La Crosse hosts state Veterans of Foreign Wars convention
La Crosse welcomes hundreds of VFW and auxiliary visitors for the annual state convention. The city decorates streets with flags and bunting to reflect hospitality and cooperation, as veterans gather for work and entertainment and reflect on democracy and peace.
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A Crosse
State Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars
la Crosse
Coulee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
America
La Crosse City Recreation Opens New Season
La Crosse's organized recreation program, led by E. P. Hartl, enters a big season with a detailed events schedule and staff. The piece lauds the shift from unorganized play to planned activities for all ages, noting expansion while praising the department as community insurance of the best.
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la Crosse
E. P. Hartl
MacLachlan Named Wisconsin Bankers Association President
Mr George A Mac Lachlan president of the National Bank of La Crosse is elected to head the Wisconsin Bankers association. The recognition comes from merit and perseverance in the banking field and reflects his community leadership and civic service.
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George A. MacLachlan
National Bank of la Crosse
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
MacLachlan
What Fighters Charles Crowned New World Heavyweight Champion
The text celebrates Charles as the new world heavyweight boxing champion and notes a potential challenger to the top spot. It reflects on boxing history with mentions of Dempsey and Louis and expresses enthusiasm for future heavyweight action.
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Dempsey
Louis
Scientist claims tears destroy a million bacteria
A scientist asserts that each tear eliminates a million bacteria, while a salesman joke from a striker boasts of not shaving until his apron is recognized.
Men Struggle to Find New Suits Amid Limited Selection
Some men wear old suits as search for suitable replacements remains difficult. Limited inventory and fashion cycles push many to keep aging garments rather than shop new ones.
Competition of Forces in U.S. Military Budget
David Lawrence argues the 15 billion dollar military appropriation faces major cuts amid public demand for federal economy. He supports three autonomous services with coordinated budgets and urges defense spending restraint to end interservice rivalry and waste.
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Congress
America
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Germany
Japan
Goering
Defense
Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Annapolis
Budget Bureau
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Signs of nitrogen and phosphorus hunger in corn
The Mid west Soil Improvement Committee describes nitrogen hunger first as pale green leaves and stalks and yellowing midrib tips. Phosphate hunger appears as purple leaf streaks and stunted growth, while potash hunger shows yellowed leaf edges and weak roots. The committee urges balanced soil feeding, proper soil tilth, and deep rooted legume rotations to maximize yields as corn grows across the country.
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Chicago Drovers Journal
Midwest Soil Improvement Committee
Senate eyes defense budget cuts amid arms program scrutiny
The Senate plans to pare back defense spending toward House levels, focusing on saving by slowing programs and trimming waste. The piece notes large growth in defense costs, with fears of Russia fading but long-term Kremlin aims lingering, urging restraint on planes and stockpiling without hurting essential defense.
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Congress
Russia
Truman
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Communist spread feared if China falls
Dr F Tsian, China's chief delegate, warned that a communist takeover in China could topple Asian nations. He argued Korea would fall and communism would advance southward into French Indochina Indonesia Burma and then into India and Ceylon.
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Korea
Indonesia
Burma
India
Ceylon
F. Tsian
Wisconsin Assembly Faces Unfinished Business in 1949 Session
Madison notes emphasize remaining unsettled issues include veterans housing rent control school aid welfare funding and tax questions. Republicans weigh adjournment versus later recess as big policy questions persist and fall elections loom.
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Wisconsin Commission On Education
Welfare Department
Assembly
Senate
Wisconsin
Answers to reader questions in La Crosse Tribune service
The La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau offers fact answers by mail for questions about sky letters space required for letters scallops pigeonholes and more. Readers enclose three cents for postage and include clear questions with return address.
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Creases in pants traced from Edward VII to 1890s vogue
The trivia traces creases in pene trousers from Edward VII during a 1860 US visit to the later 1890s front and back creases. It suggests an army officer origin for the front back style and notes the fad spread in menswear. President Harding appeared before the Senate on July 12 1921 to present his case seeking deferment of a World War I bonus.
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Edward VII
England
United States
Prince of Wales
Harding
Senate
Newark Founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut
Newark New Jersey one of the oldest towns in the United States was founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut. The city was named for their pastor Reverend Abraham Pierson who hailed from Newark on Trent England.
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Newark
N. J
United States
Connecticut
Abraham Pierson
Newark-on- Trent
England
Americans in China in 1948 and evacuations
The department of state reported 5900 Americans in China as of August 1948. Since then about 1000 have been evacuated, not counting military dependents, all of whom returned to the United States.
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China
Department of State
United States
Superstitions for brides beyond the borrowed blue rites
The bride should not try on her wedding gown before the ceremony or let the bridegroom see her in it until the time. She should avoid marrying on a Friday or a rainy day, and she must be careful lest she change the name and not the fate.
Up-to-Date U S Map For Travelers With Air and Rail Details
Handy five color 21 by 28 inch map covers United States and possessions with time zones air routes city mileage by air highway and rail. Back features a long list of scenic spots in each state and key facts. Coupon included for 15 cents postpaid to the Washington DC address.
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United States
Truman Plans Seven Laws To Reform Government
President Truman proposes seven new laws after a Hoover Commission report that urged overhauling a sprawling government. He seeks to move the employment security bureau to labor, streamline civil service by placing responsibility with the chairman, and grant the postmaster general full control of internal offices, with further reforms hinted for next year.
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Congress
Hoover
Truman
Bureau of Employment Security
Federal Security Administration
Health and Welfare
Labor Department
Civil Service Commission
U. S. Civil Service System
Commission
Post Office Department
Wolcott Once Backed Public Housing Then Opposed It
Washington Representative Jesse Wolcott of Michigan led the House fight against the public housing bill yet in August 1937 he championed the Wagner Steagall act creating slum clearance and low cost housing. He urged colleagues to read the Bible before voting and now calls the program socialist.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
GOP
Jesse Wolcott
Michigan
Wolcott
Michigan Republican
Public debate on Ordinance 19.10 and trailer housing
In a letter to the Tribune, a reader argues for relaxing Ordinance 19.10 to allow three person panels to approve trailer housing in backyards or boat houses. They note housing projects failing and urge consideration of trailers as a humane, safe solution for desperate La Crosse residents amid a parking and housing shortage.
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Tribune
la Crosse
Jap Miners Learn Safety Production at Joban Mine
Under occupation auspices Japanese miners at Joban coal mine engaged in a safety drive in April. The monthly average injuries stood at 539 but April saw 257 injuries. Coal production rose by 14 645 metric tons over the monthly average.
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Tokyo
Joban
Ten Years Ago Ward D Arcey Visits La Crosse Friends
The Tribune files recall Ward D Arcey formerly of La Crosse visiting friends en route from Louisville to Duluth for a stay at the State Teachers college. Also noted is Miss Wavelle Bates returning from Chicago to La Crosse for the summer with her parents.
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F. A. Riley
Annapolis
New York World’s Fair
Niagara Falls
Washington, D. C
FBI Checks Confession by Roofing Firm Head
FBI agents questioned Harry Petashnick 53 after he told Sheboygan county authorities he defrauded the federal housing authority of 75000 dollars. District Attorney John G Buchen said Petashnick general manager of Eagle Insulation and Roofing appeared at the jail and admitted fraudulently obtaining loan money through local banks. FBI Chief Richard Hosteng said an inquiry to determine federal statute violation is under way. Petashnick remained in sheriff custody at his request.
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Wis
FBI
Harry Petashnick
Federal Housing Authority
Dist
Atty
John G Buchen
Petashnick
Eagle Insulation and Roofing Company
Milwaukee
Richard Hosteng
Buchen
La Crosse Tribune Masthead and Rates Notice
The La Crosse Tribune publishes daily and Sundays at Fourth and Cass with staff editors and departments listed. Home delivery rates are 35 cents weekly and mail subscriptions priced per zone with one month and yearly options.
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Alfred W. Rice
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E L. Burgess
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