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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1951
Page
4
A movement seeks to repeal the 16th Amendment and cap federal income tax at 25 to 47 percent. States show unusual interest with 21 legislatures adopting resolutions, while debate centers on revenue needs for cities and schools and potential shifts to other taxes. Deut 6 3 is cited.
Despite material shortages and credit curbs, 1951 housing starts look near 1 million, with analysts noting a lag behind 1950’s record. Senate moves to expand FHA mortgage insurance and federal housing funds may ease access as wholesale building material prices rise 1.1 percent since January and 17.7 percent since March 1950.
President Truman creates a psychological strategy board to influence peoples not governments, led by Gordon Gray with CIA input, aiming to combine OSS and OWI duties while avoiding State Department control. Critics warn of insincere policies and caution that leadership and national policy must be firm for success in Asia and global influence.
Melvin R. Laird Jr. of Marshfield emerges as a bright young Republican talent, serving as unofficial assistant shore leader and speaking for the administration on key issues. William Proxmire of Madison, a first term Democrat, shapes policy in the assembly despite a small minority, signaling future prominence.
Washington report notes President Truman teased his daughter Margaret about her trip to Europe while Amvets leader Harold Russell praised her as an ambassador. The piece includes broader remarks on China policy and Kuomintang influence in the United States, with references to congressional probes and wartime contracts.
President Truman created a top level Psychological Strategy Board to coordinate U S propaganda and psychological warfare against the Soviet bloc. The panel will consist of three senior officials led by Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith and will report to the National Security Council.
Ten years ago William A. Rick a La Crosse National Bank teller departed this week to take duties as assistant national bank examiner for the ninth federal reserve district based in Min. The Rev R F Halberg was assigned as pastor of West avenue Methodist church succeeding Rev Ellery Beal who moved to Marshfield and Spencer.
Washington notes Sen. Estes Kefauver spoke in Kansas City after being assured by Kefauver that Dr. D. M. Nigro, Kansas City head of Unico, and the group were investigated and cleared. The episode centered on Nigro’s past hearings about bail for Gus and Charles Gargotta. Soviet Russia reportedly drilled and capped wells in Northern Iran during wartime occupation with cement-covered wells and 20 inch casings.
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