Bureaucracy delays La Crosse airport bid for Northwest service
Editorial blasts the civil aeronautics board for delaying Northwest Airlines access to La Crosse despite months of readiness. It contrasts Eau Claire with incomplete facilities, urges voters to push reform at the polls, and argues bureaucracy undermines progress in peacetime aviation.
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la Crosse
Northwest Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
Northwest
Eau Claire
Washington
Mental Revolt Shaping U S Public Mood and Policy
A survey of U S attitudes describes a mental revolution manifesting as work stoppages higher prices and farmer reluctance to sell in the southwest. The piece links distrust of regulation to non-cooperation with bureaucratic edicts and urges expression at the polls.
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United States
War gardens grow again for famine relief and conservation
Amid warnings of food shortages, officials urge famine gardens and later victory gardens to feed families and conserve supplies. Plant beans corn potatoes now, with further crops for canning and autumn needs to follow.
Court Controversy Stirs Over Jackson Disclosure
Washington columnist David Lawrence reports a wave of criticism after Justice Robert Jackson accused a Supreme Court irregularity. He says the court risked influencing a coal labor dispute and calls for transparency, warning against treating the court as a political arm. A constitutional amendment could allow removing justices, if the public demands.
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Washington
Robert Jackson
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Supreme Court
CIO
Miners’ Union
Jackson
Justice Black
Justice Murphy
One
Justice Jackson
What Others Think ATION OF THE QUIZ
The article notes a quiz epidemic gripping the nation due to the uncertain state of the world and civilization's future. People seek definite answers to pressing questions about existence and race, turning to quizzes as a source of clarity in uncertain times.
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Ation
NEW York Times
James Marlow Explains U N Atomic Plan And Baruch Proposal
James Marlow outlines a U N proposed binding treaty system to outlaw atomic hazardous devices. The plan centers on an Atomic Development Authority that would control raw materials, license peaceful plants, inspect facilities, and eventually manage atomic secrets and research coordination.
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The
Atomic Development Authority
Baruch
Government labs lure physicist hopefuls in Midwest
Joseph A. Connor of the U S civil service commission announces civil service exams for physicist probationary appointments across Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. The six tested fields include electricity and magnetism heat light mechanics modern physics and sound. The new rate after July 1 1946 pays 2644 80 annually for a 40 hour week. Applications available at the regional office 433 W Van Buren Chicago 7 or at any first or second class post office.
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Chicago
Joseph A. Connor
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
W. van Buren Street
Chicago 7
Vets Receive $164485 in May Benefits Across All 71 Counties
Wisconsin Veterans Affairs shows May payments total $164,485.45 to 1,147 veterans, marking the first month with loans or grants in every county. Since August 1943 the department aided 10,500 statewide, distributing $802,080.59 with loans at $551,800.50 and medical grants at $101,632.15. Education grants supported 566 individuals for $7,768.82. May hospital and medical grants totaled $14,526.83. Overall May aid reached $30,000 plus any remaining figures not shown.
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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Board of Veterans Affairs
Leo B. Levenick
Wisconsin
Regulars at Tor quay restaurant gain queue priority
Regular customers of a Tor quay, England restaurant have received cards granting them queue priority over general visitors. The move aims to reward loyal patrons and streamline dining for frequent guests.
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Torquay
England
Graduates Say Farewell To Math As Employers Hold Tight
Graduates face a harsher job market as employers impose price ceilings and closed shops. The message contrasts academic calculus with workplace constraints under tight labor conditions.
North Mongolia sparsely populated with desert lands
The northwest part of Outer Mongolia under Soviet protection shows a population density of about one person per square mile. Large tracts remain desert and undeveloped.
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Outer Mongolia
Weekend Drive From Medford To Ashland On Highway 13
A nostalgic piece recalls a renewed acquaintance during a May weekend trip along highway 13 from Medford to Ashland. The winding road and wooded hills provide a peaceful backdrop for reflection away from a strained week.
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Medford
Truman stresses education for international understanding
President Truman asserts that education must lead to deeper international understanding, calling it essential for world peace and lasting global harmony.
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President Truman
Wisconsin Governor Goodland Reenters Gubernatorial Race
In Madison Wisconsin Governor Goodland dismisses retirement rumors and confirms he will seek a third term. Despite age concerns and prior statements about serving only two terms, publicity and personal support from friends and family influence his decision to remain in the race. The governor filed nominating petitions and plans to be on the August ballot, following a tradition that Wisconsin governors rarely retire voluntarily.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Goodland
Answers from The Haskin Service on wide-ranging questions
The Haskin Service provides quick answers to reader questions via The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. Topics cover horse racing wagering, weather forecasts, honorary degrees, boxing records, Maine potato festival timing, Paisley shawl palm leaf design, comets origins, and military reentry options for veterans.
Watch Your Weight for healths sake
An advertisement from the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau promotes the Weight Control booklet. It offers guidance on diet, vitamins, calories, and exercise and includes height and weight tables for men and women. A ten cent coupon is requested with a mailed request to Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington 2
D. C
Britain May Impose Interim Indian Government
DeWitt Mackenzie reports Britain’s plan to form a provisional cabinet in India despite Congress and Moslem League deadlock. Wavell’s edict shifts toward an interim regime with five Congress, five Muslim League, and four other representatives amid broader push for a constituent assembly and federal constitution. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru supports a strong-arm approach as a catalyst for unity.
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England
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Moslem League
Lord Wavell
Congress
Subcontinent
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru
Liberal, Was One of These. Sir Tej
Sir Tej
Allahabad
Britain
Heirs to Villa Louis to be presented to Prairie du Chien
Ten years ago Hercules Dousman’s heirs planned to donate Villa Louis built on a fort site to Prairie du Chien. Willis Bangsberg Donald Konop and Loren Robinson from La Crosse enlisted in the US Navy after passing final exams in Chicago. Sam Levy completes a fireproof brick building at 129 Vine Street and continues in wholesale newspaper business since 1919. Miss Mayme Dunden returns from Platteville normal after graduation this month.
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Hercules Dousman
Northwest
Villa
Louis
Prairie du Chien
Willis E. Bangsberg
Donald Konop
Loren D. Robinson
la Crosse
Chicago
United States Navy
Sam Levy
Vine Street
Margaret Cox Wins Four Year Garvan Essay Scholarship
Margaret Cox of St Rose Convent School won a four year college scholarship covering tuition and $500 annually. The prize, funded by Mr and Mrs Francis P Garvan of New York, is awarded by the American Chemical Society essay prize committee. Sidney Larkin visits Chicago relatives and Mrs Wentz formerly Leah Larkin. Mississippi River gauge reads 1.4 feet as of this morning, marking a rise late Thursday into Friday and 6.1 feet lower than last year.
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Margaret Cox
St. Rose Convent School
Francis P. Garvan
New York City
American Chemical Society
Sidney Larkin
Emil Wentz
Chicago
Birthday toast for Carl Ahrens and civic leaders plan
Carl Ahrens of 228 North 10th street turns 74 and leads the Concordia Aid society. A. L. Goetzmann of Listman Co proposes merging La Crosse civic groups into one strong association. Notable organizers include John C. Burns, E. S. Dittman, W. F. Goodrich, Vincent Tausche, and D. W. MacWillie.
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Carl Ahrens
North 10Th Street
Ahrens
Concordia Aid Society
A. L. Goetzmann
Listman Co
la Crosse
Chamber of Commerce
John C. Burns
E. S. Dittman
W. F. Goodrich
Vincent Tausche
D. W. Mac- Willie
Local marriage licenses listed for La Crosse and Onalaska
Gust O Lundgren weds Miss Clara Worsley of La Crosse. Austin Larson of Onalaska marries Miss Minnie Volla. Harry Wilhelm weds Mary Callum of Onalaska. Congressman J J Esch expects Senate approval this session of a 150000 dollar Camp Douglas appropriation bill. Farmers along Black River reportedly plan to ...
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Gust O. Lundgren
Clara Worsley
la Crosse
Austin Larson
Onalaska
Minnie Volla
Harry Wilhelm
Mary Callum
J. J. Esch
Camp Douglas Military Reservation
House
Senate
Black River
Navy Veterans Offered Ratings For Reenlistment In Tech Fields
Lieut. W. L. Fields announces Milwaukee Navy recruiting station offers ex regular Navy personnel discharged in radioman aviation radioman electrician's mate aviation electrician's mate soundman and radioman groups reenlist within 90 days with rate held at discharge. Other groups reenlist in discharge rate after tests and transfer to electronic technician mate school. Navy Reserve Army Marine and Coast Guard personnel with over six months service may enlist as seaman first class and then enter the training. A recruiter visits La Crosse every Thursday and Friday at the federal building room 313.
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Navy
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Wis
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Aviation Electrician
Naval Reserve
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U. S. Marine Corps
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