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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
Philadelphia dispatch notes backstage bargaining and publicity in the Republican convention as delegates prepare for the nomination speeches. The article explains the rhythm of convention hall events, rules on duration, and the staged demonstrations leading to the roll call.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Verna Kroeger Weet Salem and Dariene Reth Sechiffer Mindoro Wis R 1 four. No coherent event or action identified.
The report details a long roll call at the convention in Philadelphia with Dewey leading across many states. It notes votes for Taft Stassen Joe Martin Warren Vandenberg and others as the tally unfolds with regional supports and splits. The piece ends by mentioning a new walking out uniform designed by Eire to boost army recruiting.
Los Angeles police report Everett Miller 22 was stopped by Motorcycle Officer C D Barkley for driving 50 mph in a 25 mph zone. Miller admitted using pliers to steer and pleaded guilty to reckless driving, receiving a $15 fine and additional citations for speeding headlights defective windshield windshield stickers no registration and failing to stop.
A seven hour nominating night at the Republican convention in Philadelphia showcased wild pageantry and packed crowds. Senator Robert A Taft supporters held a 38 minute demonstration, while Harold Stassen teams outshone in imagination and inventiveness amid chaos and excitement.
The draft bill has reached President Truman with expected approval. Until final action is taken, men 19 through 25 may gain draft exemption by joining the National Guard or other military reserve after training. The bill also delays inductees for 90 days after becoming law. The White House has not stated when action will be taken.
La Crosse women attended the Women's day Freedom Train program at Our Saviors Lutheran church where narrator Mrs. Alf Gundersen urged democracy as a fulltime effort and outlined its value as inherited and earned. Girl Scouts opened the program, Emerson school dancers depicted Wisconsin heritage, and a quiz by Dr. Marie Toland tested knowledge of Freedom Train documents. A color presentation honored numerous veterans and women's groups. The finale featured Mrs. Wendell Severson singing The Freedom Train and the flag being retired.
The article notes Dewey facing delegate resistance as Halleck backs him but hints he may be weak to win nationwide. Michigan delegates show 33 second choices for Dewey while Stassen seeks Vandenberg support. Taft reports private talks with Utah and Kentucky. Kansas splits votes dampen Dewey hopes. West Virginia and other delegations show unclear impact ahead of ballots.
A reporter recalls AP and La Crosse Tribune photographers at a Taft Wisconsin delegation event. Harold Stassen and Gov Warren passed through Adelphi lobby as photographers captured the moment. The note highlights Harry the La Crosse Tribune photographer and his three-man team’s presence.
The page 1 report details donations from La Crosse firms and individuals toward a $2,500 local quota for the Freedom Train tour. About half the amount has been raised, with contributors including Anderson's Tire Shop, La Crosse Tribune, Swift and Company, Sears Roebuck, Standard Oil, Paramount Photo, and others.
The 1948 federal state aid highway program begins with removal of trees and curb gutters at Seventh and La Crosse streets. Mathy and Thornton, awarded the contract by the state highway commission, will widen and pave 2.406 miles of concrete pavement on Third, South, Cass, and Seventh streets within 135 days, funded by federal 247000 and state 197000 dollars. City share about 50,000 dollars will be bonded.
A listing of businesses appears including Carroll J. Weigel F W Woolworth Yerly coal Hollywood theater Crescent Jewelry Dahl motors Northern States Power Northern Engraving Gateway City Transfer Fantles Doerflinger Ed Phillips and Sons Spurgeons La Crosse Clearing House J C Penney James A Terry Hebberds S and L Stevensons Hetland and Wrobel Jordans Honigs and Howards in a regional directory showing merchants manufacturers and service providers.
Copra shipments from the Philippines this year were foreshadowed by 148 425 tons in the first half. South Africa reports it has American market for frozen crawfish tails.
Mrs. Joseph Kennedy of R. 2 Janesville told Sheriff Miles Sweeney that a thief stole her 23 year old goose. She warned the thief to be prepared for lots of chewing if the goose is eaten.
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