China Chaos Seen Behind Shanghai Graft and Taiwan Drift
An American observer warns in a Honolulu dispatch that postwar China faces deep chaos from corruption in Shanghai and misgovernance in Formosa, with rail and road failures, threatening revolution and possible Western intervention as factions feud and Russia looms. The piece cites dwindling American prestige and predicts Taiwan and Manchuria tensions may trigger broader conflict if unresolved.
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China
Shanghai
George C. Marshall
Hong Kong
Nanking
Taiwan Island
Formosa
Taiwan
Manchuria
Sieedesse
Marshall
Russia
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Baruch Urges Global Atomic Authority And No Veto
The piece discusses Bernard Baruch calling for an international atomic development authority and a no veto rule to govern peaceful atomic energy. It cites Baruch's push for enforceable international law and sanctions, plus a U S policy to destroy bombs once a control system exists, amid wartime nuclear reflections. It also notes Dr. Fred L. Hovde of Purdue predicting atomic energy could aid peace and economic security.
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Southwest Pacific
la Crosse
Woodrow P. Swancutt
Bikini Atoll
Hiroshima
Bernard M. Baruch
United States
United Nations Commission
Baruch
Wabash College
Fred L. Hovde
Purdue University
Hovde
Merton J Lyon Remembered as Leader at Teachers College
Merton J Lyon, beloved instructor at the Teachers College for 30 years, died Saturday. The educator and guide to students, colleagues, and the wider community was noted for his energetic, precise, and caring approach to mathematics and manual training.
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Teachers College
Merton Lyon
Atom age delays and wheat crop notes on same page
A scientist laments no progress in the first year of the atomic age, suggesting Russia was not deceived about secrets. The page also oddity mentions spend decisions on spark plugs and repainting, plus wheat crop projections topping one billion bushels and bread lines forming in many cities.
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Russia
What Others Think SHODDY ROBES
The piece critiques the U S Supreme Court’s ethics amid Justice Jackson's public accusations against Justice Black. It argues the court has become a political arena, notes Jackson's Nazi war crimes prosecution absence harms the court, and questions Nixon like political motives behind a potential chief justice appointment.
Teacher Exchanges Begin Between U S and England
In 75 English classrooms next September American teachers will greet returning pupils and an equal number of American rooms will host British teachers. The plan aims to widen international understanding through early education and expand as exchanges grow. It notes low higher education completion and argues teachers influence long-range gains.
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Washington Post
England
Hope for the Sneezers
Philadelphia reports early results for anthallan, a hay fever antidote by Dr. W. S. Loewe. Experimental treatment shows 37 percent fully recovered, with others improving. full cures await better drugs. Anthallan offers potential relief for many hay fever sufferers, though not a complete cure.
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Philadelphia
W. S. Loewe
Anthallan
Baruch Plan Outlined for Atomic Control Step
Washington details the early postwar debate on atom energy with four layed points: US secrecy risk, rising global bombmaking, need for public welfare use, and push for international control. Baruch will present proposals at the United Nations atomic commission meeting in New York.
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Washington, D. C
United States
New York
Congress
Senate
House
Capitol
Baruch
United Nations Atomic Commission
Wisconsin GOP candidates push road development during campaign
In Madison Wisconsin three leading Republican candidates Gov Goodland Delbert Kenny and Immell jockey for support on highway improvement promising more and better roads. The piece notes Segregation acts and tax concerns while warning that candidates hedge positions to appeal to rural voters amid a lively highway issue.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Goodland
Kenny
Immell
University of Wisconsin
Antigo
Frank N. Graass
Delbert Kenny
Eye Bank Facts and Navy Ratings Clarified
The New York hospital established the first American eye bank in 1944. Corneas or whole eyes come from donors with next of kin permission and are stored at 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Stillborns yield highly suitable corneas. The Army has suspended discharge by purchase for the duration of the war and six months. The highest navy rating is chief petty officer and the lowest is apprentice seaman. ratings cover several ranks but not warrant officers. A reenlistment year does not count furlough time toward the year.
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Minneapolis
Jackson
Justice Black
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Black
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Executive Department
Germany
United States
Supreme Bench
Nuernberg
New York
Stone
Hughes
White
Marshall
America
New York Hospital
Army
War Department
Largest religious body in the United States
The Disciples of Christ, a denomination that emerged from Presbyterians, held 1,681,933 members in the United States and Canada in 1944, ranking among the largest Protestant communions in the region.
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United States
Disciples of Christ
Canada
Basic English list and science vocabulary differences
The Basic English word list suffices for ordinary needs but not science or technology. Additional lists provide 100 general science words and 50 for each principal science. Bowling pins are maple and 15 inches high. Easy Aces are Jane and Goodman Ace, radio actors. Goodman Ace was a newspaperman for 12 years and created The Aces in 1929. A sponge diver can stay about two minutes under Tarpon Springs, Florida. Yam and sweet potato are distinct edible plants. sweet potato is the root of a morning glory family vine, while yam comes from Dioscoreaceae.
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G. R. W. A. Jane
Goodman Ace
Tarpon Springs
Florida
Hawaii's gentle lava flows tame volcanoes
Unlike most active volcanoes, Hawaii's eruptions produce lava that moves slowly like molasses and streams that can be controlled, making these eruptions relatively harmless compared with others.
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Hawaii
Columbia relaxes currency exchange limits to boost tourism
Officials loosen restrictions on exchanging United States funds for Colombian spending money to encourage more visitors. The policy aims to simplify transactions for tourists and increase spending at local businesses during the tourist season.
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Columbia
United States
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press Publication Details
The La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press is published every afternoon and Sunday morning by La Crosse Tribune Co. at 4th and Cars Streets La Crosse Wisconsin with W T Burgess as publisher and R L Bangeberg as managing editor. A W Rice serves as city editor and the paper entered as second class matter June 23 1904. The paper is a Lee Syndicate member and AP member with AP dispatches used.
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la Crosse Tribune Co
4Th and Cars Sts
le Crosse
Wis
LA Crosse
the Beautiful
W. T. Burgess
R. L. Bangeberg
A. W. Rice
Tribune and Leader-Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Associated Press
The Seabees formal title and motto
The construction battalions of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, U.S. Navy are formally titled The Construction Battalions. Their slogan is Can do Will do Did.
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Seabees
Bureau of Yards and Docks
U.S. N
Children’s Animal Picture Book offered by Tribune Bureau
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes a booklet titled the Children’s Animal Picture Book, illustrated by photographs from the American Museum of Natural History. It’s a delightful mix of instruction and pleasure and can be obtained by sending fifteen cents postpaid with a coupon included in the notice.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye Street
N. E
Washington, D. C
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Eye St
Washington 2
D. C
Privacy and world oversight in the atomic plan
DeWitt Mackenzie discusses America's proposal for international control of atomic energy. He notes the surrender of sovereignty, the inspection reach of a global authority, and the potential for world government if the plan succeeds, while urging cautious optimism and transparency.
Public Debate Letter Clarifies La Crosse Railroad History
A reader responds to Geo C Will’s June 13 piece on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway in La Crosse. The letter asserts the railroad did not prophesy grass on streets, notes land acquisitions and grading, and highlights the rail line’s 1885 arrival and westward outlet through Winona. A. C. Tabbert signs the letter.
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Tribune
Geo. C. Will
Will
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
la Crosse
Northwestern Railroad
Winona
Minn
A. C. Tabbert
Ten Years Ago in The Tribune Files Highlights
The Tribune recalls ten years ago to fourteen decades of notes. Mrs Leo Tyrrell visits relatives in La Crosse and heads to Selah Washington. Louise Miller graduates in medicine from the University of Minnesota and will relocate to Los Angeles. Local golf contests record putts.
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Leo Tyrrell
Matt Ellenz
John Trinkes
Selah
Wash
J. Harry Miller
King Street
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Louise
Miss Miller
Los Angeles
A. E. Tausche
J. R. Padesky
la Crosse Country Club
William Bonadurer
Ida Henratty
W. A. Katz
la Crosse Street
Ellis Astor
New York City
George Tanner
William Croft
Joseph Thomas
Dubuque
Richard Hiler
Notebooks Reveal Social Struggles in Salina
Notes from a social worker's ledger show a couple breaking up with friends lending help, a family with four unemployed boarders, a widow owing $45 for a recent funeral, and a single mother with a three month old daughter Lillian facing six months of unpaid rent.
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Kas
Social Workers
Cou Ple
Lillian
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