Paris Big Four talks show Soviets defensive in Europe
Foreign Affairs reporter Mark R. Byers notes Secretary Acheson saying the Berlin issue dominates the Paris conference, with the Soviet not settling Germany and prolonging the blockade. Western allies push 75 percent Western-mark pay to strikers amid threats of reprisals, while Vishinsky’s Paris conduct is less combative. Indonesia moves toward limited Dutch recognition as Jogjakarta regroups under a local sultan who vows to curb guerrillas.
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Paris
Sec
Dean Acheson
Europe
Russia
Germany
Berlin
United States
Vishinsky
New York
Indo China Dominion Move and Middle East Clash
The French move toward a dominion model in Indo China sees Boh Dai returned to rule Viet Nam under French oversight, while Viet Namese factions resist outside control. In Lausanne talks over Arab refugees, the Israel Arab dispute deepens as the U S pressures return of refugees and arms rearmament rises. Jerusalem tensions grow as Israel asserts control, and European economic balance hinges on ending bilateral trade biases.
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Boh-Dai
Viet Nam
Switzerland
Israel
United States
Jewish Republic
Lausanne
U. S
Near East
Peace prospects after foreign ministers conference
The article notes the German problem may inch toward peace as the Council of Foreign Ministers signals restraint. It states Russia and Western states will mind their own business for now, with no agreement on German unity or a peace treaty. Berlin access may open, though optimism is tempered.
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Paul Hoffman
Europe
Britain
United States
Council of Foreign Ministers
Russia
Berlin
New Cross-Breeding Risks in Biological Warfare
Dr Rosebury warns of new disease threats from cross breeding of germs and novel viruses or altered old germs. BW bombs seen as cheap weapons with limited vaccine protection and uncertain outcomes. warning against panic and calls for cautious public guidance amid possible US attacks.
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Rosebury
Walter Partymiller
York
Theodor Rosebury
Rayburn Builds Democratic Backing for Housing Bill
In a closed Democratic caucus Speaker Sam Rayburn champions public housing, recalling past mistakes and urging support for Truman's housing agenda. He cites farm-to-market roads and schools funded by WPA/PWA, arguing low-cost homes will clear slums and noting widespread mail opposing the bill comes from a small loyalist minority.
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Washington
Sam M Rayburn
House Democrats
Truman
Congress
Sam
Jack Garner
Rayburn
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Texas
WPA
PWA
Answers to Questions for La Crosse Tribune Readers
The Information Bureau provides answers to reader questions on topics from black frost and old age pensions to Suez Canal passages and armillary spheres. Notable facts include ten states at the first Congress, Colorado's high old age payments in 1948, and the copperhead as the only poisonous snake near Washington.
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Suez Canal
Journal of the Franklin
Prompt
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Aigle
Colorado
Washwates
D.C
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C
Heifetz
Eddie Lewis Wins Irish Sweepstakes and Circus Reunion
Eddie Lewis from my town wins the Irish Sweepstakes grand prize of 100000 dollars. His old circus friends arrive with Cole Brothers Circus, sharing a day on the lot and recalling Eddie’s life in the show. The tale weaves nicknames, daring feats, and a near-miss bullet amid a world where risk is part of circus lore.
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Frank Tripp
Eddie Lewis
My Town
Eddie
Cole Brothers Circus
Jess Bullock
Howe
Great
Bullock
Jess
Taft Hartley Debate Sparks Senate Affection Jokes
In a Taft Hartley period crossfire two liberal Democrats Paul Douglas of Illinois and Claude Pepper of Florida staged a Romeo and Juliet dialogue on the senate floor. Pepper and Douglas traded affectionate asides while discussing repeal and heat from both sides. The exchange ends with playful pledges of greater affection as they approach perihelion. President Truman’s three-man advisory council held a closed door session with leaders of major farm organizations.
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Senate
Ilinois
Paul Douglas
Florida
Claude Pepper
Douglas
Pepper
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Male trees needed to pollinate date palms in California
In California the pollen from one male tree serves to pollinate an acre of 49 female trees. Dates are pollinated by hand.
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California
How genuine pearls acquire their luster
The mother-of-pearl is formed by the oyster in very thin layers that partly transmit and partly reflect light. These many blended reflections produce the delicate luster of the pearl.
Biographical details and railway lore from old quizzes
The text records questions and answers about Plutarch birthplace and dates, a three-nation flag transfer in St Louis with the US flag raised next day, left-hand running on the Chicago and North Western line and its origins, and Talleyrand’s snuff recommendation with US production noted.
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St. Louis
Upper Louisiana
Amos Stoddard
U. S. Army
France
United States
R. C. S. A. E Association of American Railroads
Chicago and North Western Railway
Railway Age
London
Galena Road
Chicago
Home Guide to Health from Home Doctor Book
An information notice promoting a Home Doctor Book by the La Crosse Tribune Information Bureau. It outlines contents on care of the sick diet infant care home medicines and personal hygiene with the price of 15 cents and order instructions including name address and payment details.
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Oder
la Crosse Tribune Information Bureau
Eve St
N. E
Washington
D. C
Knights Templar Elect Wisconsin Grand Commandery Officers
Irving L. Heller of Milwaukee was elected eminent commander succeeding Erwin C. Lawrenz of Portage. New officers include Roy Holly deputy master John A. Goetz generalissimo Enos P. Barnard captain general and others across Wisconsin cities.
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Madison
Wis
Irving L. Heller
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Knights Templar
Erwin C. Lawrenz
Portage
Roy Holly
Waupaca
John A. Goetz
Generalissimo
Enos P. Barnard
Oshkosh
Clifford J. Brainerd
Janesville
John Gebhardt
Wauwatosa
B. P. Ivins
George Nevitt
B. Brown
Orrin D. St. Clair
Arthur Olson
Superior
John H. Fertig
Robert B. Green
Green Bay
Pilgrimage Six Local Menembark for Lincoln Shrine Tour
Six local men depart Sun day for a pilgrimage to New Salem Lincoln shrine visiting the Abraham Lincoln store and law office site about 20 miles northwest of Springfield. They will also tour the U S Grant home and museum in Galena Illinois and return to La Crosse on Wednesday. The travelers are Cameron Baldwin Robert Funk William Funk H J Hirshheimer and A H Schubert.
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New Salem
Lincoln Shrine
Abraham
Springfield
Galena
Ill
la Crosse
Cameron Baldwin
Robert Funk
William Funk
H. J. Hirshheimer
A. H. Schubert
Lawmakers Clash Over Housing Bill in Heated Caucus
Mississippi’s John Rankin sat out much of the caucus as Georgia’s Gene Cox denounced the measure as socialism with a vengeance. Hale Boggs of Louisiana defended the bill, noting it mirrors the 1937 Wagner-Steagall housing act and current policy.
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John Rankin
Mississippi
Gene Cox
Georgia
Cox
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Bob Taft
Ohio
Ellender
Boggs
Wagner-Steagall
Irish American clash on housing plan sparks House floor row
Cox challenges Majority Leader John McCormack over a housing bill when the Irish Home issue explodes into a floor debate. The exchange centers on home sanctity and American versus foreign policy, ending in a brief floor scuffle with Adolph Sabath.
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Cox
John McCormack
Massachusetts
McCormack
Adolph Sabath
Chicago
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