Koreas War Costs and U S Arm Strength Stated
The piece argues about Korea's price in lives and misery, noting 70,000 Americans either dead or missing and a claimed enemy toll exceeding one million. It credits U S and U N resolve, cites Korean casualties, and lauds a strengthened American army able to hold against Communist forces, framing the conflict as a defense of freedom and Asia against Soviet aims.
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Korea
United States
United Nations
North
South
Russia
Asia
Joe Stalin
U. S.N
Questions and Answers from The Haskin Service
A reader query column provides varied facts from tax and rescue to history and science. Topics include cities with income taxes, Coast Guard rescue fees, chimpanzee intelligence, Leiden's Leiden Observatory, early shuffleboard, World War II rocket use, Queens borough naming, Old Ship Meeting House, and tobacco odor compound cepyridine.
Daily Iranian oil output and British jet speed figures
Iran reports daily oil production at 900000 barrels. The De Havilland jet airliner cruises at 490 mph at 40000 feet. The adjutant general reports families of servicemen are not yet being sent to Japan. dependents travel to the Pacific area was restricted since August 1950.
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Britfish de Haviland
Spo
Japan
J. A
Adjutant General’s Office
Pacific
Geraniums Do Not Bloom In Too-Large Pots
The bureau of plant industry says young geranium plants should be potted in four to five inch containers. A pot that is too large will prevent blooming in the early stage.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
VoA broadcasts reach a global audience of 295 million
The article states the potential audience for Voice of America broadcasts is approximately 295 million people. It also notes color pigments in birds and a symbolic Army Corps of Engineers device, but the main fact cited is the 295 million audience estimate.
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Voice of America
Y. A
Corps of Engineers
How many people for a riot in law and crime notes
The article explains that rioting usually requires three or more persons to constitute the offense, though some jurisdictions set the threshold at two or more. It contrasts common norms with varying legal standards across places.
What became of Pontius Pilate
The answer notes that Pilate’s governorship in Judaea ended after a mass uprising by Samaritans led to his recall to Rome. That return is the last authenticated detail about him.
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Pontius Pilate
Judaea
Pilate
Rome
Which is colder lake water or ocean water
Under the same conditions fresh lake water heats more slowly in summer than ocean water, so it stays cooler. In winter lake water cools more slowly and becomes warmer than ocean water due to lower salinity.
Notre Dame Football Record Under Knute Rockne
During Rockne’s 13 seasons as coach Notre Dame won 105 games, lost 12, and tied 5. This summary notes the impressive win total with a small number of defeats and ties across his tenure.
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Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Rockne
Everyday Law Book For The General Reader
A brief advertisement for a home law book detailing contracts, property deeds, wills, ages of majority, marriage and divorce across states, copyrights patents and trade marks, naturalization and GI bill rights. Priced at 25 cents postpaid with call to order.
Home Law Book request enclosed with payment
A reader from Washington D C encloses 25 cents for a copy of the Home Law Book. The note mentions careful wrapping and specifies the payment method as coin.
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la Ee Tribune
St St
Washington
Gulf Stream currents and other warm water flows explained
A reader asks where Gulf Stream water originates and why it warms climates. The response cites sun heating in the Torrid Zone, notes warm currents like the Japan Current, confirms Gulf Stream is salt water, and explains it disappears north of the British Isles after branching toward Norway and cold Arctic currents.
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Gulf Stream
Gulf of Mexico
England
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Florida
North Atlantic
British Isles
Norway
Uncle Ray Scrapbook Club Offer Ad
A reader writes to the La Crosse Tribune seeking to join the 1951 Uncle Ray Scrapbook club. The note asks for a memo certificate a leaflet on making a corner scrapbook and a printed cover design to paste on the scrapbook.
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Uncle Ray
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse
Wis
Local firms launch promotions and recognitions in La Crosse area
Western Auto Associates marks third anniversary sale for two weeks at 1202 Caledonia. R C Spratt elected as member of the American Institute of Accountants after four years with Alexander Grant and Co in La Crosse. Edgar P Semsch to attend a two day Prudential conference in Chicago June 27 28. John Dodson wins an all expense trip for top 200 dealer status in nine weeks of sales contest. New York Life launches accidental and sickness insurance program June 19. Salkin and Linoff open house marks new home office and warehouse. Thomas Morin leads local S and L store.
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Western Auto Associates
Caledonia Street
R. C. Spratt
Kane Street
American Institute of Accountants
la Crosse
Alexander Grant and Co
Logan High School
la Crosse State College
University of Wisconsin
Edgar P. Semsch
Prudential Insurance Co
Edgewater Beach Hotel
Chicago
John Dodson
Prairie du Chien Hudson
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
New York Life Insurance Co
Salkin and Linoff, Inc
Minneapolis
S and L Department
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Montana
Wyoming
Thomas Morin
New Auxiliary Unit Elects Evelyn Schrier President
Evelyn Schrier was installed as president of the Ladies' Auxiliary FOE Aerie 1254. The slate includes Alice Klammer as vice president Jeanette Hefti treasurer Ruth Hopkins secretary Jenny Luedtke conductor and Louisa Tuma chaplain with Janette Castle Marian Holtz as guards.
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Evelyn Schrier
Ladies’ Auxiliary
FOE Aerie
Alice Klammer
Jeanette Hefti
Ruth Hopkins
Jenny Luedtke
Louisa Tuma
Janette Castle
Marian Holtz
Bessie Lapitz
Agnes Graff
Polio Claims Doctor On Honeymoon in Milwaukee
Dr. Joseph Urisch a 25 year old resident physician at county general hospital died of polio at South View Isolation hospital. Married June 2 he apparently contracted polio while honeymooning in Mexico. He and his bride returned June 14 and he was taken ill three days later. This year Milwaukee county reports one polio case and three deaths.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Urisch
County General Hospital
South View Isolation Hospital
Mexico
Milwaukee County
Woman Receives Master of Arts Degree in English
In Honolulu Hawaii Miss Johnson received her master of arts degree in English from the University of Hawaii. She was among 608 graduates during the 40th annual commencement. She also earned a BA in 1948 from the University of Wisconsin.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Spebeth
South Sixth Street
la Crosse
University of Hawaii
Adont 1h sme recatrs of glontp oe wative
Adont 1h sme recatrs of glontp oe wative.
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Adont
Vacancies in Milwaukee Army Reserve Office
The U S Army Organized Reserve Corps in Milwaukee seeks at least four enlisted reservists for duty in the ORC evaluation program. Any grade may apply, with plans through July and possible 60 day extensions. Enquiries by telephone 2-872.
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U. S. Army Organized Reserve Corps
Milwaukee
Aid For Famine Area Reaches West Gardens
The report notes relief efforts reaching ten gardens in the western region where workers endure severe shortages. Local agencies coordinate aid to ease hunger as crews assess needs and distribute supplies.
Communist Party Leaders Sentenced Under Smith Act
Justice Jackson rejected stay requests for Eugene Dennis and nine top aides convicted under the 1940 Smith Act for conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Sentences of five years and $10,000 fines were ordered. one member received three years due to his Pacific war record. Prosecutors have also charged 17 additional leaders with related violations.
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Supreme Court
High Court
Eugene Dennis
Communist Party of the United States
Executive Council
United States
Dennis
R. G. Thompson
Pacific
Suprme Ao
Jackson
New Maitland Airport Seen As Vital Link
Milwaukee and Chicago officials praised Maitland field as a vital link between the cities during the dedication of a new $71,000 administration building. Harbor commission chair Frank H. Ranney called the airstrip a 10-year experiment whose worth will grow, while Chicago Public Works Commissioner Oscar Hewitt led the delegation.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Lake Front
Maitland Field
Frank Ziedler
Frank H. Ranney
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Oscar Hewitt
Meigs Field
Merrill C. Meigs
Chicago Field
Boyle Challenges GOP Leaders on McCarthyism
Democratic Chairman William M. Boyle accuses Republican leaders of silent indorsement or disavowal of McCarthyism after a Washington Post editorial denounces Senator McCarthy. Boyle calls for a clear Republican stance for voters facing the looming choice in the party’s direction.
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Boyle
Washington
Republican Party
Democratic National Committee
William M. Boyle
Democratic Workers
Washington Post
McCarthy
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
First Man Convicted Under New Dope Law
George Gilbreath, 50, of Chicago, was sentenced to 25 years for selling two heroin capsules for $3 to 15 year old Philip Petress on May 6, three days after Illinois enacted the new narcotics act. Judge Danial A. Covelli delivered the sentence as two intermediaries await trial.
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Chicago
Illinois
George Gilbreath
Danial A. Covelli
Gilbreath
Philip Petress
UN envoy Malik to press Korea policy in radio address
United Nations News: Russia's Jacob Malik is set to condemn U.S. Korea policy and outline a peace plan in a radio broadcast. The speech is to be aired on CBS in the New York area at 4 15 p m CDT Saturday and nationwide an hour later, with Annie Wilke among the commentators.
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United Nations
N. Y
Russia
Jacob A. Malik
Satuday
Korea
United
CBS
How They Voted Republicans.for-Byrnes Davis
Republicans against Hull Keraten Smith Van Pelt Paired against O'Konski Not recorded Murray
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Byrnes
Davis
Hull
Keraten
Smith
van Pelt
O’konski
Murray
Gov Warren Subpoenaed Amid Florida Crime Probe
Florida Governor Fuller Warren faces a Senate crime probe subpoena likely to be served Tuesday. The committee, led by Sen. Herbert O Conor, alleged he may have knowledge useful to the investigation into campaign contributions from gamblers and racketeers.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Fuller Warren
Senate
Washoymene
Enen
Herbert O’conor
Jack F. Peeples
Warren
Ormond Beach
O’conor
Amvets Table Resolution on Korea Sparks Debate
Wisconsin Amvets tabled a controversial Korea resolution urging the U S to fight to finish or withdraw troops. It urged ending appeasement and questioned aims of U S forces. Delegates also passed a resolution to keep the state aeronautics commission intact and invited the 1953 national convention to Milwaukee.
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Wausau
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
Amvets
Kohler
State Aeronautics Commission
State Highway Department
Milwaukee
Sunay
Prisoners Earn Eighth Grade Diplomas at Stateville
In Joliet Illinois on Friday 29 inmates celebrated graduation day at Stateville prison receiving eighth grade diplomas. Ages ranged from 22 to the upper twenties with sentences long enough to complete the program. Warden Bren E and staff oversaw the ceremony as prisoners who finished elementary work and passed graduation exams were honored.
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Lees
Bren E. A Aold
Franco regime bans arms to Communist China and North Korea
Madrid reports Generalissimo Franco's government announced a ban on arms to Communist China and North Korea. It notes there has been no indication Spain has shipped weapons to either country in recent years.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
China
North Korea
Kenny Treatment Controversy Over Heat and Exercises
National experts discuss Kenny treatment for infantile paralysis. Proponents urge heat via hot packs, occasional hot baths, and therapist‑assisted muscle movement. They claim it relieves pain and supports weakened muscles. Critics say the approach varies and outcomes differ among practitioners.
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Kenny
Rivoli Contest Winners Listed in Color Contest
Rivoli theater announced the color contest winners for Excuse My Dust. The list includes Ann Miller first place and Carole Knudson second, with a large group placing 3rd through 25th in various streets and towns.
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Rivoli Theater
Ann Miller
Rose Street
Carole Knudson
South Eighth Street
Clinton
Janet Lueck
Fifth Avenue South
Joan Cagney
Cass Street
Mary Reardon
Betty Ho -la Crescent
Stanley Beranek
North Sixth Street
Eugene Schams
Denton Street
Ann Bauch
Copeland Avenue
Judy Devine
Wood Street
Ot Huebner
Fifth Avenue
Deane Golding
Badger Street
Barbara Smith
South Third Street
Mary Rusch
Winnebago Street
David Sorgen
Market Street
Gene Batzel
West Salem
Donna May Miller
R.2
Gerald Tanke
Mississippi Street
Anitaen
South 13Th Place
Vod Johnson
Ferry Street
Patricia Jacobson
Barlow Street
Joan Mroch
South Ninth Street
David Hecht
Skectiens Aere Marlene Aereen Bay
Win A. Thrun, Jr
South Sixth Street
Virginia Mallette
North 22Nd Street
Wilke Named Adjutant of Wisconsin Legion
Milwaukee attorney Robert G. Wilke was named adjutant of the Wisconsin American Legion by State Commander Jerome E. Host. Wilke replaces Jack L. Wilke as judge advocate, a successor not yet named. He is a Marinette native who served with the artillery in the European theater during World War II.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Department of the American Legion
Robert G. Wilke
Wilke
Jerome E. Host
Jack L. Wilke
Host
Marquette
Prohibit Left Turn At Main Fifth Avenue
The city bans left turns at Main Street and Fifth Avenue by ordinance with a trial period at Fifth Avenue and M Street. Police will enforce 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays, except Friday evenings when signs stay up later. The F and Main intersection remains restricted at all times while signs are in place.
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Fourth and Main Streets
Fifth Avenue
M Street
Mm. Mg
Main
Halley Praises Wisconsin Lawyers At Bar Convention
Rudolph Halley of New York praised Wisconsin for being legally clean and urged Wisconsin lawyers to show neighbors how to clean up. He spoke at a dinner ending the Wisconsin Bar association convention and commented on witness testimony during the senate crime probe.
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Elkhart Lake
Wis
Rudolph Halley
New York
Wisconsin
Halley
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Wisconsin Bar Association
Association
Senate
National Bar
Enlist In U. S. Unit One Woman
A short wartime notice from La Crosse calls for a single woman to enlist in a U S unit. The item notes attitude tests to be completed as part of the recruitment process.
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la Crosse
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