones threatening global peace
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Paris
Russia
United States
Britain
France
America
Milwaukee Milk Strike Ties Up City as Talks Stall
Milwaukee faces continued milk shortages as federal conciliator James A. Despins reports no progress in the strike by about 1,300 drivers and dairy workers. Health Commissioner E R Krumbiegel will convene union officials to plan milk supply for hospitals and orphans, while dairies and union seek a reopening and a reduced delivery schedule.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
James A. Despins
U. S. Labor Conciliation Department
AFL
E. R. Krumbiegel
Murder charge urged in rail crossing death pact case
A coroner's jury in Zion Illinois recommended murder charges for Ford Hollis Ashcraft 40 after a speeding train struck the couple's car in a death by own action pact Ashcraft testified he and wife Lucille 38 formerly of Janesville Wisconsin planned to drown themselves but he jumped out calling her to come on Funeral services are planned in Zion and burial in Janesville Wisconsin as the investigation continues by assistant state attorney Daniel Dalziel
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Ashcraft
Daniel J. Dalziel
Abandon Search For Bodies In Drowning
Police described the search for four U S citizens believed drowned June 2 as almost hopeless after their canoe upset in a whirlpool above Whitefish dam in the Michipicoten river. The four are Dr G A Ritchie of Sault Ste Marie Michigan Dr Royal Buege and Dr Buege's father and son Richard of Marinette Wisconsin.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
U. S
Whitefish Dam
Michipicoten River
Here
Lake Superior
G. A. Ritchie
Mich
Allied officers to escort 9000 former POWs for war crimes trials
Eight Allied headquarters officers will depart by plane to move about 9000 former prisoners of war to the United States and Manila for possible testimony. Roughly 90 ex-prisoners will return to testify directly in trials related to Japanese war crimes.
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Tokyo
United States
Manila
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St. Michael's School
Kenneth McPeak
Charles Brown
Jerome Kowalski
Vera Mary White
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Marie Knaack
William F. Wolfe
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George Will, Jr
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French Island
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Adam Kroner
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J. R. Williams
John Wyngaard
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LA Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
John A. Salzer Seed CO
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Esquire, Inc
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Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations
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London
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Soviet Union
Lake Michigan
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Thomas Black
Arenz Shoe CO
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Lincoln Neprud
Viroqua
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