Berlin and Paris Talks Stall Amid Cold War Tension
U S and British officials push for concrete steps as the Berlin rail strike and currency issue resist settlement. Vishinsky led a strong propaganda bid for a united Germany, but Acheson countered with caution. Western troops curb German disruptions at Ruhr plants while Tito moves toward a Western trade pact with the United States and Britain.
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Berlin
Vishinsky
Sec. Acheson
Ernest Bevin
Robert Schumann
Kremlin
Russia
Moscow
Acheson
Germany
Britain
Western Control Council
Ruhr
Hitler
Western Union
Western Europe
State Department
Yugoslavia
Tito
United States
Reds Arrest Archbishop Beran in Czechoslovakia
The Red police place Archbishop Beran under house arrest after a pastoral letter warning Catholics against aiding the Communists. The Vatican fears a Mindszenty style case as over 100 Czech priests have been jailed recently. Beran accuses Reds of creating a Czech church loyal to the state, separate from the Vatican.
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Czechoslovakia
Beran
Red Police
Vatican
Hungary
Scriptural Verse Inspires Contemplation on Earthly Life
A biblical quotation from I Peter 1 17 urges believers to call on the Father who judges impartially and to live in fear during their earthly sojourn, prompting reflection on duty and accountability.
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Peter
Moving Washington West the Capital to the Prairie West
The article reports President Truman’s theoretical openness to moving the national capital west of the Mississippi as proposed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It notes immense costs, written-off Washington buildings, and barriers of tradition and expense that prevent any imminent relocation despite possible superior sites in the western region.
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Truman
Frank Lloyd Wright
Mississippi
Washington
Mr. Wright
Congressional Delay on Hoover Commission Reform
The editor decries the conference committee’s delay in enacting Hoover commission recommendations to reorganize government. It notes bipartisan bills in both houses, urges swift action to save about 3 billion dollars annually, and warns every day’s delay costs the nation millions.
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House
Senate
Congress
Hoover Commission
Scientist predicts baldness trend for women
Stark claim suggests women will be bald, while men react with humor about front row seats. The fragment links mood to lawfulness and order, implying broader societal shifts.
Housing shortfalls strain U S military families abroad and at home
The article reports that military housing shortages burden the army, navy, and air force, with many service members commuting long hours and facing high rents for substandard homes. It notes overseas bases lack adequate family housing, prompting high turnover. Secretary Louis Johnson seeks 152 million dollars to build 7,500 family homes, with prefabricated options and cost considerations for overseas construction.
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Washington
NEA
Army
Navy
Air Force
U. S
Defense
Louis Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Marine Corps
Quantico
Ask and Answer Column From The La Crosse Tribune
The column answers reader questions on topics from the French Foreign Legion to a Joan of Arc statue. It cites details on enlistment abroad, the Legion headquarters in Algeria, Joan of Arc statue by Anna Vaughn Hyatt, and the origin of Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D.C
French Foreign Legion
Foreign Legion
United States
Legion
Fort Sidi-Bel-Abbes
Algeria
Joan of Arc
Riverside Drive
New York City
Anna Vaughn Hyatt
Rouen
France
Thomas Jefferson
Ten leading cattle states in 1948 production list
The Department of Agriculture reports the ten top states for total cattle production as of January 1, 1948. Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kansas, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, California, and South Dakota lead the nation.
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Department of Agriculture
Texas
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Kansas
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
California
South Dakota
Antaeus and the Wrath of the Earth
In Greek myth Antaeus the invincible giant wrestler drew strength from the earth. Hercules killed him by lifting him from the ground and squeezing him to death.
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Antaeus
Hercules
Slip Covers for Furniture Booklet Ad
A government booklet Slip Covers for Furniture offers easy to follow instructions for making slip covers at home. Order today for 10 cents postpaid to the coupon bureau in Washington DC.
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la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington, D. C
The Bonfire Picture and a Desperate Budget Dilemma
A wandering observer recalls a young couple debating buying a ninety five dollar record player while facing hunger. He notes his own temptation for luxury and buys a red bonfire picture instead, concluding with a softened view and a decision to abandon didactic advice.
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Connelly’s
Mr. Connelly
Howe
Fanny
General Peatures Corp
Safeguards Seen Shielding Economy From Slump
Washington economists say safeguards since 1932 limit a downturn. They cite deposit insurance, SEC oversight, rising old age pensions, unemployment benefits, and farm price supports as buffers. Psychological expectations may still trigger a drop if confidence fades. President Truman meets three year old David Kefauver during a White House visit.
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Wall Street
Federal Deposit Insurance
Securities and Exchange Commission
David Kefauver
Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Truman
Secret Service
David
White House
Silliman Evans
Nashville Tennessean
Tobacco Publication Sold To Gopher Editor
EDGERTON Wisconsin veteran journalist C A Hoen sells controlling interest of the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter to Minnesota publisher George H Bozich 33 editor and manager of the Buhl Kinner Herald will assume control August 1 Hoen who merged the Eagle with the Reporter in 1924 has long served as president and editor Bozich will move his family to Edgerton and has held leadership roles in Minnesota press associations
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Edgerton
Wis
C. A. Hoen
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter
Minnesota
George H. Bozich
Buhl- Kinner Herald
Buhl
Wisconsin Weekly
Hoen
Reporter
Old Eagle
Bozich
St. Louis County Press Association
Minnesota Editorial Association
Williamsburg Sails Back to Washington After Fog
The presidential yacht Williamsburg with President Truman aboard anchored off Quantico Virginia due to poor visibility and did not reach Blakiston Island. The cruise resumed in clear conditions as Truman worked on government reorganization plans with officials. the president's daughter Margaret joined the party for a movie, and the yacht was to return to Washington on Sunday.
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Washington
Williamsburg
Truman
Quantico
Blakiston Island
White House
Margaret
NSW Prepares to Preserve Elizabeth Farm House
New South Wales plans to preserve Elizabeth Farm House near Sydney, reputedly Australia’s oldest dwelling, built in 1793 by John MacArthur founder of the Australian wool industry. The project aims to protect a key piece of early colonial history and its ties to early settlers.
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New South Wales
Australia
Elizabeth Farm House
Sydney
John MacArthur
Editorial view on Poage bill stalls rural telephone expansion
The La Crosse Tribune reports political maneuvering over the Poage bill to expand rural telephone lines. Northern Democrats align with city Republicans to oppose rent control while Poage faces rural-urban backlash and house Rules inaction. Two aides behind the Hickenlooper inquiry are named as the investigative team.
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Sam Rayburn
John McCormack
Adolph Sabath
W. R. Poage
Texas
Poage
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