Learn To Swim Urges Citywide Beranek Campaign
Learn To Swim AYOR Charles A. Beranek backs the city recreation department and the Red Cross in a summer effort to teach all ages to swim. The mayor stresses that swimming can save lives in emergencies, especially near treacherous water. Classes are free and available to everyone, with emphasis on children learning before adolescence.
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Mississippi River
Remembering the Poor Verse Echoes in Galatians
A biblical line from Galatians 2 10 highlights urging care for the needy. The verse underscores shared obligations among early Christian communities.
Congress Has Its Fun as Few See Public Demand
The piece discusses Senator Alexander Wiley’s idea to publish a snappier Congressional Record and questions public appeal. It cites examples from the Wiley article and the Senate floor humor about Pepper and Barkley, noting jokes may ease tensions but may not spark broad interest.
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Barkley
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New Hampshire
Fred Allen
Bob Hope
Summer trips deplete funds leading to fall in finances
A large number of summer trips will be followed by a fall behind in funds as households face tighter budgets and delayed income. The commentary notes likely impacts on savings, discretionary spending, and planned purchases.
The Far East political upheaval and its false promises
James R. Young analyzes China and Japan under new regimes, arguing that despite claims of reform and democracy the rulers retain old power structures. He notes perpetual wartime influences, a bloated bureaucracy, restricted press and travel, and the likelihood that bullets, not ballots, will decide China’s future.
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Japan
Nanking
Tokyo
Tojos
Konoyes
Chiang Kai-shek
Home Ministry
Apece
Communist Party
What Others Think When the Sleeper Awakens
Green Bay Press Gazette notes Wallace's shifting peace and war views toward Russia Greece and Turkey. The piece mocks his claimed Wallace doctrine and his readiness to clash with Truman while lampooning his predictions and followers.
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Russia
Kremlin
Greece
Turkey
Dardanelles
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Truman
Hungary
Wallace
Joe Stalin
Oklahoma
Don’t Let Nazism Revive
An editorial urges Americans to oppose Nazism Fas cism and Communism as open threats. It cites the International Committee for the Study of European Questions noting Nazi influence persists in Germany Italy and other nations with lax oversight by Swiss Swedish South African and Argentine governments. The piece warns democracy must guard against a rebirth of Nazism and Fascism worldwide.
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International Committee For the Study of
Germany
Italy
Lord Vansittart
Lord Brabazon
M. P
Edouard Herriot
France
London
United States
Soviet Dilemma on Marshall Plan in Europe Debates in Moscow
The article discusses Stalin's deliberations on joining the Marshall Plan for European recovery. It notes Moscow may discuss with Britain and France in Paris next Friday, with Western observers fearing Soviet participation could curb Communist expansion but threaten Bolshevik aims for a global zone of influence. The piece contrasts Western Europe needs with Eastern Europe and asks whether Russia seeks limited influence or wider expansion.
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U. S
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
America
Germany
Austria
Europe
Moscow
General Marshall
Answers to Questions from The Haskin Service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau answers reader questions. Topics cover Army Nurse Corps recruitment dates and criteria, APO parcel rules after a mailing period, weather visibility definitions, congressional salaries history, Liverpool cathedral construction status, and Lucerne’s Kapellbrucke as the oldest covered bridge.
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Army Postal Service
Uncle Sam's Almanac lands in tenth year of service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau announces the 1947 Uncle Sam's Almanac. It offers official statistics on veterans affairs and calendar facts and urges readers to mail 15 cents postpaid with a coupon for a copy.
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Eye St
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Washington, D. C
la Crosse Tribune Company
4Th and
Cass Sts
la Crosse
Wisconsin
the Tribune
Lee Newspaper Group
Associated Press
Tribune
North Side
Carrier Boy
Name Street or Rural Route City State Mall to Washington
A compact routing line lists an address path from Mall to Washington with city and state details included for mail or delivery reference. The entry appears as a street or rural route descriptor noting a destination in the capital region.
Horihan Trip Frames Ten Year Recap Of Local Residents
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs John R Horihan left for an extended trip through Yellowstone park Butte Montana and Glacier national park. They will return via Canada and other guests include William Hills formerly of La Crosse and a Central high student visiting Jerry Roth.
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South 19Th Street
Yellowstone Park
Butte, Mont
Glacier National Park
Canada
William Hills
Chicago
la Crosse
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Jerry Roth
Ferry Street
Charles H. Schweizer
South 14Th Street
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Edward Bernd
Fifth Avenue South
Moline
Hettinger
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Daisy Rice
Esther Peterson
Esther Olson
Maud Stenzer
Leah Lettox
Epworth League
Tomah
Ida Brown
Alois Brown
Frank C. Herrington
Ethel M. Herrington
F. C. Kemper
el Vado
N. M
Edwin C. Thompson
Annapolis
C. L. Colman Lumber Company
la Crosse Club
Hally Jolivette
Taft Hartley bill overview by James Marlow
Washington brief outlines the Taft Hartley labor bill and its path to becoming law or dying. It explains Wagner Act roots from 1935 and Norris LaGuardia limits, then lists nine main points including mandatory bargaining, forbidden closed shops, injunctions, speaker freedom, Communist officer exemptions, foreman bargaining, dues limits, and enforceable contracts with damages.
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Truman
Senate
Congress
Organized Labor
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Norris-La- Guardia
DDT Dangers Highlighted by UCLA Zoology Professor
Dr Frederick Crescitelli of UCLA warns DDT risks from casual use. He notes large doses can cause violent poisoning and that the chemical harms useful animals and insects including dogs cats fish frogs birds and honey bees, while not eradicating all pests.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Frederick Crescitelli
University of California At
Atomic Power Study Taught At University Extension
Los Angeles reports Leo H. Ohlinger from the Manhattan Project is teaching two UC extension classes on peacetime atomic power use. He notes a national program demands many technically trained workers despite a lack of men familiar with basic physics and pile design.
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Los Angeles
Calif
University of California Extension Service
Leo H. Ohlinger
Tour de Beurre of Rouen Cathedral Named for Butter Donation
The Tour de Beurre in Rouen Cathedral earned its name from funds donated for its construction in exchange for permission to eat butter during Lent.
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Rouen
Wisconsin Faces Major Administrative Reorganization Bills
Wisconsin legislators consider four bills to restructure state government. A bill to replace the six member conservation commission with a ten member body is advancing, reflecting discontent with conservation administration and banking regulation. A separate bill aims to abolish the personnel department board, replacing it with a new form of administration amid opposition from employee groups. Republican leaders push the measures to test party discipline.
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Madison
Wis
Conservation Commission
Assembly
Senate
Wisconsin Conservation Administration
Department of Personnel
Legislature weighs moves of tax and inspection wings
The beverage tax division and oil inspection bureau, now part of the treasurer’s office, may move to the state tax commission following senate approval. Supporters cite administrative logic from a public administration survey, while Roach and subordinates resist a new boss. A separate measure to abolish the banking commission and create a single banking director also advances.
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Republican Caucus
Oil Inspection Bureau
State Treasurer's Office
State Tax Commission
Senate
John W. Roach
Arthur Wegner
Roach
High Court Judge Can Be a Barber With License
Lincoln Nebraska judge E B Chappell of the state supreme court may hang out another shingle. He stepped down to take the barbering tests after practicing the trade for nine years before entering law. Examiner Jack Gore says the license is for sentimental reasons.
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Lincoln, Neb
E. B. Chappell
Inseparable In Death Meld Bond Of 66 Years
West Newbury Massachusetts couple Fred and Mrs Simmons died within an hour of each other after a 66 year marriage. They had only been apart for three days during their life together.
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West Newbury
Mass
Fred Simmons
Water formed from hydrogen and oxygen
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. The gas hydrogen burns and oxygen supports combustion, yielding water as the product.
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